DRYWALL TAPER/FINISHER — Prevailing Wage Rates

Davis-Bacon prevailing wages for DRYWALL TAPER/FINISHERs 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 TAPER/FINISHER is $44.79/hr, with the middle 80% of counties paying between $18.33 and $44.79/hr. The highest state average is Minnesota at $44.79/hr; the lowest is Arizona at $11.72/hr.

Bottom 10%
$18.33
Median
$44.79
Average
$33.77
Top 10%
$44.79

Range: $11.72 – $44.79/hr across 2 states. 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 47-2081Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers.

Davis-Bacon median
$44.79/hr
National median total package (base + fringe)
BLS OEWS market median
$27.95/hr
All-industry hourly median, U.S. (2024)
Davis-Bacon premium
+60.3%
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

Arizona AZ
Avg base: $11.72/hr
Avg total: $11.72/hr
1 rate
Minnesota MN
Avg base: $19.00/hr
Avg total: $44.79/hr
2 rates

All Rates

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

County State Type Base $/hr Fringe $/hr Total
Mohave AZ residential $11.72 $0.00 $11.72 WD →
McLeod MN residential $19.00 $25.79 $44.79 WD →
Sibley MN residential $19.00 $25.79 $44.79 WD →
Top-paying counties for DRYWALL TAPER/FINISHER →