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California directional drilling laborer prevailing wage, county by county
A directional drilling laborer's prevailing wage on California public works runs from $75.06 an hour in Ventura County to $75.06 in Imperial County, wages and employer payments together. The median county is $75.06.
Directional Drilling Laborer rate in each California county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Issued | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Imperial CountyGroup 1 (Drilling Crew Laborer) · Southern California | $50.66 | $24.40 | $75.06 | Aug 22, 2026 | SC-102-1184-1-2026-1 |
Inyo CountyGroup 1 (Drilling Crew Laborer) · Southern California | $50.66 | $24.40 | $75.06 | Aug 22, 2026 | SC-102-1184-1-2026-1 |
Kern CountyGroup 1 (Drilling Crew Laborer) · Southern California | $50.66 | $24.40 | $75.06 | Aug 22, 2026 | SC-102-1184-1-2026-1 |
Los Angeles CountyGroup 1 (Drilling Crew Laborer) · Southern California | $50.66 | $24.40 | $75.06 | Aug 22, 2026 | SC-102-1184-1-2026-1 |
Mono CountyGroup 1 (Drilling Crew Laborer) · Southern California | $50.66 | $24.40 | $75.06 | Aug 22, 2026 | SC-102-1184-1-2026-1 |
Orange CountyGroup 1 (Drilling Crew Laborer) · Southern California | $50.66 | $24.40 | $75.06 | Aug 22, 2026 | SC-102-1184-1-2026-1 |
Riverside CountyGroup 1 (Drilling Crew Laborer) · Southern California | $50.66 | $24.40 | $75.06 | Aug 22, 2026 | SC-102-1184-1-2026-1 |
San Bernardino CountyGroup 1 (Drilling Crew Laborer) · Southern California | $50.66 | $24.40 | $75.06 | Aug 22, 2026 | SC-102-1184-1-2026-1 |
San Diego CountyGroup 1 (Drilling Crew Laborer) · Southern California | $50.66 | $24.40 | $75.06 | Aug 22, 2026 | SC-102-1184-1-2026-1 |
San Luis Obispo CountyGroup 1 (Drilling Crew Laborer) · Southern California | $50.66 | $24.40 | $75.06 | Aug 22, 2026 | SC-102-1184-1-2026-1 |
Santa Barbara CountyGroup 1 (Drilling Crew Laborer) · Southern California | $50.66 | $24.40 | $75.06 | Aug 22, 2026 | SC-102-1184-1-2026-1 |
Ventura CountyGroup 1 (Drilling Crew Laborer) · Southern California | $50.66 | $24.40 | $75.06 | Aug 22, 2026 | SC-102-1184-1-2026-1 |
Main directional drilling laborer 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 directional drilling laborer make on prevailing wage in California?
$75.06 to $75.06 an hour, base wage plus fringe benefits, depending on the county; the median county pays $75.06.
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 | Group 1 (Drilling Crew Laborer) | $50.66 | $75.06 |
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-102-1184-1-2026-1
Questions about California directional drilling laborer pay
What is the directional drilling laborer prevailing wage in Los Angeles County?
$75.06 an hour: a $50.66 base wage plus $24.40 in employer payments (fringe benefits), under DIR determination SC-102-1184-1-2026-1. Overtime and every directional drilling laborer classification in Los Angeles County.
Does directional drilling laborer prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Los Angeles County the $75.06 total is a $50.66 base wage plus $24.40 in employer payments (fringe benefits), about 33% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Do apprentice directional drilling laborers 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 directional drilling laborer rate?
DIR sets many trades by area or region rather than one county at a time. Across California, the 12 counties with a directional drilling laborer 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).