Prevailing Wages in Plaquemines County, Louisiana
Prevailing wages in Plaquemines County, Louisiana run $11.73 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 $23.48, and among the 36 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $8.48. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $42.52
Base Rate: $32.66 | Fringe: $9.86
#federal – Bricklayer in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $18.88
Base Rate: $18.88
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging and Metal Stud Installation, and Form Work in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $21.98
Base Rate: $19.25 | Fringe: $2.73
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $15.00
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $38.44
Base Rate: $30.47 | Fringe: $7.97
#federal – Drywall Hanger and Metal Stud Installer in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $22.68
Base Rate: $18.35 | Fringe: $4.33
#federal – Electrician (Including Communication Technician and Low Voltage Wiring) in Plaquemines 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 Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $89.55
Base Rate: $51.11 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Glazier in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $37.64
Base Rate: $25.44 | Fringe: $12.20
#federal – Ironworker (Reinforcing and Structural) in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $48.61
Base Rate: $34.75 | Fringe: $13.86
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $13.28
Base Rate: $13.28
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $12.39
Base Rate: $12.39
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $21.03
Base Rate: $21.03
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller), Excludes Drywall Finishing/Taping in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $27.86
Base Rate: $18.95 | Fringe: $8.91
#federal – Painter: Drywall Finishing/Taping in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $22.06
Base Rate: $18.63 | Fringe: $3.43
#federal – Painter (Spray, Excluding Drywall Finishing/Taping) in Plaquemines 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 Plaquemines 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 Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $48.28
Base Rate: $33.30 | Fringe: $14.98
#federal – Roofer in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $22.43
Base Rate: $16.77 | Fringe: $5.66
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker, Excludes HVAC Duct Installation in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $20.66
Base Rate: $20.66
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $38.64
Base Rate: $26.71 | Fringe: $11.93
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $26.44
Base Rate: $20.98 | Fringe: $5.46
#federal – Tile Setter in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $20.00
Base Rate: $20.00
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $15.00
#federal – Carpenter (Includes Form Work) in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $43.11
Base Rate: $32.59 | Fringe: $10.52
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $24.27
Base Rate: $20.03 | Fringe: $4.24
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $17.49
Base Rate: $17.49
#federal – Mechanic in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $33.45
Base Rate: $25.40 | Fringe: $8.05
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Asphalt Paver in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $22.17
Base Rate: $17.20 | Fringe: $4.97
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $21.76
Base Rate: $16.85 | Fringe: $4.91
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Broom/Sweeper in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $20.32
Base Rate: $15.17 | Fringe: $5.15
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Bulldozer in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $16.40
Base Rate: $16.40
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Crane in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $25.35
Base Rate: $25.35
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Grader/Blade in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $15.88
Base Rate: $15.88
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Milling Machine in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $18.77
Base Rate: $16.63 | Fringe: $2.14
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Trencher in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $14.38
Base Rate: $14.38
#federal – Truck Drivers: Dump Truck in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $13.11
Base Rate: $12.93 | Fringe: $0.18
#federal – Truck Drivers: Water Truck in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $13.79
Base Rate: $13.79
#federal – Boilermaker in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $53.62
Base Rate: $30.49 | Fringe: $23.13
#federal – Electrician: Including Low Voltage Wiring (St. Tammany Parish) in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $42.81
Base Rate: $30.35 | Fringe: $12.46
#federal – Laborer: Common St. James and St. Tammany Parishes in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.73
Base Rate: $10.00 | Fringe: $1.73
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Oiler in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $14.25
Base Rate: $11.16 | Fringe: $3.09
#federal – Bricklayer in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $38.11
Base Rate: $26.91 | Fringe: $11.20
#federal – Brick Pointer/Caulker/Cleaner in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $38.11
Base Rate: $26.91 | Fringe: $11.20
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $37.73
Base Rate: $31.83 | Fringe: $5.90
#federal – Mason - Stone in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $38.11
Base Rate: $26.91 | Fringe: $11.20
#federal – Millwright in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $54.50
Base Rate: $40.34 | Fringe: $14.16
#federal – Carpenter (All Other Work) in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.35
Base Rate: $13.75 | Fringe: $2.60
#federal – Carpenter (Formbuilding/Formsetting and Piledrivers) in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $43.11
Base Rate: $32.59 | Fringe: $10.52
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher (St. James Parish) in Plaquemines County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $37.73
Base Rate: $31.83 | Fringe: $5.90
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Plaquemines 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 Plaquemines County, Louisiana runs from $11.73 to $89.55 per hour, median $23.48. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Plaquemines 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 Plaquemines 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.