Prevailing Wages in Calcasieu County, Louisiana
Prevailing wages in Calcasieu County, Louisiana run $8.20 to $54.50 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 50 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below, which is page one of a larger set. The median total is $18.66, and among the 25 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $9.48. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $42.52
Base Rate: $32.66 | Fringe: $9.86
#federal – Bricklayer in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $20.00
Base Rate: $20.00
#federal – Carpenter in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $15.13
Base Rate: $15.13
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $18.80
Base Rate: $16.24 | Fringe: $2.56
#federal – Electrician in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $47.12
Base Rate: $31.98 | Fringe: $15.14
#federal – Ironworker (Reinforcing and Structural) in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $48.61
Base Rate: $34.75 | Fringe: $13.86
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $10.45
Base Rate: $10.45
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $12.17
Base Rate: $12.17
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $19.88
Base Rate: $19.88
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $27.21
Base Rate: $18.30 | Fringe: $8.91
#federal – Painter (Spray) in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $28.31
Base Rate: $18.83 | Fringe: $9.48
#federal – Plumber/Pipefitter in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $48.28
Base Rate: $33.30 | Fringe: $14.98
#federal – Roofer in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $32.38
Base Rate: $23.04 | Fringe: $9.34
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Excluding HVAC Duct Installation) in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $40.38
Base Rate: $26.19 | Fringe: $14.19
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $38.64
Base Rate: $26.71 | Fringe: $11.93
#federal – Tile Setter in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $20.00
Base Rate: $20.00
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $17.26
Base Rate: $17.26
#federal – Carpenter, Includes Form Work in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $22.70
Base Rate: $18.22 | Fringe: $4.48
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $24.27
Base Rate: $20.03 | Fringe: $4.24
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $17.49
Base Rate: $17.49
#federal – Mechanic in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $33.45
Base Rate: $25.40 | Fringe: $8.05
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Asphalt Paver in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $22.17
Base Rate: $17.20 | Fringe: $4.97
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $16.13
Base Rate: $16.13
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Broom/Sweeper in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $14.05
Base Rate: $14.05
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Bulldozer in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $16.40
Base Rate: $16.40
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Crane in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $24.30
Base Rate: $24.30
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Grader/Blade in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $15.88
Base Rate: $15.88
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Milling Machine in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $17.52
Base Rate: $15.38 | Fringe: $2.14
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Roller (Asphalt and Dirt Compaction) in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $18.52
Base Rate: $14.29 | Fringe: $4.23
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Trencher in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $14.38
Base Rate: $14.38
#federal – Truck Drivers: Dump Truck in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $12.69
Base Rate: $12.69
#federal – Truck Drivers: Water Truck in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $13.79
Base Rate: $13.79
#federal – Boilermaker in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $53.62
Base Rate: $30.49 | Fringe: $23.13
#federal – Electrician: Including Low Voltage Wiring (St. Tammany Parish) in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $42.81
Base Rate: $30.35 | Fringe: $12.46
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Oiler in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $14.25
Base Rate: $11.16 | Fringe: $3.09
#federal – Bricklayer in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $38.11
Base Rate: $26.91 | Fringe: $11.20
#federal – Brick Pointer/Caulker/Cleaner in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $38.11
Base Rate: $26.91 | Fringe: $11.20
#federal – Mason - Stone in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $38.11
Base Rate: $26.91 | Fringe: $11.20
#federal – Millwright in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $54.50
Base Rate: $40.34 | Fringe: $14.16
#federal – Carpenter (All Other Work) in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $12.81
Base Rate: $12.81
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.77
Base Rate: $13.77
#federal – Laborers: Common in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $8.20
Base Rate: $8.20
#federal – Laborers: Pipelayer in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $9.45
Base Rate: $9.45
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Backhoe/Excavator in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.01
Base Rate: $13.01
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Bulldozer in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.83
Base Rate: $13.83
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Crane in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.90
Base Rate: $16.62 | Fringe: $3.28
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Dragline in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $15.16
Base Rate: $15.16
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Front End Loader in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.50
Base Rate: $11.50
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Motor Grader/Blade in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.75
Base Rate: $11.75
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Oiler in Calcasieu County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.09
Base Rate: $8.59 | Fringe: $2.50
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Calcasieu County, Louisiana?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 50 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Calcasieu County, Louisiana runs from $8.20 to $54.50 per hour, median $18.66. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Calcasieu County, Louisiana?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Heavy, Highway construction. Davis-Bacon splits work into Building, Residential, Highway and Heavy, and the same trade can carry a different rate under each. A Highway rate does not apply to Building work in the same county.
Are these federal or state rates?
This page shows federal determinations. Federal Davis-Bacon rates apply to federal and federally assisted projects; state and city determinations apply to their own public works. Where more than one applies to a project, the higher rate for each classification generally governs.
How current are the Calcasieu County, Louisiana rates?
The most recent determination shown here is dated July 28, 2026. WageFinder re-reads the official sources weekly. Every rate links back to its determination on the government source, which is the authoritative document for compliance.