Prevailing Wages in Jefferson County, Louisiana
Prevailing wages in Jefferson County, Louisiana run $9.88 to $89.55 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 $22.12, and among the 34 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $7.14. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $42.52
Base Rate: $32.66 | Fringe: $9.86
#federal – Bricklayer in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $18.88
Base Rate: $18.88
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging and Metal Stud Installation, and Form Work in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $21.63
Base Rate: $18.45 | Fringe: $3.18
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $15.00
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $38.44
Base Rate: $30.47 | Fringe: $7.97
#federal – Drywall Hanger and Metal Stud Installer in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $22.68
Base Rate: $18.35 | Fringe: $4.33
#federal – Electrician (HVAC/Temperature Controls Installation Only) in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $35.24
Base Rate: $28.93 | Fringe: $6.31
#federal – Electrician (Including Communication Technician and Low Voltage Wiring; Excluding Installation of HVAC/Temperature Controls) in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $52.66
Base Rate: $36.00 | Fringe: $16.66
#federal – Elevator Mechanic a. Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday After Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. B. Vacation: Employer Contributes 8% of Basic Hourly Rate for 5 Years or More of Service; 6% of Basic Hourly Rate for Under 5 Years of Service As Vacation Pay Credit in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $89.55
Base Rate: $51.11 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Glazier in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $37.64
Base Rate: $25.44 | Fringe: $12.20
#federal – Ironworker (Reinforcing and Structural) in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $48.61
Base Rate: $34.75 | Fringe: $13.86
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $14.68
Base Rate: $14.68
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $12.39
Base Rate: $12.39
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $21.03
Base Rate: $21.03
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller), Excludes Drywall Finishing/Taping in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $27.86
Base Rate: $18.95 | Fringe: $8.91
#federal – Painter: Drywall Finishing/Taping in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $22.06
Base Rate: $18.63 | Fringe: $3.43
#federal – Painter (Spray) in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $28.31
Base Rate: $18.83 | Fringe: $9.48
#federal – Pipefitter (Including HVAC Unit Installation; Excluding HVAC Pipe Installation) in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $48.28
Base Rate: $33.30 | Fringe: $14.98
#federal – Plumber (Including HVAC Pipe Installation; Excluding HVAC Unit Installation) in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $52.66
Base Rate: $34.87 | Fringe: $17.79
#federal – Roofer in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $22.43
Base Rate: $16.77 | Fringe: $5.66
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker, Excludes HVAC Duct Installation in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $20.66
Base Rate: $20.66
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $35.84
Base Rate: $25.54 | Fringe: $10.30
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $26.44
Base Rate: $20.98 | Fringe: $5.46
#federal – Tile Setter in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $20.00
Base Rate: $20.00
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $15.00
#federal – Carpenter (Includes Form Work) in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $43.11
Base Rate: $32.59 | Fringe: $10.52
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $24.27
Base Rate: $20.03 | Fringe: $4.24
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $17.49
Base Rate: $17.49
#federal – Mechanic in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $33.45
Base Rate: $25.40 | Fringe: $8.05
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Asphalt Paver in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $22.17
Base Rate: $17.20 | Fringe: $4.97
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $21.76
Base Rate: $16.85 | Fringe: $4.91
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Broom/Sweeper in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $20.32
Base Rate: $15.17 | Fringe: $5.15
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Bulldozer in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $16.40
Base Rate: $16.40
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Crane in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $25.35
Base Rate: $25.35
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Grader/Blade in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $15.88
Base Rate: $15.88
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Milling Machine in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $18.77
Base Rate: $16.63 | Fringe: $2.14
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Trencher in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $14.38
Base Rate: $14.38
#federal – Truck Drivers: Dump Truck in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $13.11
Base Rate: $12.93 | Fringe: $0.18
#federal – Truck Drivers: Water Truck in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $13.79
Base Rate: $13.79
#federal – Boilermaker in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $53.62
Base Rate: $30.49 | Fringe: $23.13
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.34
Base Rate: $16.89 | Fringe: $2.45
#federal – Electrician: Including Low Voltage Wiring (St. Tammany Parish) in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $42.81
Base Rate: $30.35 | Fringe: $12.46
#federal – Laborer: Common St. James and St. Tammany Parishes in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.73
Base Rate: $10.00 | Fringe: $1.73
#federal – Millwright in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $54.50
Base Rate: $40.34 | Fringe: $14.16
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Oiler in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $14.25
Base Rate: $11.16 | Fringe: $3.09
#federal – Carpenter (All Other Work) in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.35
Base Rate: $13.75 | Fringe: $2.60
#federal – Carpenter (Formbuilding/Formsetting and Piledrivers) in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $43.11
Base Rate: $32.59 | Fringe: $10.52
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher (St. James Parish) in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $37.73
Base Rate: $31.83 | Fringe: $5.90
#federal – Laborers: Common/Landscape in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $9.88
Base Rate: $9.88
#federal – Laborers: Fence in Jefferson County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.24
Base Rate: $11.24
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, Louisiana runs from $9.88 to $89.55 per hour, median $22.12. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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.