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Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in California

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in California earn a median of $65,880 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$65,880
vs. U.S. median
+12% ($58,930)
Rank among states
7 of 49
Jobs in the state
27,280

Pay range in California

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,050; the top 10% earn over $120,240. Nationally the range is $38,460 to $102,010.

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Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay in California

How much do drywall and ceiling tile installers make in California?

The median is $65,880 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,050 and the top 10% earn over $120,240. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is California a good state for drywall and ceiling tile installers?

On pay alone it ranks 7 of 49 (+12% vs. the national median of $58,930). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses