DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER: AREA 1: ALAMEDA, CONTRA COSTA, NAPA, SAN FRANCISCO, SAN SANTA CLARA, SOLANO AND SONOMA COUNTIES — Prevailing Wage Rates

Davis-Bacon prevailing wages for DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER: AREA 1: ALAMEDA, CONTRA COSTA, NAPA, SAN FRANCISCO, SAN SANTA CLARA, SOLANO AND SONOMA COUNTIESs across all covered states and counties. Rates vary by location and construction type.

Quick Answer

Across 18 Davis-Bacon rate records nationwide, the median total package (base + fringe) for DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER: AREA 1: ALAMEDA, CONTRA COSTA, NAPA, SAN FRANCISCO, SAN SANTA CLARA, SOLANO AND SONOMA COUNTIES is $96.45/hr, with the middle 80% of counties paying between $96.45 and $96.45/hr. The highest state average is California at $96.45/hr; the lowest is California at $96.45/hr.

Bottom 10%
$96.45
Median
$96.45
Average
$96.45
Top 10%
$96.45

Range: $96.45 – $96.45/hr across 1 state. Total package = base hourly rate + fringe benefits.

Davis-Bacon vs. Market Median

Comparison of the Davis-Bacon national median total package against the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) median for the comparable BLS occupation 47-2082Tapers.

Davis-Bacon median
$96.45/hr
National median total package (base + fringe)
BLS OEWS market median
$31.11/hr
All-industry hourly median, U.S. (2024)
Davis-Bacon premium
+210%
D-B rate exceeds market median

Davis-Bacon rates include required fringe benefits; OEWS reflects mean/median wages from the BLS establishment survey across all industries. Direct comparison is approximate — D-B rates target the construction-industry union/competitive-wage benchmark, while OEWS spans every industry that employs the occupation.

Average Rates by State

California CA
Avg base: $63.76/hr
Avg total: $96.45/hr
18 rates

All Rates

18 county-level rates for DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER: AREA 1: ALAMEDA, CONTRA COSTA, NAPA, SAN FRANCISCO, SAN SANTA CLARA, SOLANO AND SONOMA COUNTIES, ordered by state and county.

County State Type Base $/hr Fringe $/hr Total
Alameda CA residential $63.76 $32.69 $96.45 WD →
Contra Costa CA residential $63.76 $32.69 $96.45 WD →
El Dorado CA residential $63.76 $32.69 $96.45 WD →
Marin CA residential $63.76 $32.69 $96.45 WD →
Monterey CA residential $63.76 $32.69 $96.45 WD →
Napa CA residential $63.76 $32.69 $96.45 WD →
Placer CA residential $63.76 $32.69 $96.45 WD →
Sacramento CA residential $63.76 $32.69 $96.45 WD →
San Benito CA residential $63.76 $32.69 $96.45 WD →
San Francisco CA residential $63.76 $32.69 $96.45 WD →
San Mateo CA residential $63.76 $32.69 $96.45 WD →
Santa Clara CA residential $63.76 $32.69 $96.45 WD →
Santa Cruz CA residential $63.76 $32.69 $96.45 WD →
Solano CA residential $63.76 $32.69 $96.45 WD →
Sonoma CA residential $63.76 $32.69 $96.45 WD →
Sutter CA residential $63.76 $32.69 $96.45 WD →
Yolo CA residential $63.76 $32.69 $96.45 WD →
Yuba CA residential $63.76 $32.69 $96.45 WD →
Top-paying counties for DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER: AREA 1: ALAMEDA, CONTRA COSTA, NAPA, SAN FRANCISCO, SAN SANTA CLARA, SOLANO AND SONOMA COUNTIES →