New York prevailing wage rates
Drywall finishers and tapers: Davis-Bacon rates in New York
7 drywall finisher rates across 7 of New York’s 98 active wage determinations. Base rates run from $21.51 to $30.90 an hour (median $23.25), before fringe. The right rate depends on the county, the construction type and the work performed.
| Classification | Determination | Counties | Type | Base | Fringe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | NY20260022 | Jefferson County | Building | $30.90 | $25.36 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | NY20260023 | Madison County | Building | $23.25 | $21.21 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | NY20260026 | Onondaga County | Building | $23.25 | $21.21 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | NY20260027 | Oswego County | Building | $23.25 | $21.21 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | NY20260074 | Allegany County | Residential | $21.51 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | NY20260075 | Chautauqua County | Residential | $26.87 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | NY20260077 | Cattaraugus, Wyoming and 4 more counties | Residential | $21.51 | $0.00 |
Classifications are shortened to their first line here; the determination page has the full text, including scope notes and zone conditions.
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