Prevailing Wages in Louisa County, Virginia
Prevailing wages in Louisa County, Virginia run $7.59 to $60.94 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 $18.98, and among the 20 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $4.04. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Carpenter in Louisa County, Virginia – Residential
Total Wage: $17.00
Base Rate: $17.00
#federal – Electrician in Louisa County, Virginia – Residential
Total Wage: $15.75
Base Rate: $15.75
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Louisa County, Virginia – Residential
Total Wage: $9.63
Base Rate: $9.63
#federal – Operator: Loader in Louisa County, Virginia – Residential
Total Wage: $18.75
Base Rate: $18.75
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Louisa County, Virginia – Residential
Total Wage: $10.17
Base Rate: $10.17
#federal – Plumber in Louisa County, Virginia – Residential
Total Wage: $23.22
Base Rate: $19.84 | Fringe: $3.38
#federal – Carpenter, Includes Form Work in Louisa County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $19.21
Base Rate: $17.73 | Fringe: $1.48
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Louisa County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $19.35
Base Rate: $19.35
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Louisa County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $20.80
Base Rate: $20.80
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader and Distributor in Louisa County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $16.40
Base Rate: $16.40
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Louisa County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $14.26
Base Rate: $14.26
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Louisa County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $16.75
Base Rate: $16.75
#federal – Operator: Asphalt Spreader and Distributor in Louisa County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $18.90
Base Rate: $18.90
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Louisa County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $19.59
Base Rate: $19.59
#federal – Operator: Broom/Sweeper in Louisa County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $12.48
Base Rate: $12.25 | Fringe: $0.23
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Louisa County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $19.36
Base Rate: $19.36
#federal – Operator: Crane in Louisa County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $26.68
Base Rate: $26.68
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade, Includes Finishing in Louisa County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $26.13
Base Rate: $26.13
#federal – Operator: Loader in Louisa County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $19.36
Base Rate: $19.36
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Louisa County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $19.13
Base Rate: $19.13
#federal – Operator: Milling Machine in Louisa County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $21.13
Base Rate: $21.13
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Louisa County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $17.12
Base Rate: $17.12
#federal – Operator: Roller in Louisa County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $18.11
Base Rate: $18.11
#federal – Operator: Roller (Finishing) in Louisa County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $18.96
Base Rate: $18.96
#federal – Traffic Control: Flagger in Louisa County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $11.82
Base Rate: $11.82
#federal – Truck Driver : Heavy 7cy & Under in Louisa County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $16.69
Base Rate: $16.69
#federal – Truck Driver: Heavy Over 7 Cy in Louisa County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $16.69
Base Rate: $16.69
#federal – Truck Driver: Single & Multi Axle in Louisa County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $18.47
Base Rate: $18.47
#federal – Carpenter in Louisa County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $21.61
Base Rate: $17.00 | Fringe: $4.61
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Louisa County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $21.61
Base Rate: $17.00 | Fringe: $4.61
#federal – Electrician in Louisa County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $28.62
Base Rate: $22.22 | Fringe: $6.40
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Louisa County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $34.30
Base Rate: $22.45 | Fringe: $11.85
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Louisa County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $28.80
Base Rate: $20.55 | Fringe: $8.25
#federal – Laborers: Common or General in Louisa County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $9.41
Base Rate: $9.41
#federal – Laborers (Flagger) in Louisa County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $7.59
Base Rate: $7.39 | Fringe: $0.20
#federal – Laborers: Landscape in Louisa County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $10.00
Base Rate: $10.00
#federal – Laborers (Pipelayer) in Louisa County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.18
Base Rate: $11.65 | Fringe: $1.53
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Backhoe) in Louisa County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $20.18
Base Rate: $17.61 | Fringe: $2.57
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Bobcat/Skid Loader in Louisa County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.40
Base Rate: $11.40
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane in Louisa County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $23.15
Base Rate: $23.15
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane (Tower) in Louisa County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $29.31
Base Rate: $23.29 | Fringe: $6.02
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Loader in Louisa County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $21.73
Base Rate: $18.27 | Fringe: $3.46
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic in Louisa County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $33.10
Base Rate: $26.78 | Fringe: $6.32
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Bulldozer in Louisa County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $56.84
Base Rate: $38.79 | Fringe: $18.05
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Excavator in Louisa County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $58.04
Base Rate: $39.99 | Fringe: $18.05
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Trackhoe in Louisa County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.99
Base Rate: $12.75 | Fringe: $1.24
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Tugboat in Louisa County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.00
Base Rate: $19.00
#federal – Truck Driver, Includes All Dump Trucks in Louisa County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $17.01
Base Rate: $13.59 | Fringe: $3.42
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator - Mechanical (Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation)A. Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day,the Day After Thanksgiving and Christmas Day Provided the Employee Works the Regular Work Day Before and After the Paid Holiday in Louisa County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $60.94
Base Rate: $40.77 | Fringe: $20.17
#federal – Carpenter in Louisa County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $18.32
Base Rate: $16.59 | Fringe: $1.73
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Louisa County, Virginia?
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 Louisa County, Virginia runs from $7.59 to $60.94 per hour, median $18.98. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Louisa County, Virginia?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Heavy, Highway, 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 Louisa County, Virginia rates?
The most recent determination shown here is dated May 18, 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.