Residential Construction — Benton, Arkansas
WD AR20260109-16258-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Benton, Arkansas (construction type: residential) is $17.09/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $17.09/hr total package (WD AR20260109-16258-res, 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 | $17.09 | $0.00 | $17.09 Bottom 10% -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES VINYL SIDING INSTALLATION | $12.36 | $0.00 | $12.36 -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $35.10 | $18.78 | $53.88 Above median +143% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $15.64 | $0.00 | $15.64 Bottom 10% -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.27 | $0.00 | $10.27 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $9.33 | $0.00 | $9.33 -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $9.00 | $0.00 | $9.00 Bottom 10% -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $10.43 | $0.00 | $10.43 -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ASPHALT PAVER | $15.75 | $0.00 | $15.75 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $13.25 | $0.00 | $13.25 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $12.75 | $0.00 | $12.75 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $11.25 | $0.00 | $11.25 -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $14.16 | $0.00 | $14.16 -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $14.87 | $0.00 | $14.87 -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.00 -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, INCLUDES DUMP TRUCK | $11.15 | $0.00 | $11.15 Above median -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Benton, AR — Residential 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.
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for residential 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.