Building Construction — St Charles, Louisiana
WD LA20260052-15360-bld · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in St Charles, Louisiana (construction type: building) is $32.66/hr base + $9.86/hr fringe = $42.52/hr total package (WD LA20260052-15360-bld, Rev. 2).
Scroll down for all 23 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 | $18.88 | $0.00 | $18.88 -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.00 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION, AND FORM WORK | $19.25 | $2.73 | $21.98 Above median -8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $30.47 | $7.97 | $38.44 Above median +56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL HANGER AND METAL STUD INSTALLER | $18.35 | $4.33 | $22.68 Above median +28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $36.00 | $16.66 | $52.66 +84% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELEVATOR MECHANIC A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERANS' DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, THE FRIDAY AFTER THANK | $51.11 | $38.44 | $89.55 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $25.44 | $12.20 | $37.64 +76% 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 | $13.28 | $0.00 | $13.28 Above median -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $12.39 | $0.00 | $12.39 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $21.03 | $0.00 | $21.03 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING | $18.95 | $8.91 | $27.86 Top 10% +33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING | $18.63 | $3.43 | $22.06 +5% 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 | $33.30 | $14.98 | $48.28 Above median +55% 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 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $26.71 | $11.93 | $38.64 +46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION.$ 20.66 0.00 ROOFER | $16.77 | $5.66 | $22.43 Top 10% -15% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $20.98 | $5.46 | $26.44 -15% 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 | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.00 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the St Charles, 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 St Charles, 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.