Residential Construction — Saline, Arkansas
WD AR20260126-16233-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Saline, Arkansas (construction type: residential) is $20.00/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $20.00/hr total package (WD AR20260126-16233-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 | $20.00 | $0.00 | $20.00 -13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES SOFT FLOOR INSTALLATION | $12.71 | $0.00 | $12.71 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $13.68 | $0.00 | $13.68 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL HANGER | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 -52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HVAC MECHANIC..$ 11.91 0.00 ELECTRICIAN | $14.50 | $3.58 | $18.08 -20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSULATOR - BATT | $7.50 | $0.00 | $7.50 Bottom 10% -66% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $8.97 | $0.00 | $8.97 -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $9.33 | $0.00 | $9.33 -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $9.04 | $0.00 | $9.04 Bottom 10% -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $11.26 | $0.00 | $11.26 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ASPHALT PAVER | $15.75 | $0.00 | $15.75 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $12.86 | $0.00 | $12.86 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $14.25 | $0.00 | $14.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $11.13 | $0.00 | $11.13 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.00 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $14.65 | $0.00 | $14.65 -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $14.87 | $0.00 | $14.87 -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $32.00 | $24.24 | $56.24 +135% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $11.68 | $0.00 | $11.68 Bottom 10% -51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Saline, 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 Saline, 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.