DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER Drywall sanding — Prevailing Wage Rates

Davis-Bacon prevailing wages for DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER Drywall sandings across all covered states and counties. Rates vary by location and construction type.

Quick Answer

Across 3 Davis-Bacon rate records nationwide, the median total package (base + fringe) for DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER Drywall sanding is $51.66/hr, with the middle 80% of counties paying between $51.59 and $51.66/hr. The highest state average is Michigan at $51.63/hr; the lowest is Michigan at $51.63/hr.

Bottom 10%
$51.59
Median
$51.66
Average
$51.63
Top 10%
$51.66

Range: $51.57 – $51.66/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 47-2082 — Tapers.

Davis-Bacon median
$51.66/hr
National median total package (base + fringe)
BLS OEWS market median
$31.11/hr
All-industry hourly median, U.S. (2024)
Davis-Bacon premium
+66.1%
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

Michigan MI
Avg base: $33.54/hr
Avg total: $51.63/hr
3 rates

All Rates

3 county-level rates for DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER Drywall sanding, ordered by state and county.

County State Type Base $/hr Fringe $/hr Total
Genesee MI building $33.54 $18.12 $51.66 WD →
Lapeer MI building $33.54 $18.03 $51.57 WD →
Shiawassee MI building $33.54 $18.12 $51.66 WD →
Top-paying counties for DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER Drywall sanding →