Highway Construction — St Charles, Louisiana
WD LA20260011-15360-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in St Charles, Louisiana (construction type: highway) is $32.59/hr base + $10.52/hr fringe = $43.11/hr total package (WD LA20260011-15360-hwy, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $32.59 | $10.52 | $43.11 +81% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $20.03 | $4.24 | $24.27 -2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $17.49 | $0.00 | $17.49 -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $22.28 | $4.81 | $27.09 Above median +40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $18.96 | $4.81 | $23.77 Above median +23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $9.51 | $1.14 | $10.65 -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MECHANIC | $25.40 | $8.05 | $33.45 Top 10% | $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 | $16.85 | $4.91 | $21.76 Top 10% -9% 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: BULLDOZER | $16.40 | $0.00 | $16.40 Above median -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CRANE | $25.35 | $0.00 | $25.35 Top 10% +6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GRADER/BLADE | $15.88 | $0.00 | $15.88 Bottom 10% -33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: MILLING MACHINE | $16.63 | $2.14 | $18.77 Top 10% -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: ROLLER | $14.74 | $4.23 | $18.97 Top 10% -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: ROLLER | $12.59 | $4.37 | $16.96 Above median -29% 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 | $12.93 | $0.18 | $13.11 Above median -44% 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 St Charles, 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 St Charles
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway 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.