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Arkansas insulation applicator prevailing wage, county by county
An insulation applicator's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in Arkansas runs from $7.50 an hour in Saline County to $9.09 in Pulaski County. The median county is $7.50.
Main insulation applicator classification in each county (Insulator - batt), 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 an insulation applicator make on prevailing wage in Arkansas?
6 counties, highest main rate first. The table below lists which counties are in each group.
- Pulaski County1 county · INSULATOR - BATT$9.09
- Faulkner County1 county · INSULATOR - BATT$7.50
- Grant County1 county · INSULATOR - BATT$7.50
- Lonoke County1 county · INSULATOR - BATT$7.50
- Perry County1 county · INSULATOR - BATT$7.50
- Saline County1 county · INSULATOR - BATT$7.50
Which counties pay which rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base + fringe | Base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County | INSULATOR - BATT | $9.09 | $9.09 |
| Faulkner County | INSULATOR - BATT | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Grant County | INSULATOR - BATT | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Lonoke County | INSULATOR - BATT | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Perry County | INSULATOR - BATT | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Saline County | INSULATOR - BATT | $7.50 | $7.50 |
No two counties have identical DOL rates for this trade.
Questions about Arkansas insulation applicator pay
What is the insulation applicator prevailing wage in Pulaski County?
$9.09 an hour: a $9.09 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination AR20260125, modification 1. Overtime and every insulation applicator classification in Pulaski County.
Does insulation applicator prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Pulaski County the $9.09 total is a $9.09 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, about 0% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does insulation applicator 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 insulation applicators 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)).
Which county pays insulation applicators the most in Arkansas?
Pulaski County, at $9.09 an hour for the main classification. The lowest is Saline County at $7.50, and the median county is $7.50.