Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $80,500 +38.5% vs national
Median hourly $38.70
10th percentile $58,030
90th percentile $131,860
Employed locally 2,920
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,030
    25th
    $65,880
    50th (median)
    $80,500
    75th
    $124,190
    90th
    $131,860

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 60% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 40% 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
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $80,320

    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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $78,300
    El Centro, CA $78,020
    Napa, CA $77,890
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $77,520

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $80,950
    Construction Laborers $76,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $103,090
    Electricians $93,750
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $71,700
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $61,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in San Francisco, CA is $38.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in San Francisco, CA is 38.5% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $58,030 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,880.