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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Union County, Arkansas
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Union County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 74 rates across 20 trades. Of each trade's main rate, ironworker is the highest at $49.21 an hour and sheet metal worker the lowest at $9.99, 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 Arkansas repealed its law in 2017 (Act 1068, SB 601; DOL state table).
Union 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.
- Ironworker$49.21
- Millwright$45.90
- Plumber / Pipefitter$29.28
- Electrician$26.95
- Refrigeration Mechanic$26.81
- Operating Engineer$23.95
- Painter$23.44
- Bricklayer$20.78
- Cement Mason$19.14
- Guardrail Installer$18.49
- Drywall Installer / Lather$16.19
- Carpenter$16.03
- Laborer$15.50
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$15.00
- Sign Installer$13.66
- Striping & Traffic Control$12.96
- Brick Tender$12.88
- Roofer$10.40
- Siding & Gutter Installer$10.00
- Sheet Metal Worker$9.99
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Tender | LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $12.88 | $12.88 | 2 |
| Bricklayer | BRICKLAYER | $20.78 | $19.18 | 2 |
| Carpenter | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING | $16.03 | $16.03 | 5 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $19.14 | $19.14 | 3 |
| Drywall Installer / Lather | DRYWALL HANGER | $16.19 | $16.19 | 1 |
| Electrician | ELECTRICIAN | $26.95 | $21.21 | 3 |
| Guardrail Installer | OPERATOR: POST DRIVER (GUARDRAIL/FENCES) | $18.49 | $18.49 | 1 |
| Ironworker | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $49.21 | $28.00 | 3 |
| Laborer | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $15.50 | $15.50 | 9 |
| Millwright | MILLWRIGHT | $45.90 | $34.02 | 1 |
| Operating Engineer | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $23.95 | $23.95 | 22 |
| Painter | PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $23.44 | $17.02 | 3 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter | PLUMBER | $29.28 | $24.42 | 2 |
| Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic | HVAC MECHANIC: HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION | $26.81 | $20.06 | 2 |
| Roofer | ROOFER | $10.40 | $10.40 | 1 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | SHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION | $9.99 | $9.99 | 1 |
| Siding & Gutter Installer | INSTALLER-SIDING (VINYL ONLY) | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| Sign Installer | INSTALLER - SIGN | $13.66 | $13.66 | 1 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker | HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: OPERATOR (STRIPING MACHINE) | $12.96 | $12.96 | 3 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) | TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $15.00 | $15.00 | 8 |
Wage determinations for Union 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 | AR20260013 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | AR20260101 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | AR20260150 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | AR20260043 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Union County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Union County?
$26.95 an hour: a $21.21 base wage plus $5.74 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination AR20260013, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Union County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Union County?
$15.50 an hour: a $15.50 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination AR20260013, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Union 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 Union County, the $49.21 total is a $28.00 base wage plus $21.21 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Union County?
It depends on the kind of construction: AR20260013 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, AR20260101 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, AR20260150 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and AR20260043 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Union County share its rates with other counties?
No. For each of its 20 trades, Union County's rates differ from every other county's in Arkansas, row for row.