DOL Wage Determination AR20260035 dated 05.18.2026.pdf

This is a General Decision document (AR20260035) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, establishing prevailing wage rates for construction projects in Arkansas counties. The decision was initially published on 01/02/2026 and modified on 05/18/2026.

The document covers building construction types across Arkansas counties of Washington and specifies prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for multiple trade classifications. Key trade classifications include boilermakers ($34.21/hour base rate, $23.92 fringe), carpenters ($31.93/hour, $11.83 fringe), painters ($16.25/hour, $10.42 fringe), pipefitters ($34.41/hour, $15.70 fringe), and numerous equipment operators, laborers, and specialized trades. The SUAR2015-032 classification (effective 01/09/2017) provides the most extensive wage schedule, detailing rates for truck drivers ($13.92/hour, $0.85 fringe), sheet metal workers ($23.82/hour, $1.65 fringe), roofers ($15.39/hour, $0.09 fringe), plumbers ($20.04/hour, $1.51 fringe), and various operators including paver, grader/blade, crane, and backhoe/excavator positions. The document includes guidance on union rate identifiers, survey rate identifiers, and state-adopted rate identifiers, along with procedures for wage determination appeals directed to the appropriate U.S. Department of Labor branches. Additional requirements include Executive Order 13706 paid sick leave provisions and Executive Order 13658 minimum wage rates applicable to Davis-Bacon Act contracts.