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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Howard County, Arkansas
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Howard County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 73 rates across 19 trades. Of each trade's main rate, ironworker is the highest at $49.21 an hour and roofer the lowest at $10.40, base plus fringe.
The Department of Labor modifies these determinations on SAM.gov in weekly batches through the year; the latest Arkansas modification we hold is dated May 18, 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 against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
Davis-Bacon is the only prevailing wage here (federally funded or assisted work). Arkansas repealed its law in 2017 (Act 1068, SB 601; DOL state table).
Howard County rates by trade, highest first
Each trade's main rate, highest first, split into the base wage and the fringe benefits DOL lists. All bars share one scale. The table below lists the same rates A to Z with classifications.
- Ironworker$49.21
- Millwright$45.90
- Plumber / Pipefitter$29.28
- Electrician$26.95
- Sheet Metal Worker$26.81
- Operating Engineer$23.95
- Painter$23.44
- Bricklayer$20.78
- Cement Mason$19.14
- Guardrail Installer$18.49
- Drywall Installer / Lather$16.19
- Carpenter$16.03
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$15.00
- Sign Installer$13.66
- Striping & Traffic Control$12.96
- Brick Tender$12.88
- Laborer$12.84
- Refrigeration Mechanic$10.73
- Roofer$10.40
All trades and classifications, A to Z
One main rate per trade, with its classification and base wage. Open a trade for its other classifications, dated steps and DOL's notes. Click a column heading to sort.
| Trade | Main classification | Base + fringe | Base | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Tender | LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $12.88 | $12.88 | 2 |
| Bricklayer | BRICKLAYER | $20.78 | $19.18 | 2 |
| Carpenter | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING | $16.03 | $16.03 | 5 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $19.14 | $19.14 | 3 |
| Drywall Installer / Lather · Columbia County group | DRYWALL HANGER | $16.19 | $16.19 | 1 |
| Electrician | ELECTRICIAN | $26.95 | $21.21 | 3 |
| Guardrail Installer · Columbia County group | OPERATOR: POST DRIVER (GUARDRAIL/FENCES) | $18.49 | $18.49 | 1 |
| Ironworker · Columbia County group | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $49.21 | $28.00 | 3 |
| Laborer | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.84 | $12.84 | 9 |
| Millwright · Columbia County group | MILLWRIGHT | $45.90 | $34.02 | 1 |
| Operating Engineer | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $23.95 | $23.95 | 22 |
| Painter | PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $23.44 | $17.02 | 3 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter | PLUMBER | $29.28 | $24.42 | 2 |
| Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT AND UNIT) | $10.73 | $10.73 | 1 |
| Roofer · Hot Spring County group | ROOFER | $10.40 | $10.40 | 1 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $26.81 | $20.06 | 2 |
| Sign Installer · Columbia County group | INSTALLER - SIGN | $13.66 | $13.66 | 1 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker · Columbia County group | HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: OPERATOR (STRIPING MACHINE) | $12.96 | $12.96 | 3 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) | TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $15.00 | $15.00 | 8 |
Wage determinations for Howard County
The WD that applies depends on the kind of construction. Every rate on this page names its WD and modification.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | AR20260020 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | AR20260104 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | AR20260156 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | AR20260047 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Howard County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Howard County?
$26.95 an hour: a $21.21 base wage plus $5.74 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination AR20260020, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Howard County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Howard County?
$12.84 an hour: a $12.84 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination AR20260020, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Howard County.
Does the prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. The rate is a base wage plus fringe benefits, and the employer owes both for every hour. For ironworker, the highest-paid trade in Howard County, the $49.21 total is a $28.00 base wage plus $21.21 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Howard County?
It depends on the kind of construction: AR20260020 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, AR20260104 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, AR20260156 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and AR20260047 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Howard County share its rates with other counties?
For 7 of its 19 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Ironworker rates, for example, are the same in 8 counties (the Columbia County group). The other 12 are Howard County's own.