Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $65,420 +12.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.45
10th percentile $50,300
90th percentile $108,480
Employed locally 2,570
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,300
    25th
    $61,520
    50th (median)
    $65,420
    75th
    $81,010
    90th
    $108,480

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 70% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 30% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $77,100
    Construction Laborers $60,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $98,800
    Electricians $75,780
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,800
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $81,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Sacramento, CA is $31.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Sacramento, CA is 12.5% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $50,300 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,520.