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California gunite worker prevailing wage, county by county
A gunite worker's prevailing wage on California public works runs from $81.99 an hour in Ventura County to $81.99 in Imperial County, wages and employer payments together. The median county is $81.99.
Gunite Worker rate in each California county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Issued | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Imperial CountyGround Wire Man, Nozzleman, Rodman · Southern California | $55.88 | $26.11 | $81.99 | Aug 22, 2025 | SC-102-345-1-2025-1 |
Inyo CountyGround Wire Man, Nozzleman, Rodman · Southern California | $55.88 | $26.11 | $81.99 | Aug 22, 2025 | SC-102-345-1-2025-1 |
Kern CountyGround Wire Man, Nozzleman, Rodman · Southern California | $55.88 | $26.11 | $81.99 | Aug 22, 2025 | SC-102-345-1-2025-1 |
Los Angeles CountyGround Wire Man, Nozzleman, Rodman · Southern California | $55.88 | $26.11 | $81.99 | Aug 22, 2025 | SC-102-345-1-2025-1 |
Mono CountyGround Wire Man, Nozzleman, Rodman · Southern California | $55.88 | $26.11 | $81.99 | Aug 22, 2025 | SC-102-345-1-2025-1 |
Orange CountyGround Wire Man, Nozzleman, Rodman · Southern California | $55.88 | $26.11 | $81.99 | Aug 22, 2025 | SC-102-345-1-2025-1 |
Riverside CountyGround Wire Man, Nozzleman, Rodman · Southern California | $55.88 | $26.11 | $81.99 | Aug 22, 2025 | SC-102-345-1-2025-1 |
San Bernardino CountyGround Wire Man, Nozzleman, Rodman · Southern California | $55.88 | $26.11 | $81.99 | Aug 22, 2025 | SC-102-345-1-2025-1 |
San Diego CountyGround Wire Man, Nozzleman, Rodman · Southern California | $55.88 | $26.11 | $81.99 | Aug 22, 2025 | SC-102-345-1-2025-1 |
San Luis Obispo CountyGround Wire Man, Nozzleman, Rodman · Southern California | $55.88 | $26.11 | $81.99 | Aug 22, 2025 | SC-102-345-1-2025-1 |
Santa Barbara CountyGround Wire Man, Nozzleman, Rodman · Southern California | $55.88 | $26.11 | $81.99 | Aug 22, 2025 | SC-102-345-1-2025-1 |
Ventura CountyGround Wire Man, Nozzleman, Rodman · Southern California | $55.88 | $26.11 | $81.99 | Aug 22, 2025 | SC-102-345-1-2025-1 |
Main gunite worker 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 gunite worker make on prevailing wage in California?
$81.99 to $81.99 an hour, base wage plus fringe benefits, depending on the county; the median county pays $81.99.
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 | Ground Wire Man, Nozzleman, Rodman | $55.88 | $81.99 |
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-102-345-1-2025-1
Questions about California gunite worker pay
What is the gunite worker prevailing wage in Los Angeles County?
$81.99 an hour: a $55.88 base wage plus $26.11 in employer payments (fringe benefits), under DIR determination SC-102-345-1-2025-1. Overtime and every gunite worker classification in Los Angeles County.
Does gunite worker prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Los Angeles County the $81.99 total is a $55.88 base wage plus $26.11 in employer payments (fringe benefits), about 32% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Do apprentice gunite workers 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 gunite worker rate?
DIR sets many trades by area or region rather than one county at a time. Across California, the 12 counties with a gunite worker 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).