Prevailing Wages in Rapides County, Louisiana
Prevailing wages in Rapides 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 $19.34, and among the 25 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $9.86. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Rapides County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $42.52
Base Rate: $32.66 | Fringe: $9.86
#federal – Bricklayer in Rapides County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $20.00
Base Rate: $20.00
#federal – Carpenter in Rapides County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $16.77
Base Rate: $16.77
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Rapides County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $18.80
Base Rate: $16.24 | Fringe: $2.56
#federal – Electrician in Rapides County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $42.03
Base Rate: $30.00 | Fringe: $12.03
#federal – Ironworker (Reinforcing and Structural) in Rapides County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $48.61
Base Rate: $34.75 | Fringe: $13.86
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Rapides County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $10.77
Base Rate: $10.77
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Rapides County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $12.17
Base Rate: $12.17
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Rapides County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $19.88
Base Rate: $19.88
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Rapides County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $27.21
Base Rate: $18.30 | Fringe: $8.91
#federal – Painter (Spray) in Rapides County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $28.31
Base Rate: $18.83 | Fringe: $9.48
#federal – Plumber/Pipefitter in Rapides County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $48.28
Base Rate: $33.30 | Fringe: $14.98
#federal – Roofer in Rapides County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $32.38
Base Rate: $23.04 | Fringe: $9.34
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Excluding HVAC Duct Installation) in Rapides County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $40.38
Base Rate: $26.19 | Fringe: $14.19
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Rapides County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $38.64
Base Rate: $26.71 | Fringe: $11.93
#federal – Tile Setter in Rapides County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $20.00
Base Rate: $20.00
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Rapides County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $17.26
Base Rate: $17.26
#federal – Carpenter, Includes Form Work in Rapides County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $22.70
Base Rate: $18.22 | Fringe: $4.48
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Rapides County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $24.27
Base Rate: $20.03 | Fringe: $4.24
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Rapides County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $17.49
Base Rate: $17.49
#federal – Mechanic in Rapides County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $33.45
Base Rate: $25.40 | Fringe: $8.05
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Asphalt Paver in Rapides County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $22.17
Base Rate: $17.20 | Fringe: $4.97
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Rapides County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $16.13
Base Rate: $16.13
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Broom/Sweeper in Rapides County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $14.05
Base Rate: $14.05
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Bulldozer in Rapides County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $16.40
Base Rate: $16.40
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Crane in Rapides County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $24.30
Base Rate: $24.30
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Grader/Blade in Rapides County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $15.88
Base Rate: $15.88
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Milling Machine in Rapides County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $17.52
Base Rate: $15.38 | Fringe: $2.14
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Roller (Asphalt and Dirt Compaction) in Rapides County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $18.52
Base Rate: $14.29 | Fringe: $4.23
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Trencher in Rapides County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $14.38
Base Rate: $14.38
#federal – Truck Drivers: Dump Truck in Rapides County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $12.69
Base Rate: $12.69
#federal – Truck Drivers: Water Truck in Rapides County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $13.79
Base Rate: $13.79
#federal – Boilermaker in Rapides County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $53.62
Base Rate: $30.49 | Fringe: $23.13
#federal – Electrician: Including Low Voltage Wiring (St. Tammany Parish) in Rapides County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $42.81
Base Rate: $30.35 | Fringe: $12.46
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Oiler in Rapides County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $14.25
Base Rate: $11.16 | Fringe: $3.09
#federal – Bricklayer in Rapides County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $38.11
Base Rate: $26.91 | Fringe: $11.20
#federal – Brick Pointer/Caulker/Cleaner in Rapides County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $38.11
Base Rate: $26.91 | Fringe: $11.20
#federal – Mason - Stone in Rapides County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $38.11
Base Rate: $26.91 | Fringe: $11.20
#federal – Millwright in Rapides County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $54.50
Base Rate: $40.34 | Fringe: $14.16
#federal – Parish in Rapides County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $48.61
Base Rate: $34.75 | Fringe: $13.86
#federal – Carpenter (All Other Work) in Rapides County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $12.81
Base Rate: $12.81
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Rapides County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.77
Base Rate: $13.77
#federal – Laborers: Common in Rapides County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $8.20
Base Rate: $8.20
#federal – Laborers: Pipelayer in Rapides County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $9.45
Base Rate: $9.45
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Backhoe/Excavator in Rapides County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.01
Base Rate: $13.01
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Bulldozer in Rapides County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.83
Base Rate: $13.83
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Crane in Rapides County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.90
Base Rate: $16.62 | Fringe: $3.28
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Dragline in Rapides County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $15.16
Base Rate: $15.16
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Front End Loader in Rapides County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.50
Base Rate: $11.50
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Motor Grader/Blade in Rapides County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.75
Base Rate: $11.75
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Rapides 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 Rapides County, Louisiana runs from $8.20 to $54.50 per hour, median $19.34. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Rapides 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 Rapides 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.