Prevailing wage rates in Phillips County, Arkansas

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Phillips 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 Phillips County, Arkansas.

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination AR20260018, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Electrician$28.94$14.95$43.89
Power Equipment Operator: Forklift$33.25$15.00$48.25
Power Equipment Operator: Crane$34.25$15.00$49.25
Ironworker, Structural$28.00$21.21$49.21
Painter (Spray)$16.25$10.42$26.67
Plumber$34.41$15.70$50.11
Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only)$26.99$15.67$42.66
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$15.00$0.00$15.00
Painter (Brush And Roller)$17.02$6.42$23.44
Operator: Bulldozer$18.13$0.00$18.13
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$22.92$0.00$22.92
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$12.88$0.00$12.88
Laborer: Common Or General$10.63$0.00$10.63
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$19.14$0.00$19.14
Carpenter$16.45$0.68$17.13
Bricklayer$19.18$1.60$20.78

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination AR20260045, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$12.85$0.00$12.85
Operator: Bulldozer$20.10$0.00$20.10
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$16.13$0.00$16.13
Laborer: Pipelayer$11.97$0.00$11.97
Laborer: Common Or General$10.24$0.00$10.24
Carpenter, Includes Form Work$16.41$3.15$19.56

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination AR20260094, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$8.95$0.00$8.95
Sheet Metal Worker$10.21$0.00$10.21
Roofer$10.40$0.00$10.40
Plumber$13.98$0.00$13.98
Painter: Brush And Spray$12.17$0.00$12.17
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$10.88$0.00$10.88
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$8.06$0.00$8.06
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$8.98$0.00$8.98
Laborer: Common Or General$7.25$0.00$7.25
HVAC Mechanic (Installation Of HVAC Unit Only, Excludes Installation Of HVAC Pipe And Duct)$10.00$0.00$10.00
Electrician$16.50$0.00$16.50
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$12.20$0.00$12.20
Carpenter$8.00$0.00$8.00
Bricklayer$17.60$0.00$17.60

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination AR20260145, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver: Semi/Trailer Truck$10.75$0.00$10.75
Truck Driver: Water Truck$19.00$0.00$19.00
Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck$18.50$0.00$18.50
Truck Driver: Flatbed Truck$12.75$0.00$12.75
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$16.73$0.00$16.73
Traffic Control: Laborer-Cones/ Barricades/Barrels - Setter/Mover/Sweeper$11.15$0.00$11.15
Traffic Control: Flagger$10.75$0.00$10.75
Operator: Screed$17.20$0.00$17.20
Operator: Scraper$14.22$0.00$14.22
Operator: Roller$14.96$0.00$14.96
Operator: Post Driver (Guardrail/Fences)$18.49$0.00$18.49
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete)$22.57$0.00$22.57
Operator: Oiler$16.99$0.00$16.99
Operator: Milling Machine$20.95$0.00$20.95
Operator: Mechanic$19.88$0.00$19.88
Operator: Loader$18.50$0.00$18.50
Operator: Grader/Blade$17.98$0.00$17.98
Operator: Grade Checker$16.71$0.00$16.71
Operator: Crane$20.08$0.00$20.08
Operator: Bulldozer$16.90$0.00$16.90
Operator: Broom/Sweeper$14.94$0.00$14.94
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$21.60$0.00$21.60
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$19.50$0.00$19.50
Operator: Asphalt Plant$17.67$0.00$17.67
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$11.41$0.00$11.41
Laborer: Common Or General$11.43$0.00$11.43
Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader And Distributor$13.42$0.00$13.42
Ironworker, Structural$17.21$0.00$17.21
Ironworker, Reinforcing$15.31$0.00$15.31
Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Operator (Striping Machine)$12.96$0.00$12.96
Form Worker$13.25$0.00$13.25
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$16.60$0.00$16.60
Carpenter, Excludes Form Work$15.78$0.00$15.78

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: Arkansas Counties of Phillips

Wage determination 2015-5127, revision 32, updated 8/22/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.14
01111General Clerk I$15.73
07010Baker$21.74
07130Food Service Worker$12.89
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.72
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$18.14
11090Gardener$21.07
11150Janitor$14.18
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.03
11240Maid or Houseman$13.01
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$26.73
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$28.28
23160Electrician, Maintenance$23.96
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$22.54
23370General Maintenance Worker$18.48
23470Laborer$16.99
27101Guard I$16.73
27102Guard II$18.71
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$11.37
31361Truckdriver, Light$16.12
All 348 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.14
01012Accounting Clerk II$19.23
01013Accounting Clerk III$21.51
01020Administrative Assistant$23.12
01035Court Reporter$19.07
01041Customer Service Representative I$14.70
01042Customer Service Representative II$16.04
01043Customer Service Representative III$18.00
01051Data Entry Operator I$15.30
01052Data Entry Operator II$16.70
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$22.02
01070Document Preparation Clerk$15.19
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$15.19
01111General Clerk I$15.73
01112General Clerk II$17.17
01113General Clerk III$19.26
01120Housing Referral Assistant$21.25
01141Messenger Courier$12.37
01191Order Clerk I$14.34
01192Order Clerk II$15.65
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$17.05
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$19.07
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$21.25
01270Production Control Clerk$26.13
01290Rental Clerk$15.13
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$17.05
01311Secretary I$17.05
01312Secretary II$19.07
01313Secretary III$21.25
01320Service Order Dispatcher$19.91
01410Supply Technician$23.12
01420Survey Worker$18.37
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$15.01
01531Travel Clerk I$15.19
01532Travel Clerk II$17.05
01533Travel Clerk III$19.07
01611Word Processor I$15.19
01612Word Processor II$17.05
01613Word Processor III$19.07
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$22.82
05010Automotive Electrician$18.09
05040Automotive Glass Installer$16.14
05070Automotive Worker$16.14
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$14.55
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$18.09
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$16.14
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$18.09
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$13.31
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$16.14
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$16.14
05310Painter, Automotive$17.15
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$16.14
05370Tire Repairer$13.99
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$18.09
07010Baker$21.74
07041Cook I$14.11
07042Cook II$16.28
07070Dishwasher$12.89
07130Food Service Worker$12.89
07210Meat Cutter$21.74
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.72
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$20.22
09040Furniture Handler$12.48
09080Furniture Refinisher$20.22
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$15.15
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$17.66
09130Upholsterer$20.22
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$18.14
11060Elevator Operator$14.73
11090Gardener$21.07
11122Housekeeping Aide$14.18
11150Janitor$14.18
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.03
11240Maid or Houseman$13.01
11260Pruner$14.42
11270Tractor Operator$19.46
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$16.03
11360Window Cleaner$15.76
12010Ambulance Driver$17.23
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$22.24
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$34.23
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$34.72
12020Dental Assistant$19.13
12025Dental Hygienist$40.94
12030EKG Technician$33.70
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$33.70
12040Emergency Medical Technician$17.23
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$19.88
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$22.24
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$24.80
12100Medical Assistant$17.44
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$25.13
12160Medical Record Clerk$17.49
12190Medical Record Technician$19.57
12195Medical Transcriptionist$19.88
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$48.88
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.15
12222Nursing Assistant II$14.79
12223Nursing Assistant III$16.14
12224Nursing Assistant IV$18.11
12235Optical Dispenser$22.13
12236Optical Technician$19.88
12250Pharmacy Technician$18.07
12280Phlebotomist$18.00
12305Radiologic Technologist$27.36
12311Registered Nurse I$26.49
12312Registered Nurse II$32.40
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$32.40
12314Registered Nurse III$39.20
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$39.20
12316Registered Nurse IV$47.00
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$27.55
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$28.83
13011Exhibits Specialist I$18.50
13012Exhibits Specialist II$22.92
13013Exhibits Specialist III$28.04
13041Illustrator I$18.50
13042Illustrator II$22.92
13043Illustrator III$28.04
13047Librarian$25.38
13050Library Aide/Clerk$14.74
13058Library Technician$18.50
13061Media Specialist I$16.54
13062Media Specialist II$18.50
13063Media Specialist III$20.63
13071Photographer I$16.54
13072Photographer II$18.50
13073Photographer III$22.92
13074Photographer IV$28.04
13075Photographer V$33.92
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$18.50
13110Video Teleconference Technician$16.54
14041Computer Operator I$15.28
14042Computer Operator II$17.09
14043Computer Operator III$19.06
14044Computer Operator IV$21.17
14045Computer Operator V$23.45
14071Computer Programmer I$17.96
14072Computer Programmer II$22.24
14073Computer Programmer III$26.41
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$15.28
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$21.75
14170System Support Specialist$23.45
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$38.69
15060Educational Technologist$31.92
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$46.37
15080Graphic Artist$24.95
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$46.37
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$46.37
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$46.37
15090Technical Instructor$20.40
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$24.95
15110Test Proctor$16.47
15120Tutor$16.47
16010Assembler$16.54
16030Counter Attendant$16.54
16040Dry Cleaner$18.92
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$16.54
16090Presser, Hand$16.54
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$16.54
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$16.54
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$16.54
16190Sewing Machine Operator$19.71
16220Tailor$20.50
16250Washer, Machine$17.34
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$22.25
19040Tool And Die Maker$27.20
21020Forklift Operator$19.44
21030Material Coordinator$26.13
21040Material Expediter$26.13
21050Material Handling Laborer$16.99
21071Order Filler$14.97
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$19.44
21110Shipping Packer$22.00
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$22.00
21140Store Worker I$14.77
21150Stock Clerk$19.05
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$19.44
21410Warehouse Specialist$19.44
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$28.28
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$21.96
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$26.73
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$28.28
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$29.91
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$18.78
23050Aircraft, Painter$25.12
23060Aircraft Servicer$21.96
23080Aircraft Worker$23.52
23110Appliance Mechanic$24.08
23120Bicycle Repairer$19.54
23125Cable Splicer$44.04
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$23.17
23140Carpet Layer$22.54
23160Electrician, Maintenance$23.96
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$22.54
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$24.08
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$25.62
23260Fabric Worker$21.04
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$25.62
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$19.54
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$28.05
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$21.34
23370General Maintenance Worker$18.48
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$26.73
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$21.96
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$23.52
23391Gunsmith I$19.54
23392Gunsmith II$22.54
23393Gunsmith III$25.62
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$25.50
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$20.63
23460Instrument Mechanic$25.62
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$24.08
23470Laborer$16.99
23510Locksmith$24.08
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$23.51
23550Machinist, Maintenance$22.28
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$16.46
23591Metrology Technician I$25.62
23592Metrology Technician II$27.11
23593Metrology Technician III$28.68
23640Millwright$27.26
23710Office Appliance Repairer$24.08
23760Painter, Maintenance$24.08
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$25.49
23810Plumber, Maintenance$23.97
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$25.62
23850Rigger$25.62
23870Scale Mechanic$22.54
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$25.62
23910Small Engine Mechanic$22.54
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$26.70
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$28.27
23950Telephone Lineman$28.02
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$23.27
23965Well Driller$25.62
23970Woodcraft Worker$25.62
23980Woodworker$19.54
24550Case Manager$17.43
24570Child Care Attendant$13.14
24580Child Care Center Clerk$16.39
24610Chore Aide$13.03
24630Homemaker$17.43
25010Boiler Tender$23.18
25040Sewage Plant Operator$18.04
25070Stationary Engineer$23.18
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$16.29
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$18.04
27004Alarm Monitor$16.00
27007Baggage Inspector$16.73
27008Corrections Officer$22.14
27010Court Security Officer$18.85
27030Detection Dog Handler$18.71
27040Detention Officer$22.14
27070Firefighter$17.18
27101Guard I$16.73
27102Guard II$18.71
27131Police Officer I$19.19
27132Police Officer II$21.32
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$13.05
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$14.10
28043Carnival Worker$9.81
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$20.91
28310Lifeguard$18.62
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$23.40
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$17.07
28515Recreation Specialist$28.99
28630Sports Official$18.62
28690Swimming Pool Operator$22.19
29010Blocker And Bracer$25.67
29020Hatch Tender$25.67
29030Line Handler$25.67
29041Stevedore I$23.96
29042Stevedore II$27.43
30021Archeological Technician I$16.97
30022Archeological Technician II$19.75
30023Archeological Technician III$24.48
30030Cartographic Technician$24.48
30040Civil Engineering Technician$23.52
30051Cryogenic Technician I$25.70
30052Cryogenic Technician II$28.39
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$16.97
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$19.75
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$22.03
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$26.05
30081Engineering Technician I$15.13
30082Engineering Technician II$16.97
30083Engineering Technician III$19.75
30084Engineering Technician IV$24.48
30085Engineering Technician V$29.94
30086Engineering Technician VI$34.82
30090Environmental Technician$22.61
30095Evidence Control Specialist$23.21
30210Laboratory Technician$23.05
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$25.70
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$28.39
30240Mathematical Technician$24.48
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$19.38
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$24.01
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$29.38
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$35.54
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$28.39
30390Photo-Optics Technician$24.48
30395Radiation Control Technician$28.39
30461Technical Writer I$22.85
30462Technical Writer II$27.93
30463Technical Writer III$33.79
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$26.13
30502Weather Forecaster II$31.78
30621Weather Observer, Senior$24.48
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$12.26
31030Bus Driver$17.36
31043Driver Courier$14.90
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$11.37
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$13.28
31310Taxi Driver$12.74
31361Truckdriver, Light$16.12
31362Truckdriver, Medium$17.36
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$20.93
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$20.93
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$12.72
99050Desk Clerk$13.36
99095Embalmer$28.86
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$19.97
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$21.58
99260Marketing Analyst$28.22
99310Mortician$28.86
99410Pest Controller$23.61
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$17.46
99711Recycling Specialist$21.03
99730Refuse Collector$15.73
99810Sales Clerk$13.85
99820School Crossing Guard$15.93
99830Survey Party Chief$24.11
99831Surveying Aide$15.79
99832Surveying Technician$21.60
99840Vending Machine Attendant$20.87
99841Vending Machine Repairer$26.06
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$20.87

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.