Residential Construction — Plaquemines, Louisiana
WD LA20260001-15357-res · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Plaquemines, Louisiana (construction type: residential) is $11.78/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $11.78/hr total package (WD LA20260001-15357-res, Rev. 2).
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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 | $11.78 | $0.00 | $11.78 Bottom 10% -51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARMS AND SECURITY SYSTEMS | $35.85 | $15.58 | $51.43 Top 10% +80% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARMS AND SECURITY SYSTEMS | $29.55 | $14.36 | $43.91 Above median +53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARMS AND SECURITY SYSTEMS | $30.00 | $12.03 | $42.03 Bottom 10% +47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARMS AND SECURITY SYSTEMS | $29.47 | $13.50 | $42.97 Above median +50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARMS AND SECURITY SYSTEMS | $30.35 | $12.46 | $42.81 +49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARMS AND SECURITY SYSTEMS (ACADIA, CALCASIEU, LAFAYETTE, AND ST. MARTIN PARISHES) | $31.98 | $15.14 | $47.12 Top 10% +64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARMS AND SECURITY SYSTEMS (JEFFERSON, LAFOURCHE, ORLEANS, PLAQUEMINES, ST. BERNAR | $36.00 | $16.66 | $52.66 Top 10% +84% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON | $8.01 | $0.00 | $8.01 Bottom 10% -59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER, AND SPRAY | $11.38 | $0.83 | $12.21 Bottom 10% -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: DRYWALL FINISHING | $12.71 | $0.78 | $13.49 Top 10% -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE | $28.48 | $14.47 | $42.95 Top 10% +38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE | $28.75 | $11.86 | $40.61 Above median +30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE | $26.50 | $13.39 | $39.89 Bottom 10% +28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE (ACADIA, CALCASIEU, LAFAYETTE, ST. LANDRY, AND ST. MARTIN PARISHES) | $25.90 | $13.65 | $39.55 Top 10% +27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE (ASCENSION, EAST BATON ROUGE, LIVINGSTON , ST. JAMES, ST. MARTIN, AND WEST BATON ROUGE PARISHES) | $32.42 | $16.50 | $48.92 Top 10% +57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE (JEFFERSON, LAFOURCHE, ORLEANS, PLAQUEMINES, ST. BERNARD, ST. CHARLES, ST. JAMES, ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, ST. TAMMANY, AND | $31.70 | $13.85 | $45.55 Top 10% +46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $13.00 | $0.00 | $13.00 Bottom 10% -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $10.11 | $2.01 | $12.12 -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT | $24.54 | $9.65 | $34.19 Top 10% +30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT | $24.37 | $9.20 | $33.57 Bottom 10% +27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDING HVAC DUCT | $26.09 | $11.00 | $37.09 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 Plaquemines, LA — Residential 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.
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for residential construction in Plaquemines, 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.