Highway Construction — Randolph, Arkansas
WD AR20260157-16232-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Randolph, Arkansas (construction type: highway) is $18.87/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $18.87/hr total package (WD AR20260157-16232-hwy, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $18.87 | $0.00 | $18.87 -15% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORK | $15.92 | $0.00 | $15.92 -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $14.36 | $0.00 | $14.36 -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FENCE ERECTOR | $11.80 | $0.00 | $11.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: OPERATOR | $13.50 | $0.00 | $13.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSTALLER - GUARDRAIL | $15.80 | $0.00 | $15.80 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $15.80 | $0.00 | $15.80 -33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $20.95 | $9.26 | $30.21 +28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $12.95 | $0.00 | $12.95 -27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.43 | $0.00 | $12.43 -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $11.51 | $0.00 | $11.51 -35% 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 | $19.73 | $0.00 | $19.73 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $19.49 | $0.00 | $19.49 | $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 | $18.01 | $0.00 | $18.01 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $25.21 | $0.00 | $25.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADE CHECKER | $19.30 | $0.00 | $19.30 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $19.75 | $0.00 | $19.75 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $13.77 | $0.00 | $13.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $22.42 | $0.00 | $22.42 Above median | $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 | $16.06 | $0.00 | $16.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $16.31 | $0.00 | $16.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POST DRIVER | $19.30 | $0.00 | $19.30 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $15.48 | $0.00 | $15.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCRAPER | $17.78 | $0.00 | $17.78 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCREED | $15.91 | $0.00 | $15.91 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: TRACTOR | $18.31 | $0.00 | $18.31 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PILEDRIVERMAN | $18.75 | $0.00 | $18.75 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $11.76 | $0.00 | $11.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELS - SETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER | $10.97 | $0.00 | $10.97 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $16.64 | $0.00 | $16.64 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 | $17.74 | $0.00 | $17.74 Above median -25% 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 | $16.09 | $0.00 | $16.09 -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Randolph, 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 Randolph, 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.