Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Merced, CA

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

Median annual salary $60,130 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.91
10th percentile $44,550
90th percentile $76,900
Employed locally 60
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,550
    25th
    $49,740
    50th (median)
    $60,130
    75th
    $74,880
    90th
    $76,900

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 92% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 8% 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 Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $64,140
    Construction Laborers $55,330
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $48,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,860
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,590
    Electricians $64,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Merced, CA is $28.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Merced, CA is 3.4% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $44,550 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,740.