Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $64,160 +10.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.84
10th percentile $48,830
90th percentile $106,140
Employed locally 320
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,830
    25th
    $52,730
    50th (median)
    $64,160
    75th
    $81,210
    90th
    $106,140

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 81% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 19% 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 Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $64,910
    Construction Laborers $58,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $95,040
    Electricians $75,380
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,310
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $49,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Modesto, CA is $30.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Modesto, CA is 10.4% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $48,830 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,730.