Contractor Labor Rates in Baton Rouge, LA (May 2024)
Median wages and estimated billed labor rates across 15 home-services trades in the Baton Rouge, LA metro (LA comp climate, high cost tier).
| Trade | Median wage | Est. billed rate |
|---|---|---|
| Brickmasons & Blockmasons | $27.00 | $72.47–$80.54 |
| Carpenters | $27.22 | $73.51–$86.45 |
| Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers | $28.80 | $72.79–$86.36 |
| Construction Laborers | $20.73 | $62.93–$72.04 |
| Drywall & Ceiling Tile Installers | $16.20 | $57.58–$68.28 |
| Electricians | $30.97 | $82.13–$91.98 |
| Glaziers | $22.72 | $63.45–$75.91 |
| HVAC Mechanics & Installers | $28.75 | $72.28–$86.32 |
| Insulation Workers | $28.01 | $71.73–$83.44 |
| Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers | $17.20 | $56.84–$62.02 |
| Painters, Construction & Maintenance | $21.62 | $63.01–$72.02 |
| Pest Control Workers | $21.93 | $61.99–$68.59 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters | $34.62 | $86.12–$94.13 |
| Roofers | $22.29 | $71.68–$88.64 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $27.30 | $72.96–$82.49 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024, Baton Rouge, LA. Billed rates are model estimates; see methodology.