Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $64,000 +10.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.77
10th percentile $49,450
90th percentile $112,400
Employed locally 480
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,450
    25th
    $60,320
    50th (median)
    $64,000
    75th
    $81,790
    90th
    $112,400

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 67% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 33% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $56,490
    Carpenters $63,040
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $49,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $90,050
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,790
    Electricians $75,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Santa Maria, CA is $30.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 10.1% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $49,450 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,320.