Highway Construction — Drew, Arkansas
WD AR20260136-16250-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORK in Drew, Arkansas (construction type: highway) is $15.78/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $15.78/hr total package (WD AR20260136-16250-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 33 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, EXCLUDES FORM WORK | $15.78 | $0.00 | $15.78 -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $16.60 | $0.00 | $16.60 -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM WORKER | $16.16 | $0.00 | $16.16 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: OPERATOR | $12.96 | $0.00 | $12.96 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $15.31 | $0.00 | $15.31 -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $17.21 | $0.00 | $17.21 -27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $13.42 | $0.00 | $13.42 -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.08 | $0.00 | $10.08 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $11.41 | $0.00 | $11.41 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ASPHALT PLANT | $17.67 | $0.00 | $17.67 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.95 | $0.00 | $16.95 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $21.60 | $0.00 | $21.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $14.94 | $0.00 | $14.94 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $16.90 | $0.00 | $16.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $20.08 | $0.00 | $20.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADE CHECKER | $16.71 | $0.00 | $16.71 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $17.98 | $0.00 | $17.98 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $18.50 | $0.00 | $18.50 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $19.88 | $0.00 | $19.88 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $20.95 | $0.00 | $20.95 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: OILER | $16.99 | $0.00 | $16.99 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $22.57 | $0.00 | $22.57 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POST DRIVER | $18.49 | $0.00 | $18.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $14.96 | $0.00 | $14.96 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCRAPER | $14.22 | $0.00 | $14.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCREED | $17.20 | $0.00 | $17.20 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $10.75 | $0.00 | $10.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELS - SETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER | $11.15 | $0.00 | $11.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $16.63 | $0.00 | $16.63 Above median -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $12.75 | $0.00 | $12.75 Bottom 10% -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $18.50 | $0.00 | $18.50 Above median -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: SEMI/TRAILER TRUCK | $10.75 | $0.00 | $10.75 Bottom 10% -55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $19.00 | $0.00 | $19.00 Above median -20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Drew, 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.
Other Construction Types in Drew
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway construction in Drew, 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.