Prevailing Wages in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico
Prevailing wages in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico run $7.25 to $65.07 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 $9.52, and among the 39 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $0.64. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Carpenter in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Heavy
Total Wage: $10.03
Base Rate: $9.10 | Fringe: $0.93
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Heavy
Total Wage: $9.83
Base Rate: $9.00 | Fringe: $0.83
#federal – Electrician in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Heavy
Total Wage: $12.55
Base Rate: $12.00 | Fringe: $0.55
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Heavy
Total Wage: $8.91
Base Rate: $8.48 | Fringe: $0.43
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Heavy
Total Wage: $7.58
Base Rate: $7.25 | Fringe: $0.33
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Heavy
Total Wage: $12.32
Base Rate: $11.38 | Fringe: $0.94
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.22
Base Rate: $10.06 | Fringe: $1.16
#federal – Carpenter in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Residential
Total Wage: $8.90
Base Rate: $8.90
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Residential
Total Wage: $9.04
Base Rate: $9.04
#federal – Electrician in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Residential
Total Wage: $11.21
Base Rate: $10.57 | Fringe: $0.64
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Residential
Total Wage: $8.48
Base Rate: $7.83 | Fringe: $0.65
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Residential
Total Wage: $12.55
Base Rate: $12.00 | Fringe: $0.55
#federal – Painter in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Residential
Total Wage: $8.40
Base Rate: $8.40
#federal – Plumber in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Residential
Total Wage: $10.50
Base Rate: $9.94 | Fringe: $0.56
#federal – Roofer in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Residential
Total Wage: $9.99
Base Rate: $9.05 | Fringe: $0.94
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Residential
Total Wage: $12.03
Base Rate: $11.50 | Fringe: $0.53
#federal – Carpenter in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Highway
Total Wage: $9.36
Base Rate: $8.75 | Fringe: $0.61
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Highway
Total Wage: $9.07
Base Rate: $8.60 | Fringe: $0.47
#federal – Electrician in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Highway
Total Wage: $10.02
Base Rate: $8.80 | Fringe: $1.22
#federal – Electrician (Lineperson) in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Highway
Total Wage: $65.07
Base Rate: $45.80 | Fringe: $19.27
#federal – Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Laborer in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Highway
Total Wage: $8.81
Base Rate: $8.25 | Fringe: $0.56
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Highway
Total Wage: $8.82
Base Rate: $8.25 | Fringe: $0.57
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader and Distributor in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Highway
Total Wage: $10.01
Base Rate: $9.40 | Fringe: $0.61
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Highway
Total Wage: $8.59
Base Rate: $8.02 | Fringe: $0.57
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Highway
Total Wage: $11.25
Base Rate: $10.49 | Fringe: $0.76
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Highway
Total Wage: $10.38
Base Rate: $9.65 | Fringe: $0.73
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Highway
Total Wage: $11.79
Base Rate: $10.88 | Fringe: $0.91
#federal – Operator: Crane in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Highway
Total Wage: $13.02
Base Rate: $12.11 | Fringe: $0.91
#federal – Operator: Equipment Greaser (Grease Truck) in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Highway
Total Wage: $10.69
Base Rate: $9.54 | Fringe: $1.15
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Highway
Total Wage: $13.78
Base Rate: $12.53 | Fringe: $1.25
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Highway
Total Wage: $11.13
Base Rate: $10.19 | Fringe: $0.94
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Highway
Total Wage: $14.03
Base Rate: $10.88 | Fringe: $3.15
#federal – Operator: Roller in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Highway
Total Wage: $12.81
Base Rate: $9.67 | Fringe: $3.14
#federal – Traffic Control: Flagger in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Highway
Total Wage: $8.81
Base Rate: $8.28 | Fringe: $0.53
#federal – Traffic Control: Laborer-cones/ Barricades/Barrels - Setter/Mover/Sweeper in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Highway
Total Wage: $10.76
Base Rate: $9.81 | Fringe: $0.95
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Highway
Total Wage: $10.25
Base Rate: $9.40 | Fringe: $0.85
#federal – Truck Driver: Pickup Truck in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Highway
Total Wage: $9.69
Base Rate: $9.21 | Fringe: $0.48
#federal – Bricklayer in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Building
Total Wage: $7.67
Base Rate: $7.25 | Fringe: $0.42
#federal – Carpenter in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Building
Total Wage: $7.59
Base Rate: $7.25 | Fringe: $0.34
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Building
Total Wage: $7.56
Base Rate: $7.25 | Fringe: $0.31
#federal – Electrician (Including HVAC Control Wiring) in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Building
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Ironworker in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Building
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Laborer, Unskilled in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Building
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Painter in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Building
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Pipefitter in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Building
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Plumber (Including HVAC Work) in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Building
Total Wage: $7.56
Base Rate: $7.25 | Fringe: $0.31
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: (Cranes) in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Building
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: (Diggers) in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Building
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: (Loaders) in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Building
Total Wage: $7.51
Base Rate: $7.25 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: (Traxcavator) in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico – Building
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico?
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 Arecibo County, Puerto Rico runs from $7.25 to $65.07 per hour, median $9.52. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico?
The determinations on this page cover Building, 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 Arecibo County, Puerto Rico 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.