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Arizona drywall finisher prevailing wage, county by county
A drywall finisher's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in Arizona runs from $11.72 an hour in Mohave County to $34.54 in Apache County. The median county is $34.54.
Drywall Finisher rate in each Arizona county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apache CountyDRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER (ZONE B) ZONE PAY: ZONE A: FREE ZONE: A DISTANCE OF 0 TO 100 MILES FROM THE OLD PHOENIX COURTHOUSE. ZONE B: A DISTANCE OF 101 MILES AND OVER FROM THE OLD PHOENIX COURTHOUSE: $3.50 PER HOUR OVER ZONE A | $27.05 | $7.49 | $34.54 | Jun 30, 2021 | AZ20260022 Mod 2 |
Cochise CountyDRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $22.47 | $0.00 | $22.47 | May 18, 2026 | AZ20260038 Mod 1 |
Gila CountyDRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER (ZONE B) ZONE PAY: ZONE A: FREE ZONE: A DISTANCE OF 0 TO 100 MILES FROM THE OLD PHOENIX COURTHOUSE. ZONE B: A DISTANCE OF 101 MILES AND OVER FROM THE OLD PHOENIX COURTHOUSE: $3.50 PER HOUR OVER ZONE A | $27.05 | $7.49 | $34.54 | Jun 30, 2021 | AZ20260024 Mod 2 |
Graham CountyDRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER (ZONE B) ZONE PAY: ZONE A: FREE ZONE: A DISTANCE OF 0 TO 100 MILES FROM THE OLD PHOENIX COURTHOUSE. ZONE B: A DISTANCE OF 101 MILES AND OVER FROM THE OLD PHOENIX COURTHOUSE: $3.50 PER HOUR OVER ZONE A | $27.05 | $7.49 | $34.54 | Jun 30, 2021 | AZ20260025 Mod 1 |
Greenlee CountyDRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER (ZONE B) ZONE PAY: ZONE A: FREE ZONE: A DISTANCE OF 0 TO 100 MILES FROM THE OLD PHOENIX COURTHOUSE. ZONE B: A DISTANCE OF 101 MILES AND OVER FROM THE OLD PHOENIX COURTHOUSE: $3.50 PER HOUR OVER ZONE A | $27.05 | $7.49 | $34.54 | Jun 30, 2021 | AZ20260029 Mod 1 |
La Paz CountyDRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER (ZONE B) ZONE PAY: ZONE A: FREE ZONE: A DISTANCE OF 0 TO 100 MILES FROM THE OLD PHOENIX COURTHOUSE. ZONE B: A DISTANCE OF 101 MILES AND OVER FROM THE OLD PHOENIX COURTHOUSE: $3.50 PER HOUR OVER ZONE A | $27.05 | $7.49 | $34.54 | Jun 30, 2021 | AZ20260029 Mod 1 |
Mohave CountyDRYWALL TAPER/FINISHER | $11.72 | $0.00 | $11.72 | May 18, 2026 | AZ20260003 Mod 1 |
Navajo CountyDRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER (ZONE B) ZONE PAY: ZONE A: FREE ZONE: A DISTANCE OF 0 TO 100 MILES FROM THE OLD PHOENIX COURTHOUSE. ZONE B: A DISTANCE OF 101 MILES AND OVER FROM THE OLD PHOENIX COURTHOUSE: $3.50 PER HOUR OVER ZONE A | $27.05 | $7.49 | $34.54 | Jun 30, 2021 | AZ20260027 Mod 2 |
Pima CountyDRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $22.47 | $0.00 | $22.47 | May 18, 2026 | AZ20260040 Mod 1 |
Pima CountyDRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $20.38 | $0.00 | $20.38 | May 18, 2026 | AZ20260002 Mod 1 |
Santa Cruz CountyDRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER (ZONE B) ZONE PAY: ZONE A: FREE ZONE: A DISTANCE OF 0 TO 100 MILES FROM THE OLD PHOENIX COURTHOUSE. ZONE B: A DISTANCE OF 101 MILES AND OVER FROM THE OLD PHOENIX COURTHOUSE: $3.50 PER HOUR OVER ZONE A | $27.05 | $7.49 | $34.54 | Jun 30, 2021 | AZ20260028 Mod 1 |
Yuma CountyDRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $22.47 | $0.00 | $22.47 | May 18, 2026 | AZ20260042 Mod 1 |
Yuma CountyDRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $20.38 | $0.00 | $20.38 | May 18, 2026 | AZ20260011 Mod 1 |
Main drywall finisher classification in each county, Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov, as of October 25, 2026. A contract keeps the wage determination in its bid documents. Modifications published before bid opening apply to it, though one published less than 10 days before can be left out if the agency finds there isn't time to tell bidders (29 CFR 1.6(c)). Checked October 25, 2026.
How much does a drywall finisher make on prevailing wage in Arizona?
$11.72 to $34.54 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $34.54. 11 counties, highest main rate first.
- Apache County1 county$34.54
- Gila County1 county$34.54
- Graham County1 county$34.54
- Greenlee County1 county$34.54
- La Paz County1 county$34.54
- Navajo County1 county$34.54
- Santa Cruz County1 county$34.54
- Cochise County1 county$22.47
- Pima County1 county$22.47
- Yuma County1 county$22.47
- Mohave County1 county$11.72
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache County* | DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER (ZONE B) ZONE PAY: ZONE A: FREE ZONE: A DISTANCE OF 0 TO 100 MILES FROM THE OLD PHOENIX COURTHOUSE. ZONE B: A DISTANCE OF 101 MILES AND OVER FROM THE OLD PHOENIX COURTHOUSE: $3.50 PER HOUR OVER ZONE A | $27.05 | $34.54 |
| Gila County* | DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER (ZONE B) ZONE PAY: ZONE A: FREE ZONE: A DISTANCE OF 0 TO 100 MILES FROM THE OLD PHOENIX COURTHOUSE. ZONE B: A DISTANCE OF 101 MILES AND OVER FROM THE OLD PHOENIX COURTHOUSE: $3.50 PER HOUR OVER ZONE A | $27.05 | $34.54 |
| Graham County* | DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER (ZONE B) ZONE PAY: ZONE A: FREE ZONE: A DISTANCE OF 0 TO 100 MILES FROM THE OLD PHOENIX COURTHOUSE. ZONE B: A DISTANCE OF 101 MILES AND OVER FROM THE OLD PHOENIX COURTHOUSE: $3.50 PER HOUR OVER ZONE A | $27.05 | $34.54 |
| Greenlee County* | DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER (ZONE B) ZONE PAY: ZONE A: FREE ZONE: A DISTANCE OF 0 TO 100 MILES FROM THE OLD PHOENIX COURTHOUSE. ZONE B: A DISTANCE OF 101 MILES AND OVER FROM THE OLD PHOENIX COURTHOUSE: $3.50 PER HOUR OVER ZONE A | $27.05 | $34.54 |
| La Paz County* | DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER (ZONE B) ZONE PAY: ZONE A: FREE ZONE: A DISTANCE OF 0 TO 100 MILES FROM THE OLD PHOENIX COURTHOUSE. ZONE B: A DISTANCE OF 101 MILES AND OVER FROM THE OLD PHOENIX COURTHOUSE: $3.50 PER HOUR OVER ZONE A | $27.05 | $34.54 |
| Navajo County* | DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER (ZONE B) ZONE PAY: ZONE A: FREE ZONE: A DISTANCE OF 0 TO 100 MILES FROM THE OLD PHOENIX COURTHOUSE. ZONE B: A DISTANCE OF 101 MILES AND OVER FROM THE OLD PHOENIX COURTHOUSE: $3.50 PER HOUR OVER ZONE A | $27.05 | $34.54 |
| Santa Cruz County* | DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER (ZONE B) ZONE PAY: ZONE A: FREE ZONE: A DISTANCE OF 0 TO 100 MILES FROM THE OLD PHOENIX COURTHOUSE. ZONE B: A DISTANCE OF 101 MILES AND OVER FROM THE OLD PHOENIX COURTHOUSE: $3.50 PER HOUR OVER ZONE A | $27.05 | $34.54 |
| Cochise County | DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $22.47 | $22.47 |
| Pima County | DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $22.47 | $22.47 |
| Yuma County | DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $22.47 | $22.47 |
| Mohave County | DRYWALL TAPER/FINISHER | $11.72 | $11.72 |
No two counties have identical DOL rates for this trade. * Part of the county has a rate of its own; its page lists each part's rate.
Questions about Arizona drywall finisher pay
What is the drywall finisher prevailing wage in Pima County?
$22.47 an hour: a $22.47 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination AZ20260040, modification 1. Overtime and every drywall finisher classification in Pima County.
Does drywall finisher prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Pima County the $22.47 total is a $22.47 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, about 0% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does drywall finisher prevailing wage pay overtime in Arizona?
Davis-Bacon rates are straight time. On contracts over $100,000, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act requires 1½ times the basic rate for hours over 40 in a workweek (40 U.S.C. 3702). The fringe is owed for every hour at its straight-time amount.
Do apprentice drywall finishers get this rate?
Davis-Bacon determinations list journeyworker rates. Apprentices in a program registered with DOL or a recognized state agency can be paid the program's percentage of the rate, within its ratio; anyone else gets the full rate (29 CFR 5.5(a)(4)).
Which county pays drywall finishers the most in Arizona?
Apache County, at $34.54 an hour for the main classification. The lowest is Mohave County at $11.72, and the median county is $34.54.