Building Construction — Ashley, Arkansas
WD AR20260018-16242-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Ashley, Arkansas (construction type: building) is $19.18/hr base + $1.60/hr fringe = $20.78/hr total package (WD AR20260018-16242-bld, Rev. 1).
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Prevailing Wage Rates — All Trades
Base hourly rates and fringe benefit requirements for all trade classifications covered by this wage determination. Total package = base + fringe.
| Trade Classification | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER | $19.18 | $1.60 | $20.78 -10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $16.45 | $0.68 | $17.13 -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $19.14 | $0.00 | $19.14 -14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $28.94 | $14.95 | $43.89 +85% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $28.00 | $21.21 | $49.21 Above median +108% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.63 | $0.00 | $10.63 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $12.88 | $0.00 | $12.88 -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $22.92 | $0.00 | $22.92 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $18.13 | $0.00 | $18.13 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $16.25 | $10.42 | $26.67 +44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $17.02 | $6.42 | $23.44 +27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $34.41 | $15.70 | $50.11 Above median +110% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $34.25 | $15.00 | $49.25 +127% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $33.25 | $15.00 | $48.25 +122% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $26.99 | $15.67 | $42.66 +108% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.00 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Ashley, AR — Building construction prevailing wage rates. Add a row for each trade in your crew, set the number of workers and hours, and optionally add a burden percentage for payroll taxes, workers’ comp, and insurance.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
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This is an estimate only. Burden percentages vary widely by state, employer experience modifier, and benefit plan structure. Davis-Bacon also requires per-trade record-keeping on Form WH-347; this calculator does not replace certified payroll reporting.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Ashley, Arkansas.
- The Davis-Bacon Act applies to contracts ≥$2,000 involving construction, alteration, or repair of federal or federally assisted buildings.
- The total package (base + fringe) is the minimum hourly labor cost per worker. Employers may satisfy fringe requirements by contributing to bona fide benefit plans.
- Apprentices must be registered with a DOL-approved apprenticeship program to be paid apprentice rates.
- Contractors must post this wage determination at the job site. Certified payroll records must be submitted weekly using Form WH-347.
- If a trade classification you need isn't listed below, request a conformance from the DOL Wage and Hour Division.