Building Construction — St Helena, Louisiana
WD LA20260049-15347-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in St Helena, Louisiana (construction type: building) is $32.66/hr base + $9.86/hr fringe = $42.52/hr total package (WD LA20260049-15347-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 20 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 | $18.26 | $0.00 | $18.26 -24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $16.24 | $2.56 | $18.80 -24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $29.47 | $13.50 | $42.97 +50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $34.75 | $13.86 | $48.61 Above median +51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $34.75 | $13.86 | $48.61 Above median +51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $13.10 | $0.00 | $13.10 Above median -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $12.17 | $0.00 | $12.17 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $19.07 | $0.00 | $19.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $18.83 | $9.48 | $28.31 +35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $18.30 | $8.91 | $27.21 +30% 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 | $32.42 | $16.50 | $48.92 Above median +57% 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 |
| ROOFER | $23.04 | $9.34 | $32.38 +47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $30.38 | $14.20 | $44.58 +69% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $20.07 | $1.27 | $21.34 Bottom 10% -31% 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 | $17.26 | $0.00 | $17.26 Above median -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the St Helena, 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 Helena, 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.