Highway Construction — De Soto, Louisiana
WD LA20260010-15376-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK in De Soto, Louisiana (construction type: highway) is $14.80/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $14.80/hr total package (WD LA20260010-15376-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $14.80 | $0.00 | $14.80 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN, INCLUDES INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS | $22.90 | $8.58 | $31.48 Top 10% +10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $16.88 | $0.00 | $16.88 -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $11.21 | $0.80 | $12.01 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: ASPHALT PAVER | $17.20 | $4.97 | $22.17 Top 10% -7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.11 | $0.00 | $16.11 -33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BROOM/SWEEPER | $15.17 | $5.15 | $20.32 Top 10% -15% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BROOM/SWEEPER | $14.05 | $5.15 | $19.20 Above median -20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BULLDOZER | $16.60 | $0.00 | $16.60 Above median -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CRANE | $24.30 | $0.00 | $24.30 Top 10% +2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GRADER/BLADE | $17.00 | $0.00 | $17.00 Above median -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: MECHANIC | $13.08 | $2.20 | $15.28 Above median -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: MILLING MACHINE | $15.38 | $2.14 | $17.52 Above median -27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: ROLLER | $13.00 | $0.00 | $13.00 -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: TRENCHER | $14.38 | $0.00 | $14.38 Top 10% -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: DUMP TRUCK | $11.86 | $0.00 | $11.86 Bottom 10% -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: WATER TRUCK | $13.79 | $0.00 | $13.79 Top 10% -41% 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 — Highway 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.
Other Construction Types in De Soto
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway 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.