Prevailing Wages in Independence County, Arkansas
Prevailing wages in Independence County, Arkansas run $7.87 to $30.21 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 $15.63, and among the 1 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $9.26. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Form Work in Independence County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.92
Base Rate: $15.92
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Independence County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $18.87
Base Rate: $18.87
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Independence County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.36
Base Rate: $14.36
#federal – Fence Erector in Independence County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $11.80
Base Rate: $11.80
#federal – Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Operator (Striping Machine) in Independence County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $13.50
Base Rate: $13.50
#federal – Installer - Guardrail in Independence County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.80
Base Rate: $15.80
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Independence County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.80
Base Rate: $15.80
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Independence County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $30.21
Base Rate: $20.95 | Fringe: $9.26
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader and Distributor in Independence County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $12.95
Base Rate: $12.95
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Independence County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $12.43
Base Rate: $12.43
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Independence County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $11.51
Base Rate: $11.51
#federal – Operator: Asphalt Plant in Independence County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $17.67
Base Rate: $17.67
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Independence County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $19.73
Base Rate: $19.73
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Independence County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $19.49
Base Rate: $19.49
#federal – Operator: Broom/Sweeper in Independence County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.94
Base Rate: $14.94
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Independence County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $18.01
Base Rate: $18.01
#federal – Operator: Crane in Independence County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $25.21
Base Rate: $25.21
#federal – Operator: Grade Checker in Independence County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $19.30
Base Rate: $19.30
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Independence County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $19.75
Base Rate: $19.75
#federal – Operator: Loader in Independence County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $13.77
Base Rate: $13.77
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Independence County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $22.42
Base Rate: $22.42
#federal – Operator: Milling Machine in Independence County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $20.95
Base Rate: $20.95
#federal – Operator: Oiler in Independence County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.06
Base Rate: $16.06
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Independence County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.31
Base Rate: $16.31
#federal – Operator: Post Driver (Guardrail/Fences) in Independence County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $19.30
Base Rate: $19.30
#federal – Operator: Roller in Independence County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.48
Base Rate: $15.48
#federal – Operator: Scraper in Independence County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $17.78
Base Rate: $17.78
#federal – Operator: Screed in Independence County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.91
Base Rate: $15.91
#federal – Operator: Tractor in Independence County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $18.31
Base Rate: $18.31
#federal – Piledriverman in Independence County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $18.75
Base Rate: $18.75
#federal – Traffic Control: Flagger in Independence County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $11.76
Base Rate: $11.76
#federal – Traffic Control: Laborer-cones/ Barricades/Barrels - Setter/Mover/Sweeper in Independence County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $10.97
Base Rate: $10.97
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Independence County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.64
Base Rate: $16.64
#federal – Truck Driver: Flatbed Truck in Independence County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $12.75
Base Rate: $12.75
#federal – Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck in Independence County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $17.74
Base Rate: $17.74
#federal – Truck Driver: Semi/Trailer Truck in Independence County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $10.75
Base Rate: $10.75
#federal – Truck Driver: Water Truck in Independence County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.09
Base Rate: $16.09
#federal – Bricklayer in Independence County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $13.41
Base Rate: $13.41
#federal – Carpenter, Includes Cabinet Installation, and Form Work (Excludes Drywall Hanging) in Independence County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $11.37
Base Rate: $11.37
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Independence County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $13.00
Base Rate: $13.00
#federal – Drywall Finisher/Taper in Independence County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $12.00
Base Rate: $12.00
#federal – Drywall Hanger in Independence County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $12.00
Base Rate: $12.00
#federal – Electrician in Independence County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $15.78
Base Rate: $15.78
#federal – Fence Erector in Independence County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $10.00
Base Rate: $10.00
#federal – HVAC Mechanic (Installation of HVAC Unit Only, Excludes Installation of HVAC Pipe and Duct) in Independence County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $10.00
Base Rate: $10.00
#federal – Installer - Siding in Independence County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $10.75
Base Rate: $10.75
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Independence County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $7.87
Base Rate: $7.87
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Independence County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $8.38
Base Rate: $8.38
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Independence County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $8.07
Base Rate: $8.07
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Independence County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $10.50
Base Rate: $10.50
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Independence 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 Independence County, Arkansas runs from $7.87 to $30.21 per hour, median $15.63. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Independence County, Arkansas?
The determinations on this page cover 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 Independence 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.