Prevailing Wages in Lafourche County, Louisiana
Prevailing wages in Lafourche 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 $8.05. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $42.52
Base Rate: $32.66 | Fringe: $9.86
#federal – Bricklayer in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $18.88
Base Rate: $18.88
#federal – Carpenter in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $21.99
Base Rate: $19.26 | Fringe: $2.73
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $38.44
Base Rate: $30.47 | Fringe: $7.97
#federal – Electrician in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $52.66
Base Rate: $36.00 | Fringe: $16.66
#federal – Ironworker (Reinforcing and Structural) in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $48.61
Base Rate: $34.75 | Fringe: $13.86
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $13.28
Base Rate: $13.28
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $12.39
Base Rate: $12.39
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $21.03
Base Rate: $21.03
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $27.86
Base Rate: $18.95 | Fringe: $8.91
#federal – Painter (Spray) in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $28.31
Base Rate: $18.83 | Fringe: $9.48
#federal – Plumber/Pipefitter in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $48.28
Base Rate: $33.30 | Fringe: $14.98
#federal – Roofer in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $22.43
Base Rate: $16.77 | Fringe: $5.66
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker, Excludes HVAC Duct Installation in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $20.66
Base Rate: $20.66
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $38.64
Base Rate: $26.71 | Fringe: $11.93
#federal – Tile Setter in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $20.00
Base Rate: $20.00
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $17.85
Base Rate: $17.85
#federal – Carpenter, Includes Form Work in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $19.13
Base Rate: $19.13
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $20.94
Base Rate: $18.00 | Fringe: $2.94
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $17.49
Base Rate: $17.49
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $16.77
Base Rate: $13.83 | Fringe: $2.94
#federal – Mechanic in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $33.45
Base Rate: $25.40 | Fringe: $8.05
#federal – Piledriverman in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $19.00
Base Rate: $19.00
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Asphalt Paver in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $22.17
Base Rate: $17.20 | Fringe: $4.97
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $20.03
Base Rate: $20.03
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Broom/Sweeper in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $20.32
Base Rate: $15.17 | Fringe: $5.15
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Bulldozer in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $16.40
Base Rate: $16.40
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Crane in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $25.97
Base Rate: $25.97
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Grader/Blade in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $15.88
Base Rate: $15.88
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Milling Machine in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $18.77
Base Rate: $16.63 | Fringe: $2.14
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Roller (Asphalt and Dirt Compaction) in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $18.97
Base Rate: $14.74 | Fringe: $4.23
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Trencher in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $14.38
Base Rate: $14.38
#federal – Truck Drivers: Dump Truck in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $13.11
Base Rate: $12.93 | Fringe: $0.18
#federal – Truck Drivers: Water Truck in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $13.79
Base Rate: $13.79
#federal – Boilermaker in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $53.62
Base Rate: $30.49 | Fringe: $23.13
#federal – Electrician: Including Low Voltage Wiring (St. Tammany Parish) in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $42.81
Base Rate: $30.35 | Fringe: $12.46
#federal – Laborer: Common St. James and St. Tammany Parishes in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.73
Base Rate: $10.00 | Fringe: $1.73
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Oiler in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $14.25
Base Rate: $11.16 | Fringe: $3.09
#federal – Bricklayer in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $38.11
Base Rate: $26.91 | Fringe: $11.20
#federal – Brick Pointer/Caulker/Cleaner in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $38.11
Base Rate: $26.91 | Fringe: $11.20
#federal – Mason - Stone in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $38.11
Base Rate: $26.91 | Fringe: $11.20
#federal – Millwright in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $54.50
Base Rate: $40.34 | Fringe: $14.16
#federal – Carpenter (All Other Work) in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $12.81
Base Rate: $12.81
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.77
Base Rate: $13.77
#federal – Laborers: Common in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $8.20
Base Rate: $8.20
#federal – Laborers: Pipelayer in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $9.45
Base Rate: $9.45
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Backhoe/Excavator in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.01
Base Rate: $13.01
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Bulldozer in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.83
Base Rate: $13.83
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Crane in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.90
Base Rate: $16.62 | Fringe: $3.28
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Dragline in Lafourche County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $15.16
Base Rate: $15.16
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Lafourche 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 Lafourche 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 Lafourche 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 Lafourche 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.