Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $82,920 +42.6% vs national
Median hourly $39.87
10th percentile $57,320
90th percentile $124,600
Employed locally 740
National median $58,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,320
    25th
    $62,070
    50th (median)
    $82,920
    75th
    $124,600
    90th
    $124,600

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary vs area income 81% Median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary is 19% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $82,410
    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
    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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $77,520

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $81,210
    Construction Laborers $63,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $100,390
    Electricians $79,700
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $65,960
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $98,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Santa Rosa, CA is $39.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 42.6% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (10th percentile) earn around $57,320 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,070.