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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Perry County, Arkansas
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Perry County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 97 rates across 26 trades. Of each trade's main rate, boilermaker is the highest at $58.13 an hour and insulation applicator the lowest at $7.50, base plus fringe.
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 Arkansas repealed its law in 2017 (Act 1068, SB 601; DOL state table).
Perry County rates by trade, highest first
Each trade's main rate, highest first, split into the base wage and the fringe benefits DOL lists. All bars share one scale. The table below lists the same rates A to Z with classifications.
- Boilermaker$58.13
- Plumber / Pipefitter$50.11
- Millwright$45.90
- Electrician$43.89
- Sheet Metal Worker$42.66
- Operating Engineer$28.21
- Painter$26.67
- Bricklayer$24.10
- Cement Mason$23.69
- Heat & Frost Insulator$21.92
- Carpenter$20.37
- Ironworker$19.61
- Guardrail Installer$16.97
- Roofer$15.39
- Drywall Finisher$15.38
- Plasterer$15.00
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$14.51
- Soft Floor Layer$14.48
- Striping & Traffic Control$13.25
- Laborer$12.88
- Fence Builder$12.69
- Brick Tender$12.37
- Refrigeration Mechanic$11.91
- Drywall Installer / Lather$10.00
- Landscape Laborer$9.33
- Insulation Applicator$7.50
All trades and classifications, A to Z
One main rate per trade, with its classification and base wage. Open a trade for its other classifications, dated steps and DOL's notes. Click a column heading to sort.
| Trade | Main classification | Base + fringe | Base | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boilermaker · Grant County group | BOILERMAKER | $58.13 | $34.21 | 1 |
| Brick Tender | LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $12.37 | $12.37 | 2 |
| Bricklayer | BRICKLAYER | $24.10 | $20.33 | 2 |
| Carpenter | CARPENTER, INCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, AND DRYWALL HANGING | $20.37 | $17.57 | 4 |
| Carpet & Soft Floor Layer | FLOOR LAYER: VINYL FLOORING | $14.48 | $14.48 | 1 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $23.69 | $19.80 | 4 |
| Drywall Finisher · Grant County group | DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $15.38 | $15.38 | 1 |
| Drywall Installer / Lather | DRYWALL HANGER | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| Electrician | ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING) | $43.89 | $28.94 | 3 |
| Fence Builder · Saline County group | FENCE ERECTOR | $12.69 | $12.69 | 1 |
| Guardrail Installer · Saline County group | OPERATOR: POST DRIVER (GUARDRAIL/FENCES) | $16.97 | $16.97 | 1 |
| Insulation Applicator | INSULATOR - BATT | $7.50 | $7.50 | 1 |
| Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker) · Grant County group | INSULATOR - MECHANICAL (DUCT, PIPE & MECHANICAL SYSTEM INSULATION) | $21.92 | $17.16 | 1 |
| Ironworker | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $19.61 | $19.61 | 4 |
| Laborer | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.88 | $12.88 | 11 |
| Landscape & Irrigation Laborer | LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $9.33 | $9.33 | 1 |
| Millwright · Grant County group | MILLWRIGHT | $45.90 | $34.02 | 1 |
| Operating Engineer | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $28.21 | $28.21 | 31 |
| Painter | PAINTER (BRUSH, ROLLER, AND SPRAY, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING) | $26.67 | $16.25 | 3 |
| Plasterer | PLASTERER | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter | PLUMBER (INCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION) | $50.11 | $34.41 | 5 |
| Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT AND UNIT) | $11.91 | $11.91 | 1 |
| Roofer | ROOFER | $15.39 | $15.39 | 2 |
| Sheet Metal Worker · Grant County group | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $42.66 | $26.99 | 1 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker · Saline County group | HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: OPERATOR (STRIPING MACHINE) | $13.25 | $13.25 | 4 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) | TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $14.51 | $13.80 | 9 |
Wage determinations for Perry County
The WD that applies depends on the kind of construction. Every rate on this page names its WD and modification.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | AR20260037 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | AR20260123 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | AR20260175 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | AR20260061 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Perry County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Perry County?
$43.89 an hour: a $28.94 base wage plus $14.95 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination AR20260037, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Perry County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Perry County?
$12.88 an hour: a $12.88 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination AR20260037, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Perry 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 boilermaker, the highest-paid trade in Perry County, the $58.13 total is a $34.21 base wage plus $23.92 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Perry County?
It depends on the kind of construction: AR20260037 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, AR20260123 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, AR20260175 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and AR20260061 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Perry County share its rates with other counties?
For 8 of its 26 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Insulator rates, for example, are the same in 2 counties (the Grant County group). The other 18 are Perry County's own.