Prevailing wage rates in Lafayette Parish, LA
Davis-Bacon rates as of May 18, 2026, in the Lafayette, LA BLS area
Electricians on federal building jobs in Lafayette Parish must be paid at least $21.59 an hour plus $8.81 an hour in fringe benefits (LA20260039, modification 1, published May 18, 2026). Lafayette Parish has 7 active determinations covering building, residential, highway and heavy construction; every rate is below.
Prevailing rate vs. market pay
The Davis-Bacon package (rate plus fringe) across the county's determinations, beside what the trade earns in the area according to the BLS (May 2025 median hourly wage for the metro).
| Trade | Davis-Bacon package | BLS median |
|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $30.40 – $52.66 | $28.76 an hour |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | $39.55 – $52.66 | $27.85 an hour |
| Carpenters | $11.78 – $43.65 | $22.81 an hour |
| Power equipment operators | $11.09 – $27.00 | $23.94 an hour |
| Ironworkers | $26.59 – $48.61 | not published |
| Roofers | $12.12 – $39.61 | $23.03 an hour |
Building construction
Determination LA20260039, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 19 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $21.59 | $8.81 | $30.40 | Survey |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PIPEFITTER | $34.87 | $17.79 | $52.66 | Union |
| PLUMBER | $32.42 | $16.50 | $48.92 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER | $19.61 | $4.60 | $24.21 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $11.26 | $0.00 | $11.26 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $19.07 | $0.00 | $19.07 | Survey |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $19.07 | $7.52 | $26.59 | Survey |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $30.38 | $14.20 | $44.58 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER (SPRAY) | $18.83 | $9.48 | $28.31 | Union |
| PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $18.30 | $8.91 | $27.21 | Survey |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER | $23.04 | $9.34 | $32.38 | Union |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $16.24 | $2.56 | $18.80 | Survey |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER | $20.00 | $0.00 | $20.00 | Survey |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $17.26 | $0.00 | $17.26 | Survey |
Every other classification (5)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $32.66 | $9.86 | $42.52 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANECRANE PREMIUMS: 50-150 TONS $1.75 OVER 150 TONS $2.25 | $23.46 | $8.35 | $31.81 | Union |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $34.75 | $13.86 | $48.61 | Union |
| TILE SETTER | $20.00 | $0.00 | $20.00 | Survey |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $12.17 | $0.00 | $12.17 | Survey |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Residential construction
Determination LA20260001, modification 2, published May 18, 2026. 22 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF… | $36.00 | $16.66 | $52.66 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF… | $35.85 | $15.58 | $51.43 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF… | $29.55 | $14.36 | $43.91 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF… | $30.00 | $12.03 | $42.03 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF… | $31.98 | $15.14 | $47.12 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF… | $29.47 | $13.50 | $42.97 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF… | $30.35 | $12.46 | $42.81 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE (JEFFERSON, LAFOURCHE, ORLEANS… | $31.70 | $13.85 | $45.55 | Union |
| PLUMBER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE (BOSSIER, CADDO, AND WEBSTER… | $28.48 | $14.47 | $42.95 | Union |
| PLUMBER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE (OUACHITA PARISH) | $28.75 | $11.86 | $40.61 | Union |
| PLUMBER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE (ASCENSION, EAST BATON ROUGE… | $32.42 | $16.50 | $48.92 | Union |
| PLUMBER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE (ACADIA, CALCASIEU, LAFAYETTE, ST… | $25.90 | $13.65 | $39.55 | Union |
| PLUMBER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE (RAPIDES PARISH) | $26.50 | $13.39 | $39.89 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER (INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING, METAL STUD INSTALLATION… | $11.78 | $0.00 | $11.78 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER, COMMON | $8.01 | $0.00 | $8.01 | Survey |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT (JEFFERSON, LAFOURCHE… | $24.54 | $9.65 | $34.19 | Union |
| SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT (ACADIA, ASCENSION… | $24.37 | $9.20 | $33.57 | Union |
| SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDING HVAC DUCT (BOSSIER, CADDO… | $26.09 | $11.00 | $37.09 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER: DRYWALL FINISHING | $12.71 | $0.78 | $13.49 | Survey |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER, AND SPRAY | $11.38 | $0.83 | $12.21 | Survey |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER | $10.11 | $2.01 | $12.12 | Survey |
Every other classification (1)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $13.00 | $0.00 | $13.00 | Survey |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Highway construction
Determination LA20260013, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 18 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $18.22 | $4.48 | $22.70 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL (CALCASIEU AND CAMERON COUNTIES) | $12.79 | $1.73 | $14.52 | Union |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL (GRANT, LAFAYETTE, AND RAPIDES… | $11.00 | $3.50 | $14.50 | Union |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL (ASCENSION, EAST BATON ROUGE, EAST… | $15.00 | $2.77 | $17.77 | Union |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: TRENCHER | $14.38 | $0.00 | $14.38 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: ROLLER (ASPHALT AND DIRT COMPACTION) | $14.29 | $4.23 | $18.52 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: MILLING MACHINE | $15.38 | $2.14 | $17.52 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GRADER/BLADE | $15.88 | $0.00 | $15.88 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BULLDOZER | $16.40 | $0.00 | $16.40 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BROOM/SWEEPER | $14.05 | $0.00 | $14.05 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.13 | $0.00 | $16.13 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: ASPHALT PAVER | $17.20 | $4.97 | $22.17 | Survey |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $20.03 | $4.24 | $24.27 | Survey |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVERS: WATER TRUCK | $13.79 | $0.00 | $13.79 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: DUMP TRUCK | $12.69 | $0.00 | $12.69 | Survey |
Every other classification (3)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MECHANIC | $25.40 | $8.05 | $33.45 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CRANE | $24.30 | $0.00 | $24.30 | Survey |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $17.49 | $0.00 | $17.49 | Survey |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Heavy construction (LA20260002)
Determination LA20260002, modification 2, published May 18, 2026. 26 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN (LAFOURCHE AND TERREBONNE PARISHES) | $36.00 | $16.66 | $52.66 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (BOSSIER, CADDO, AND WEBSTER PARISHES) | $35.85 | $15.58 | $51.43 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (OUACHITA PARISH) | $29.55 | $14.36 | $43.91 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (RAPIDES PARISH) | $30.00 | $12.03 | $42.03 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (ACADIA, CALCASIEU, LAFAYETTE, AND ST. MARTIN… | $31.98 | $15.14 | $47.12 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (ASCENSION, EAST BATON ROUGE, LIVINGSTON, ST… | $29.47 | $13.50 | $42.97 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER: FORMBUILDING/FORMSETTING (ASCENSION, EAST BATON… | $32.59 | $11.06 | $43.65 | Union |
| CARPENTER: FORMBUILDING/FORMSETTING (CALCASIEU PARISH) | $32.59 | $11.06 | $43.65 | Union |
| CARPENTER: FORMBUILDING/FORMSETTING (ACADIA, LAFAYETTE, ST… | $32.59 | $11.06 | $43.65 | Union |
| CARPENTER: FORMBUILDING/FORMSETTING (BOSSIER, CADDO, OUACHITA… | $32.59 | $11.06 | $43.65 | Union |
| CARPENTER: FORMBUILDING/FORMSETTING (LAFOURCHE AND TERREBONNE… | $32.59 | $10.52 | $43.11 | Union |
| CARPENTER (ALL OTHER WORK) | $12.81 | $0.00 | $12.81 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORERS: PIPELAYER | $9.45 | $0.00 | $9.45 | Survey |
| LABORERS: COMMON | $8.20 | $0.00 | $8.20 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: WINCH | $11.38 | $0.00 | $11.38 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: WATER WELL DRILLER | $11.91 | $2.44 | $14.35 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: TRACKHOE | $12.64 | $0.00 | $12.64 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: OILER | $8.59 | $2.50 | $11.09 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: MOTOR GRADER/BLADE | $11.75 | $0.00 | $11.75 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: FRONT END LOADER | $11.50 | $0.00 | $11.50 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: DRAGLINE | $15.16 | $0.00 | $15.16 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BULLDOZER | $13.83 | $0.00 | $13.83 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR | $13.01 | $0.00 | $13.01 | Survey |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $13.77 | $0.00 | $13.77 | Survey |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER, DUMP | $10.25 | $0.00 | $10.25 | Survey |
Every other classification (1)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CRANE | $16.62 | $3.28 | $19.90 | Survey |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Heavy construction (LA20260006)
Determination LA20260006, modification 2, published May 18, 2026. 72 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN & CABLE SPLICER (ASSUMPTION, LAFOURCHE, PLAQUEMINES… | $36.00 | $16.66 | $52.66 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (BIENVILLE, BOSSIER, CADDO, CLAIBORNE, DE SOTO… | $35.85 | $15.58 | $51.43 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (CALDWELL, EAST CARROLL, FRANKLIN, JACKSON, LINCOLN… | $29.55 | $14.36 | $43.91 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (AVOYELLES, CATAHOULA, CONCORDIA, EVANGELINE, GRANT… | $30.00 | $12.03 | $42.03 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (ACADIA, ALLEN, BEAUREGARD, CALCASIEU, CAMERON… | $31.98 | $15.14 | $47.12 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (ASCENSION, EAST BATON ROUGE, EAST FELICIANA… | $29.47 | $13.50 | $42.97 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING (TANGIPAHOA AND… | $30.35 | $12.46 | $42.81 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER, PIPEFITTER, STEAMFITTER (LAFOURCHE, PLAQUEMINES, ST… | $31.70 | $13.85 | $45.55 | Union |
| PLUMBER AND STEAMFITTER (BIENVILLE, BOSSIER, CADDO, CLAIBORNE… | $28.98 | $14.92 | $43.90 | Union |
| PLUMBER, PIPEFITTER, STEAMFITTER (CALDWELL, EAST CARROLL… | $28.75 | $11.86 | $40.61 | Union |
| PLUMBER AND STEAMFITTER (ASCENSION, ASSUMPTION, EAST BATON… | $32.42 | $16.50 | $48.92 | Union |
| PLUMBER AND STEAMFITTER (ACADIA, ALLEN, BEAUREGARD, CALCASIEU… | $25.90 | $13.65 | $39.55 | Union |
| PLUMBER AND STEAMFITTER (AVOYELLES, CATAHOULA, CONCORDIA, GRANT… | $26.50 | $13.39 | $39.89 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER (ASCENSION, ASSUMPTION, AVOYELLES, EAST BATON ROUGE… | $29.04 | $10.86 | $39.90 | Union |
| CARPENTER (ACADIA, EVANGELINE, LAFAYETTE, ST. LANDRY, ST… | $32.59 | $11.06 | $43.65 | Union |
| CARPENTER(BIENVILLE, BOSSIER, CADDO, CATAHOULA, CALDWELL, CLAIBORNE, CONCORDIA, DE SOTO, EAST CARROLL, FRANKLIN, GRANT, JACKSON, LASALLE, LINCOLN, MADISON, MOREHOUSE, NATCHITOCHES, OUACHITA, RAPIDES, RED RIVER, RICHLAND, SABINE, … | $32.59 | $11.06 | $43.65 | Union |
| CARPENTER (ALLEN, BEAUREGARD, CALCASIEU, CAMERON, JEFFERSON… | $32.59 | $11.06 | $43.65 | Union |
| CARPENTER; PILEDRIVER (LAFOURCHE, PLAQUEMINES, ST. JAMES (SOUTH… | $32.59 | $11.06 | $43.65 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER (ALLEN, BEAUREGARD, CALCASIEU, CAMERON, JEFFERSON DAVIS… | $12.79 | $1.73 | $14.52 | Union |
| LABORER (TERREBONNE PARISH) | $12.79 | $1.73 | $14.52 | Union |
| LABORER (ST. JAMES AND WASHINGTON PARISHES) | $10.00 | $1.73 | $11.73 | Union |
| LABORER (LAFOURCHE AND PLAQUEMINES PARISHES) | $11.19 | $1.73 | $12.92 | Union |
| LABORER (ACADIA, AVOYELLES, CALDWELL, CATAHOULA, CONCORDIA… | $11.00 | $3.50 | $14.50 | Union |
| LABORER (ASCENSION, EAST BATON ROUGE, EAST FELICIANA, IBERVILLE… | $15.00 | $2.77 | $17.77 | Union |
| LABORER (BIENVILLE, BOSSIER, CADDO, CLAIBORNE, DE SOTO, RED… | $12.00 | $2.10 | $14.10 | Union |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS UNIT OPERATOR(ACADIA, ALLEN, AVOYELLES, BEAUREGARD, BIENVILLE, BOSSIER, CADDO, CALCASIEU, CALDWELL, CAMERON, CATAHOULA, CLAIBORNE, CONCORDIA, DESOTO, EAST CARROLL, EVANGELINE, FRANKLIN, GRANT, JACKSON, JEFFERSON DAVIS, LASALLE, LINCO… | $17.25 | $6.95 | $24.20 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS OILER(ACADIA, ALLEN, AVOYELLES, BEAUREGARD, BIENVILLE, BOSSIER, CADDO, CALCASIEU, CALDWELL, CAMERON, CATAHOULA, CLAIBORNE, CONCORDIA, DESOTO, EAST CARROLL, EVANGELINE, FRANKLIN, GRANT, JACKSON, JEFFERSON DAVIS, LASALLE, LINCO… | $16.78 | $7.95 | $24.73 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS OILER(ASCENSION, EAST BATON ROUGE, EAST FELICIANA, IBERIA, IBERVILLE, LAFAYETTE, LIVINGSTON, POINTE COUPEE, ST. HELENA, ST. MARTIN, TANGIPAHOA, VERMILION, WASHINGTON, WEST BATON ROUGE, AND WEST FELICIANA PARISHES) | $16.75 | $10.25 | $27.00 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:UNIT OPERATOR - MINOR EQUIPMENT SUCH…(ASCENSION, LAFOURCHE, PLAQUEMINES, ST. JAMES, ST. MARY, AND TERREBONNE PARISHES) | $17.25 | $6.95 | $24.20 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS OILER(ASCENSION, LAFOURCHE, PLAQUEMINES, ST. JAMES, ST. MARY, AND TERREBONNE PARISHES) | $13.99 | $6.95 | $20.94 | Union |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER (ASCENSION, ASSUMPTION, AVOYELLES, EAST BATON ROUGE… | $34.75 | $13.86 | $48.61 | Union |
| IRONWORKER (BOSSIER, CADDO, DE SOTO, RED RIVER, & WEBSTER… | $34.75 | $13.86 | $48.61 | Union |
| IRONWORKER (ALLEN, BEAUREGARD, CALCASIEU, CALDWELL, CAMERON… | $34.75 | $13.86 | $48.61 | Union |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL (MADISON PARISH (CITIES OF MOUND & DELTA… | $34.75 | $13.86 | $48.61 | Union |
| IRONWORKER (PLAQUEMINES PARISH, LAFOURCHE, LIVINGSTON, ST… | $34.75 | $13.86 | $48.61 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER (NEW ORLEANS AREA - ASCENSION, ASSUMPTION, CONCORDIA… | $21.91 | $9.73 | $31.64 | Union |
| PAINTER (LAKE CHARLES AREA - ACADIA, ALLEN, BEAUREGARD… | $21.91 | $9.73 | $31.64 | Union |
| PAINTER (SHREVEPORT AREA - AVOYELLES, BIENVILLE, BOSSIER, CADDO… | $21.91 | $9.73 | $31.64 | Union |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER (ALLEN, ASSUMPTION, BEAUREGARD, BIENVILLE, BOSSIER… | $29.71 | $9.90 | $39.61 | Union |
| ROOFER (ACADIA, ASCENSION, AVOYELLES, EAST BATON ROUGE, EAST… | $23.04 | $9.34 | $32.38 | Union |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $31.83 | $5.90 | $37.73 | Union |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER | $26.91 | $11.20 | $38.11 | Union |
| BRICK POINTER/CAULKER/CLEANER | $26.91 | $11.20 | $38.11 | Union |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: WINCH WITH ""A"" FRAME WHEN USED FOR TRANSPORTING…(ACADIA, ASCENSION, ASSUMPTION, EAST BATON ROUGE, EAST FELICIANA, EVANGELINE, IBERIA, IBERVILLE, LAFAYETTE, LIVINGSTON, POINTE COUPEE, ST. HELENA, ST. JAMES, ST. LANDRY, ST. MARTIN, ST. MARY, TANGIPAHOA, VERMILION, WASHI… | $11.48 | $0.00 | $11.48 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: PICKUP(ACADIA, ASCENSION, ASSUMPTION, EAST BATON ROUGE, EAST FELICIANA, EVANGELINE, IBERIA, IBERVILLE, LAFAYETTE, LIVINGSTON, POINTE COUPEE, ST. HELENA, ST. JAMES, ST. LANDRY, ST. MARTIN, ST. MARY, TANGIPAHOA, VERMILION, WASHI… | $10.98 | $0.00 | $10.98 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: OVER 1 TON; UP TO BUT NOT INCLUDING 3 TONS(ACADIA, ASCENSION, ASSUMPTION, EAST BATON ROUGE, EAST FELICIANA, EVANGELINE, IBERIA, IBERVILLE, LAFAYETTE, LIVINGSTON, POINTE COUPEE, ST. HELENA, ST. JAMES, ST. LANDRY, ST. MARTIN, ST. MARY, TANGIPAHOA, VERMILION, WASHI… | $11.23 | $0.00 | $11.23 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LARGER TRUCKS TO CARRY CAPACITY OF REAR AXLES 50…(ACADIA, ASCENSION, ASSUMPTION, EAST BATON ROUGE, EAST FELICIANA, EVANGELINE, IBERIA, IBERVILLE, LAFAYETTE, LIVINGSTON, POINTE COUPEE, ST. HELENA, ST. JAMES, ST. LANDRY, ST. MARTIN, ST. MARY, TANGIPAHOA, VERMILION, WASHI… | $11.65 | $0.00 | $11.65 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: FUEL(ACADIA, ASCENSION, ASSUMPTION, EAST BATON ROUGE, EAST FELICIANA, EVANGELINE, IBERIA, IBERVILLE, LAFAYETTE, LIVINGSTON, POINTE COUPEE, ST. HELENA, ST. JAMES, ST. LANDRY, ST. MARTIN, ST. MARY, TANGIPAHOA, VERMILION, WASHI… | $11.35 | $0.00 | $11.35 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: 5 TONS & OVER; INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WINCH… | $11.52 | $0.00 | $11.52 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: 3 TONS; UP TO BUT NOT INCLUDING 5 TONS(ACADIA, ASCENSION, ASSUMPTION, EAST BATON ROUGE, EAST FELICIANA, EVANGELINE, IBERIA, IBERVILLE, LAFAYETTE, LIVINGSTON, POINTE COUPEE, ST. HELENA, ST. JAMES, ST. LANDRY, ST. MARTIN, ST. MARY, TANGIPAHOA, VERMILION, WASHI… | $11.35 | $0.00 | $11.35 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER (LAFOURCHE AND PLAQUEMINES PARISHES) | $23.39 | $4.20 | $27.59 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER (TERREBONNE PARISH) | $25.57 | $4.20 | $29.77 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP 7(ALLEN, AVOYELLES, BEAUREGARD, BIENVILLE, BOSSIER, CADDO, CALCASIEU, CALDWELL, CAMERON, CATAHOULA, CLAIBORNE, CONCORDIA, DE SOTO, EAST CARROLL, FRANKLIN, GRANT, JACKSON, JEFFERSON DAVIS, LA SALLE, LINCOLN, MADISON, MOREH… | $11.05 | $0.00 | $11.05 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP 6(ALLEN, AVOYELLES, BEAUREGARD, BIENVILLE, BOSSIER, CADDO, CALCASIEU, CALDWELL, CAMERON, CATAHOULA, CLAIBORNE, CONCORDIA, DE SOTO, EAST CARROLL, FRANKLIN, GRANT, JACKSON, JEFFERSON DAVIS, LA SALLE, LINCOLN, MADISON, MOREH… | $10.70 | $0.00 | $10.70 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP 5 | $10.50 | $0.00 | $10.50 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP 4 | $10.35 | $0.00 | $10.35 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP 3(ALLEN, AVOYELLES, BEAUREGARD, BIENVILLE, BOSSIER, CADDO, CALCASIEU, CALDWELL, CAMERON, CATAHOULA, CLAIBORNE, CONCORDIA, DE SOTO, EAST CARROLL, FRANKLIN, GRANT, JACKSON, JEFFERSON DAVIS, LA SALLE, LINCOLN, MADISON, MOREH… | $10.20 | $0.00 | $10.20 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP 2(ALLEN, AVOYELLES, BEAUREGARD, BIENVILLE, BOSSIER, CADDO, CALCASIEU, CALDWELL, CAMERON, CATAHOULA, CLAIBORNE, CONCORDIA, DE SOTO, EAST CARROLL, FRANKLIN, GRANT, JACKSON, JEFFERSON DAVIS, LA SALLE, LINCOLN, MADISON, MOREH… | $9.95 | $0.00 | $9.95 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP 1(ALLEN, AVOYELLES, BEAUREGARD, BIENVILLE, BOSSIER, CADDO, CALCASIEU, CALDWELL, CAMERON, CATAHOULA, CLAIBORNE, CONCORDIA, DE SOTO, EAST CARROLL, FRANKLIN, GRANT, JACKSON, JEFFERSON DAVIS, LA SALLE, LINCOLN, MADISON, MOREH… | $9.87 | $0.00 | $9.87 | Union |
Every other classification (13)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOILERMAKER | $30.49 | $23.13 | $53.62 | Union |
| MASON - STONE | $26.91 | $11.20 | $38.11 | Union |
| MILLWRIGHT | $40.34 | $14.16 | $54.50 | Union |
| PILEDRIVERMAN (ASCENSION, ASSUMPTION, AVOYELLES, EAST BATON… | $32.59 | $11.06 | $43.65 | Union |
| PILEDRIVERMAN (ACADIA, EVANGELINE, LAFAYETTE, ST. LANDRY, ST… | $32.59 | $11.06 | $43.65 | Union |
| PILEDRIVERMAN(BIENVILLE, BOSSIER, CADDO, CATAHOULA, CALDWELL, CLAIBORNE, CONCORDIA, DE SOTO, EAST CARROLL, FRANKLIN, GRANT, JACKSON, LASALLE, LINCOLN, MADISON, MOREHOUSE, NATCHITOCHES, OUACHITA, RAPIDES, RED RIVER, RICHLAND, SABINE, … | $32.59 | $11.06 | $43.65 | Union |
| PILEDRIVERMAN (ALLEN, BEAUREGARD, CALCASIEU, CAMERON, JEFFERSON… | $32.59 | $11.06 | $43.65 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - CRANE…(ACADIA, ALLEN, AVOYELLES, BEAUREGARD, BIENVILLE, BOSSIER, CADDO, CALCASIEU, CALDWELL, CAMERON, CATAHOULA, CLAIBORNE, CONCORDIA, DESOTO, EAST CARROLL, EVANGELINE, FRANKLIN, GRANT, JACKSON, JEFFERSON DAVIS, LASALLE, LINCO… | $24.90 | $7.95 | $32.85 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - SINGLE AND…(ACADIA, ALLEN, AVOYELLES, BEAUREGARD, BIENVILLE, BOSSIER, CADDO, CALCASIEU, CALDWELL, CAMERON, CATAHOULA, CLAIBORNE, CONCORDIA, DESOTO, EAST CARROLL, EVANGELINE, FRANKLIN, GRANT, JACKSON, JEFFERSON DAVIS, LASALLE, LINCO… | $21.36 | $7.95 | $29.31 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - SINGLE…(ASCENSION, EAST BATON ROUGE, EAST FELICIANA, IBERIA, IBERVILLE, LAFAYETTE, LIVINGSTON, POINTE COUPEE, ST. HELENA, ST. MARTIN, TANGIPAHOA, VERMILION, WASHINGTON, WEST BATON ROUGE, AND WEST FELICIANA PARISHES) | $20.05 | $10.25 | $30.30 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - CRANE…(ASCENSION, EAST BATON ROUGE, EAST FELICIANA, IBERIA, IBERVILLE, LAFAYETTE, LIVINGSTON, POINTE COUPEE, ST. HELENA, ST. MARTIN, TANGIPAHOA, VERMILION, WASHINGTON, WEST BATON ROUGE, AND WEST FELICIANA PARISHES) | $25.84 | $10.25 | $36.09 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - SINGLE…(ASCENSION, LAFOURCHE, PLAQUEMINES, ST. JAMES, ST. MARY, AND TERREBONNE PARISHES) | $17.14 | $6.95 | $24.09 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - CRANE…(ASCENSION, LAFOURCHE, PLAQUEMINES, ST. JAMES, ST. MARY, AND TERREBONNE PARISHES) | $21.76 | $6.95 | $28.71 | Union |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Heavy construction (LA20260007)
Determination LA20260007, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 25 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| DOZER OPERATOR | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER (DREDGE 16"" AND OVER) | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
Every other classification (23)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELDER (DREDGE UNDER 16"") | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| WELDER (DREDGE 16"" AND OVER) | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| THIRD ASSISTANT ENGINEER (DREDGE 16"" AND OVER) | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| SHOREMAN (DREDGE 16"" AND OVER) | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| SELF-PROPELLED HOPPER DREDGE, DRAG TENDER | $22.55 | $8.02 | $30.57 | Survey |
| SECOND COOK (HYDRAULIC DREDGING) | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| SECOND ASSISTANT ENGINEER (DREDGE 16"" AND OVER) | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| OILER (DREDGE UNDER 16"") | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| OILER (DREDGE 16"" AND OVER) | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| MARSH BUGGY DRAGLINE, OPERATOR | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| MARSH BUGGY DRAGLINE, OILER | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| LEVERMAN (DREDGE UNDER 16"") | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| LEVERMAN (DREDGE 16"" AND OVER) | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| JANITOR, CABIN PERSON (HYDRAULIC DREDGING) | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| HANDYMAN (HYDRAULIC DREDGING) | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| FIRST COOK (HYDRAULIC DREDGING) | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| FIRST ASSISTANT ENGINEER (DREDGE 16"" AND OVER) | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| FIREMAN (DREDGE 16"" AND OVER) | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| DREDGE TENDER OPERATOR (DREDGE UNDER 16"") | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| DREDGE TENDER OPERATOR (DREDGE 16"" AND OVER) | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| DERRICK OPERATOR | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| DECKHAND (DREDGE UNDER 16"") | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| DECKHAND (DREDGE 16"" AND OVER) | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Heavy construction (LA20260008)
Determination LA20260008, modification 2, published May 18, 2026. 52 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING (JEFFERSON, LAFOURCHE… | $36.00 | $16.66 | $52.66 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING (BOSSIER, CADDO, AND… | $35.85 | $15.58 | $51.43 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING (OUACHITA PARISH) | $29.55 | $14.36 | $43.91 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING (RAPIDES PARISH) | $30.00 | $12.03 | $42.03 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING (ACADIA, CALCASIEU… | $31.98 | $15.14 | $47.12 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING (ASCENSION, EAST… | $29.47 | $13.50 | $42.97 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING (ST. TAMMANY PARISH) | $30.35 | $12.46 | $42.81 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE AND SETTING SYSTEM (JEFFERSON… | $31.70 | $13.85 | $45.55 | Union |
| PIPEFITTER: EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE (JEFFERSON, LAFOURCHE, ORLEANS… | $31.70 | $13.85 | $45.55 | Union |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE AND SETTING SYSTEM… | $28.48 | $14.47 | $42.95 | Union |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE AND SETTING SYSTEM… | $28.75 | $11.86 | $40.61 | Union |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE AND SETTING SYSTEM… | $32.42 | $16.50 | $48.92 | Union |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE AND SETTING SYSTEM… | $25.90 | $13.65 | $39.55 | Union |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE AND SETTING SYSTEM… | $26.50 | $13.39 | $39.89 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER: INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING/FRAMING, METAL STUDS, AND… | $32.59 | $11.06 | $43.65 | Union |
| CARPENTER: INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING/FRAMING, METAL STUDS, AND… | $32.59 | $11.06 | $43.65 | Union |
| CARPENTER: INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING/FRAMING, METAL STUDS, AND… | $32.59 | $11.06 | $43.65 | Union |
| CARPENTER: INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING/FRAMING, METAL STUDS, AND… | $32.59 | $11.06 | $43.65 | Union |
| CARPENTER: INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING/FRAMING, METAL STUDS, AND…(JEFFERSON, LAFOURCHE, ORLEANS, PLAQUEMINES, ST. BERNARD, ST. CHARLES, ST. JAMES (SOUTH OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER), ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, ST. TAMMANY, AND TERREBONNE PARISHES) | $32.59 | $10.52 | $43.11 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: COMMON (CALCASIEU PARISH) | $12.79 | $1.73 | $14.52 | Union |
| LABORER: COMMON ST. JAMES AND ST. TAMMANY PARISHES | $10.00 | $1.73 | $11.73 | Union |
| LABORER: COMMON (LAFOURCHE, PLAQUEMINES, ST. CHARLES, AND ST… | $11.19 | $1.73 | $12.92 | Union |
| LABORER: COMMON (JEFFERSON, ORLEANS, ST. BERNARD, AND… | $12.79 | $1.73 | $14.52 | Union |
| LABORER: COMMON (ACADIA, FRANKLIN, LAFAYETTE, OUACHITA, RAPIDES… | $11.00 | $3.50 | $14.50 | Union |
| LABORER: COMMON (ASCENSION, EAST BATON ROUGE, AND LIVINGSTON… | $15.00 | $2.77 | $17.77 | Union |
| LABORER: COMMON (BOSSIER, CADDO, AND WEBSTER PARISHES) | $12.00 | $2.10 | $14.10 | Union |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: OILER | $11.16 | $3.09 | $14.25 | Survey |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER, SPRAY, AND SANDBLASTER (NEW ORLEANS… | $21.91 | $9.73 | $31.64 | Union |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER, SPRAY, AND SANDBLASTER (LAKE CHARLES… | $21.91 | $9.73 | $31.64 | Union |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER, SPRAY, AND SANDBLASTER (SHREVEPORT AREA… | $21.91 | $9.73 | $31.64 | Union |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $16.89 | $2.45 | $19.34 | Survey |
Every other classification (21)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOILERMAKER | $30.49 | $23.13 | $53.62 | Union |
| MILLWRIGHT | $40.34 | $14.16 | $54.50 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CRANE, OVER 150 TONS (ORLEANS… | $26.15 | $7.95 | $34.10 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CRANE, OVER 150 TONS (EAST AND WEST… | $26.15 | $7.95 | $34.10 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CRANE, OVER 150 TONS (ASCENSION… | $26.15 | $7.95 | $34.10 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CRANE, OVER 150 TONS (ACADIA… | $25.40 | $7.95 | $33.35 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CRANE, BELOW 50 TONS (ORLEANS… | $24.65 | $7.95 | $32.60 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CRANE, BELOW 50 TONS (EAST AND WEST… | $24.65 | $7.95 | $32.60 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CRANE, BELOW 50 TONS (ASCENSION… | $24.65 | $7.95 | $32.60 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CRANE, BELOW 50 TONS (ACADIA… | $24.90 | $7.95 | $32.85 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CRANE, 50 TO 150 TONS (ORLEANS… | $25.15 | $7.95 | $33.10 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CRANE, 50 TO 150 TONS (EAST AND WEST… | $25.15 | $7.95 | $33.10 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CRANE, 50 TO 150 TONS (ASCENSION… | $25.15 | $7.95 | $33.10 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CRANE, 50 TO 150 TONS (ACADIA… | $25.15 | $7.95 | $33.10 | Union |
| POWER EQUIMENT OPERATORS: CRANE, OVER 150 TONS (LAFOURCHE, ST… | $26.15 | $7.95 | $34.10 | Union |
| POWER EQUIMENT OPERATORS: CRANE, BELOW 50 TONS (LAFOURCHE, ST… | $24.65 | $7.95 | $32.60 | Union |
| POWER EQUIMENT OPERATORS: CRANE, 50 TO 150 TONS (LAFOURCHE, ST… | $25.15 | $7.95 | $33.10 | Union |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL AND REINFORCING (ASCENSION, EAST BATON… | $34.75 | $13.86 | $48.61 | Union |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING AND STRUCTURAL (BOSSIER, CADDO, AND… | $34.75 | $13.86 | $48.61 | Union |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING AND STRUCTURAL (ACADIA, CALCASIEU… | $34.75 | $13.86 | $48.61 | Union |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING AND STRUCTURAL (JEFFERSON, LAFOURCHE… | $34.75 | $13.86 | $48.61 | Union |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Before you rely on a rate
These are federal Davis-Bacon rates for federal and federally assisted construction; state-funded work may follow Louisiana's own law. The contracting agency chooses which determination applies, and the one attached to the contract governs, even after a newer modification. Apprentices in registered programs may be paid a percentage of these rates. Nothing here is legal advice.
Source
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, general wage determinations LA20260039, LA20260001, LA20260013, LA20260002, LA20260006, LA20260007, LA20260008, as published on SAM.gov and refreshed here weekly. Rates are shown exactly as published; the construction types are building, residential, highway, heavy. TradeSalary is not affiliated with the Department of Labor.