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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Desha County, Arkansas
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov cover Desha County, with 69 rates for 16 trades; the newest modification is dated May 18, 2026. The rate depends on the kind of construction: building, residential, highway or heavy.
Desha County prevailing wage by trade, A to Z
| Trade | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brick TenderLABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK · 2 rates | $12.88 | $0.00 | $12.88 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260018 Mod 1 |
Brick TenderLABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK · 2 rates | $8.98 | $0.00 | $8.98 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260078 Mod 1 |
BricklayerBRICKLAYER · 2 rates | $19.18 | $1.60 | $20.78 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260018 Mod 1 |
BricklayerBRICKLAYER · 2 rates | $17.60 | $0.00 | $17.60 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260078 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER · 5 rates | $16.45 | $0.68 | $17.13 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260018 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER · 5 rates | $9.72 | $0.00 | $9.72 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260078 Mod 1 |
CarpenterFORM WORKER · 5 rates | $16.16 | $0.00 | $16.16 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260154 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK · 5 rates | $16.41 | $3.15 | $19.56 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260045 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 3 rates | $19.14 | $0.00 | $19.14 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260018 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 3 rates | $12.20 | $0.00 | $12.20 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260078 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 3 rates | $16.60 | $0.00 | $16.60 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260154 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 2 rates | $28.94 | $14.95 | $43.89 | Jan 1, 2024 | AR20260018 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 2 rates | $16.50 | $0.00 | $16.50 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260078 Mod 1 |
Guardrail InstallerOPERATOR: POST DRIVER (GUARDRAIL/FENCES) | $18.49 | $0.00 | $18.49 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260154 Mod 1 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL · 3 rates | $28.00 | $21.21 | $49.21 | Aug 1, 2024 | AR20260018 Mod 1 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL · 3 rates | $17.21 | $0.00 | $17.21 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260154 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 9 rates | $10.63 | $0.00 | $10.63 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260018 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 9 rates | $7.38 | $0.00 | $7.38 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260078 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 9 rates | $11.43 | $0.00 | $11.43 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260154 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 9 rates | $10.24 | $0.00 | $10.24 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260045 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · 22 rates | $22.92 | $0.00 | $22.92 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260018 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · 22 rates | $10.88 | $0.00 | $10.88 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260078 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · 22 rates | $16.95 | $0.00 | $16.95 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260154 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · 22 rates | $16.13 | $0.00 | $16.13 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260045 Mod 1 |
PainterPAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) · 3 rates | $17.02 | $6.42 | $23.44 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260018 Mod 1 |
PainterPAINTER: BRUSH AND SPRAY · 3 rates | $12.17 | $0.00 | $12.17 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260078 Mod 1 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER · 2 rates | $34.41 | $15.70 | $50.11 | Aug 1, 2025 | AR20260018 Mod 1 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER · 2 rates | $13.98 | $0.00 | $13.98 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260078 Mod 1 |
Refrigeration & A/C MechanicHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260078 Mod 1 |
RooferROOFER | $10.40 | $0.00 | $10.40 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260078 Mod 1 |
Sheet Metal WorkerSHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · 2 rates | $26.99 | $15.67 | $42.66 | Jun 1, 2024 | AR20260018 Mod 1 |
Sheet Metal WorkerSHEET METAL WORKER · 2 rates | $10.21 | $0.00 | $10.21 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260078 Mod 1 |
Striping & Traffic Control WorkerHIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: OPERATOR (STRIPING MACHINE) · 3 rates | $12.96 | $0.00 | $12.96 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260154 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK · 8 rates | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.00 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260018 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK · 8 rates | $8.95 | $0.00 | $8.95 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260078 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK · 8 rates | $16.73 | $0.00 | $16.73 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260154 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK · 8 rates | $12.85 | $0.00 | $12.85 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260045 Mod 1 |
One rate per trade for the kind of construction picked above; open a trade for its other classifications and the WD's notes. DOL prints no total, so each total is base wage plus fringe benefits, added by us. The Department of Labor modifies these determinations on SAM.gov in weekly batches through the year; the latest Arkansas modification we hold is dated May 18, 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 against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
Davis-Bacon is the only prevailing wage here (federally funded or assisted work). Arkansas repealed its law in 2017 (Act 1068, SB 601; DOL state table).
Which trades pay the most in Desha County?
Plumber or pipefitter, at $50.11 an hour. Each trade's main rate, as its page leads with it, highest first, split into the base wage and the fringe benefits DOL lists, on one scale.
- Plumber / Pipefitter$50.11
- Ironworker$49.21
- Electrician$43.89
- Sheet Metal Worker$42.66
- Painter$23.44
- Operating Engineer$22.92
- Bricklayer$20.78
- Cement Mason$19.14
- Guardrail Installer$18.49
- Carpenter$17.13
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$15.00
- Striping & Traffic Control$12.96
- Brick Tender$12.88
- Laborer$10.63
- Roofer$10.40
- Refrigeration Mechanic$10.00
Which wage determinations cover Desha County?
The WD that applies depends on the kind of construction. Every rate on this site names its WD and modification.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | AR20260018 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | AR20260078 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | AR20260154 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | AR20260045 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Desha County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Desha County?
$43.89 an hour: a $28.94 base wage plus $14.95 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination AR20260018, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Desha County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Desha County?
$10.63 an hour: a $10.63 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination AR20260018, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Desha County.
Does the prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. The rate is a base wage plus fringe benefits, and the employer owes both for every hour. For plumber or pipefitter, the highest-paid trade in Desha County, the $50.11 total is a $34.41 base wage plus $15.70 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Desha County?
It depends on the kind of construction: AR20260018 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, AR20260078 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, AR20260154 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and AR20260045 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Desha County share its rates with other counties?
For 3 of its 16 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Ironworker rates, for example, are the same in 4 counties (the Ashley County group). The other 13 are Desha County's own.