Wage Rates for Orleans Parish.pdf

This is a General Decision document (LA20260041) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division, establishing prevailing wage rates for building construction in Louisiana Counties of Orleans, effective with modifications dated January 30, 2026, and May 18, 2026.

The document contains prevailing wage determinations for multiple construction classifications applicable to federal contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act. Wage rates and fringe benefits are specified for positions including: Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator ($32.66/hour, 9.86 fringes); Electrician including Communication Technician ($36.00/hour, 16.66 fringes); Elevator Mechanic ($51.11/hour, 38.44 fringes); Power Equipment Operator/Crane ($23.46/hour, 8.35 fringes); Ironworker ($34.75/hour, 13.86 fringes); Glazier ($25.44/hour, 12.20 fringes); Painter ($18.83/hour, 9.48 fringes); Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher ($30.47/hour, 7.97 fringes); Plumber ($33.30-$34.87/hour, 14.98-17.79 fringes); Sheet Metal Worker ($26.71/hour, 11.93 fringes); and multiple positions under SULA2012-026 including Truck Driver, Tile Setter, Sprinkler Fitter, Roofer, Carpenter, Laborer, and Drywall specialists with rates ranging from $13.09 to $22.92/hour. The document explains rate identifier classifications (union rates, weighted union averages, survey rates, and state-adopted rates) and provides procedures for wage determination appeals through the Wage and Hour Division and Administrative Review Board.