Building Construction — Morehouse, Louisiana
WD LA20260027-15381-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Morehouse, Louisiana (construction type: building) is $32.66/hr base + $9.86/hr fringe = $42.52/hr total package (WD LA20260027-15381-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 11 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 | $18.22 | $0.00 | $18.22 -24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $29.55 | $14.36 | $43.91 +53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FIREPROOFER | $9.00 | $0.00 | $9.00 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.74 | $0.00 | $10.74 -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $18.00 | $2.34 | $20.34 | $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 |
| ROOFER | $23.04 | $9.34 | $32.38 +47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $22.77 | $9.86 | $32.63 +24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $14.50 | $2.68 | $17.18 Above median -27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Morehouse, 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 Morehouse, 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.