Heavy Construction — Benton, Arkansas
WD AR20260049-16258-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK in Benton, Arkansas (construction type: heavy) is $17.50/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $17.50/hr total package (WD AR20260049-16258-hvy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 11 trade classifications covered by this determination.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $17.50 | $0.00 | $17.50 -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $17.72 | $0.00 | $17.72 -20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $22.88 | $7.19 | $30.07 +27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $13.12 | $0.63 | $13.75 Above median -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $14.14 | $0.00 | $14.14 -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $17.07 | $1.47 | $18.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $17.00 | $1.92 | $18.92 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $24.21 | $6.79 | $31.00 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $15.45 | $0.00 | $15.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $18.00 | $0.00 | $18.00 -3% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $14.02 | $2.18 | $16.20 -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Benton, AR — Heavy 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.
Other Construction Types in Benton
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for heavy construction in Benton, 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.