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Arkansas carpet and soft floor layer prevailing wage, county by county
A carpet and soft floor layer's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in Arkansas is $14.48 an hour in every county that has one (4), for the main classification.
Carpet & Soft Floor Layer rate in each Arkansas county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Faulkner CountyFLOOR LAYER: VINYL FLOORING | $14.48 | $0.00 | $14.48 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260114 Mod 1 |
Grant CountyFLOOR LAYER: VINYL FLOORING | $14.48 | $0.00 | $14.48 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260117 Mod 1 |
Lonoke CountyFLOOR LAYER: VINYL FLOORING | $14.48 | $0.00 | $14.48 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260120 Mod 1 |
Perry CountyFLOOR LAYER: VINYL FLOORING | $14.48 | $0.00 | $14.48 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260123 Mod 1 |
Main carpet and soft floor layer classification in each county (Floor layer: vinyl flooring), Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov, as of October 25, 2026. A contract keeps the wage determination in its bid documents. Modifications published before bid opening apply to it, though one published less than 10 days before can be left out if the agency finds there isn't time to tell bidders (29 CFR 1.6(c)). Checked October 25, 2026.
How much does a carpet and soft floor layer make on prevailing wage in Arkansas?
$14.48 an hour in every county that has a rate, for the main classification. 4 counties, highest main rate first.
- Faulkner County1 county · FLOOR LAYER: VINYL FLOORING$14.48
- Grant County1 county · FLOOR LAYER: VINYL FLOORING$14.48
- Lonoke County1 county · FLOOR LAYER: VINYL FLOORING$14.48
- Perry County1 county · FLOOR LAYER: VINYL FLOORING$14.48
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faulkner County | FLOOR LAYER: VINYL FLOORING | $14.48 | $14.48 |
| Grant County | FLOOR LAYER: VINYL FLOORING | $14.48 | $14.48 |
| Lonoke County | FLOOR LAYER: VINYL FLOORING | $14.48 | $14.48 |
| Perry County | FLOOR LAYER: VINYL FLOORING | $14.48 | $14.48 |
No two counties have identical DOL rates for this trade.
Questions about Arkansas carpet and soft floor layer pay
What is the carpet and soft floor layer prevailing wage in Faulkner County?
$14.48 an hour: a $14.48 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination AR20260114, modification 1. Overtime and every carpet and soft floor layer classification in Faulkner County.
Does carpet and soft floor layer prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Faulkner County the $14.48 total is a $14.48 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, about 0% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does carpet and soft floor layer prevailing wage pay overtime in Arkansas?
Davis-Bacon rates are straight time. On contracts over $100,000, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act requires 1½ times the basic rate for hours over 40 in a workweek (40 U.S.C. 3702). The fringe is owed for every hour at its straight-time amount.
Do apprentice carpet and soft floor layers get this rate?
Davis-Bacon determinations list journeyworker rates. Apprentices in a program registered with DOL or a recognized state agency can be paid the program's percentage of the rate, within its ratio; anyone else gets the full rate (29 CFR 5.5(a)(4)).