DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER IMPERIAL — Prevailing Wage Rates

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

Quick Answer

Across 8 Davis-Bacon rate records nationwide, the median total package (base + fringe) for DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER IMPERIAL is $46.97/hr, with the middle 80% of counties paying between $46.97 and $46.97/hr. The highest state average is California at $46.97/hr; the lowest is California at $46.97/hr.

Bottom 10%
$46.97
Median
$46.97
Average
$46.97
Top 10%
$46.97

Range: $46.97 – $46.97/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
$46.97/hr
National median total package (base + fringe)
BLS OEWS market median
$31.11/hr
All-industry hourly median, U.S. (2024)
Davis-Bacon premium
+51%
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: $32.27/hr
Avg total: $46.97/hr
8 rates

All Rates

8 county-level rates for DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER IMPERIAL, ordered by state and county.

County State Type Base $/hr Fringe $/hr Total
Imperial CA residential $32.27 $14.70 $46.97 WD →
Los Angeles CA residential $32.27 $14.70 $46.97 WD →
Orange CA residential $32.27 $14.70 $46.97 WD →
Riverside CA residential $32.27 $14.70 $46.97 WD →
San Bernardino CA residential $32.27 $14.70 $46.97 WD →
San Luis Obispo CA residential $32.27 $14.70 $46.97 WD →
Santa Barbara CA residential $32.27 $14.70 $46.97 WD →
Ventura CA residential $32.27 $14.70 $46.97 WD →
Top-paying counties for DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER IMPERIAL →