Prevailing wage rates in Pope County, Arkansas

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

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination AR20260011, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Millwright$34.02$11.88$45.90
Electrician (Includes Low Voltage Wiring)$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
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$15.00$0.00$15.00
Plumber$14.54$1.08$15.62
Painter (Brush And Roller)$17.78$0.00$17.78
Operator: Bulldozer$18.14$0.00$18.14
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$23.08$0.00$23.08
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$10.00$0.00$10.00
Laborer: Common Or General$12.28$2.26$14.54
HVAC Mechanic: HVAC Duct Installation$17.27$5.03$22.30
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$15.62$0.00$15.62
Carpenter, Includes Drywall Hanging, And Metal Stud Installation$15.21$0.00$15.21
Bricklayer$20.00$0.00$20.00

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination AR20260041, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$14.66$0.00$14.66
Operator: Bulldozer$17.11$0.00$17.11
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$17.22$0.94$18.16
Laborer: Pipelayer$12.56$1.19$13.75
Laborer: Common Or General$12.49$0.32$12.81
Carpenter, Includes Form Work$17.32$3.15$20.47

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination AR20260095, 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, Excludes HVAC Duct Installation$10.54$0.00$10.54
Roofer$11.00$0.00$11.00
Plumber$16.67$0.00$16.67
Painter: Brush And Spray$9.33$0.00$9.33
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$10.50$0.00$10.50
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$8.23$0.00$8.23
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$8.39$0.00$8.39
Laborer: Common Or General$9.25$0.00$9.25
Installer - Siding (Metal/Aluminum/Vinyl)$8.00$0.00$8.00
Installer - Gutters$9.95$0.00$9.95
HVAC Mechanic (Installation Of HVAC Duct And Unit)$9.24$0.00$9.24
Electrician$13.35$0.00$13.35
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$13.60$0.00$13.60
Carpenter$10.94$0.00$10.94
Bricklayer$13.28$0.00$13.28

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination AR20260146, 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$16.09$0.00$16.09
Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck$18.15$0.00$18.15
Truck Driver: Flatbed Truck$12.75$0.00$12.75
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$13.30$0.00$13.30
Traffic Control: Laborer-Cones/ Barricades/Barrels - Setter/Mover/Sweeper$12.95$0.00$12.95
Traffic Control: Flagger$10.50$0.00$10.50
Operator: Transfer Material Machine$15.06$0.00$15.06
Operator: Screed$15.91$0.00$15.91
Operator: Scraper$17.78$0.00$17.78
Operator: Roller$13.44$0.00$13.44
Operator: Post Driver (Guardrail/Fences)$19.30$0.00$19.30
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete)$17.90$0.00$17.90
Operator: Oiler$18.38$0.00$18.38
Operator: Milling Machine$18.75$0.00$18.75
Operator: Mechanic$15.36$0.00$15.36
Operator: Loader$14.86$0.00$14.86
Operator: Grader/Blade$17.88$0.00$17.88
Operator: Crane$25.60$0.00$25.60
Operator: Bulldozer$14.95$0.00$14.95
Operator: Broom/Sweeper$14.94$0.00$14.94
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$19.49$0.00$19.49
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$17.25$0.00$17.25
Operator: Asphalt Plant$17.67$0.00$17.67
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$11.51$0.00$11.51
Laborer: Landscape$11.53$0.00$11.53
Laborer: Common Or General$11.73$0.00$11.73
Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader And Distributor$13.23$0.00$13.23
Ironworker, Structural$19.58$0.00$19.58
Ironworker, Reinforcing$15.36$0.00$15.36
Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Operator (Striping Machine)$13.49$0.00$13.49
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$14.83$0.00$14.83
Carpenter, Excludes Form Work$15.78$0.00$15.78
Carpenter (Form Work Only)$16.32$0.00$16.32

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: Arkansas Counties of Conway, Hot Spring, Montgomery, Pope and Yell

Wage determination 2015-5137, revision 32, updated 8/22/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$16.41
01111General Clerk I$15.89
07010Baker$16.05
07130Food Service Worker$13.11
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.87
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.40
11090Gardener$20.87
11150Janitor$13.82
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.14
11240Maid or Houseman$13.21
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$27.17
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$28.72
23160Electrician, Maintenance$27.41
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$29.72
23370General Maintenance Worker$20.54
23470Laborer$17.19
27101Guard I$18.52
27102Guard II$20.72
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$11.90
31361Truckdriver, Light$16.90
All 347 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$16.41
01012Accounting Clerk II$18.42
01013Accounting Clerk III$20.60
01020Administrative Assistant$24.59
01035Court Reporter$19.84
01041Customer Service Representative I$14.61
01042Customer Service Representative II$15.94
01043Customer Service Representative III$17.89
01051Data Entry Operator I$15.91
01052Data Entry Operator II$17.36
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$24.01
01070Document Preparation Clerk$15.80
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$15.80
01111General Clerk I$15.89
01112General Clerk II$17.34
01113General Clerk III$19.46
01120Housing Referral Assistant$22.12
01141Messenger Courier$12.88
01191Order Clerk I$14.48
01192Order Clerk II$15.80
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$18.10
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$20.25
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$22.57
01270Production Control Clerk$28.53
01290Rental Clerk$15.04
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$17.73
01311Secretary I$17.73
01312Secretary II$19.84
01313Secretary III$22.12
01320Service Order Dispatcher$21.47
01410Supply Technician$24.59
01420Survey Worker$18.50
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$15.05
01531Travel Clerk I$15.80
01532Travel Clerk II$17.73
01533Travel Clerk III$19.84
01611Word Processor I$15.80
01612Word Processor II$17.73
01613Word Processor III$19.84
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$22.35
05010Automotive Electrician$17.63
05040Automotive Glass Installer$16.54
05070Automotive Worker$16.54
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$14.54
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$18.73
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$16.54
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$18.73
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$13.55
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$15.55
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$16.54
05310Painter, Automotive$17.63
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$16.54
05370Tire Repairer$15.71
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$18.73
07010Baker$16.05
07041Cook I$13.88
07042Cook II$15.79
07070Dishwasher$12.50
07130Food Service Worker$13.11
07210Meat Cutter$18.79
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.87
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$20.60
09040Furniture Handler$13.73
09080Furniture Refinisher$20.60
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$15.83
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$18.17
09130Upholsterer$20.60
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.40
11060Elevator Operator$13.88
11090Gardener$20.87
11122Housekeeping Aide$13.82
11150Janitor$13.82
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.14
11240Maid or Houseman$13.21
11260Pruner$14.69
11270Tractor Operator$19.45
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$16.14
11360Window Cleaner$15.18
12010Ambulance Driver$18.40
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$23.32
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$32.00
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$32.37
12020Dental Assistant$18.13
12025Dental Hygienist$40.44
12030EKG Technician$35.33
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$35.33
12040Emergency Medical Technician$17.55
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$20.86
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$23.32
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$25.99
12100Medical Assistant$17.86
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$25.92
12160Medical Record Clerk$15.86
12190Medical Record Technician$17.74
12195Medical Transcriptionist$20.86
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$51.25
12221Nursing Assistant I$12.90
12222Nursing Assistant II$14.51
12223Nursing Assistant III$15.83
12224Nursing Assistant IV$17.77
12235Optical Dispenser$24.04
12236Optical Technician$20.86
12250Pharmacy Technician$17.67
12280Phlebotomist$17.15
12305Radiologic Technologist$29.51
12311Registered Nurse I$28.17
12312Registered Nurse II$34.45
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$34.45
12314Registered Nurse III$41.68
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$41.68
12316Registered Nurse IV$49.97
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$28.89
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$25.74
13011Exhibits Specialist I$20.39
13012Exhibits Specialist II$25.26
13013Exhibits Specialist III$30.90
13041Illustrator I$20.39
13042Illustrator II$25.26
13043Illustrator III$30.90
13047Librarian$27.98
13050Library Aide/Clerk$16.25
13058Library Technician$20.39
13061Media Specialist I$18.23
13062Media Specialist II$20.39
13063Media Specialist III$22.74
13071Photographer I$18.23
13072Photographer II$20.39
13073Photographer III$25.26
13074Photographer IV$30.90
13075Photographer V$37.40
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$20.39
13110Video Teleconference Technician$18.23
14041Computer Operator I$17.51
14042Computer Operator II$19.59
14043Computer Operator III$21.85
14044Computer Operator IV$24.27
14045Computer Operator V$26.88
14071Computer Programmer I$21.44
14072Computer Programmer II$25.80
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$17.51
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$24.27
14170System Support Specialist$26.88
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$42.00
15060Educational Technologist$36.40
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$50.25
15080Graphic Artist$21.45
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$50.25
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$50.25
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$50.25
15090Technical Instructor$20.87
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$25.53
15110Test Proctor$16.85
15120Tutor$16.85
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)$24.24
19040Tool And Die Maker$30.21
21020Forklift Operator$19.95
21030Material Coordinator$28.53
21040Material Expediter$28.53
21050Material Handling Laborer$17.19
21071Order Filler$16.93
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$19.95
21110Shipping Packer$18.95
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$18.95
21140Store Worker I$13.74
21150Stock Clerk$18.57
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$19.95
21410Warehouse Specialist$19.95
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$28.72
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$22.56
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$27.17
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$28.72
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$30.28
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$19.66
23050Aircraft, Painter$25.58
23060Aircraft Servicer$22.56
23080Aircraft Worker$23.99
23110Appliance Mechanic$25.66
23120Bicycle Repairer$21.16
23125Cable Splicer$39.45
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$21.69
23140Carpet Layer$24.07
23160Electrician, Maintenance$27.41
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$29.72
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$31.70
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$33.67
23260Fabric Worker$22.64
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$27.26
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$21.16
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$38.06
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$29.55
23370General Maintenance Worker$20.54
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$27.17
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$22.56
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$23.99
23391Gunsmith I$21.16
23392Gunsmith II$24.07
23393Gunsmith III$27.26
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$25.74
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$21.29
23460Instrument Mechanic$27.26
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$25.66
23470Laborer$17.19
23510Locksmith$25.66
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$29.07
23550Machinist, Maintenance$23.42
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$16.45
23591Metrology Technician I$27.26
23592Metrology Technician II$28.82
23593Metrology Technician III$30.38
23640Millwright$29.99
23710Office Appliance Repairer$25.66
23760Painter, Maintenance$20.35
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$24.22
23810Plumber, Maintenance$22.81
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$27.26
23850Rigger$27.26
23870Scale Mechanic$24.07
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$24.94
23910Small Engine Mechanic$21.88
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$25.82
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$27.28
23950Telephone Lineman$30.77
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$22.86
23965Well Driller$27.26
23970Woodcraft Worker$27.26
23980Woodworker$21.16
24550Case Manager$15.98
24570Child Care Attendant$13.10
24580Child Care Center Clerk$16.34
24610Chore Aide$12.89
24630Homemaker$16.04
25010Boiler Tender$22.56
25040Sewage Plant Operator$20.88
25070Stationary Engineer$22.56
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$16.40
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$20.88
27004Alarm Monitor$17.60
27007Baggage Inspector$18.52
27008Corrections Officer$18.48
27010Court Security Officer$18.78
27030Detection Dog Handler$20.72
27040Detention Officer$18.48
27070Firefighter$18.44
27101Guard I$18.52
27102Guard II$20.72
27131Police Officer I$20.84
27132Police Officer II$23.15
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$16.38
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$17.57
28043Carnival Worker$12.37
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$16.92
28310Lifeguard$12.07
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$18.93
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$13.82
28515Recreation Specialist$23.45
28630Sports Official$15.08
28690Swimming Pool Operator$19.98
29010Blocker And Bracer$24.70
29020Hatch Tender$24.70
29030Line Handler$24.70
29041Stevedore I$23.22
29042Stevedore II$26.33
30021Archeological Technician I$19.40
30022Archeological Technician II$21.70
30023Archeological Technician III$26.89
30030Cartographic Technician$26.89
30040Civil Engineering Technician$26.06
30051Cryogenic Technician I$28.27
30052Cryogenic Technician II$31.23
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$19.40
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$21.70
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$24.20
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$29.78
30081Engineering Technician I$17.29
30082Engineering Technician II$19.40
30083Engineering Technician III$21.70
30084Engineering Technician IV$26.89
30085Engineering Technician V$32.89
30086Engineering Technician VI$39.79
30090Environmental Technician$25.25
30095Evidence Control Specialist$25.53
30210Laboratory Technician$24.20
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$28.27
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$31.23
30240Mathematical Technician$26.89
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$22.04
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$27.30
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$33.40
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$40.42
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$31.23
30390Photo-Optics Technician$26.89
30395Radiation Control Technician$31.23
30461Technical Writer I$26.06
30462Technical Writer II$31.88
30463Technical Writer III$38.57
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$29.78
30502Weather Forecaster II$36.22
30621Weather Observer, Senior$26.89
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$13.07
31030Bus Driver$18.07
31043Driver Courier$15.76
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$11.90
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$15.95
31310Taxi Driver$12.48
31361Truckdriver, Light$16.90
31362Truckdriver, Medium$18.07
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$23.09
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$23.09
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$12.89
99050Desk Clerk$13.27
99095Embalmer$26.24
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$14.65
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$15.73
99260Marketing Analyst$29.10
99310Mortician$26.24
99410Pest Controller$20.09
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$18.86
99711Recycling Specialist$22.73
99730Refuse Collector$17.17
99810Sales Clerk$13.69
99820School Crossing Guard$15.28
99830Survey Party Chief$26.39
99831Surveying Aide$17.43
99832Surveying Technician$23.97
99840Vending Machine Attendant$20.23
99841Vending Machine Repairer$24.68
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$20.23

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.