Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $78,020 +34.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.51
10th percentile $37,750
90th percentile $78,800
Employed locally 90
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,750
    25th
    $47,850
    50th (median)
    $78,020
    75th
    $78,800
    90th
    $78,800

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 138% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 38% above 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
    Napa, CA $77,890
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $77,520

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,880
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $64,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $83,060
    Electricians $75,580
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,550
    Carpenters $71,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in El Centro, CA is $37.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in El Centro, CA is 34.2% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $37,750 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,850.