Prevailing Wages in Desha County, Arkansas
Prevailing wages in Desha County, Arkansas run $7.38 to $22.57 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 50 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below, which is page one of a larger set. The median total is $15.14, and among the 1 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $3.15. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Form Work in Desha County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.78
Base Rate: $15.78
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Desha County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.60
Base Rate: $16.60
#federal – Form Worker in Desha County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.16
Base Rate: $16.16
#federal – Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Operator (Striping Machine) in Desha County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $12.96
Base Rate: $12.96
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Desha County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.31
Base Rate: $15.31
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Desha County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $17.21
Base Rate: $17.21
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader and Distributor in Desha County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $13.42
Base Rate: $13.42
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Desha County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $11.43
Base Rate: $11.43
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Desha County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $11.41
Base Rate: $11.41
#federal – Operator: Asphalt Plant in Desha County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $17.67
Base Rate: $17.67
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Desha County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.95
Base Rate: $16.95
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Desha County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $21.60
Base Rate: $21.60
#federal – Operator: Broom/Sweeper in Desha County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.94
Base Rate: $14.94
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Desha County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.90
Base Rate: $16.90
#federal – Operator: Crane in Desha County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $20.08
Base Rate: $20.08
#federal – Operator: Grade Checker in Desha County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.71
Base Rate: $16.71
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Desha County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $17.98
Base Rate: $17.98
#federal – Operator: Loader in Desha County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $18.50
Base Rate: $18.50
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Desha County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $19.88
Base Rate: $19.88
#federal – Operator: Milling Machine in Desha County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $20.95
Base Rate: $20.95
#federal – Operator: Oiler in Desha County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.99
Base Rate: $16.99
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Desha County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $22.57
Base Rate: $22.57
#federal – Operator: Post Driver (Guardrail/Fences) in Desha County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $18.49
Base Rate: $18.49
#federal – Operator: Roller in Desha County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.96
Base Rate: $14.96
#federal – Operator: Scraper in Desha County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.22
Base Rate: $14.22
#federal – Operator: Screed in Desha County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $17.20
Base Rate: $17.20
#federal – Traffic Control: Flagger in Desha County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $10.75
Base Rate: $10.75
#federal – Traffic Control: Laborer-cones/ Barricades/Barrels - Setter/Mover/Sweeper in Desha County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $11.15
Base Rate: $11.15
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Desha County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.73
Base Rate: $16.73
#federal – Truck Driver: Flatbed Truck in Desha County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $12.75
Base Rate: $12.75
#federal – Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck in Desha County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $18.50
Base Rate: $18.50
#federal – Truck Driver: Semi/Trailer Truck in Desha County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $10.75
Base Rate: $10.75
#federal – Truck Driver: Water Truck in Desha County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $19.00
Base Rate: $19.00
#federal – Bricklayer in Desha County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $17.60
Base Rate: $17.60
#federal – Carpenter in Desha County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $9.72
Base Rate: $9.72
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Desha County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $12.20
Base Rate: $12.20
#federal – Electrician in Desha County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $16.50
Base Rate: $16.50
#federal – HVAC Mechanic (Installation of HVAC Unit Only, Excludes Installation of HVAC Pipe and Duct) in Desha County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $10.00
Base Rate: $10.00
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Desha County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $7.38
Base Rate: $7.38
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Desha County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $8.98
Base Rate: $8.98
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Desha County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $8.06
Base Rate: $8.06
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Desha County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $10.88
Base Rate: $10.88
#federal – Painter: Brush and Spray in Desha County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $12.17
Base Rate: $12.17
#federal – Plumber in Desha County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $13.98
Base Rate: $13.98
#federal – Roofer in Desha County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $10.40
Base Rate: $10.40
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker in Desha County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $10.21
Base Rate: $10.21
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Desha County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $8.95
Base Rate: $8.95
#federal – Carpenter, Includes Form Work in Desha County, Arkansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.56
Base Rate: $16.41 | Fringe: $3.15
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Desha County, Arkansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $10.24
Base Rate: $10.24
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Desha County, Arkansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.97
Base Rate: $11.97
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Desha County, Arkansas?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 50 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Desha County, Arkansas runs from $7.38 to $22.57 per hour, median $15.14. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Desha County, Arkansas?
The determinations on this page cover Heavy, Highway, Residential construction. Davis-Bacon splits work into Building, Residential, Highway and Heavy, and the same trade can carry a different rate under each. A Highway rate does not apply to Building work in the same county.
Are these federal or state rates?
This page shows federal determinations. Federal Davis-Bacon rates apply to federal and federally assisted projects; state and city determinations apply to their own public works. Where more than one applies to a project, the higher rate for each classification generally governs.
How current are the Desha County, Arkansas rates?
The most recent determination shown here is dated May 18, 2026. WageFinder re-reads the official sources weekly. Every rate links back to its determination on the government source, which is the authoritative document for compliance.