Prevailing wage rates in Benton County, AR
Davis-Bacon rates as of May 18, 2026, in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR BLS area
Electricians on federal building jobs in Benton County must be paid at least $24.32 an hour plus $5.96 an hour in fringe benefits (AR20260023, modification 1, published May 18, 2026). Benton County has 4 active determinations covering building, residential, highway and heavy construction; every rate is below.
Prevailing rate vs. market pay
The Davis-Bacon package (rate plus fringe) across the county's determinations, beside what the trade earns in the area according to the BLS (May 2025 median hourly wage for the metro).
| Trade | Davis-Bacon package | BLS median |
|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $15.64 – $30.28 | $23.67 an hour |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | $14.16 – $50.11 | $25.05 an hour |
| Carpenters | $12.36 – $18.47 | $23.59 an hour |
| Power equipment operators | $10.79 – $20.28 | $24.08 an hour |
| Ironworkers | $17.52 – $19.39 | $22.79 an hour |
| Roofers | $14.87 – $15.39 | $22.70 an hour |
Building construction
Determination AR20260023, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 24 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $24.32 | $5.96 | $30.28 | Survey |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PIPEFITTER | $34.41 | $15.70 | $50.11 | Union |
| PLUMBER | $22.32 | $3.41 | $25.73 | Survey |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND FORM WORK | $16.04 | $2.43 | $18.47 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $14.02 | $0.00 | $14.02 | Survey |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $13.87 | $0.00 | $13.87 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $15.60 | $2.15 | $17.75 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: PAVER(ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE) | $17.79 | $0.00 | $17.79 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $14.66 | $0.00 | $14.66 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $16.74 | $0.00 | $16.74 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $15.89 | $0.00 | $15.89 | Survey |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $19.39 | $0.00 | $19.39 | Survey |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER (SPRAY) | $16.25 | $10.42 | $26.67 | Union |
| PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $13.38 | $0.00 | $13.38 | Survey |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER | $15.39 | $0.00 | $15.39 | Survey |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $17.67 | $0.00 | $17.67 | Survey |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER | $19.39 | $0.00 | $19.39 | Survey |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $13.92 | $0.85 | $14.77 | Survey |
Every other classification (6)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOILERMAKER | $34.21 | $23.92 | $58.13 | Union |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $17.52 | $0.00 | $17.52 | Survey |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $12.04 | $0.00 | $12.04 | Survey |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $14.00 | $0.00 | $14.00 | Survey |
| INSULATOR - MECHANICAL(DUCT, PIPE & MECHANICAL SYSTEM INSULATION) | $17.16 | $4.76 | $21.92 | Survey |
| HVAC MECHANIC: HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION | $20.96 | $2.72 | $23.68 | Survey |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Residential construction
Determination AR20260109, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 16 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $15.64 | $0.00 | $15.64 | Survey |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER | $14.16 | $0.00 | $14.16 | Survey |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES VINYL SIDING INSTALLATION | $12.36 | $0.00 | $12.36 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $9.33 | $0.00 | $9.33 | Survey |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.27 | $0.00 | $10.27 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $12.75 | $0.00 | $12.75 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $13.25 | $0.00 | $13.25 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: ASPHALT PAVER | $15.75 | $0.00 | $15.75 | Survey |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $11.25 | $0.00 | $11.25 | Survey |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER | $14.87 | $0.00 | $14.87 | Survey |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $35.10 | $18.78 | $53.88 | Union |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER | $17.09 | $0.00 | $17.09 | Survey |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER, INCLUDES DUMP TRUCK | $11.15 | $0.00 | $11.15 | Survey |
Every other classification (3)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TILE SETTER | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.00 | Survey |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $10.43 | $0.00 | $10.43 | Survey |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $9.00 | $0.00 | $9.00 | Survey |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Highway construction
Determination AR20260158, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 41 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN, INCLUDES TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION | $20.40 | $0.00 | $20.40 | Survey |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $16.06 | $0.00 | $16.06 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $14.33 | $0.00 | $14.33 | Survey |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $11.75 | $0.00 | $11.75 | Survey |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND… | $14.68 | $0.00 | $14.68 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| OPERATOR: TRACTOR | $17.61 | $0.00 | $17.61 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: SCREED | $16.78 | $0.00 | $16.78 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: SCRAPER | $16.50 | $0.00 | $16.50 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $15.80 | $0.00 | $15.80 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: POST DRIVER (GUARDRAIL/FENCES) | $16.97 | $0.00 | $16.97 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: PAVER(ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE) | $18.76 | $0.00 | $18.76 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: OILER | $19.29 | $0.00 | $19.29 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $16.77 | $0.00 | $16.77 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $20.28 | $0.00 | $20.28 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $14.79 | $0.00 | $14.79 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: HYDROSEEDER | $10.79 | $0.00 | $10.79 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $17.28 | $0.00 | $17.28 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: GRADE CHECKER | $16.36 | $0.00 | $16.36 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: DRILL | $14.85 | $0.00 | $14.85 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $17.46 | $0.00 | $17.46 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $16.06 | $0.00 | $16.06 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.93 | $0.00 | $16.93 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: ASPHALT SPREADER | $15.80 | $0.00 | $15.80 | Survey |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $17.52 | $0.00 | $17.52 | Survey |
| Painters | ||||
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: PAINTER | $21.75 | $0.00 | $21.75 | Survey |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: OPERATOR (STRIPING MACHINE) | $13.25 | $0.00 | $13.25 | Survey |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $16.48 | $0.00 | $16.48 | Survey |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: SEMI/TRAILER TRUCK | $12.50 | $0.00 | $12.50 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $14.73 | $0.00 | $14.73 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: SERVICER | $15.31 | $0.00 | $15.31 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $19.68 | $0.00 | $19.68 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $21.03 | $0.00 | $21.03 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $16.53 | $0.00 | $16.53 | Survey |
Every other classification (7)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELSSETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER | $12.45 | $0.00 | $12.45 | Survey |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $14.53 | $0.00 | $14.53 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $22.58 | $0.00 | $22.58 | Survey |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $12.33 | $0.00 | $12.33 | Survey |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $14.22 | $0.00 | $14.22 | Survey |
| INSTALLER - GUARDRAIL | $17.12 | $0.00 | $17.12 | Survey |
| FENCE ERECTOR | $12.94 | $0.00 | $12.94 | Survey |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Heavy construction
Determination AR20260049, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 11 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $22.88 | $7.19 | $30.07 | Survey |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $17.50 | $0.00 | $17.50 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $14.14 | $0.00 | $14.14 | Survey |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $13.12 | $0.63 | $13.75 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $15.45 | $0.00 | $15.45 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $17.00 | $1.92 | $18.92 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $17.07 | $1.47 | $18.54 | Survey |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $18.00 | $0.00 | $18.00 | Survey |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $17.72 | $0.00 | $17.72 | Survey |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $14.02 | $2.18 | $16.20 | Survey |
Every other classification (1)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $24.21 | $6.79 | $31.00 | Survey |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Before you rely on a rate
These are federal Davis-Bacon rates for federal and federally assisted construction; state-funded work may follow Arkansas's own law. The contracting agency chooses which determination applies, and the one attached to the contract governs, even after a newer modification. Apprentices in registered programs may be paid a percentage of these rates. Nothing here is legal advice.
Source
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, general wage determinations AR20260023, AR20260109, AR20260158, AR20260049, as published on SAM.gov and refreshed here weekly. Rates are shown exactly as published; the construction types are building, residential, highway, heavy. TradeSalary is not affiliated with the Department of Labor.