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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Sebastian County, Arkansas
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Sebastian County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 87 rates across 19 trades. Of each trade's main rate, boilermaker is the highest at $58.13 an hour and landscape and irrigation laborer the lowest at $9.33, 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 Arkansas repealed its law in 2017 (Act 1068, SB 601; DOL state table).
Sebastian 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
- Carpenter$43.76
- Sheet Metal Worker$22.98
- Electrician$22.45
- Heat & Frost Insulator$21.92
- Bricklayer$19.39
- Ironworker$19.39
- Operating Engineer$19.10
- Guardrail Installer$16.97
- Roofer$15.39
- Cement Mason$14.79
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$14.77
- Painter$13.38
- Striping & Traffic Control$13.25
- Brick Tender$12.04
- Fence Builder$11.78
- Laborer$11.53
- Landscape Laborer$9.33
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 | $12.04 | $12.04 | 2 |
| Bricklayer | BRICKLAYER | $19.39 | $19.39 | 2 |
| Carpenter | CARPENTER (INCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND FORM WORK) | $43.76 | $31.93 | 4 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $14.79 | $14.79 | 4 |
| Electrician | ELECTRICIAN | $22.45 | $19.91 | 4 |
| Fence Builder | FENCE ERECTOR | $11.78 | $11.78 | 1 |
| Guardrail Installer | OPERATOR: POST DRIVER (GUARDRAIL/FENCES) | $16.97 | $16.97 | 1 |
| Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker) | INSULATOR - MECHANICAL (DUCT, PIPE & MECHANICAL SYSTEM INSULATION) | $21.92 | $17.16 | 1 |
| Ironworker | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $19.39 | $19.39 | 4 |
| Laborer | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $11.53 | $11.53 | 10 |
| Landscape & Irrigation Laborer | LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $9.33 | $9.33 | 1 |
| Operating Engineer | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $19.10 | $19.10 | 30 |
| Painter | PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $13.38 | $13.38 | 4 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter | PLUMBER | $50.11 | $34.41 | 3 |
| Roofer | ROOFER | $15.39 | $15.39 | 2 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | SHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION | $22.98 | $20.25 | 1 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker | HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: OPERATOR (STRIPING MACHINE) | $13.25 | $13.25 | 4 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) | TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $14.77 | $13.92 | 8 |
Wage determinations for Sebastian 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 | AR20260034 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | AR20260127 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | AR20260172 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | AR20260057 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Sebastian County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Sebastian County?
$22.45 an hour: a $19.91 base wage plus $2.54 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination AR20260034, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Sebastian County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Sebastian County?
$11.53 an hour: a $11.53 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination AR20260034, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Sebastian 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 Sebastian County, the $58.13 total is a $34.21 base wage plus $23.92 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Sebastian County?
It depends on the kind of construction: AR20260034 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, AR20260127 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, AR20260172 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and AR20260057 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Sebastian County share its rates with other counties?
No. For each of its 19 trades, Sebastian County's rates differ from every other county's in Arkansas, row for row.