DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER BUILDING & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION — Prevailing Wage Rates

Davis-Bacon prevailing wages for DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER BUILDING & HEAVY CONSTRUCTIONs across all covered states and counties. Rates vary by location and construction type.

Quick Answer

Across 4 Davis-Bacon rate records nationwide, the median total package (base + fringe) for DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER BUILDING & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION is $68.39/hr, with the middle 80% of counties paying between $68.39 and $68.39/hr. The highest state average is California at $68.39/hr; the lowest is California at $68.39/hr.

Bottom 10%
$68.39
Median
$68.39
Average
$68.39
Top 10%
$68.39

Range: $68.39 – $68.39/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
$68.39/hr
National median total package (base + fringe)
BLS OEWS market median
$31.11/hr
All-industry hourly median, U.S. (2024)
Davis-Bacon premium
+119.8%
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: $43.59/hr
Avg total: $68.39/hr
4 rates

All Rates

4 county-level rates for DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER BUILDING & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION, ordered by state and county.

County State Type Base $/hr Fringe $/hr Total
San Diego CA building $43.59 $24.80 $68.39 WD →
San Diego CA heavy $43.59 $24.80 $68.39 WD →
San Diego CA highway $43.59 $24.80 $68.39 WD →
San Diego CA residential $43.59 $24.80 $68.39 WD →
Top-paying counties for DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER BUILDING & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION →