Highway Construction — Hot Spring, Arkansas
WD AR20260140-16219-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Hot Spring, Arkansas (construction type: highway) is $16.32/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $16.32/hr total package (WD AR20260140-16219-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 35 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 | $16.32 | $0.00 | $16.32 -27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 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 | $17.28 | $0.00 | $17.28 -22% vs market | $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 |
| INSTALLER - SIGN | $13.66 | $0.00 | $13.66 Above median | $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 | $11.98 | $0.00 | $11.98 -33% 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 | $15.76 | $0.00 | $15.76 | $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 | $16.68 | $0.00 | $16.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $21.13 | $0.00 | $21.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADE CHECKER | $16.82 | $0.00 | $16.82 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $17.89 | $0.00 | $17.89 | $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 | $17.83 | $0.00 | $17.83 | $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 | $22.11 | $0.00 | $22.11 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 | $14.65 | $0.00 | $14.65 | $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 | $17.58 | $0.00 | $17.58 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 | $12.58 | $0.00 | $12.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION: ELECTRICIAN | $20.71 | $0.00 | $20.71 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $15.16 | $0.00 | $15.16 -36% 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 | $18.00 | $0.00 | $18.00 Above median -24% 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 Hot Spring, 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 Hot Spring, 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.