Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Pope County, Arkansas
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov cover Pope County, with 73 rates for 19 trades; the newest modification is dated May 18, 2026. The rate depends on the kind of construction: building, residential, highway or heavy.
Pope County prevailing wage by trade, A to Z
| Trade | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brick TenderLABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK · 2 rates | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260011 Mod 1 |
Brick TenderLABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK · 2 rates | $8.39 | $0.00 | $8.39 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260095 Mod 1 |
BricklayerBRICKLAYER · 2 rates | $20.00 | $0.00 | $20.00 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260011 Mod 1 |
BricklayerBRICKLAYER · 2 rates | $13.28 | $0.00 | $13.28 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260095 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER, INCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION · 5 rates | $15.21 | $0.00 | $15.21 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260011 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER · 5 rates | $10.94 | $0.00 | $10.94 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260095 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORK · 5 rates | $15.78 | $0.00 | $15.78 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260146 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK · 5 rates | $17.32 | $3.15 | $20.47 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260041 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 3 rates | $15.62 | $0.00 | $15.62 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260011 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 3 rates | $13.60 | $0.00 | $13.60 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260095 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 3 rates | $14.83 | $0.00 | $14.83 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260146 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING) · 2 rates | $28.94 | $14.95 | $43.89 | Jan 1, 2024 | AR20260011 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 2 rates | $13.35 | $0.00 | $13.35 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260095 Mod 1 |
Guardrail InstallerOPERATOR: POST DRIVER (GUARDRAIL/FENCES) | $19.30 | $0.00 | $19.30 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260146 Mod 1 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL · 3 rates | $28.00 | $21.21 | $49.21 | Aug 1, 2024 | AR20260011 Mod 1 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL · 3 rates | $19.58 | $0.00 | $19.58 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260146 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 8 rates | $12.28 | $2.26 | $14.54 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260011 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 8 rates | $9.25 | $0.00 | $9.25 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260095 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 8 rates | $11.73 | $0.00 | $11.73 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260146 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 8 rates | $12.49 | $0.32 | $12.81 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260041 Mod 1 |
Landscape & Irrigation LaborerLABORER: LANDSCAPE | $11.53 | $0.00 | $11.53 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260146 Mod 1 |
MillwrightMILLWRIGHT | $34.02 | $11.88 | $45.90 | Jul 1, 2024 | AR20260011 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · 23 rates | $23.08 | $0.00 | $23.08 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260011 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · 23 rates | $10.50 | $0.00 | $10.50 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260095 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · 23 rates | $17.25 | $0.00 | $17.25 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260146 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · 23 rates | $17.22 | $0.94 | $18.16 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260041 Mod 1 |
PainterPAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) · 3 rates | $17.78 | $0.00 | $17.78 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260011 Mod 1 |
PainterPAINTER: BRUSH AND SPRAY · 3 rates | $9.33 | $0.00 | $9.33 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260095 Mod 1 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER · 2 rates | $14.54 | $1.08 | $15.62 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260011 Mod 1 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER · 2 rates | $16.67 | $0.00 | $16.67 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260095 Mod 1 |
Refrigeration & A/C MechanicHVAC MECHANIC: HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION · 2 rates | $17.27 | $5.03 | $22.30 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260011 Mod 1 |
Refrigeration & A/C MechanicHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT AND UNIT) · 2 rates | $9.24 | $0.00 | $9.24 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260095 Mod 1 |
RooferROOFER | $11.00 | $0.00 | $11.00 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260095 Mod 1 |
Sheet Metal WorkerSHEET METAL WORKER, EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION | $10.54 | $0.00 | $10.54 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260095 Mod 1 |
Siding & Gutter InstallerINSTALLER - SIDING (METAL/ALUMINUM/VINYL) · 2 rates | $8.00 | $0.00 | $8.00 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260095 Mod 1 |
Striping & Traffic Control WorkerHIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: OPERATOR (STRIPING MACHINE) · 3 rates | $13.49 | $0.00 | $13.49 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260146 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK · 8 rates | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.00 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260011 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK · 8 rates | $8.95 | $0.00 | $8.95 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260095 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK · 8 rates | $13.30 | $0.00 | $13.30 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260146 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK · 8 rates | $14.66 | $0.00 | $14.66 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260041 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 Pope County?
Ironworker, at $49.21 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.
- Ironworker$49.21
- Millwright$45.90
- Electrician$43.89
- Operating Engineer$23.08
- Refrigeration Mechanic$22.30
- Bricklayer$20.00
- Guardrail Installer$19.30
- Painter$17.78
- Cement Mason$15.62
- Plumber / Pipefitter$15.62
- Carpenter$15.21
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$15.00
- Laborer$14.54
- Striping & Traffic Control$13.49
- Landscape Laborer$11.53
- Roofer$11.00
- Sheet Metal Worker$10.54
- Brick Tender$10.00
- Siding & Gutter Installer$8.00
Which wage determinations cover Pope 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 | AR20260011 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | AR20260095 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | AR20260146 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | AR20260041 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Pope County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Pope County?
$43.89 an hour: a $28.94 base wage plus $14.95 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination AR20260011, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Pope County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Pope County?
$14.54 an hour: a $12.28 base wage plus $2.26 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination AR20260011, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Pope 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 ironworker, the highest-paid trade in Pope County, the $49.21 total is a $28.00 base wage plus $21.21 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Pope County?
It depends on the kind of construction: AR20260011 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, AR20260095 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, AR20260146 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and AR20260041 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Pope County share its rates with other counties?
No. For each of its 19 trades, Pope County's rates differ from every other county's in Arkansas, row for row.