Drywall Installers Salary in California
Median Annual Salary
$65,880
$31.67/hr
Salary Range
$45,950 – $122,130
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
27,350
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+5%
Faster than avg
COL-Adjusted
$58,198
real purchasing power
13.3% above the national median ($58,140)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$45,950 (entry)$65,880 (median)$122,130 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+15.7%
$7,210 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $82,920 | 740 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $82,410 | 2,070 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $80,500 | 2,920 |
| Napa | $77,890 | 70 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $76,360 | 140 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $73,360 | 120 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $69,930 | 3,100 |
| Salinas | $65,550 | 150 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $65,420 | 2,570 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $64,170 | 7,690 |
| Modesto | $64,160 | 320 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $64,000 | 480 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $63,840 | 530 |
| Vallejo | $63,650 | 170 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $63,050 | 390 |
| Yuba City | $62,470 | 100 |
| Chico | $62,260 | 80 |
| Redding | $62,080 | 90 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $61,270 | 400 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $60,810 | 3,520 |
| Fresno | $60,730 | 750 |
| Merced | $60,130 | 60 |
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Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2024 OEWS). Cost of living based on BEA Regional Price Parities. For informational purposes only.