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California fence builder prevailing wage, county by county
A fence builder's prevailing wage on California public works runs from $76.19 an hour in Ventura County to $76.19 in Imperial County, wages and employer payments together. The median county is $76.19.
Fence Builder rate in each California county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Issued | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Imperial CountyFence Builder · Southern California | $48.25 | $27.94 | $76.19 | Feb 22, 2026 | SC-23-31-20-2026-1 |
Inyo CountyFence Builder · Southern California | $48.25 | $27.94 | $76.19 | Feb 22, 2026 | SC-23-31-20-2026-1 |
Kern CountyFence Builder · Southern California | $48.25 | $27.94 | $76.19 | Feb 22, 2026 | SC-23-31-20-2026-1 |
Los Angeles CountyFence Builder · Southern California | $48.25 | $27.94 | $76.19 | Feb 22, 2026 | SC-23-31-20-2026-1 |
Mono CountyFence Builder · Southern California | $48.25 | $27.94 | $76.19 | Feb 22, 2026 | SC-23-31-20-2026-1 |
Orange CountyFence Builder · Southern California | $48.25 | $27.94 | $76.19 | Feb 22, 2026 | SC-23-31-20-2026-1 |
Riverside CountyFence Builder · Southern California | $48.25 | $27.94 | $76.19 | Feb 22, 2026 | SC-23-31-20-2026-1 |
San Bernardino CountyFence Builder · Southern California | $48.25 | $27.94 | $76.19 | Feb 22, 2026 | SC-23-31-20-2026-1 |
San Diego CountyFence Builder · Southern California | $48.25 | $27.94 | $76.19 | Feb 22, 2026 | SC-23-31-20-2026-1 |
San Luis Obispo CountyFence Builder · Southern California | $48.25 | $27.94 | $76.19 | Feb 22, 2026 | SC-23-31-20-2026-1 |
Santa Barbara CountyFence Builder · Southern California | $48.25 | $27.94 | $76.19 | Feb 22, 2026 | SC-23-31-20-2026-1 |
Ventura CountyFence Builder · Southern California | $48.25 | $27.94 | $76.19 | Feb 22, 2026 | SC-23-31-20-2026-1 |
Main fence builder classification in each county, DIR period 2026-2. DIR sets this trade by region, so neighboring counties often share a rate. You pay the rate for the county where the work is done. Checked October 24, 2026.
How much does a fence builder make on prevailing wage in California?
$76.19 to $76.19 an hour, base wage plus fringe benefits, depending on the county; the median county pays $76.19.
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern California, 12 counties: Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles, Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura | Fence Builder | $48.25 | $76.19 |
1 group of counties with identical DIR rates, and 0 counties with rates of their own.
These are journeyperson rates. Apprentices are paid from separate DAS determinations that DIR publishes by craft, county and program.
Determinations: SC-23-31-20-2026-1
Questions about California fence builder pay
What is the fence builder prevailing wage in Los Angeles County?
$76.19 an hour: a $48.25 base wage plus $27.94 in employer payments (fringe benefits), under DIR determination SC-23-31-20-2026-1. Overtime and every fence builder classification in Los Angeles County.
Does fence builder prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Los Angeles County the $76.19 total is a $48.25 base wage plus $27.94 in employer payments (fringe benefits), about 37% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Do apprentice fence builders get this rate?
Registered apprentices are paid DIR's apprentice rates, which DIR publishes separately by craft, county and apprenticeship program on its apprentice wage page. The rates on this site are journeyperson rates.
Why do some counties have the same fence builder rate?
DIR sets many trades by area or region rather than one county at a time. Across California, the 12 counties with a fence builder rate fall into 1 distinct sets of rates, and 1 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 12 counties (Southern California).