Residential Construction — Ouachita, Arkansas
WD AR20260093-16254-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Ouachita, Arkansas (construction type: residential) is $17.60/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $17.60/hr total package (WD AR20260093-16254-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 | $17.60 | $0.00 | $17.60 -24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES CABINET INSTALLATION, AND DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING AND HANGING | $17.00 | $0.00 | $17.00 Top 10% -24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $12.20 | $0.00 | $12.20 -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HVAC MECHANIC..$ 9.16 0.00 ELECTRICIAN | $13.17 | $0.00 | $13.17 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSTALLER-SIDING | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $9.66 | $0.00 | $9.66 -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $8.98 | $0.00 | $8.98 Bottom 10% -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $8.06 | $0.00 | $8.06 Bottom 10% -55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $10.88 | $0.00 | $10.88 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND SPRAY, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING | $12.44 | $0.00 | $12.44 Top 10% -33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $13.98 | $0.00 | $13.98 -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION.$ 10.21 0.00 ROOFER | $10.40 | $0.00 | $10.40 Top 10% -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $8.95 | $0.00 | $8.95 Bottom 10% -62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Ouachita, 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 Ouachita, 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.