Prevailing Wages in Union County, Louisiana
Prevailing wages in Union County, Louisiana run $11.64 to $90.77 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 $16.85, and among the 17 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $8.91. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Union County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $42.52
Base Rate: $32.66 | Fringe: $9.86
#federal – Bricklayer in Union County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $20.00
Base Rate: $20.00
#federal – Carpenter in Union County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $16.83
Base Rate: $16.31 | Fringe: $0.52
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Union County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $15.59
Base Rate: $15.59
#federal – Electrician in Union 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 Union County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $90.77
Base Rate: $52.33 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Ironworker (Reinforcing and Structural) in Union County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $48.61
Base Rate: $34.75 | Fringe: $13.86
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Union County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $12.16
Base Rate: $12.16
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Union County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $12.17
Base Rate: $12.17
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Union County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $21.42
Base Rate: $19.33 | Fringe: $2.09
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Union County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $27.21
Base Rate: $18.30 | Fringe: $8.91
#federal – Painter (Spray) in Union County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $28.31
Base Rate: $18.83 | Fringe: $9.48
#federal – Pipefitter in Union County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $52.66
Base Rate: $34.87 | Fringe: $17.79
#federal – Plumber in Union County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $32.02
Base Rate: $23.72 | Fringe: $8.30
#federal – Roofer in Union County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $32.38
Base Rate: $23.04 | Fringe: $9.34
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Excluding HVAC Duct Installation) in Union County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $40.38
Base Rate: $26.19 | Fringe: $14.19
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Union County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $19.83
Base Rate: $19.83
#federal – Tile Setter in Union County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $20.00
Base Rate: $20.00
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Union County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $17.26
Base Rate: $17.26
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Union County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $14.43
Base Rate: $14.43
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Union County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $16.88
Base Rate: $16.88
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Union County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $11.64
Base Rate: $10.84 | Fringe: $0.80
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Asphalt Paver in Union County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $22.17
Base Rate: $17.20 | Fringe: $4.97
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Union County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $15.88
Base Rate: $15.88
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Broom/Sweeper in Union County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $19.20
Base Rate: $14.05 | Fringe: $5.15
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Bulldozer in Union County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $16.18
Base Rate: $16.18
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Crane in Union County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $24.30
Base Rate: $24.30
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Grader/Blade in Union County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $17.00
Base Rate: $17.00
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Mechanic in Union County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $15.28
Base Rate: $13.08 | Fringe: $2.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Milling Machine in Union County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $17.52
Base Rate: $15.38 | Fringe: $2.14
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Roller (Dirt and Grade Compaction) in Union County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $13.00
Base Rate: $13.00
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Trencher in Union County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $14.38
Base Rate: $14.38
#federal – Truck Drivers: Dump Truck in Union County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $11.86
Base Rate: $11.86
#federal – Truck Drivers: Water Truck in Union County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $13.79
Base Rate: $13.79
#federal – Deckhand (Dredge 16"" and Over) in Union County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.85
Base Rate: $16.85
#federal – Deckhand (Dredge Under 16"") in Union County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.85
Base Rate: $16.85
#federal – Derrick Operator in Union County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.85
Base Rate: $16.85
#federal – Dozer Operator in Union County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.85
Base Rate: $16.85
#federal – Dredge Tender Operator (Dredge 16"" and Over) in Union County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.85
Base Rate: $16.85
#federal – Dredge Tender Operator (Dredge Under 16"") in Union County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.85
Base Rate: $16.85
#federal – Fireman (Dredge 16"" and Over) in Union County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.85
Base Rate: $16.85
#federal – First Assistant Engineer (Dredge 16"" and Over) in Union County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.85
Base Rate: $16.85
#federal – First Cook (Hydraulic Dredging) in Union County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.85
Base Rate: $16.85
#federal – Handyman (Hydraulic Dredging) in Union County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.85
Base Rate: $16.85
#federal – Janitor, Cabin Person (Hydraulic Dredging) in Union County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.85
Base Rate: $16.85
#federal – Leverman (Dredge 16"" and Over) in Union County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.85
Base Rate: $16.85
#federal – Leverman (Dredge Under 16"") in Union County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.85
Base Rate: $16.85
#federal – Marsh Buggy Dragline, Oiler in Union County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.85
Base Rate: $16.85
#federal – Marsh Buggy Dragline, Operator in Union County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.85
Base Rate: $16.85
#federal – Oiler (Dredge 16"" and Over) in Union County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.85
Base Rate: $16.85
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Union 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 Union County, Louisiana runs from $11.64 to $90.77 per hour, median $16.85. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Union 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 Union 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.