Construction Wage Rates for Orleans Parish.pdf

This document is a General Decision wage determination for building construction projects in Orleans County, Louisiana, issued on 07/04/2025. The document details prevailing wage rates for multiple construction trades and craft workers, including asbestos workers, electricians, elevator mechanics, power equipment operators, ironworkers, glaziers, cement masons, pipefitters, sheet metal workers, and various laborer classifications.

The wage rates are subject to the Davis-Bacon Act and Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, which establish minimum wage requirements. Rates vary by trade, ranging from $13.09 for common laborers to $51.11 for elevator mechanics, with additional fringe benefits. The document provides comprehensive guidance on wage determinations, including how rates are identified (union rates, survey rates, state-adopted rates) and outlines an appeals process for wage determinations. The rates are effective for contracts entered into on or after specific dates, with provisions for holiday pay, vacation, and sick leave for workers.