Building Construction — De Soto, Louisiana
WD LA20260034-15376-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in De Soto, Louisiana (construction type: building) is $32.66/hr base + $9.86/hr fringe = $42.52/hr total package (WD LA20260034-15376-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 19 trade classifications covered by this determination.
Prevailing Wage Rates — All Trades
Base hourly rates and fringe benefit requirements for all trade classifications covered by this wage determination. Total package = base + fringe.
| Trade Classification | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $32.66 | $9.86 | $42.52 +77% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $20.00 | $0.00 | $20.00 -12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION | $17.59 | $1.61 | $19.20 -20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $15.59 | $0.00 | $15.59 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL HANGER AND METAL STUD INSTALLER | $15.60 | $0.00 | $15.60 -12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $35.85 | $15.58 | $51.43 +80% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $34.75 | $13.86 | $48.61 +51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $9.86 | $0.00 | $9.86 -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $12.17 | $0.00 | $12.17 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $18.36 | $2.38 | $20.74 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $18.83 | $9.48 | $28.31 +35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $18.30 | $8.91 | $27.21 +30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $34.87 | $17.79 | $52.66 +69% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $31.00 | $15.35 | $46.35 Above median +49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE CRANE PREMIUMS: 50-150 TONS $1.75 OVER 150 TONS $2.25 | $23.46 | $8.35 | $31.81 Top 10% +33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $23.04 | $9.34 | $32.38 +47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $26.19 | $14.19 | $40.38 +53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $20.00 | $0.00 | $20.00 -9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $17.26 | $0.00 | $17.26 Above median -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the De Soto, LA — Building construction prevailing wage rates. Add a row for each trade in your crew, set the number of workers and hours, and optionally add a burden percentage for payroll taxes, workers’ comp, and insurance.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
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This is an estimate only. Burden percentages vary widely by state, employer experience modifier, and benefit plan structure. Davis-Bacon also requires per-trade record-keeping on Form WH-347; this calculator does not replace certified payroll reporting.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in De Soto, Louisiana.
- The Davis-Bacon Act applies to contracts ≥$2,000 involving construction, alteration, or repair of federal or federally assisted buildings.
- The total package (base + fringe) is the minimum hourly labor cost per worker. Employers may satisfy fringe requirements by contributing to bona fide benefit plans.
- Apprentices must be registered with a DOL-approved apprenticeship program to be paid apprentice rates.
- Contractors must post this wage determination at the job site. Certified payroll records must be submitted weekly using Form WH-347.
- If a trade classification you need isn't listed below, request a conformance from the DOL Wage and Hour Division.