Prevailing Wages in Orleans County, Louisiana
Prevailing wages in Orleans County, Louisiana run $7.25 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 $21.80, and among the 31 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $7.97. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Orleans County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $42.52
Base Rate: $32.66 | Fringe: $9.86
#federal – Bricklayer in Orleans County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $18.66
Base Rate: $18.66
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging and Metal Stud Installation, and Form Work in Orleans County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $21.83
Base Rate: $19.37 | Fringe: $2.46
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Orleans County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $15.00
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Orleans County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $38.44
Base Rate: $30.47 | Fringe: $7.97
#federal – Drywall Finisher/Taper in Orleans County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $16.55
Base Rate: $16.55
#federal – Drywall Hanger and Metal Stud Installer in Orleans County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $23.11
Base Rate: $18.21 | Fringe: $4.90
#federal – Electrician (Including Communication Technician and Low Voltage Wiring) in Orleans 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 Orleans County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $89.55
Base Rate: $51.11 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Glazier in Orleans County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $37.64
Base Rate: $25.44 | Fringe: $12.20
#federal – Ironworker (Reinforcing and Structural) in Orleans County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $48.61
Base Rate: $34.75 | Fringe: $13.86
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Orleans County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $13.09
Base Rate: $13.09
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Orleans County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $12.38
Base Rate: $12.38
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Orleans County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $22.92
Base Rate: $22.92
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller), Excludes Drywall Finishing/Taping in Orleans County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $17.25
Base Rate: $17.25
#federal – Painter: Spray Only (Excludes Drywall Finishing/Taping) in Orleans County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $28.31
Base Rate: $18.83 | Fringe: $9.48
#federal – Pipefitter (Including HVAC Pipe and Unit Installation; Excluding Installation of HVAC Temperature Controls) in Orleans County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $52.66
Base Rate: $34.87 | Fringe: $17.79
#federal – Plumber (Installation of HVAC Temperature Controls; Excluding HVAC Pipe and Unit Installation) in Orleans County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $48.28
Base Rate: $33.30 | Fringe: $14.98
#federal – Roofer in Orleans County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $22.43
Base Rate: $16.77 | Fringe: $5.66
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Including HVAC Duct Installation) in Orleans County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $38.64
Base Rate: $26.71 | Fringe: $11.93
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Orleans County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $26.87
Base Rate: $21.08 | Fringe: $5.79
#federal – Tile Setter in Orleans County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $20.00
Base Rate: $20.00
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Orleans County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $15.00
#federal – Carpenter (Includes Form Work) in Orleans County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $43.11
Base Rate: $32.59 | Fringe: $10.52
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Orleans County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $24.27
Base Rate: $20.03 | Fringe: $4.24
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Orleans County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $17.49
Base Rate: $17.49
#federal – Mechanic in Orleans County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $33.45
Base Rate: $25.40 | Fringe: $8.05
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Asphalt Paver in Orleans County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $22.17
Base Rate: $17.20 | Fringe: $4.97
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Orleans County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $21.76
Base Rate: $16.85 | Fringe: $4.91
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Broom/Sweeper in Orleans County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $20.32
Base Rate: $15.17 | Fringe: $5.15
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Bulldozer in Orleans County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $16.40
Base Rate: $16.40
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Crane in Orleans County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $25.35
Base Rate: $25.35
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Grader/Blade in Orleans County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $15.88
Base Rate: $15.88
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Milling Machine in Orleans County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $18.77
Base Rate: $16.63 | Fringe: $2.14
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Trencher in Orleans County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $14.38
Base Rate: $14.38
#federal – Truck Drivers: Dump Truck in Orleans County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $13.11
Base Rate: $12.93 | Fringe: $0.18
#federal – Truck Drivers: Water Truck in Orleans County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $13.79
Base Rate: $13.79
#federal – Boilermaker in Orleans County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $53.62
Base Rate: $30.49 | Fringe: $23.13
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Orleans County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.34
Base Rate: $16.89 | Fringe: $2.45
#federal – Electrician: Including Low Voltage Wiring (St. Tammany Parish) in Orleans County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $42.81
Base Rate: $30.35 | Fringe: $12.46
#federal – Laborer: Common St. James and St. Tammany Parishes in Orleans County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.73
Base Rate: $10.00 | Fringe: $1.73
#federal – Millwright in Orleans County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $54.50
Base Rate: $40.34 | Fringe: $14.16
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Oiler in Orleans County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $14.25
Base Rate: $11.16 | Fringe: $3.09
#federal – Carpenter (All Other Work) in Orleans County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.35
Base Rate: $13.75 | Fringe: $2.60
#federal – Carpenter (Formbuilding/Formsetting and Piledrivers) in Orleans County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $43.11
Base Rate: $32.59 | Fringe: $10.52
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher (St. James Parish) in Orleans County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $37.73
Base Rate: $31.83 | Fringe: $5.90
#federal – Laborers: Common/Landscape in Orleans County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $9.88
Base Rate: $9.88
#federal – Laborers: Fence in Orleans County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.24
Base Rate: $11.24
#federal – Laborers: Flagger in Orleans County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $8.58
Base Rate: $8.58
#federal – Laborers: Mason Tender in Orleans County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Orleans 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 Orleans County, Louisiana runs from $7.25 to $89.55 per hour, median $21.80. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Orleans 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 Orleans 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.