Wage Rates for Plaquemines Parish.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for federal construction contracts in Louisiana. The decision applies to building construction in Plaquemines, St. Charles, St. James, and St. John the Baptist parishes and became effective May 18, 2026 (Modification 2).

The document establishes prevailing wage rates for multiple construction trades and occupations required on Davis-Bacon Act covered projects in the specified geographic area. Key classifications include Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator ($32.66/hour), Electrician ($36.00/hour), Elevator Mechanic ($51.11/hour), Power Equipment Operator-Crane ($23.46/hour), Ironworker ($34.75/hour), Glazier ($25.44/hour), Painter ($18.83/hour), Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher ($30.47/hour), Plumber ($33.30-$34.87/hour depending on work type), Sheet Metal Worker ($26.71/hour), and multiple laborer classifications ranging from $12.39 to $21.03 per hour. Fringe benefit rates are separately listed for each classification. The wage rates use various identifiers (union rate, weighted union average, survey rate, or state-adopted rate) denoting the basis for the prevailing rate determination. The document includes notes regarding Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 requirements for paid sick leave and minimum wage thresholds for Davis-Bacon covered contracts awarded on or after specified dates, with contact information for wage determination appeals directed to the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division.