Building Construction — Madison, Arkansas
WD AR20260030-16264-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BOILERMAKER in Madison, Arkansas (construction type: building) is $34.21/hr base + $23.92/hr fringe = $58.13/hr total package (WD AR20260030-16264-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOILERMAKER | $34.21 | $23.92 | $58.13 +62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND FORM WORK..$ 16.77 2.98 BRICKLAYER | $19.39 | $0.00 | $19.39 -13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $17.34 | $0.00 | $17.34 -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $23.77 | $5.11 | $28.88 +22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSULATOR - MECHANICAL | $17.16 | $4.76 | $21.92 Above median +1% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $14.00 | $0.00 | $14.00 Bottom 10% -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $19.39 | $0.00 | $19.39 -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $13.69 | $0.00 | $13.69 Above median -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $12.04 | $0.00 | $12.04 -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $14.02 | $0.00 | $14.02 -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $19.69 | $0.00 | $19.69 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $16.74 | $0.00 | $16.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $17.52 | $0.00 | $17.52 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $14.66 | $0.00 | $14.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $17.79 | $0.00 | $17.79 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $15.60 | $2.15 | $17.75 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $16.25 | $10.42 | $26.67 +44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $13.38 | $0.00 | $13.38 -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $34.41 | $15.70 | $50.11 +110% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $20.68 | $1.98 | $22.66 -5% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION.$ 20.96 2.72 ROOFER | $15.39 | $0.00 | $15.39 -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $13.92 | $0.85 | $14.77 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Madison, AR — Building 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 building construction in Madison, 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.