Prevailing Wages in Lafayette County, Louisiana
Prevailing wages in Lafayette 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 $19.95, and among the 27 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $9.34. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $42.52
Base Rate: $32.66 | Fringe: $9.86
#federal – Bricklayer in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $20.00
Base Rate: $20.00
#federal – Carpenter in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $24.21
Base Rate: $19.61 | Fringe: $4.60
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $18.80
Base Rate: $16.24 | Fringe: $2.56
#federal – Electrician in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $30.40
Base Rate: $21.59 | Fringe: $8.81
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $48.61
Base Rate: $34.75 | Fringe: $13.86
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $26.59
Base Rate: $19.07 | Fringe: $7.52
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $11.26
Base Rate: $11.26
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $12.17
Base Rate: $12.17
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $19.07
Base Rate: $19.07
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $27.21
Base Rate: $18.30 | Fringe: $8.91
#federal – Painter (Spray) in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $28.31
Base Rate: $18.83 | Fringe: $9.48
#federal – Pipefitter in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $52.66
Base Rate: $34.87 | Fringe: $17.79
#federal – Plumber in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $48.92
Base Rate: $32.42 | Fringe: $16.50
#federal – Roofer in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $32.38
Base Rate: $23.04 | Fringe: $9.34
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Including HVAC Duct Installation) in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $44.58
Base Rate: $30.38 | Fringe: $14.20
#federal – Tile Setter in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $20.00
Base Rate: $20.00
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $17.26
Base Rate: $17.26
#federal – Carpenter, Includes Form Work in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $22.70
Base Rate: $18.22 | Fringe: $4.48
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $24.27
Base Rate: $20.03 | Fringe: $4.24
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $17.49
Base Rate: $17.49
#federal – Mechanic in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $33.45
Base Rate: $25.40 | Fringe: $8.05
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Asphalt Paver in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $22.17
Base Rate: $17.20 | Fringe: $4.97
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $16.13
Base Rate: $16.13
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Broom/Sweeper in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $14.05
Base Rate: $14.05
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Bulldozer in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $16.40
Base Rate: $16.40
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Crane in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $24.30
Base Rate: $24.30
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Grader/Blade in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $15.88
Base Rate: $15.88
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Milling Machine in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $17.52
Base Rate: $15.38 | Fringe: $2.14
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Roller (Asphalt and Dirt Compaction) in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $18.52
Base Rate: $14.29 | Fringe: $4.23
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Trencher in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $14.38
Base Rate: $14.38
#federal – Truck Drivers: Dump Truck in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $12.69
Base Rate: $12.69
#federal – Truck Drivers: Water Truck in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $13.79
Base Rate: $13.79
#federal – Boilermaker in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $53.62
Base Rate: $30.49 | Fringe: $23.13
#federal – Electrician: Including Low Voltage Wiring (St. Tammany Parish) in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $42.81
Base Rate: $30.35 | Fringe: $12.46
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Oiler in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $14.25
Base Rate: $11.16 | Fringe: $3.09
#federal – Bricklayer in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $38.11
Base Rate: $26.91 | Fringe: $11.20
#federal – Brick Pointer/Caulker/Cleaner in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $38.11
Base Rate: $26.91 | Fringe: $11.20
#federal – Mason - Stone in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $38.11
Base Rate: $26.91 | Fringe: $11.20
#federal – Millwright in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $54.50
Base Rate: $40.34 | Fringe: $14.16
#federal – Parish in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $48.61
Base Rate: $34.75 | Fringe: $13.86
#federal – Carpenter (All Other Work) in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $12.81
Base Rate: $12.81
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.77
Base Rate: $13.77
#federal – Laborers: Common in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $8.20
Base Rate: $8.20
#federal – Laborers: Pipelayer in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $9.45
Base Rate: $9.45
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Backhoe/Excavator in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.01
Base Rate: $13.01
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Bulldozer in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.83
Base Rate: $13.83
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Crane in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.90
Base Rate: $16.62 | Fringe: $3.28
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Dragline in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $15.16
Base Rate: $15.16
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Front End Loader in Lafayette County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.50
Base Rate: $11.50
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Lafayette 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 Lafayette County, Louisiana runs from $8.20 to $54.50 per hour, median $19.95. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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.