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Prevailing Wage Laws by State
Last updated November 2026. Twenty-nine states and Washington, DC have their own prevailing wage laws that set minimum wages and fringe benefits on state and locally funded public construction. The other 21 states have no state law, but the federal Davis-Bacon Act still applies to federally funded construction projects over $2,000 in every state.
United States
Click a state to zoom in, then use the arrows to browse all 50 states and DC. Click the state again to return to the full map. States appearing dark blue on the map have their own prevailing wage laws that apply to state and local projects. The other states defer to the U.S. federal Davis-Bacon Act which sets prevailing wage standards for federally funded construction projects.
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State-specific prevailing wage laws
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The information on eBacon's interactive prevailing wage map is provided for general informational purposes only. The accuracy or availability of the information is subject to periodic updates. Overtime (OT) and double time (DT) requirements may be subject to other rules which vary by state, or subject to contract funding. Information published here must be verified by relevant government agencies.
Arizona Prevailing Wage Law
Repealed (1984)
Repealed (1984), plus a statewide ban
Repealed (1984). The Court of Appeals struck down Arizona's 1933 Little Davis-Bacon Act (former A.R.S. § 34-322) in Industrial Commission v. C&D Pipeline, 125 Ariz. 64 (App. 1979) (DOL dates it 1980). Voters then approved Proposition 300 in 1984, which repealed § 34-322 and amended § 34-321 to bar prevailing wage requirements.
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| Statute | A.R.S. § 34-321 (a ban, not a wage law). State agencies and political subdivisions, including charter cities, may not require prevailing wage provisions in public works contracts, and may not require neutrality agreements. The Court of Appeals upheld the ban against Phoenix's and Tucson's prevailing wage ordinances on Feb 27, 2026. Federally funded jobs still carry Davis-Bacon.Source: A.R.S. § 34-321 (azleg.gov); Assoc. Minority Contractors of Ariz. v. City of Phoenix (Ariz. Ct. App. Feb 27, 2026), FindLaw. Last checked October 22, 2026. |
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| Dollar thresholds | No state threshold. Davis-Bacon applies to federally funded or assisted construction contracts over $2,000.Source: DOL WHD: Davis-Bacon and Related Acts; 40 U.S.C. 3142 (2024 U.S. Code, govinfo). Last checked October 22, 2026. |
| Administering agency | No state prevailing wage agency. On federal-aid highway jobs, ADOT Field Reports' Labor Compliance Officer reviews Davis-Bacon payroll compliance. Minimum wage and earned paid sick time: Industrial Commission of Arizona, Labor Department.Source: ADOT Field Reports contacts; Industrial Commission of Arizona: Labor Department, minimum wage. Last checked October 22, 2026. |
| Where to get wage rates | SAM.gov. No state rates (§ 34-321 prohibits them).Source: A.R.S. § 34-321 (azleg.gov); Assoc. Minority Contractors of Ariz. v. City of Phoenix (Ariz. Ct. App. Feb 27, 2026), FindLaw. Last checked October 22, 2026. |
| Wages vs. fringes | Federal rule on Davis-Bacon jobs: basic rate plus bona fide fringe benefits or the cash equivalent. Plan contributions at least quarterly.Source: 29 CFR 5.5(a)(1)(i), Cornell eCFR mirror (confirm on ecfr.gov). Last checked October 22, 2026. |
| Pay frequency | Weekly on Davis-Bacon jobs. State law: two or more fixed paydays a month, no more than 16 days apart; overtime pay due within 16 days after the pay period ends.Source: A.R.S. § 23-351 (azleg.gov); 29 CFR 5.5, Cornell mirror. Last checked October 22, 2026. |
| Overtime and double time | Federal contracts over $100,000: 1.5x the basic rate for hours over 40 in a workweek (Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, 40 U.S.C. 3702; 29 CFR 5.5(b)). No daily overtime, no double time. The FLSA's 40-hour weekly overtime rule applies generally. Arizona has no state overtime law.Source: 29 CFR 5.5(b) clause as printed in a TxDOT contract; DOL state minimum wage and overtime table (updated July 1, 2026); 29 CFR 5.5 (eCFR, current as of Oct 19, 2026); DOL WHD Prevailing Wage Resource Book: Overtime Pay on Government Contracts; DOL WHD: Wages and the Fair Labor Standards Act. Last checked October 22, 2026. |
| Certified payroll forms | WH-347 or equivalent; the form itself is optional (revised version Rev. January 2025). ADOT payrolls must include a signed compliance statement.Source: ADOT certified payroll training deck (2025); ALDOT notice (WH-347 date); DOL WHD: Form WH-347 (use of the form is optional). Last checked October 22, 2026. |
| Electronic filing portal | LCPtracker for ADOT jobs, submitted weekly to the Resident Engineer. Access through AZ UTRACS, with a separate login for the payroll system.Source: ADOT Construction Manual §1210; AZ UTRACS certified payroll page. Last checked October 22, 2026. |
| EEO and workforce reports | ADOT requires DBE and on-the-job trainee reporting in DOORS (not strictly EEO). No ADOT EEO report found. Federal EO 11246 changes apply.Source: ADOT DBE and labor compliance reporting; Federal Register 2026-17114. Last checked October 22, 2026. |
| Apprentice ratio rules | Federal jobs: apprentices get apprentice rates only within the ratio allowed by their registered program; any over the ratio get the full journeyworker rate (29 CFR 5.5(a)(4)). Apprentice registration: Arizona State Apprenticeship Agency (recognized by U.S. DOL). No state ratio rule.Source: 29 CFR 5.5(a)(4) (eCFR); apprenticeship.gov: the apprenticeship system (state agencies map). Last checked October 22, 2026. |
| Local laws | None in force. A.R.S. § 34-321 bars local governments, including charter cities, from requiring prevailing wage; the Court of Appeals held Phoenix's and Tucson's ordinances barred on Feb 27, 2026.Source: A.R.S. § 34-321 (azleg.gov); Assoc. Minority Contractors of Ariz. v. City of Phoenix (Ariz. Ct. App. Feb 27, 2026), FindLaw. Last checked October 22, 2026. |
| Recent changes | DOL released a revised WH-347 (Rev. January 2025). Using the form itself is optional; weekly certified payrolls must include its data elements and a signed statement of compliance. Feb 27, 2026: the Arizona Court of Appeals held that Phoenix's and Tucson's prevailing wage ordinances are barred by § 34-321 (Associated Minority Contractors of Arizona v. City of Phoenix, 1 CA-CV 24-0658). ADOT posted LCPtracker trainee guidance in April 2026. Not law: 2026 bills SB 1528, HB 2450 and HB 2699 (separate proposals to amend § 34-321) stalled after second reading.Source: ADOT LCPtracker trainee guidance (Apr 2026); SB 1528 (2026); HB 2450 (2026) introduced text; LegiScan: Arizona 2026 session adjourned sine die; DOL Form WH-347 (Rev. January 2025); DOL WH-347 instructions (form use optional; OMB 1235-0008 exp. 01/31/2028); Assoc. Minority Contractors of Ariz. v. City of Phoenix (Ariz. Ct. App. Feb 27, 2026), FindLaw; Arizona Legislature: SB 1528 status; Arizona Legislature: HB 2450 status; Arizona Legislature: HB 2699 status. Last checked October 22, 2026. |
The information on eBacon's interactive prevailing wage map is provided for general informational purposes only. The accuracy or availability of the information is subject to periodic updates. Overtime (OT) and double time (DT) requirements may be subject to other rules which vary by state, or subject to contract funding. Information published here must be verified by relevant government agencies.
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- Which states don’t have a prevailing wage law?
Which states have prevailing wage laws?
Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming, and Washington, DC. Thresholds, covered projects, and reporting rules vary by state, so open any state on the map for its details.
Which states don’t have a prevailing wage law?
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. No state law doesn’t mean no paperwork, though: federal Davis-Bacon rules still apply to federally funded jobs in all of them.
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