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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Pulaski County, Arkansas
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Pulaski County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 95 rates across 24 trades. Of each trade's main rate, boilermaker is the highest at $58.13 an hour and insulation applicator the lowest at $9.09, 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 Arkansas repealed its law in 2017 (Act 1068, SB 601; DOL state table).
Pulaski 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$24.14
- Cement Mason$23.21
- Heat & Frost Insulator$21.92
- Ironworker$19.84
- Carpenter$19.77
- Guardrail Installer$16.97
- Roofer$15.39
- Drywall Finisher$15.38
- Plasterer$15.00
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$14.51
- Striping & Traffic Control$13.25
- Laborer$12.85
- Fence Builder$12.69
- Brick Tender$12.37
- Refrigeration Mechanic$11.93
- Landscape Laborer$9.33
- Insulation Applicator$9.09
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 | BOILERMAKER | $58.13 | $34.21 | 1 |
| Brick Tender | LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $12.37 | $12.37 | 2 |
| Bricklayer | BRICKLAYER | $24.14 | $20.37 | 2 |
| Carpenter | CARPENTER, INCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, AND DRYWALL HANGING | $19.77 | $17.51 | 4 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $23.21 | $19.91 | 4 |
| Drywall Finisher | DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $15.38 | $15.38 | 1 |
| Electrician | ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING) | $43.89 | $28.94 | 3 |
| Fence Builder | FENCE ERECTOR | $12.69 | $12.69 | 1 |
| Guardrail Installer | OPERATOR: POST DRIVER (GUARDRAIL/FENCES) | $16.97 | $16.97 | 1 |
| Insulation Applicator | INSULATOR - BATT | $9.09 | $9.09 | 1 |
| Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker) | INSULATOR - MECHANICAL (DUCT, PIPE & MECHANICAL SYSTEM INSULATION) | $21.92 | $17.16 | 1 |
| Ironworker | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $19.84 | $19.84 | 4 |
| Laborer | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.85 | $12.85 | 11 |
| Landscape & Irrigation Laborer | LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $9.33 | $9.33 | 1 |
| Millwright | 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) | $11.93 | $11.93 | 1 |
| Roofer | ROOFER | $15.39 | $15.39 | 2 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $42.66 | $26.99 | 1 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker | 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 Pulaski 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 | AR20260032 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | AR20260125 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | AR20260171 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | AR20260056 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Pulaski County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Pulaski County?
$43.89 an hour: a $28.94 base wage plus $14.95 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination AR20260032, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Pulaski County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Pulaski County?
$12.85 an hour: a $12.85 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination AR20260032, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Pulaski 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 Pulaski County, the $58.13 total is a $34.21 base wage plus $23.92 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Pulaski County?
It depends on the kind of construction: AR20260032 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, AR20260125 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, AR20260171 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and AR20260056 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Pulaski County share its rates with other counties?
No. For each of its 24 trades, Pulaski County's rates differ from every other county's in Arkansas, row for row.