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Painter prevailing wage, Plaquemines Parish group, Louisiana (2 localities)
DOL sets the same painter rates, row for row, in 2 localities: Plaquemines and St. James. Every figure on this page applies in each of them.
$22.06an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$18.63 base wage + $3.43 fringe benefits
PAINTER: DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING · SULA2012-037
$13.49an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$12.71 base wage + $0.78 fringe benefits
PAINTER: DRYWALL FINISHING · SULA2004-012
$31.64an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$21.91 base wage + $9.73 fringe benefits
PAINTER (NEW ORLEANS AREA - ASCENSION, ASSUMPTION, CONCORDIA, EAST BATON ROUGE, EAST FELICIANA, IBERIA, IBERVILLE, LAFAYETTE, LAFOURCHE, LIVINGSTON, PLAQUEMINES, POINTE COUPEE, ST. HELENA, ST. JAMES, ST. LANDRY, ST. MARTIN, ST. MARY, TANGIPAHOA, TERREBONNE, VERMILION, WASHINGTON, WEST BATON ROUGE, AND WEST FELICIANA PARISHES) · PAIN1244-007
On federally funded or assisted building construction in each of these 2 localities, a painter must be paid at least $22.06 an hour: a $18.63 base wage plus $3.43 in fringe benefits, under wage determination LA20260052 (modification 2). DOL prints no total, so $22.06 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination LA20260052, modification 2, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier SULA2012-037 (September 22, 2014). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted residential construction in each of these 2 localities, a painter must be paid at least $13.49 an hour: a $12.71 base wage plus $0.78 in fringe benefits, under wage determination LA20260001 (modification 2). DOL prints no total, so $13.49 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination LA20260001, modification 2, published May 18, 2026, for residential construction; rate identifier SULA2004-012 (June 15, 2004). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted heavy construction in each of these 2 localities, a painter must be paid at least $31.64 an hour: a $21.91 base wage plus $9.73 in fringe benefits, under wage determination LA20260006 (modification 2). DOL prints no total, so $31.64 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination LA20260006, modification 2, published May 18, 2026, for heavy construction; rate identifier PAIN1244-007 (November 1, 2019). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
Davis-Bacon is the only prevailing wage here (federally funded or assisted work). Louisiana has no state prevailing wage law (DOL state table).
DOL lists 6 painter rates for each of these localities, from $12.21 to $31.64 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $18.63 + $3.43
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $18.63 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $3.43 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $22.06 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $12.71 + $0.78
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $12.71 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $0.78 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $13.49 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $21.91 + $9.73
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $21.91 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $9.73 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $31.64 |
When does this rate change?
- A contract keeps the wage determination in its bid documents. Modifications published before bid opening apply to it, though one published less than 10 days before can be left out if the agency finds there isn't time to tell bidders (29 CFR 1.6(c)).
- DOL changes a WD by publishing a numbered modification on SAM.gov. This page reads the modification named in the Source line; the Louisiana change log lists what each one changed.
Every painter rate in the Plaquemines Parish group
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- PAINTER (NEW ORLEANS AREA - ASCENSION, ASSUMPTION, CONCORDIA, EAST BATON ROUGE, EAST FELICIANA, IBERIA, IBERVILLE, LAFAYETTE, LAFOURCHE, LIVINGSTON, PLAQUEMINES, POINTE COUPEE, ST. HELENA, ST. JAMES, ST. LANDRY, ST. MARTIN, ST. MARY, TANGIPAHOA, TERREBONNE, VERMILION, WASHINGTON, WEST BATON ROUGE, AND WEST FELICIANA PARISHES)Heavy · PAIN1244-007$31.64
- PAINTER (SPRAY, EXCLUDING DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING)Building · PAIN1244-012$28.31
- PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER), EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPINGBuilding · SULA2012-037$27.86
- PAINTER: DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPINGBuilding · SULA2012-037$22.06
- PAINTER: DRYWALL FINISHINGResidential · SULA2004-012$13.49
- PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER, AND SPRAYResidential · SULA2004-012$12.21
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAINTER (SPRAY, EXCLUDING DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING)BuildingPAIN1244-012 | $18.83 | $9.48 | $28.31 | LA20260052 Mod 2 |
| PAINTER: DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPINGBuildingSULA2012-037 | $18.63 | $3.43 | $22.06 | LA20260052 Mod 2 |
| PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER), EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPINGBuildingSULA2012-037 | $18.95 | $8.91 | $27.86 | LA20260052 Mod 2 |
| PAINTER (NEW ORLEANS AREA - ASCENSION, ASSUMPTION, CONCORDIA, EAST BATON ROUGE, EAST FELICIANA, IBERIA, IBERVILLE, LAFAYETTE, LAFOURCHE, LIVINGSTON, PLAQUEMINES, POINTE COUPEE, ST. HELENA, ST. JAMES, ST. LANDRY, ST. MARTIN, ST. MARY, TANGIPAHOA, TERREBONNE, VERMILION, WASHINGTON, WEST BATON ROUGE, AND WEST FELICIANA PARISHES)HeavyPAIN1244-007 | $21.91 | $9.73 | $31.64 | LA20260006 Mod 2 |
| PAINTER: DRYWALL FINISHINGResidentialSULA2004-012 | $12.71 | $0.78 | $13.49 | LA20260001 Mod 2 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER, AND SPRAYResidentialSULA2004-012 | $11.38 | $0.83 | $12.21 | LA20260001 Mod 2 |
How the Plaquemines Parish group compares
The main painter rate in every parish that has one, and how the pay splits here and nearby. All bars use the same scale.
Every parish in Louisiana
Wage and fringe benefits, nearby
- Plaquemines Parish groupbase $18.63$22.06
- St. Bernard Parishbase $18.63$22.06
- Jefferson Parishbase $18.83$28.31
- Orleans Parishbase $17.25$17.25
Which parish is in which painter group
Every Louisiana parish with a painter rate. Localities DOL treats alike share one page; the rest have their own.
| Parishes | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Parish group, 20 localities: Avoyelles, Bienville, Caldwell, Catahoula, Claiborne, East Carroll, Franklin, Jackson, LaSalle, Lincoln, Madison, Morehouse, Natchitoches, Red River, Richland, Sabine, Tensas, Vernon, West Carroll, Winn | PAINTER (SHREVEPORT AREA - AVOYELLES, BIENVILLE, BOSSIER, CADDO, CALDWELL, CATAHOULA, CLAIBORNE, DE SOTO, EAST CARROLL, FRANKLIN, GRANT, JACKSON, LA SALLE, LINCOLN, MADISON, MOREHOUSE, NATCHITOCHES, OUACHITA, RAPIDES, RED RIVER, RICHLAND, SABINE, TENSAS, UNION, VERNON, WEBSTER, WEST CARROLL, AND WINN PARISHES) | $21.91 | $31.64 |
| Beauregard Parish group, 4 localities: Allen, Beauregard, Evangeline, Jefferson Davis | PAINTER (LAKE CHARLES AREA - ACADIA, ALLEN, BEAUREGARD, CALCASIEU, CAMERON, EVANGELINE, AND JEFFERSON DAVIS PARISHES) | $21.91 | $31.64 |
| St. Mary Parish group, 4 localities: Assumption, Concordia, St. Mary, Washington | PAINTER (NEW ORLEANS AREA - ASCENSION, ASSUMPTION, CONCORDIA, EAST BATON ROUGE, EAST FELICIANA, IBERIA, IBERVILLE, LAFAYETTE, LAFOURCHE, LIVINGSTON, PLAQUEMINES, POINTE COUPEE, ST. HELENA, ST. JAMES, ST. LANDRY, ST. MARTIN, ST. MARY, TANGIPAHOA, TERREBONNE, VERMILION, WASHINGTON, WEST BATON ROUGE, AND WEST FELICIANA PARISHES) | $21.91 | $31.64 |
| St. Landry Parish | PAINTER (NEW ORLEANS AREA - ASCENSION, ASSUMPTION, CONCORDIA, EAST BATON ROUGE, EAST FELICIANA, IBERIA, IBERVILLE, LAFAYETTE, LAFOURCHE, LIVINGSTON, PLAQUEMINES, POINTE COUPEE, ST. HELENA, ST. JAMES, ST. LANDRY, ST. MARTIN, ST. MARY, TANGIPAHOA, TERREBONNE, VERMILION, WASHINGTON, WEST BATON ROUGE, AND WEST FELICIANA PARISHES) | $21.91 | $31.64 |
| Pointe Coupee Parish group, 3 localities: East Feliciana, Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana | PAINTER (SPRAY) | $18.83 | $28.31 |
| Livingston Parish group, 2 localities: Livingston, West Baton Rouge | PAINTER (SPRAY) | $18.83 | $28.31 |
| Acadia Parish | PAINTER (SPRAY) | $18.83 | $28.31 |
| Ascension Parish | PAINTER (SPRAY) | $18.83 | $28.31 |
| Bossier Parish | PAINTER (SPRAY) | $18.83 | $28.31 |
| Caddo Parish | PAINTER (SPRAY) | $18.83 | $28.31 |
| Calcasieu Parish | PAINTER (SPRAY) | $18.83 | $28.31 |
| Cameron Parish | PAINTER (SPRAY) | $18.83 | $28.31 |
| De Soto Parish | PAINTER (SPRAY) | $18.83 | $28.31 |
| East Baton Rouge Parish | PAINTER (SPRAY) | $18.83 | $28.31 |
| Grant Parish | PAINTER (SPRAY) | $18.83 | $28.31 |
| Iberia Parish | PAINTER (SPRAY) | $18.83 | $28.31 |
| Iberville Parish | PAINTER (SPRAY) | $18.83 | $28.31 |
| Jefferson Parish | PAINTER (SPRAY) | $18.83 | $28.31 |
| Lafayette Parish | PAINTER (SPRAY) | $18.83 | $28.31 |
| Lafourche Parish | PAINTER (SPRAY) | $18.83 | $28.31 |
| Ouachita Parish | PAINTER (SPRAY) | $18.83 | $28.31 |
| Rapides Parish | PAINTER (SPRAY) | $18.83 | $28.31 |
| St. Helena Parish | PAINTER (SPRAY) | $18.83 | $28.31 |
| St. Martin Parish | PAINTER (SPRAY) | $18.83 | $28.31 |
| Terrebonne Parish | PAINTER (SPRAY) | $18.83 | $28.31 |
| Union Parish | PAINTER (SPRAY) | $18.83 | $28.31 |
| Vermilion Parish | PAINTER (SPRAY) | $18.83 | $28.31 |
| Webster Parish | PAINTER (SPRAY) | $18.83 | $28.31 |
| Plaquemines Parish group, 2 localities: Plaquemines, St. James | PAINTER: DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING | $18.63 | $22.06 |
| St. Charles Parish group, 2 localities: St. Charles, St. John the Baptist | PAINTER: DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING | $18.63 | $22.06 |
| St. Bernard Parish | PAINTER: DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING | $18.63 | $22.06 |
| St. Tammany Parish | PAINTER: DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING | $18.63 | $22.06 |
| Tangipahoa Parish | PAINTER: DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING | $18.63 | $22.06 |
| Orleans Parish | PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER), EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING | $17.25 | $17.25 |
7 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 27 counties with rates of their own.
More from DOL on this rate
- SAM.gov wage determinations
- Davis-Bacon determinations list journeyworker rates. Apprentices in a program registered with DOL or a recognized state agency can be paid the program's percentage of the rate, within its ratio; anyone else gets the full rate (29 CFR 5.5(a)(4)).
Every trade's rates, parish by parish: Plaquemines · St. James
Are you being paid this rate?
Add your base pay to the fringe your employer pays for you, in cash or into plans, and compare the sum with the total. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division takes complaints: 1-866-487-9243, or dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints.
Source
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (DOL), Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov, as of October 25, 2026. For the row this page leads with:
- Plaquemines: LA20260052 Mod 2
- St. James: LA20260052 Mod 2
We read every active Louisiana Davis-Bacon wage determination from SAM.gov's own data and check every number with a second, independent read of the same file. DOL prints no total; ours is base plus fringe. How we check · Download every Louisiana rate as CSV · Report an error