Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $76,360 +31.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.71
10th percentile $48,600
90th percentile $100,030
Employed locally 140
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,600
    25th
    $61,150
    50th (median)
    $76,360
    75th
    $80,580
    90th
    $100,030

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 82% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 18% 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $60,320
    Carpenters $72,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $92,830
    Electricians $80,070
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $83,780
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $57,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $36.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 31.3% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $48,600 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,150.