Prevailing Wages in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana
Prevailing wages in West Baton Rouge 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 $19.48, 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 West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $42.52
Base Rate: $32.66 | Fringe: $9.86
#federal – Bricklayer in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $20.00
Base Rate: $20.00
#federal – Carpenter in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $18.26
Base Rate: $18.26
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $18.80
Base Rate: $16.24 | Fringe: $2.56
#federal – Electrician (Including HVAC/Temperature Controls Installation and Low Voltage Wiring) in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $42.97
Base Rate: $29.47 | Fringe: $13.50
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $48.61
Base Rate: $34.75 | Fringe: $13.86
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $48.61
Base Rate: $34.75 | Fringe: $13.86
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $13.10
Base Rate: $13.10
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $12.17
Base Rate: $12.17
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $19.07
Base Rate: $19.07
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $27.21
Base Rate: $18.30 | Fringe: $8.91
#federal – Painter (Spray) in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $28.31
Base Rate: $18.83 | Fringe: $9.48
#federal – Pipefitter in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $52.66
Base Rate: $34.87 | Fringe: $17.79
#federal – Plumber in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $48.92
Base Rate: $32.42 | Fringe: $16.50
#federal – Roofer in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $32.38
Base Rate: $23.04 | Fringe: $9.34
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Including HVAC Duct Installation) in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $44.58
Base Rate: $30.38 | Fringe: $14.20
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $21.34
Base Rate: $20.07 | Fringe: $1.27
#federal – Tile Setter in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $20.00
Base Rate: $20.00
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Building
Total Wage: $17.26
Base Rate: $17.26
#federal – Carpenter, Includes Form Work in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $22.70
Base Rate: $18.22 | Fringe: $4.48
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $24.27
Base Rate: $20.03 | Fringe: $4.24
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $17.49
Base Rate: $17.49
#federal – Mechanic in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $33.45
Base Rate: $25.40 | Fringe: $8.05
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Asphalt Paver in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $22.17
Base Rate: $17.20 | Fringe: $4.97
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $16.13
Base Rate: $16.13
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Broom/Sweeper in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $14.05
Base Rate: $14.05
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Bulldozer in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $16.40
Base Rate: $16.40
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Crane in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $24.30
Base Rate: $24.30
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Grader/Blade in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $15.88
Base Rate: $15.88
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Milling Machine in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $17.52
Base Rate: $15.38 | Fringe: $2.14
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Roller (Asphalt and Dirt Compaction) in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $18.52
Base Rate: $14.29 | Fringe: $4.23
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Trencher in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $14.38
Base Rate: $14.38
#federal – Truck Drivers: Dump Truck in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $12.69
Base Rate: $12.69
#federal – Truck Drivers: Water Truck in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Highway
Total Wage: $13.79
Base Rate: $13.79
#federal – Boilermaker in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $53.62
Base Rate: $30.49 | Fringe: $23.13
#federal – Bricklayer in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $38.11
Base Rate: $26.91 | Fringe: $11.20
#federal – Brick Pointer/Caulker/Cleaner in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $38.11
Base Rate: $26.91 | Fringe: $11.20
#federal – Mason - Stone in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $38.11
Base Rate: $26.91 | Fringe: $11.20
#federal – Millwright in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $54.50
Base Rate: $40.34 | Fringe: $14.16
#federal – Parish in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $48.61
Base Rate: $34.75 | Fringe: $13.86
#federal – Carpenter (All Other Work) in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $12.81
Base Rate: $12.81
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.77
Base Rate: $13.77
#federal – Laborers: Common in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $8.20
Base Rate: $8.20
#federal – Laborers: Pipelayer in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $9.45
Base Rate: $9.45
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Backhoe/Excavator in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.01
Base Rate: $13.01
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Bulldozer in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.83
Base Rate: $13.83
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Crane in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.90
Base Rate: $16.62 | Fringe: $3.28
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Dragline in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $15.16
Base Rate: $15.16
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Front End Loader in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.50
Base Rate: $11.50
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Motor Grader/Blade in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.75
Base Rate: $11.75
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in West Baton Rouge 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 West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana runs from $8.20 to $54.50 per hour, median $19.48. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in West Baton Rouge 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 West Baton Rouge 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.