Highway Construction — Benton, Arkansas
WD AR20260158-16258-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK in Benton, Arkansas (construction type: highway) is $16.06/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $16.06/hr total package (WD AR20260158-16258-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 41 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 | $16.06 | $0.00 | $16.06 -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $16.48 | $0.00 | $16.48 -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN, INCLUDES TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION | $20.40 | $0.00 | $20.40 Bottom 10% -14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FENCE ERECTOR | $12.94 | $0.00 | $12.94 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: OPERATOR | $13.25 | $0.00 | $13.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: PAINTER | $21.75 | $0.00 | $21.75 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSTALLER - GUARDRAIL | $17.12 | $0.00 | $17.12 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $14.22 | $0.00 | $14.22 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $17.52 | $0.00 | $17.52 -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $14.68 | $0.00 | $14.68 -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $11.75 | $0.00 | $11.75 -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $12.33 | $0.00 | $12.33 -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $14.33 | $0.00 | $14.33 -19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ASPHALT SPREADER | $15.80 | $0.00 | $15.80 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.93 | $0.00 | $16.93 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $16.06 | $0.00 | $16.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $17.46 | $0.00 | $17.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $22.58 | $0.00 | $22.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DRILL | $14.85 | $0.00 | $14.85 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADE CHECKER | $16.36 | $0.00 | $16.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $17.28 | $0.00 | $17.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: HYDROSEEDER | $10.79 | $0.00 | $10.79 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $14.79 | $0.00 | $14.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $20.28 | $0.00 | $20.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $16.77 | $0.00 | $16.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: OILER | $19.29 | $0.00 | $19.29 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $18.76 | $0.00 | $18.76 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POST DRIVER | $16.97 | $0.00 | $16.97 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $15.80 | $0.00 | $15.80 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCRAPER | $16.50 | $0.00 | $16.50 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCREED | $16.78 | $0.00 | $16.78 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: TRACTOR | $17.61 | $0.00 | $17.61 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $14.53 | $0.00 | $14.53 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELS - SETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER | $12.45 | $0.00 | $12.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $16.53 | $0.00 | $16.53 Above median -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $21.03 | $0.00 | $21.03 Above median -12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $19.68 | $0.00 | $19.68 Above median -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: SEMI/TRAILER TRUCK | $12.50 | $0.00 | $12.50 -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: SERVICER | $15.31 | $0.00 | $15.31 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $14.73 | $0.00 | $14.73 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Benton, AR — Highway 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 highway 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.