Prevailing Wages in Ouachita County, Louisiana
Prevailing wages in Ouachita County, Louisiana run $8.01 to $90.77 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 48 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below. The median total is $16.21, and among the 26 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $9.67. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $42.52
Base Rate: $32.66 | Fringe: $9.86
#federal – Bricklayer in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $20.00
Base Rate: $20.00
#federal – Carpenter in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $16.83
Base Rate: $16.31 | Fringe: $0.52
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $15.59
Base Rate: $15.59
#federal – Electrician in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $43.91
Base Rate: $29.55 | Fringe: $14.36
#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: 6% for Under 5 Years Based on Regular Hourly Rate for All Hours Worked. 8% for Over 5 Years Based on Regular Hourly Rate for All Hours Worked in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $90.77
Base Rate: $52.33 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Ironworker (Reinforcing and Structural) in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $48.61
Base Rate: $34.75 | Fringe: $13.86
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $12.37
Base Rate: $12.37
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $12.17
Base Rate: $12.17
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $21.42
Base Rate: $19.33 | Fringe: $2.09
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $27.21
Base Rate: $18.30 | Fringe: $8.91
#federal – Painter (Spray) in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $28.31
Base Rate: $18.83 | Fringe: $9.48
#federal – Pipefitter in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $52.66
Base Rate: $34.87 | Fringe: $17.79
#federal – Plumber in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $32.02
Base Rate: $23.72 | Fringe: $8.30
#federal – Roofer in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $32.38
Base Rate: $23.04 | Fringe: $9.34
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Excluding HVAC Duct Installation) in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $40.38
Base Rate: $26.19 | Fringe: $14.19
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $19.83
Base Rate: $19.83
#federal – Tile Setter in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $20.00
Base Rate: $20.00
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $17.26
Base Rate: $17.26
#federal – Boilermaker in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $53.62
Base Rate: $30.49 | Fringe: $23.13
#federal – Electrician: Including Low Voltage Wiring (St. Tammany Parish) in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $42.81
Base Rate: $30.35 | Fringe: $12.46
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Oiler in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $14.25
Base Rate: $11.16 | Fringe: $3.09
#federal – Bricklayer in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $38.11
Base Rate: $26.91 | Fringe: $11.20
#federal – Brick Pointer/Caulker/Cleaner in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $38.11
Base Rate: $26.91 | Fringe: $11.20
#federal – Mason - Stone in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $38.11
Base Rate: $26.91 | Fringe: $11.20
#federal – Millwright in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $54.50
Base Rate: $40.34 | Fringe: $14.16
#federal – Carpenter (All Other Work) in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $12.81
Base Rate: $12.81
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.77
Base Rate: $13.77
#federal – Laborers: Common in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $8.20
Base Rate: $8.20
#federal – Laborers: Pipelayer in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $9.45
Base Rate: $9.45
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Backhoe/Excavator in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.01
Base Rate: $13.01
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Bulldozer in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.83
Base Rate: $13.83
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Crane in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.90
Base Rate: $16.62 | Fringe: $3.28
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Dragline in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $15.16
Base Rate: $15.16
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Front End Loader in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.50
Base Rate: $11.50
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Motor Grader/Blade in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.75
Base Rate: $11.75
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Oiler in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.09
Base Rate: $8.59 | Fringe: $2.50
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Trackhoe in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $12.64
Base Rate: $12.64
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Water Well Driller in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $14.35
Base Rate: $11.91 | Fringe: $2.44
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Winch in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.38
Base Rate: $11.38
#federal – Truck Driver, Dump in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $10.25
Base Rate: $10.25
#federal – Carpenter (Including Drywall Hanging, Metal Stud Installation, and Formbuilding/Formsetting) in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Residential
Total Wage: $11.78
Base Rate: $11.78
#federal – Electrician: Including Low Voltage Wiring and Installation of Fire Alarms and Security Systems (St. Tammany Parish) in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Residential
Total Wage: $42.81
Base Rate: $30.35 | Fringe: $12.46
#federal – Laborer, Common in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Residential
Total Wage: $8.01
Base Rate: $8.01
#federal – Painter: Brush, Roller, and Spray in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Residential
Total Wage: $12.21
Base Rate: $11.38 | Fringe: $0.83
#federal – Painter: Drywall Finishing in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Residential
Total Wage: $13.49
Base Rate: $12.71 | Fringe: $0.78
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Residential
Total Wage: $13.00
Base Rate: $13.00
#federal – Roofer in Ouachita County, Louisiana – Residential
Total Wage: $12.12
Base Rate: $10.11 | Fringe: $2.01
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Ouachita County, Louisiana?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 48 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Ouachita County, Louisiana runs from $8.01 to $90.77 per hour, median $16.21. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Ouachita County, Louisiana?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Heavy, Residential 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 Ouachita 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.