Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $61,270 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.46
10th percentile $44,960
90th percentile $107,110
Employed locally 400
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,960
    25th
    $49,380
    50th (median)
    $61,270
    75th
    $77,030
    90th
    $107,110

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 91% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 9% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $108,210
    Hawaii $104,670
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $99,130
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $82,920
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $82,410
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,500

    Nearby metros — Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $82,920
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $82,410
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,500
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $78,300
    El Centro, CA $78,020
    Napa, CA $77,890

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $93,470
    Construction Laborers $58,820
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $62,100
    Electricians $75,310
    Carpenters $66,960
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Bakersfield, CA is $29.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.50 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salaries?

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 5.4% above the national median of $58,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $44,960 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,380.