Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $60,730 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.20
10th percentile $44,350
90th percentile $123,220
Employed locally 750
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,350
    25th
    $48,300
    50th (median)
    $60,730
    75th
    $79,760
    90th
    $123,220

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 84% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 16% 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 Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $56,360
    Carpenters $60,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,240
    Electricians $68,410
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $82,020
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Fresno, CA is $29.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Fresno, CA is 4.5% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $44,350 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,300.