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Arkansas drywall installer or lather prevailing wage, county by county
A drywall installer or lather's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in Arkansas runs from $10.00 an hour in Saline County to $16.19 in Calhoun County. The median county is $12.00.
Drywall Installer / Lather rate in each Arkansas county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Calhoun CountyDRYWALL HANGER · Columbia County group | $16.19 | $0.00 | $16.19 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260020 Mod 1 |
Clark CountyDRYWALL HANGER · Columbia County group | $16.19 | $0.00 | $16.19 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260020 Mod 1 |
Clay CountyDRYWALL HANGER | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260072 Mod 1 |
Cleburne CountyDRYWALL HANGER | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260073 Mod 1 |
Columbia CountyDRYWALL HANGER · Columbia County group | $16.19 | $0.00 | $16.19 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260020 Mod 1 |
Cross CountyDRYWALL HANGER | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260076 Mod 1 |
Dallas CountyDRYWALL HANGER · Columbia County group | $16.19 | $0.00 | $16.19 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260020 Mod 1 |
Faulkner CountyDRYWALL HANGER | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260114 Mod 1 |
Fulton CountyDRYWALL HANGER | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260080 Mod 1 |
Grant CountyDRYWALL HANGER | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260117 Mod 1 |
Greene CountyDRYWALL HANGER | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260081 Mod 1 |
Hempstead CountyDRYWALL HANGER · Columbia County group | $16.19 | $0.00 | $16.19 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260020 Mod 1 |
Hot Spring CountyDRYWALL HANGER | $16.19 | $0.00 | $16.19 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260006 Mod 1 |
Howard CountyDRYWALL HANGER · Columbia County group | $16.19 | $0.00 | $16.19 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260020 Mod 1 |
Independence CountyDRYWALL HANGER | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260083 Mod 1 |
Izard CountyDRYWALL HANGER | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260084 Mod 1 |
Jackson CountyDRYWALL HANGER | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260085 Mod 1 |
Lafayette CountyDRYWALL HANGER · Columbia County group | $16.19 | $0.00 | $16.19 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260020 Mod 1 |
Lawrence CountyDRYWALL HANGER | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260088 Mod 1 |
Lee CountyDRYWALL HANGER | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260089 Mod 1 |
Lonoke CountyDRYWALL HANGER | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260120 Mod 1 |
Mississippi CountyDRYWALL HANGER | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260091 Mod 1 |
Monroe CountyDRYWALL HANGER | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260092 Mod 1 |
Montgomery CountyDRYWALL HANGER · Columbia County group | $16.19 | $0.00 | $16.19 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260020 Mod 1 |
Nevada CountyDRYWALL HANGER | $16.19 | $0.00 | $16.19 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260009 Mod 1 |
Ouachita CountyDRYWALL HANGER · Columbia County group | $16.19 | $0.00 | $16.19 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260020 Mod 1 |
Perry CountyDRYWALL HANGER | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260123 Mod 1 |
Pike CountyDRYWALL HANGER · Columbia County group | $16.19 | $0.00 | $16.19 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260020 Mod 1 |
Randolph CountyDRYWALL HANGER | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260097 Mod 1 |
Saline CountyDRYWALL HANGER | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260126 Mod 1 |
Sevier CountyDRYWALL HANGER · Columbia County group | $16.19 | $0.00 | $16.19 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260020 Mod 1 |
Sharp CountyDRYWALL HANGER | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260098 Mod 1 |
St. Francis CountyDRYWALL HANGER | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260099 Mod 1 |
Stone CountyDRYWALL HANGER | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260100 Mod 1 |
Union CountyDRYWALL HANGER | $16.19 | $0.00 | $16.19 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260013 Mod 1 |
White CountyDRYWALL HANGER | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260102 Mod 1 |
Woodruff CountyDRYWALL HANGER | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | May 18, 2026 | AR20260103 Mod 1 |
Main drywall installer or lather classification in each county (Drywall hanger), Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov, as of October 25, 2026. A contract keeps the wage determination in its bid documents. Modifications published before bid opening apply to it, though one published less than 10 days before can be left out if the agency finds there isn't time to tell bidders (29 CFR 1.6(c)). Checked October 25, 2026.
How much does a drywall installer or lather make on prevailing wage in Arkansas?
$10.00 to $16.19 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $12.00. 1 group of counties with identical rates and 26 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Columbia County group11 counties$16.19
- Hot Spring County1 county$16.19
- Nevada County1 county$16.19
- Union County1 county$16.19
- Clay County1 county$12.00
- Cleburne County1 county$12.00
- Cross County1 county$12.00
- Fulton County1 county$12.00
- Greene County1 county$12.00
- Independence County1 county$12.00
- Izard County1 county$12.00
- Jackson County1 county$12.00
- Lawrence County1 county$12.00
- Lee County1 county$12.00
- Mississippi County1 county$12.00
- Monroe County1 county$12.00
- Randolph County1 county$12.00
- Sharp County1 county$12.00
- St. Francis County1 county$12.00
- Stone County1 county$12.00
- White County1 county$12.00
- Woodruff County1 county$12.00
- Faulkner County1 county$10.00
- Grant County1 county$10.00
- Lonoke County1 county$10.00
- Perry County1 county$10.00
- Saline County1 county$10.00
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia County group, 11 localities: Calhoun, Clark, Columbia, Dallas, Hempstead, Howard, Lafayette, Montgomery, Ouachita, Pike, Sevier | DRYWALL HANGER | $16.19 | $16.19 |
| Hot Spring County | DRYWALL HANGER | $16.19 | $16.19 |
| Nevada County | DRYWALL HANGER | $16.19 | $16.19 |
| Union County | DRYWALL HANGER | $16.19 | $16.19 |
| Clay County | DRYWALL HANGER | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Cleburne County | DRYWALL HANGER | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Cross County | DRYWALL HANGER | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Fulton County | DRYWALL HANGER | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Greene County | DRYWALL HANGER | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Independence County | DRYWALL HANGER | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Izard County | DRYWALL HANGER | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Jackson County | DRYWALL HANGER | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Lawrence County | DRYWALL HANGER | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Lee County | DRYWALL HANGER | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Mississippi County | DRYWALL HANGER | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Monroe County | DRYWALL HANGER | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Randolph County | DRYWALL HANGER | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Sharp County | DRYWALL HANGER | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| St. Francis County | DRYWALL HANGER | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Stone County | DRYWALL HANGER | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| White County | DRYWALL HANGER | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Woodruff County | DRYWALL HANGER | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Faulkner County | DRYWALL HANGER | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Grant County | DRYWALL HANGER | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Lonoke County | DRYWALL HANGER | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Perry County | DRYWALL HANGER | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Saline County | DRYWALL HANGER | $10.00 | $10.00 |
1 group of counties with identical DOL rates, and 26 counties with rates of their own.
Questions about Arkansas drywall installer or lather pay
What is the drywall installer or lather prevailing wage in Faulkner County?
$10.00 an hour: a $10.00 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination AR20260114, modification 1. Overtime and every drywall installer or lather classification in Faulkner County.
Does drywall installer or lather prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Faulkner County the $10.00 total is a $10.00 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, about 0% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does drywall installer or lather prevailing wage pay overtime in Arkansas?
Davis-Bacon rates are straight time. On contracts over $100,000, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act requires 1½ times the basic rate for hours over 40 in a workweek (40 U.S.C. 3702). The fringe is owed for every hour at its straight-time amount.
Do apprentice drywall installer or lathers get this rate?
Davis-Bacon determinations list journeyworker rates. Apprentices in a program registered with DOL or a recognized state agency can be paid the program's percentage of the rate, within its ratio; anyone else gets the full rate (29 CFR 5.5(a)(4)).
Why do some counties have the same drywall installer or lather rate?
DOL often publishes the same drywall installer or lather rates for several counties. Across Arkansas, the 37 counties with a drywall installer or lather rate fall into 27 distinct sets of rates, and 1 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 11 counties (the Columbia County group).