Prevailing wage rates in Madison County, Arkansas

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Madison County, Arkansas (2026), from the official SAM.gov wage determinations. Updated monthly.

Davis-Bacon rates (construction)

Minimum pay for laborers and mechanics on federal and federally funded construction over $2,000 in Madison County, Arkansas.

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination AR20260030, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Boilermaker$34.21$23.92$58.13
Painter (Spray)$16.25$10.42$26.67
Pipefitter$34.41$15.70$50.11
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$13.92$0.85$14.77
Sheet Metal Worker, Includes HVAC Duct Installation$20.96$2.72$23.68
Roofer$15.39$0.00$15.39
Plumber$20.68$1.98$22.66
Painter (Brush And Roller)$13.38$0.00$13.38
Operator: Roller$15.60$2.15$17.75
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete)$17.79$0.00$17.79
Operator: Grader/Blade$14.66$0.00$14.66
Operator: Crane$17.52$0.00$17.52
Operator: Bulldozer$16.74$0.00$16.74
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$19.69$0.00$19.69
Laborer: Pipelayer$14.02$0.00$14.02
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$12.04$0.00$12.04
Laborer: Common Or General$13.69$0.00$13.69
Ironworker, Structural$19.39$0.00$19.39
Ironworker, Reinforcing$14.00$0.00$14.00
Insulator - Mechanical (Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation)$17.16$4.76$21.92
Electrician$23.77$5.11$28.88
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$17.34$0.00$17.34
Carpenter, Includes Drywall Hanging, And Form Work$16.77$2.98$19.75
Bricklayer$19.39$0.00$19.39

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination AR20260055, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$14.02$2.18$16.20
Painter (Brush And Roller)$18.00$0.00$18.00
Operator: Loader$15.45$0.00$15.45
Operator: Crane$24.21$6.79$31.00
Operator: Bulldozer$17.00$1.92$18.92
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$17.07$1.47$18.54
Laborer: Pipelayer$14.14$0.00$14.14
Laborer: Common Or General$12.77$0.77$13.54
Electrician$22.88$7.19$30.07
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$16.11$0.00$16.11
Carpenter, Includes Form Work$17.50$0.00$17.50

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination AR20260121, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$35.10$18.78$53.88
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$11.15$0.00$11.15
Tile Setter$15.00$0.00$15.00
Roofer$14.87$0.00$14.87
Plumber$14.16$0.00$14.16
Painter: Brush, Roller And Spray$11.25$0.00$11.25
Operator: Bulldozer$12.75$0.00$12.75
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$13.25$0.00$13.25
Operator: Asphalt Paver$15.75$0.00$15.75
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$10.43$0.00$10.43
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$9.00$0.00$9.00
Laborer: Landscape$9.33$0.00$9.33
Laborer: Common Or General$9.06$0.00$9.06
Electrician$15.64$0.00$15.64
Carpenter, Includes Vinyl Siding Installation$12.36$0.00$12.36
Bricklayer$17.09$0.00$17.09

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination AR20260169, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver: Semi/Trailer Truck$12.50$0.00$12.50
Truck Driver: Water Truck$14.73$0.00$14.73
Truck Driver: Servicer$15.31$0.00$15.31
Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck$18.61$0.00$18.61
Truck Driver: Flatbed Truck$21.03$0.00$21.03
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$16.53$0.00$16.53
Traffic Control: Laborer-Cones/ Barricades/Barrels - Setter/Mover/Sweeper$12.73$0.00$12.73
Traffic Control: Flagger$15.77$0.00$15.77
Operator: Tractor$17.26$0.00$17.26
Operator: Screed$16.90$0.00$16.90
Operator: Scraper$16.50$0.00$16.50
Operator: Roller$14.94$0.00$14.94
Operator: Post Driver (Guardrail/Fences)$16.97$0.00$16.97
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete)$19.01$0.00$19.01
Operator: Oiler$19.29$0.00$19.29
Operator: Milling Machine$16.77$0.00$16.77
Operator: Mechanic$20.28$0.00$20.28
Operator: Loader$15.01$0.00$15.01
Operator: Hydroseeder$10.79$0.00$10.79
Operator: Grader/Blade$17.28$0.00$17.28
Operator: Grade Checker$16.36$0.00$16.36
Operator: Drill$14.85$0.00$14.85
Operator: Crane$22.58$0.00$22.58
Operator: Bulldozer$17.48$0.00$17.48
Operator: Broom/Sweeper$12.00$0.00$12.00
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$16.06$0.00$16.06
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$16.89$0.00$16.89
Operator: Asphalt Spreader$15.80$0.00$15.80
Laborer: Pipelayer$14.33$0.00$14.33
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$13.08$0.00$13.08
Laborer: Common Or General$15.66$0.00$15.66
Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader And Distributor$14.68$0.00$14.68
Ironworker, Structural$17.52$0.00$17.52
Ironworker, Reinforcing$14.22$0.00$14.22
Installer - Guardrail$17.12$0.00$17.12
Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Painter$21.75$0.00$21.75
Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Operator (Striping Machine)$13.25$0.00$13.25
Fence Erector$12.07$0.00$12.07
Electrician, Includes Traffic Signalization$20.40$0.00$20.40
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$17.68$0.00$17.68
Carpenter, Includes Form Work$16.06$0.00$16.06

Service Contract Act rates (services)

Minimum pay for service employees on federal service contracts over $2,500 in Madison County, Arkansas: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Arkansas Counties of Benton, Madison and Washington

Wage determination 2015-5109, revision 32, updated 8/27/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.56
01111General Clerk I$15.58
07010Baker$15.27
07130Food Service Worker$15.18
07260Waiter/Waitress$12.92
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.37
11090Gardener$24.99
11150Janitor$15.11
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.22
11240Maid or Houseman$14.12
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$28.03
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$29.76
23160Electrician, Maintenance$24.54
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$27.53
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.97
23470Laborer$17.76
27101Guard I$17.36
27102Guard II$19.42
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$16.23
31361Truckdriver, Light$20.04
All 345 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.56
01012Accounting Clerk II$19.70
01013Accounting Clerk III$22.04
01020Administrative Assistant$31.44
01035Court Reporter$20.67
01041Customer Service Representative I$15.51
01042Customer Service Representative II$16.93
01043Customer Service Representative III$18.99
01051Data Entry Operator I$16.86
01052Data Entry Operator II$18.40
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$22.93
01070Document Preparation Clerk$18.65
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$18.65
01111General Clerk I$15.58
01112General Clerk II$17.00
01113General Clerk III$19.07
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.05
01141Messenger Courier$17.61
01191Order Clerk I$17.71
01192Order Clerk II$19.68
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$18.81
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.04
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$23.46
01270Production Control Clerk$24.62
01290Rental Clerk$17.12
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.48
01311Secretary I$18.48
01312Secretary II$20.67
01313Secretary III$23.05
01320Service Order Dispatcher$20.50
01410Supply Technician$31.44
01420Survey Worker$18.18
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$17.35
01531Travel Clerk I$15.91
01532Travel Clerk II$17.85
01533Travel Clerk III$19.97
01611Word Processor I$16.47
01612Word Processor II$18.48
01613Word Processor III$20.67
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$25.99
05010Automotive Electrician$21.18
05040Automotive Glass Installer$19.69
05070Automotive Worker$19.69
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$16.72
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$22.69
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$19.69
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$22.69
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$15.19
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$18.20
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$19.69
05310Painter, Automotive$21.18
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$19.69
05370Tire Repairer$16.79
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$22.69
07010Baker$15.27
07041Cook I$16.07
07042Cook II$18.97
07070Dishwasher$13.85
07130Food Service Worker$15.18
07210Meat Cutter$17.96
07260Waiter/Waitress$12.92
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$22.63
09040Furniture Handler$12.96
09080Furniture Refinisher$22.63
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$16.20
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$19.42
09130Upholsterer$22.63
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.37
11060Elevator Operator$15.11
11090Gardener$24.99
11122Housekeeping Aide$15.11
11150Janitor$15.11
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.22
11240Maid or Houseman$14.12
11260Pruner$17.23
11270Tractor Operator$22.74
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$18.22
11360Window Cleaner$17.05
12010Ambulance Driver$20.04
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$26.71
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$38.90
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$34.80
12020Dental Assistant$22.17
12025Dental Hygienist$41.93
12030EKG Technician$37.52
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$37.52
12040Emergency Medical Technician$20.04
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$23.88
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$26.71
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$29.79
12100Medical Assistant$18.46
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$24.52
12160Medical Record Clerk$19.23
12190Medical Record Technician$21.51
12195Medical Transcriptionist$17.73
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$56.54
12221Nursing Assistant I$14.03
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.78
12223Nursing Assistant III$17.22
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.32
12235Optical Dispenser$22.87
12236Optical Technician$20.91
12250Pharmacy Technician$20.57
12280Phlebotomist$19.17
12305Radiologic Technologist$35.75
12311Registered Nurse I$28.22
12312Registered Nurse II$34.50
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$34.50
12314Registered Nurse III$41.73
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$41.73
12316Registered Nurse IV$50.03
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$33.09
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$28.99
13011Exhibits Specialist I$22.04
13012Exhibits Specialist II$27.30
13013Exhibits Specialist III$33.40
13041Illustrator I$22.04
13042Illustrator II$27.30
13043Illustrator III$33.40
13047Librarian$30.24
13050Library Aide/Clerk$14.74
13058Library Technician$16.69
13061Media Specialist I$19.70
13062Media Specialist II$22.04
13063Media Specialist III$24.58
13071Photographer I$17.13
13072Photographer II$19.16
13073Photographer III$23.74
13074Photographer IV$29.04
13075Photographer V$35.15
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$18.51
13110Video Teleconference Technician$23.12
14041Computer Operator I$19.53
14042Computer Operator II$21.85
14043Computer Operator III$24.36
14044Computer Operator IV$27.06
14045Computer Operator V$29.97
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$19.53
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$27.06
14170System Support Specialist$29.97
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$38.15
15060Educational Technologist$35.71
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$45.74
15080Graphic Artist$26.35
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$45.74
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$45.74
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$45.74
15090Technical Instructor$23.45
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$28.68
15110Test Proctor$18.93
15120Tutor$18.93
16010Assembler$14.07
16030Counter Attendant$14.07
16040Dry Cleaner$16.23
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$14.07
16090Presser, Hand$14.07
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$14.07
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$14.07
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$14.07
16190Sewing Machine Operator$16.89
16220Tailor$17.57
16250Washer, Machine$14.81
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$22.22
19040Tool And Die Maker$28.12
21020Forklift Operator$21.12
21030Material Coordinator$24.62
21040Material Expediter$24.62
21050Material Handling Laborer$17.76
21071Order Filler$16.85
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$21.12
21110Shipping Packer$19.24
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$19.24
21140Store Worker I$15.63
21150Stock Clerk$19.31
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$21.12
21410Warehouse Specialist$21.12
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$29.76
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$22.48
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$28.03
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$29.76
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$31.57
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$18.76
23050Aircraft, Painter$26.16
23060Aircraft Servicer$22.48
23080Aircraft Worker$24.32
23110Appliance Mechanic$22.57
23120Bicycle Repairer$19.22
23125Cable Splicer$37.71
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$23.59
23140Carpet Layer$22.75
23160Electrician, Maintenance$24.54
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$27.53
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$29.63
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$31.74
23260Fabric Worker$21.01
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$25.58
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$19.28
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$36.46
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$26.80
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.97
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$28.03
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$22.48
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$24.32
23391Gunsmith I$19.28
23392Gunsmith II$22.75
23393Gunsmith III$26.23
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$30.79
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$24.08
23460Instrument Mechanic$26.23
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$24.49
23470Laborer$17.76
23510Locksmith$24.49
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$28.79
23550Machinist, Maintenance$26.59
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$16.84
23591Metrology Technician I$26.23
23592Metrology Technician II$27.85
23593Metrology Technician III$29.55
23640Millwright$26.76
23710Office Appliance Repairer$22.79
23760Painter, Maintenance$18.79
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$26.82
23810Plumber, Maintenance$25.05
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$26.23
23850Rigger$26.23
23870Scale Mechanic$22.75
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$21.95
23910Small Engine Mechanic$22.00
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$28.61
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$30.38
23950Telephone Lineman$35.63
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$22.95
23965Well Driller$26.23
23970Woodcraft Worker$26.23
23980Woodworker$19.28
24550Case Manager$18.61
24570Child Care Attendant$14.52
24580Child Care Center Clerk$18.12
24610Chore Aide$14.15
24630Homemaker$18.61
25010Boiler Tender$25.37
25040Sewage Plant Operator$23.69
25070Stationary Engineer$25.37
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$16.97
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$23.69
27004Alarm Monitor$21.76
27007Baggage Inspector$17.36
27008Corrections Officer$22.46
27010Court Security Officer$20.89
27030Detection Dog Handler$19.42
27040Detention Officer$22.46
27070Firefighter$20.55
27101Guard I$17.36
27102Guard II$19.42
27131Police Officer I$23.12
27132Police Officer II$25.68
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$18.48
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$20.31
28043Carnival Worker$13.64
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$17.61
28310Lifeguard$13.50
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$19.70
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$14.38
28515Recreation Specialist$24.40
28630Sports Official$15.69
28690Swimming Pool Operator$23.98
29010Blocker And Bracer$26.59
29020Hatch Tender$26.59
29030Line Handler$26.59
29041Stevedore I$24.57
29042Stevedore II$28.53
30021Archeological Technician I$19.81
30022Archeological Technician II$22.16
30023Archeological Technician III$27.45
30030Cartographic Technician$27.45
30040Civil Engineering Technician$29.33
30051Cryogenic Technician I$30.40
30052Cryogenic Technician II$33.58
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$19.81
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$22.16
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$24.71
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$30.40
30081Engineering Technician I$16.76
30082Engineering Technician II$18.81
30083Engineering Technician III$21.04
30084Engineering Technician IV$26.07
30085Engineering Technician V$31.89
30086Engineering Technician VI$38.58
30090Environmental Technician$27.26
30095Evidence Control Specialist$27.45
30210Laboratory Technician$22.14
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$30.40
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$33.58
30240Mathematical Technician$27.45
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$23.72
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$29.38
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$35.94
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$43.50
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$33.58
30390Photo-Optics Technician$27.45
30395Radiation Control Technician$33.58
30461Technical Writer I$29.22
30462Technical Writer II$35.74
30463Technical Writer III$43.23
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$29.57
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$35.78
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$42.89
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$29.57
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$29.57
30501Weather Forecaster I$30.40
30502Weather Forecaster II$36.98
30621Weather Observer, Senior$27.45
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$14.07
31030Bus Driver$20.85
31043Driver Courier$18.23
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$16.23
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$15.03
31310Taxi Driver$12.22
31361Truckdriver, Light$20.04
31362Truckdriver, Medium$21.83
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$28.96
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$28.96
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$14.34
99050Desk Clerk$15.13
99095Embalmer$26.66
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$16.98
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$18.67
99260Marketing Analyst$43.09
99310Mortician$26.66
99410Pest Controller$19.30
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$20.42
99711Recycling Specialist$25.48
99730Refuse Collector$19.49
99810Sales Clerk$14.65
99820School Crossing Guard$16.41
99830Survey Party Chief$28.54
99831Surveying Aide$18.86
99832Surveying Technician$25.94
99840Vending Machine Attendant$21.45
99841Vending Machine Repairer$27.83
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$21.45

Always price from the wage determination attached to the solicitation (and any amendment): it is the one that applies to that contract. Rates shown are copied from the public SAM.gov documents; check the official document before you bid.