Prevailing Wages in Howard County, Arkansas
Prevailing wages in Howard County, Arkansas run $8.06 to $24.70 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 50 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below, which is page one of a larger set. The median total is $15.23, and among the 1 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $3.15. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Form Work in Howard County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.78
Base Rate: $15.78
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Howard County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.32
Base Rate: $16.32
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Howard County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.92
Base Rate: $16.92
#federal – Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Operator (Striping Machine) in Howard County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $12.96
Base Rate: $12.96
#federal – Installer - Sign in Howard County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $13.66
Base Rate: $13.66
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Howard County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.31
Base Rate: $15.31
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Howard County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $17.21
Base Rate: $17.21
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader and Distributor in Howard County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $13.42
Base Rate: $13.42
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Howard County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $11.82
Base Rate: $11.82
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Howard County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $11.41
Base Rate: $11.41
#federal – Operator: Asphalt Plant in Howard County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $17.67
Base Rate: $17.67
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Howard County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $17.25
Base Rate: $17.25
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Howard County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $21.60
Base Rate: $21.60
#federal – Operator: Broom/Sweeper in Howard County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.94
Base Rate: $14.94
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Howard County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.68
Base Rate: $16.68
#federal – Operator: Crane in Howard County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $19.00
Base Rate: $19.00
#federal – Operator: Grade Checker in Howard County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.82
Base Rate: $16.82
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Howard County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $17.89
Base Rate: $17.89
#federal – Operator: Loader in Howard County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $18.50
Base Rate: $18.50
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Howard County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $18.17
Base Rate: $18.17
#federal – Operator: Milling Machine in Howard County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $20.95
Base Rate: $20.95
#federal – Operator: Oiler in Howard County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.99
Base Rate: $16.99
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Howard County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $24.70
Base Rate: $24.70
#federal – Operator: Post Driver (Guardrail/Fences) in Howard County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $18.49
Base Rate: $18.49
#federal – Operator: Roller in Howard County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.65
Base Rate: $14.65
#federal – Operator: Scraper in Howard County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.22
Base Rate: $14.22
#federal – Operator: Screed in Howard County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $17.58
Base Rate: $17.58
#federal – Traffic Control: Flagger in Howard County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $10.75
Base Rate: $10.75
#federal – Traffic Control: Laborer-cones/ Barricades/Barrels - Setter/Mover/Sweeper in Howard County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $12.58
Base Rate: $12.58
#federal – Traffic Signalization: Electrician in Howard County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $20.71
Base Rate: $20.71
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Howard County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.16
Base Rate: $15.16
#federal – Truck Driver: Flatbed Truck in Howard County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $12.75
Base Rate: $12.75
#federal – Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck in Howard County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $18.00
Base Rate: $18.00
#federal – Truck Driver: Semi/Trailer Truck in Howard County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $10.75
Base Rate: $10.75
#federal – Truck Driver: Water Truck in Howard County, Arkansas – Highway
Total Wage: $19.00
Base Rate: $19.00
#federal – Bricklayer in Howard County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $17.60
Base Rate: $17.60
#federal – Carpenter, Includes Cabinet Installation, Drywall Finishing/Taping, Drywall Hanging, and Vinyl Siding Installation in Howard County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $14.07
Base Rate: $14.07
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Howard County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $12.20
Base Rate: $12.20
#federal – Electrician in Howard County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $16.50
Base Rate: $16.50
#federal – HVAC Mechanic (Installation of HVAC Duct and Unit) in Howard County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $10.73
Base Rate: $10.73
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Howard County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $8.35
Base Rate: $8.35
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Howard County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $8.98
Base Rate: $8.98
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Howard County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $8.06
Base Rate: $8.06
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Howard County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $10.88
Base Rate: $10.88
#federal – Painter: Brush and Spray, Excludes Drywall Finishing/Taping in Howard County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $12.44
Base Rate: $12.44
#federal – Plumber in Howard County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $13.98
Base Rate: $13.98
#federal – Roofer in Howard County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $10.40
Base Rate: $10.40
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker, Excludes HVAC Duct Installation in Howard County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $10.21
Base Rate: $10.21
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Howard County, Arkansas – Residential
Total Wage: $8.95
Base Rate: $8.95
#federal – Carpenter, Includes Form Work in Howard County, Arkansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.56
Base Rate: $16.41 | Fringe: $3.15
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Howard County, Arkansas?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 50 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Howard County, Arkansas runs from $8.06 to $24.70 per hour, median $15.23. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Howard County, Arkansas?
The determinations on this page cover Heavy, Highway, Residential construction. Davis-Bacon splits work into Building, Residential, Highway and Heavy, and the same trade can carry a different rate under each. A Highway rate does not apply to Building work in the same county.
Are these federal or state rates?
This page shows federal determinations. Federal Davis-Bacon rates apply to federal and federally assisted projects; state and city determinations apply to their own public works. Where more than one applies to a project, the higher rate for each classification generally governs.
How current are the Howard County, Arkansas rates?
The most recent determination shown here is dated May 18, 2026. WageFinder re-reads the official sources weekly. Every rate links back to its determination on the government source, which is the authoritative document for compliance.