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Plumber / Pipefitter prevailing wage in St. James Parish, Louisiana
$48.28an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum) · PLUMBER
$33.30 base wage + $14.98 fringe benefits
PLUMBER (INSTALLATION OF HVAC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS; EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION) · PLUM0060-009
$45.55an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$31.70 base wage + $13.85 fringe benefits
PLUMBER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE (JEFFERSON, LAFOURCHE, ORLEANS, PLAQUEMINES, ST. BERNARD, ST. CHARLES, ST. JAMES (SOUTHEASTERN PORTION), ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, ST. TAMMANY, AND TERREBONNE PARISHES) · PLUM0060-005
$22.03an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$17.52 base wage + $4.51 fringe benefits
PIPEFITTER (EXCLUDING PIPELAYING) · SULA2004-007
On federally funded or assisted building construction in St. James Parish, a plumber or pipefitter working as plumber must be paid at least $48.28 an hour: a $33.30 base wage plus $14.98 in fringe benefits, under wage determination LA20260052 (modification 2). DOL prints no total, so $48.28 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination LA20260052, modification 2, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier PLUM0060-009 (June 3, 2024). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted residential construction in St. James Parish, a plumber or pipefitter must be paid at least $45.55 an hour: a $31.70 base wage plus $13.85 in fringe benefits, under wage determination LA20260001 (modification 2). DOL prints no total, so $45.55 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination LA20260001, modification 2, published May 18, 2026, for residential construction; rate identifier PLUM0060-005 (June 5, 2023). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted heavy construction in St. James Parish, a plumber or pipefitter must be paid at least $22.03 an hour: a $17.52 base wage plus $4.51 in fringe benefits, under wage determination LA20260005 (modification 2). DOL prints no total, so $22.03 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination LA20260005, modification 2, published May 18, 2026, for heavy construction; rate identifier SULA2004-007 (May 13, 2004). 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 9 plumber or pipefitter rates for St. James Parish, from $22.03 to $52.66 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $33.30 + $14.98
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) | $33.30 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $14.98 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $48.28 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $31.70 + $13.85
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) | $31.70 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $13.85 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $45.55 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $17.52 + $4.51
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) | $17.52 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $4.51 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $22.03 |
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 plumber or pipefitter rate in St. James Parish
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- PIPEFITTER (INCLUDING HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION; EXCLUDING INSTALLATION OF HVAC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS)Building · PLUM0060-009$52.66
- PIPEFITTER (INCLUDING HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION; EXCLUDING INSTALLATION OF HVAC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS)Building · PLUM0060-009$52.66
- PLUMBER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE (ASCENSION, EAST BATON ROUGE, LIVINGSTON , ST. JAMES (NORTHWESTERN PORTION), ST. MARTIN (EASTERN PORTION), AND WEST BATON ROUGE PARISHES)Residential · PLUM0198-002$48.92
- PLUMBER (INSTALLATION OF HVAC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS; EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION)Building · PLUM0060-009$48.28
- PLUMBER (INSTALLATION OF HVAC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS; EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION)Building · PLUM0060-009$48.28
- PLUMBER, PIPEFITTER, STEAMFITTER (LAFOURCHE, PLAQUEMINES, ST. JAMES (SOUTHEASTERN PORTION), TANGIPAHOA (CITIES OF ROBERT, HAMMOND, PONCHATOULA, TICKFAW, BAPTIST & PUMPKIN CENTER) TERREBONNE, AND WASHINGTON PARISHES)Heavy · PLUM0060-004$45.55
- PLUMBER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE (JEFFERSON, LAFOURCHE, ORLEANS, PLAQUEMINES, ST. BERNARD, ST. CHARLES, ST. JAMES (SOUTHEASTERN PORTION), ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, ST. TAMMANY, AND TERREBONNE PARISHES)Residential · PLUM0060-005$45.55
- SPRINKLER FITTER (FIRE SPRINKLERS)Building · SULA2012-037$26.44
- PIPEFITTER (EXCLUDING PIPELAYING)Heavy · SULA2004-007$22.03
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER (INSTALLATION OF HVAC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS; EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION)BuildingPLUM0060-009 | $33.30 | $14.98 | $48.28 | LA20260052 Mod 2 |
| PIPEFITTER (INCLUDING HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION; EXCLUDING INSTALLATION OF HVAC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS)BuildingPLUM0060-009 | $34.87 | $17.79 | $52.66 | LA20260052 Mod 2 |
| PLUMBER (INSTALLATION OF HVAC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS; EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION)BuildingPLUM0060-009 | $33.30 | $14.98 | $48.28 | LA20260052 Mod 2 |
| PIPEFITTER (INCLUDING HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION; EXCLUDING INSTALLATION OF HVAC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS)BuildingPLUM0060-009 | $34.87 | $17.79 | $52.66 | LA20260052 Mod 2 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER (FIRE SPRINKLERS)BuildingSULA2012-037 | $20.98 | $5.46 | $26.44 | LA20260052 Mod 2 |
| PIPEFITTER (EXCLUDING PIPELAYING)HeavySULA2004-007 | $17.52 | $4.51 | $22.03 | LA20260005 Mod 2 |
| PLUMBER, PIPEFITTER, STEAMFITTER (LAFOURCHE, PLAQUEMINES, ST. JAMES (SOUTHEASTERN PORTION), TANGIPAHOA (CITIES OF ROBERT, HAMMOND, PONCHATOULA, TICKFAW, BAPTIST & PUMPKIN CENTER) TERREBONNE, AND WASHINGTON PARISHES)HeavyPLUM0060-004 | $31.70 | $13.85 | $45.55 | LA20260006 Mod 2 |
| PLUMBER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE (JEFFERSON, LAFOURCHE, ORLEANS, PLAQUEMINES, ST. BERNARD, ST. CHARLES, ST. JAMES (SOUTHEASTERN PORTION), ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, ST. TAMMANY, AND TERREBONNE PARISHES)ResidentialPLUM0060-005 | $31.70 | $13.85 | $45.55 | LA20260001 Mod 2 |
| PLUMBER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE (ASCENSION, EAST BATON ROUGE, LIVINGSTON , ST. JAMES (NORTHWESTERN PORTION), ST. MARTIN (EASTERN PORTION), AND WEST BATON ROUGE PARISHES)ResidentialPLUM0198-002 | $32.42 | $16.50 | $48.92 | LA20260001 Mod 2 |
How St. James Parish compares
The main plumber or pipefitter 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
- St. James Parishbase $33.30$48.28
- Ascension Parishbase $32.42$48.92
- Assumption Parishbase $26.50$39.89
- St. John the Baptist Parishbase $33.30$48.28
Plumber / Pipefitter rates in nearby localities
Current DOL rates. Davis-Bacon rates are set for groups of parishes, so neighbours often share them; the parish where the work is done decides.
| Parish | Classification | Base wage | Total rate | vs St. James Parish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Parish | PLUMBER | $32.42 | $48.92 | +$0.64 |
| Livingston Parish | PLUMBER | $32.42 | $48.92 | +$0.64 |
| Iberville Parish | PLUMBER | $32.42 | $48.92 | +$0.64 |
| St. James Parish | PLUMBER (INSTALLATION OF HVAC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS; EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION) | $33.30 | $48.28 | |
| St. John the Baptist Parish | PLUMBER (INSTALLATION OF HVAC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS; EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION) | $33.30 | $48.28 | same |
| St. Charles Parish | PLUMBER (INSTALLATION OF HVAC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS; EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION) | $33.30 | $48.28 | same |
| Assumption Parish | PLUMBER (INCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION) | $26.50 | $39.89 | −$8.39 |
Louisiana plumber or pipefitter prevailing wage by parish, with a map
More from DOL on this rate
- DOL wage determination
- 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)).
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), wage determination LA20260052 Mod 2, published May 18, 2026: sam.gov/wage-determination/LA20260052/2
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 St. James Parish as CSV · Report an error