Prevailing wage rates in Howard County, Arkansas

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Howard County, Arkansas (2026), from the official SAM.gov wage determinations. Updated monthly.

Davis-Bacon rates (construction)

Minimum pay for laborers and mechanics on federal and federally funded construction over $2,000 in Howard County, Arkansas.

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination AR20260020, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Millwright$34.02$11.88$45.90
Power Equipment Operator: Forklift$33.25$15.00$48.25
Power Equipment Operator: Crane$34.25$15.00$49.25
Ironworker, Structural$28.00$21.21$49.21
Painter (Spray)$16.25$10.42$26.67
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$15.00$0.00$15.00
Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only)$20.06$6.75$26.81
Plumber$24.42$4.86$29.28
Painter (Brush And Roller)$17.02$6.42$23.44
Operator: Bulldozer$18.13$0.00$18.13
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$23.95$0.00$23.95
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$12.88$0.00$12.88
Laborer: Common Or General$12.84$0.00$12.84
Electrician$21.21$5.74$26.95
Drywall Hanger$16.19$0.00$16.19
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$19.14$0.00$19.14
Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging$16.03$0.00$16.03
Bricklayer$19.18$1.60$20.78

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination AR20260047, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$13.12$0.00$13.12
Operator: Bulldozer$20.10$0.00$20.10
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$17.90$0.00$17.90
Laborer: Pipelayer$12.25$0.00$12.25
Laborer: Common Or General$12.25$0.00$12.25
Carpenter, Includes Form Work$16.41$3.15$19.56

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination AR20260104, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$8.95$0.00$8.95
Sheet Metal Worker, Excludes HVAC Duct Installation$10.21$0.00$10.21
Roofer$10.40$0.00$10.40
Plumber$13.98$0.00$13.98
Painter: Brush And Spray, Excludes Drywall Finishing/Taping$12.44$0.00$12.44
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$10.88$0.00$10.88
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$8.06$0.00$8.06
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$8.98$0.00$8.98
Laborer: Common Or General$8.35$0.00$8.35
HVAC Mechanic (Installation Of HVAC Duct And Unit)$10.73$0.00$10.73
Electrician$16.50$0.00$16.50
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$12.20$0.00$12.20
Carpenter, Includes Cabinet Installation, Drywall Finishing/Taping, Drywall Hanging, And Vinyl Siding Installation$14.07$0.00$14.07
Bricklayer$17.60$0.00$17.60

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination AR20260156, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver: Semi/Trailer Truck$10.75$0.00$10.75
Truck Driver: Water Truck$19.00$0.00$19.00
Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck$18.00$0.00$18.00
Truck Driver: Flatbed Truck$12.75$0.00$12.75
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$15.16$0.00$15.16
Traffic Signalization: Electrician$20.71$0.00$20.71
Traffic Control: Laborer-Cones/ Barricades/Barrels - Setter/Mover/Sweeper$12.58$0.00$12.58
Traffic Control: Flagger$10.75$0.00$10.75
Operator: Screed$17.58$0.00$17.58
Operator: Scraper$14.22$0.00$14.22
Operator: Roller$14.65$0.00$14.65
Operator: Post Driver (Guardrail/Fences)$18.49$0.00$18.49
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete)$24.70$0.00$24.70
Operator: Oiler$16.99$0.00$16.99
Operator: Milling Machine$20.95$0.00$20.95
Operator: Mechanic$18.17$0.00$18.17
Operator: Loader$18.50$0.00$18.50
Operator: Grader/Blade$17.89$0.00$17.89
Operator: Grade Checker$16.82$0.00$16.82
Operator: Crane$19.00$0.00$19.00
Operator: Bulldozer$16.68$0.00$16.68
Operator: Broom/Sweeper$14.94$0.00$14.94
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$21.60$0.00$21.60
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$17.25$0.00$17.25
Operator: Asphalt Plant$17.67$0.00$17.67
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$11.41$0.00$11.41
Laborer: Common Or General$11.82$0.00$11.82
Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader And Distributor$13.42$0.00$13.42
Ironworker, Structural$17.21$0.00$17.21
Ironworker, Reinforcing$15.31$0.00$15.31
Installer - Sign$13.66$0.00$13.66
Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Operator (Striping Machine)$12.96$0.00$12.96
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$16.92$0.00$16.92
Carpenter, Excludes Form Work$15.78$0.00$15.78
Carpenter (Form Work Only)$16.32$0.00$16.32

Service Contract Act rates (services)

Minimum pay for service employees on federal service contracts over $2,500 in Howard County, Arkansas: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Arkansas Counties of Columbia, Hempstead, Howard, Lafayette, Nevada and Sevier

Wage determination 2015-5135, revision 32, updated 8/22/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.38
01111General Clerk I$15.69
07010Baker$13.53
07130Food Service Worker$12.84
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.79
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.03
11090Gardener$19.33
11150Janitor$14.31
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$15.92
11240Maid or Houseman$13.10
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$25.56
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$26.76
23160Electrician, Maintenance$26.40
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$30.25
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.02
23470Laborer$16.85
27101Guard I$17.28
27102Guard II$19.33
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$13.26
31361Truckdriver, Light$17.33
All 347 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.38
01012Accounting Clerk II$19.50
01013Accounting Clerk III$21.82
01020Administrative Assistant$23.50
01035Court Reporter$19.24
01041Customer Service Representative I$14.84
01042Customer Service Representative II$16.20
01043Customer Service Representative III$18.18
01051Data Entry Operator I$16.39
01052Data Entry Operator II$17.89
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$24.67
01070Document Preparation Clerk$15.22
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$15.22
01111General Clerk I$15.69
01112General Clerk II$17.12
01113General Clerk III$19.21
01120Housing Referral Assistant$21.31
01141Messenger Courier$12.40
01191Order Clerk I$13.95
01192Order Clerk II$15.22
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$18.18
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$20.34
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$22.68
01270Production Control Clerk$29.58
01290Rental Clerk$15.61
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$17.08
01311Secretary I$17.08
01312Secretary II$19.11
01313Secretary III$21.31
01320Service Order Dispatcher$22.05
01410Supply Technician$23.50
01420Survey Worker$18.51
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$15.45
01531Travel Clerk I$15.22
01532Travel Clerk II$17.08
01533Travel Clerk III$19.11
01611Word Processor I$15.22
01612Word Processor II$17.08
01613Word Processor III$19.11
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$24.52
05010Automotive Electrician$19.87
05040Automotive Glass Installer$17.89
05070Automotive Worker$17.89
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$16.31
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$20.91
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$17.89
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$20.91
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$15.27
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$17.57
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$17.89
05310Painter, Automotive$19.87
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$17.89
05370Tire Repairer$16.03
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$20.91
07010Baker$13.53
07041Cook I$14.03
07042Cook II$15.67
07070Dishwasher$12.36
07130Food Service Worker$12.84
07210Meat Cutter$16.91
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.79
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$20.80
09040Furniture Handler$14.56
09080Furniture Refinisher$20.80
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$16.72
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$18.67
09130Upholsterer$20.80
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.03
11060Elevator Operator$14.31
11090Gardener$19.33
11122Housekeeping Aide$14.31
11150Janitor$14.31
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$15.92
11240Maid or Houseman$13.10
11260Pruner$14.78
11270Tractor Operator$18.28
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$15.92
11360Window Cleaner$15.40
12010Ambulance Driver$16.55
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$22.91
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$34.07
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$37.98
12020Dental Assistant$18.07
12025Dental Hygienist$45.38
12030EKG Technician$32.24
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$32.24
12040Emergency Medical Technician$16.55
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$20.48
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$22.91
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$25.55
12100Medical Assistant$17.69
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$27.89
12160Medical Record Clerk$16.28
12190Medical Record Technician$18.21
12195Medical Transcriptionist$20.48
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$50.36
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.81
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.53
12223Nursing Assistant III$16.95
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.01
12235Optical Dispenser$22.50
12236Optical Technician$20.17
12250Pharmacy Technician$18.17
12280Phlebotomist$16.64
12305Radiologic Technologist$26.90
12311Registered Nurse I$28.79
12312Registered Nurse II$35.21
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$35.21
12314Registered Nurse III$42.60
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$42.60
12316Registered Nurse IV$51.08
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$28.38
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$24.91
13011Exhibits Specialist I$18.91
13012Exhibits Specialist II$23.42
13013Exhibits Specialist III$28.65
13041Illustrator I$18.91
13042Illustrator II$23.42
13043Illustrator III$28.65
13047Librarian$25.94
13050Library Aide/Clerk$14.84
13058Library Technician$18.91
13061Media Specialist I$16.90
13062Media Specialist II$18.91
13063Media Specialist III$21.09
13071Photographer I$16.90
13072Photographer II$18.91
13073Photographer III$23.42
13074Photographer IV$28.65
13075Photographer V$34.67
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$18.63
13110Video Teleconference Technician$16.90
14041Computer Operator I$16.81
14042Computer Operator II$18.81
14043Computer Operator III$20.97
14044Computer Operator IV$23.30
14045Computer Operator V$25.80
14071Computer Programmer I$19.55
14072Computer Programmer II$24.21
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$16.81
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$23.30
14170System Support Specialist$25.80
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$38.34
15060Educational Technologist$32.92
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$45.95
15080Graphic Artist$22.87
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$45.95
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$45.95
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$45.95
15090Technical Instructor$20.99
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$25.67
15110Test Proctor$16.94
15120Tutor$16.94
16010Assembler$14.07
16030Counter Attendant$14.07
16040Dry Cleaner$16.23
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$14.07
16090Presser, Hand$14.07
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$14.07
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$14.07
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$14.07
16190Sewing Machine Operator$16.89
16220Tailor$17.57
16250Washer, Machine$14.81
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$25.32
19040Tool And Die Maker$30.21
21020Forklift Operator$18.25
21030Material Coordinator$29.58
21040Material Expediter$29.58
21050Material Handling Laborer$16.85
21071Order Filler$14.88
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$18.25
21110Shipping Packer$21.24
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$21.24
21140Store Worker I$16.04
21150Stock Clerk$20.37
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$18.25
21410Warehouse Specialist$18.25
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$26.76
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$21.84
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$25.56
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$26.76
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$27.90
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$19.55
23050Aircraft, Painter$24.33
23060Aircraft Servicer$21.84
23080Aircraft Worker$23.10
23110Appliance Mechanic$25.65
23120Bicycle Repairer$21.80
23125Cable Splicer$40.35
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$22.75
23140Carpet Layer$24.36
23160Electrician, Maintenance$26.40
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$30.25
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$31.86
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$33.49
23260Fabric Worker$23.02
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$26.97
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$21.80
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$32.59
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$26.34
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.02
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$25.56
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$21.84
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$23.10
23391Gunsmith I$21.80
23392Gunsmith II$24.36
23393Gunsmith III$26.97
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$28.73
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$19.28
23460Instrument Mechanic$26.97
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$25.65
23470Laborer$16.85
23510Locksmith$25.65
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$31.00
23550Machinist, Maintenance$27.07
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$18.48
23591Metrology Technician I$26.97
23592Metrology Technician II$28.23
23593Metrology Technician III$29.43
23640Millwright$30.33
23710Office Appliance Repairer$25.65
23760Painter, Maintenance$25.65
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$25.04
23810Plumber, Maintenance$23.82
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$26.97
23850Rigger$26.97
23870Scale Mechanic$24.36
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$23.99
23910Small Engine Mechanic$23.10
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$25.25
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$26.43
23950Telephone Lineman$31.80
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$23.51
23965Well Driller$26.97
23970Woodcraft Worker$26.97
23980Woodworker$21.80
24550Case Manager$17.33
24570Child Care Attendant$13.10
24580Child Care Center Clerk$16.34
24610Chore Aide$12.88
24630Homemaker$17.33
25010Boiler Tender$28.80
25040Sewage Plant Operator$19.87
25070Stationary Engineer$28.80
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$20.89
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$18.71
27004Alarm Monitor$16.85
27007Baggage Inspector$17.28
27008Corrections Officer$19.39
27010Court Security Officer$18.99
27030Detection Dog Handler$19.33
27040Detention Officer$19.39
27070Firefighter$18.39
27101Guard I$17.28
27102Guard II$19.33
27131Police Officer I$20.89
27132Police Officer II$23.20
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$14.94
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$15.79
28043Carnival Worker$12.10
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$16.63
28310Lifeguard$14.82
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$18.60
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$13.58
28515Recreation Specialist$23.04
28630Sports Official$14.82
28690Swimming Pool Operator$17.60
29010Blocker And Bracer$26.12
29020Hatch Tender$26.12
29030Line Handler$26.12
29041Stevedore I$24.69
29042Stevedore II$27.51
30021Archeological Technician I$19.07
30022Archeological Technician II$21.33
30023Archeological Technician III$26.43
30030Cartographic Technician$26.43
30040Civil Engineering Technician$26.43
30051Cryogenic Technician I$29.27
30052Cryogenic Technician II$32.33
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$19.07
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$21.33
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$23.79
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$29.27
30081Engineering Technician I$16.72
30082Engineering Technician II$19.06
30083Engineering Technician III$21.32
30084Engineering Technician IV$26.42
30085Engineering Technician V$32.32
30086Engineering Technician VI$38.49
30090Environmental Technician$26.43
30095Evidence Control Specialist$26.43
30210Laboratory Technician$27.48
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$29.27
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$32.33
30240Mathematical Technician$26.43
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$20.36
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$25.23
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$30.87
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$37.33
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$32.33
30390Photo-Optics Technician$26.43
30395Radiation Control Technician$32.33
30461Technical Writer I$26.43
30462Technical Writer II$32.33
30463Technical Writer III$39.12
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$29.57
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$35.78
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$42.89
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$29.57
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$29.57
30501Weather Forecaster I$29.27
30502Weather Forecaster II$35.61
30621Weather Observer, Senior$26.43
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$14.64
31030Bus Driver$18.65
31043Driver Courier$16.40
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$13.26
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$14.48
31310Taxi Driver$11.79
31361Truckdriver, Light$17.33
31362Truckdriver, Medium$18.30
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$22.33
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$22.33
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$12.63
99050Desk Clerk$13.26
99095Embalmer$26.09
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$14.48
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$15.31
99260Marketing Analyst$30.13
99310Mortician$26.09
99410Pest Controller$19.44
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$17.49
99711Recycling Specialist$20.09
99730Refuse Collector$16.25
99810Sales Clerk$13.91
99820School Crossing Guard$17.54
99830Survey Party Chief$25.31
99831Surveying Aide$15.52
99832Surveying Technician$21.26
99840Vending Machine Attendant$21.68
99841Vending Machine Repairer$25.60
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$21.68

Always price from the wage determination attached to the solicitation (and any amendment): it is the one that applies to that contract. Rates shown are copied from the public SAM.gov documents; check the official document before you bid.