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Utah drywall installer or lather prevailing wage, county by county
A drywall installer or lather's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in Utah runs from $21.44 an hour in Wayne County to $24.20 in Box Elder County. The median county is $23.15.
Drywall Installer / Lather rate in each Utah county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Beaver CountyCARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $20.64 | $0.80 | $21.44 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260069 Mod 1 |
Box Elder CountyCARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $21.00 | $3.20 | $24.20 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260081 Mod 1 |
Box Elder CountyDRYWALL INSTALLER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260003 Mod 1 |
Carbon CountyCARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $21.72 | $1.43 | $23.15 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260070 Mod 1 |
Daggett CountyCARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) · Duchesne County group | $21.72 | $1.43 | $23.15 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260079 Mod 1 |
Davis CountyCARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $21.00 | $3.20 | $24.20 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260083 Mod 1 |
Duchesne CountyCARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) · Duchesne County group | $21.72 | $1.43 | $23.15 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260079 Mod 1 |
Emery CountyCARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) · Sevier County group | $20.64 | $0.80 | $21.44 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260080 Mod 1 |
Garfield CountyCARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $20.64 | $0.80 | $21.44 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260071 Mod 1 |
Grand CountyCARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $20.64 | $0.80 | $21.44 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260072 Mod 1 |
Iron CountyCARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $20.64 | $0.80 | $21.44 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260073 Mod 1 |
Juab CountyCARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $21.29 | $1.95 | $23.24 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260084 Mod 1 |
Kane CountyCARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) · Millard County group | $20.64 | $0.80 | $21.44 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260080 Mod 1 |
Kane CountyDRYWALL MECHANIC · Millard County group | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260006 Mod 1 |
Millard CountyCARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) · Millard County group | $20.64 | $0.80 | $21.44 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260080 Mod 1 |
Millard CountyDRYWALL MECHANIC · Millard County group | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260006 Mod 1 |
Morgan CountyCARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) · Weber County group | $21.00 | $3.20 | $24.20 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260089 Mod 1 |
Piute CountyCARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $20.64 | $0.80 | $21.44 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260074 Mod 1 |
Rich CountyCARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $21.72 | $1.43 | $23.15 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260079 Mod 1 |
Rich CountyDRYWALL INSTALLER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260005 Mod 1 |
Salt Lake CountyCARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $21.25 | $2.15 | $23.40 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260085 Mod 1 |
Salt Lake CountyDRYWALL HANGER, EXCLUDES METAL STUD INSTALLATION | $18.82 | $0.00 | $18.82 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260034 Mod 1 |
San Juan CountyCARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $20.64 | $0.80 | $21.44 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260075 Mod 1 |
Sanpete CountyCARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $21.72 | $1.43 | $23.15 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260076 Mod 1 |
Sevier CountyCARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) · Sevier County group | $20.64 | $0.80 | $21.44 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260080 Mod 1 |
Summit CountyCARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $21.72 | $1.43 | $23.15 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260079 Mod 1 |
Summit CountyDRYWALL HANGER | $18.82 | $0.00 | $18.82 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260035 Mod 1 |
Tooele CountyCARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $21.25 | $2.40 | $23.65 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260086 Mod 1 |
Tooele CountyDRYWALL HANGER | $18.82 | $0.00 | $18.82 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260036 Mod 1 |
Uintah CountyCARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $21.72 | $1.43 | $23.15 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260077 Mod 1 |
Utah CountyCARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $21.29 | $1.95 | $23.24 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260087 Mod 1 |
Wasatch CountyCARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $21.72 | $1.43 | $23.15 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260078 Mod 1 |
Wayne CountyCARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) · Sevier County group | $20.64 | $0.80 | $21.44 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260080 Mod 1 |
Weber CountyCARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) · Weber County group | $21.00 | $3.20 | $24.20 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260089 Mod 1 |
Main drywall installer or lather classification in each county (Carpenter (acoustical ceiling installation only)), 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 installer or lather make on prevailing wage in Utah?
$21.44 to $24.20 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $23.15. 4 groups of counties with identical rates and 18 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Weber County group2 counties$24.20
- Box Elder County1 county$24.20
- Davis County1 county$24.20
- Tooele County1 county$23.65
- Salt Lake County1 county$23.40
- Juab County1 county$23.24
- Utah County1 county$23.24
- Duchesne County group2 counties$23.15
- Carbon County1 county$23.15
- Rich County1 county$23.15
- Sanpete County1 county$23.15
- Summit County1 county$23.15
- Uintah County1 county$23.15
- Wasatch County1 county$23.15
- Sevier County group3 counties$21.44
- Millard County group2 counties$21.44
- Beaver County1 county$21.44
- Garfield County1 county$21.44
- Grand County1 county$21.44
- Iron County1 county$21.44
- Piute County1 county$21.44
- San Juan County1 county$21.44
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weber County group, 2 localities: Morgan, Weber | CARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $21.00 | $24.20 |
| Box Elder County | CARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $21.00 | $24.20 |
| Davis County | CARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $21.00 | $24.20 |
| Tooele County | CARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $21.25 | $23.65 |
| Salt Lake County | CARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $21.25 | $23.40 |
| Juab County | CARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $21.29 | $23.24 |
| Utah County | CARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $21.29 | $23.24 |
| Duchesne County group, 2 localities: Daggett, Duchesne | CARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $21.72 | $23.15 |
| Carbon County | CARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $21.72 | $23.15 |
| Rich County | CARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $21.72 | $23.15 |
| Sanpete County | CARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $21.72 | $23.15 |
| Summit County | CARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $21.72 | $23.15 |
| Uintah County | CARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $21.72 | $23.15 |
| Wasatch County | CARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $21.72 | $23.15 |
| Sevier County group, 3 localities: Emery, Sevier, Wayne | CARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $20.64 | $21.44 |
| Millard County group, 2 localities: Kane, Millard | CARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $20.64 | $21.44 |
| Beaver County | CARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $20.64 | $21.44 |
| Garfield County | CARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $20.64 | $21.44 |
| Grand County | CARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $20.64 | $21.44 |
| Iron County | CARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $20.64 | $21.44 |
| Piute County | CARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $20.64 | $21.44 |
| San Juan County | CARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $20.64 | $21.44 |
4 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 18 counties with rates of their own.
Questions about Utah drywall installer or lather pay
What is the drywall installer or lather prevailing wage in Salt Lake County?
$23.40 an hour: a $21.25 base wage plus $2.15 in fringe benefits, under wage determination UT20260085, modification 1. Overtime and every drywall installer or lather classification in Salt Lake County.
Does drywall installer or lather prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Salt Lake County the $23.40 total is a $21.25 base wage plus $2.15 in fringe benefits, about 9% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does drywall installer or lather prevailing wage pay overtime in Utah?
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 installer or lathers 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)).
Why do some counties have the same drywall installer or lather rate?
DOL often publishes the same drywall installer or lather rates for several counties. Across Utah, the 27 counties with a drywall installer or lather rate fall into 22 distinct sets of rates, and 4 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 3 counties (the Sevier County group).