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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Miller County, Arkansas
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Miller County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 86 rates across 18 trades. Of each trade's main rate, boilermaker is the highest at $58.13 an hour and landscape and irrigation laborer the lowest at $9.33, 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 Arkansas repealed its law in 2017 (Act 1068, SB 601; DOL state table).
Miller 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.
- Boilermaker$58.13
- Electrician$43.89
- Sheet Metal Worker$42.66
- Plumber / Pipefitter$30.15
- Painter$26.67
- Operating Engineer$23.17
- Heat & Frost Insulator$21.92
- Carpenter$21.38
- Bricklayer$19.39
- Ironworker$19.39
- Cement Mason$17.03
- Roofer$15.39
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$14.51
- Striping & Traffic Control$13.25
- Brick Tender$12.04
- Laborer$11.29
- Guardrail Installer$9.42
- Landscape Laborer$9.33
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boilermaker · Miller County group | BOILERMAKER | $58.13 | $34.21 | 1 |
| Brick Tender | LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $12.04 | $12.04 | 2 |
| Bricklayer | BRICKLAYER | $19.39 | $19.39 | 2 |
| Carpenter | CARPENTER | $21.38 | $17.86 | 4 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $17.03 | $17.03 | 4 |
| Electrician | ELECTRICIAN | $43.89 | $28.94 | 3 |
| Guardrail Installer · Miller County group | INSTALLER - GUARDRAIL | $9.42 | $9.42 | 2 |
| Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker) · Miller County group | INSULATOR - MECHANICAL (DUCT, PIPE & MECHANICAL SYSTEM INSULATION) | $21.92 | $17.16 | 1 |
| Ironworker · Miller County group | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $19.39 | $19.39 | 4 |
| Laborer | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $11.29 | $11.29 | 10 |
| Landscape & Irrigation Laborer | LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $9.33 | $9.33 | 1 |
| Operating Engineer | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $23.17 | $23.17 | 31 |
| Painter | PAINTER (BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY) | $26.67 | $16.25 | 3 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter | PLUMBER | $30.15 | $23.23 | 3 |
| Roofer | ROOFER | $15.39 | $15.39 | 2 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $42.66 | $26.99 | 1 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker · Miller County group | HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: OPERATOR (STRIPING MACHINE) | $13.25 | $13.25 | 4 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) | TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $14.51 | $13.80 | 8 |
Wage determinations for Miller 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 | AR20260038 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | AR20260122 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | AR20260174 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | AR20260062 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Miller County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Miller County?
$43.89 an hour: a $28.94 base wage plus $14.95 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination AR20260038, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Miller County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Miller County?
$11.29 an hour: a $11.29 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination AR20260038, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Miller 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 boilermaker, the highest-paid trade in Miller County, the $58.13 total is a $34.21 base wage plus $23.92 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Miller County?
It depends on the kind of construction: AR20260038 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, AR20260122 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, AR20260174 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and AR20260062 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Miller County share its rates with other counties?
For 5 of its 18 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Ironworker rates, for example, are the same in 2 counties (the Miller County group). The other 13 are Miller County's own.