Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $82,410 +41.7% vs national
Median hourly $39.62
10th percentile $59,020
90th percentile $131,030
Employed locally 2,070
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,020
    25th
    $68,080
    50th (median)
    $82,410
    75th
    $127,990
    90th
    $131,030

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 52% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 48% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,500
    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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,500
    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 Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $95,020
    Carpenters $78,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $126,570
    Construction Laborers $71,820
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $59,240
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $90,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in San Jose, CA is $39.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in San Jose, CA is 41.7% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $59,020 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,080.