Prevailing wage rates in Baldwin County, Alabama

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Baldwin County, Alabama (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 Baldwin County, Alabama.

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination AL20260083, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator$31.10$16.40$47.50
Boilermaker$34.21$23.92$58.13
Electrician$30.90$10.34$41.24
Power Equipment Operator: Crane$31.75$14.55$46.30
Power Equipment Operator: Bulldozer$29.90$14.55$44.45
Plumber$35.20$13.51$48.71
Sheet Metal Worker (Includes HVAC Duct Installation)$27.22$13.98$41.20
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$13.18$0.00$13.18
Tile Setter$15.86$0.00$15.86
Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers)$21.50$0.00$21.50
Roofer$13.61$0.00$13.61
Pipefitter$20.78$5.04$25.82
Painter: Spray$14.31$0.00$14.31
Painter (Brush And Roller)$15.41$0.00$15.41
Operator: Roller$14.00$1.78$15.78
Operator: Loader$14.69$0.00$14.69
Operator: Grader/Blade$17.52$0.89$18.41
Operator: Forklift$20.69$0.00$20.69
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$20.23$11.78$32.01
Laborer: Pipelayer$12.58$0.00$12.58
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$12.16$0.00$12.16
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$11.00$0.00$11.00
Laborer: Common Or General$12.31$0.00$12.31
Ironworker, Structural$19.73$1.15$20.88
Ironworker, Reinforcing$22.86$7.94$30.80
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$16.00$0.00$16.00
Carpenter, Includes Form Work$17.37$0.00$17.37
Bricklayer$19.81$0.00$19.81

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination AL20260002, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Third Assistant Engineer Dredge (16' And Over)$19.67$0.00$19.67
Second Cook (Hydraulic Dredging)$19.67$0.00$19.67
Second Assistant Engineer Dredge (16' And Over)$19.67$0.00$19.67
Operator (Marsh Buggy Dragline)$19.67$0.00$19.67
Oiler (Marsh Buggy Dragline)$19.67$0.00$19.67
Janitor - Cabin Person (Hydraulic Dredging)$19.67$0.00$19.67
Handyman (Hydraulic Dredging)$19.67$0.00$19.67
First Cook (Hydraulic Dredging)$19.67$0.00$19.67
First Assistant Engineer Dredge (16' And Over)$19.67$0.00$19.67
Dredge (Under 16'), Tender Operator$19.67$0.00$19.67
Dredge (Under 16'), Oiler$19.67$0.00$19.67
Dredge (Under 16'), Leverman$19.67$0.00$19.67
Dredge (Under 16'), Deckhand$19.67$0.00$19.67
Dredge (16' And Over), Truck Driver$19.67$0.00$19.67
Dredge (16' And Over), Tender Operator$19.67$0.00$19.67
Dredge (16' And Over), Shoreman$19.67$0.00$19.67
Dredge (16' And Over), Oiler$19.67$0.00$19.67
Dredge (16' And Over), Leverman$19.67$0.00$19.67
Dredge (16' And Over), Fireman$19.67$0.00$19.67
Dredge (16' And Over), Deckhand$19.67$0.00$19.67
Dozer Operator$19.67$0.00$19.67
Derrick Operator$19.67$0.00$19.67

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination AL20260009, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver$10.02$0.00$10.02
Sheet Metal Worker, Includes HVAC Duct Installation$10.90$0.00$10.90
Roofer, Including Shake & Shingle, And Single Ply Roofs$12.00$0.00$12.00
Plumber$12.92$0.00$12.92
Painter: Brush And Roller, Excludes Drywall Finishing/Taping$10.21$0.00$10.21
Operator: Bulldozer$11.71$0.00$11.71
Operator: Backhoe$9.80$0.00$9.80
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$8.00$0.00$8.00
Laborer: Landscape$7.25$0.00$7.25
Laborer: Common Or General$7.50$0.00$7.50
Electrician, Includes HVAC/ Temperature Control Installation$11.86$0.00$11.86
Drywall Finisher/Taper$10.00$0.00$10.00
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$10.68$0.00$10.68
Carpenter$10.00$0.00$10.00
Bricklayer$11.89$0.00$11.89

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination AL20260148, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Electrician$30.90$10.34$41.24
Truck Driver: Water Truck$13.50$0.00$13.50
Truck Driver: Semi-Trailer Truck$15.56$0.00$15.56
Truck Driver: Pickup Truck$15.13$0.00$15.13
Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck$16.79$0.00$16.79
Truck Driver: Flatbed Truck$15.00$0.00$15.00
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$16.51$0.00$16.51
Traffic Control: Laborer-Cones/ Barricades/Barrels - Setter/Mover/Sweeper$13.13$0.00$13.13
Traffic Control: Flagger$14.09$0.00$14.09
Painter (Brush And Roller)$15.97$1.27$17.24
Operator: Scraper$13.30$0.00$13.30
Operator: Roller$15.42$0.00$15.42
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete)$15.54$0.00$15.54
Operator: Oiler$16.83$0.00$16.83
Operator: Milling Machine$15.79$0.00$15.79
Operator: Mechanic$19.16$0.00$19.16
Operator: Material Transfer Vehicle$16.60$0.00$16.60
Operator: Loader$17.45$0.00$17.45
Operator: Grader/Blade$17.98$0.00$17.98
Operator: Drill$26.73$11.25$37.98
Operator: Crane$24.91$0.00$24.91
Operator: Bulldozer$18.10$0.00$18.10
Operator: Broom/Sweeper$13.38$0.00$13.38
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$13.88$0.00$13.88
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$18.78$0.00$18.78
Operator: Asphalt Spreader$15.95$0.00$15.95
Laborer: Erosion Control$11.61$0.00$11.61
Laborer: Pipelayer$15.86$0.00$15.86
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$13.47$0.00$13.47
Laborer: Common Or General$13.09$0.00$13.09
Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader And Distributor$14.22$0.00$14.22
Laborer Grade Checker$14.08$0.00$14.08
Ironworker, Structural$22.40$0.00$22.40
Ironworker, Reinforcing$17.54$0.00$17.54
Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Truck Driver (Line Striping Truck)$14.55$0.00$14.55
Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Operator (Striping Machine)$19.82$0.00$19.82
Form Worker$12.40$0.00$12.40
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$16.04$0.00$16.04

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: Alabama Counties of Baldwin

Wage determination 2015-5717, revision 30, updated 8/20/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$16.72
01111General Clerk I$13.49
07010Baker$17.11
07130Food Service Worker$13.70
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.59
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$15.26
11090Gardener$23.43
11150Janitor$15.39
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.37
11240Maid or Houseman$13.63
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$30.33
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$31.92
23160Electrician, Maintenance$24.44
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$24.46
23370General Maintenance Worker$19.35
23470Laborer$17.94
27101Guard I$15.02
27102Guard II$16.80
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$12.66
31361Truckdriver, Light$17.97
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$16.72
01012Accounting Clerk II$18.76
01013Accounting Clerk III$20.99
01020Administrative Assistant$30.29
01035Court Reporter$21.28
01041Customer Service Representative I$14.85
01042Customer Service Representative II$16.20
01043Customer Service Representative III$18.18
01051Data Entry Operator I$15.36
01052Data Entry Operator II$16.76
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$20.99
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.95
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.95
01111General Clerk I$13.49
01112General Clerk II$14.72
01113General Clerk III$16.52
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.73
01141Messenger Courier$15.45
01191Order Clerk I$15.54
01192Order Clerk II$16.95
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$18.82
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.05
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$24.58
01270Production Control Clerk$27.30
01290Rental Clerk$16.25
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$19.02
01311Secretary I$19.02
01312Secretary II$21.28
01313Secretary III$23.73
01320Service Order Dispatcher$18.76
01410Supply Technician$30.29
01420Survey Worker$17.56
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$15.27
01531Travel Clerk I$16.95
01532Travel Clerk II$18.44
01533Travel Clerk III$21.24
01611Word Processor I$16.95
01612Word Processor II$19.02
01613Word Processor III$21.28
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$25.91
05010Automotive Electrician$21.15
05040Automotive Glass Installer$19.71
05070Automotive Worker$19.71
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$16.81
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$22.56
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$19.71
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$22.56
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$15.37
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$18.25
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$19.71
05310Painter, Automotive$21.15
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$19.71
05370Tire Repairer$16.68
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$22.56
07010Baker$17.11
07041Cook I$13.68
07042Cook II$16.04
07070Dishwasher$14.20
07130Food Service Worker$13.70
07210Meat Cutter$22.20
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.59
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$22.45
09040Furniture Handler$13.24
09080Furniture Refinisher$22.45
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$16.31
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$19.37
09130Upholsterer$22.45
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$15.26
11060Elevator Operator$15.39
11090Gardener$23.43
11122Housekeeping Aide$15.39
11150Janitor$15.39
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.37
11240Maid or Houseman$13.63
11260Pruner$15.26
11270Tractor Operator$21.42
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$17.37
11360Window Cleaner$17.52
12010Ambulance Driver$18.50
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$24.75
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$33.96
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$29.80
12020Dental Assistant$18.37
12025Dental Hygienist$29.33
12030EKG Technician$31.57
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$31.57
12040Emergency Medical Technician$18.50
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$22.13
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$24.75
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$27.59
12100Medical Assistant$17.54
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$22.65
12160Medical Record Clerk$17.50
12190Medical Record Technician$19.57
12195Medical Transcriptionist$22.13
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$54.40
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.38
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.05
12223Nursing Assistant III$16.42
12224Nursing Assistant IV$18.42
12235Optical Dispenser$18.43
12236Optical Technician$22.13
12250Pharmacy Technician$20.11
12280Phlebotomist$22.13
12305Radiologic Technologist$33.09
12311Registered Nurse I$27.13
12312Registered Nurse II$33.19
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$33.19
12314Registered Nurse III$40.15
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$40.15
12316Registered Nurse IV$48.13
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$30.66
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$24.28
13011Exhibits Specialist I$23.67
13012Exhibits Specialist II$29.32
13013Exhibits Specialist III$35.86
13041Illustrator I$23.67
13042Illustrator II$29.32
13043Illustrator III$35.86
13047Librarian$32.47
13050Library Aide/Clerk$15.46
13058Library Technician$19.59
13061Media Specialist I$21.15
13062Media Specialist II$23.67
13063Media Specialist III$26.39
13071Photographer I$21.15
13072Photographer II$23.67
13073Photographer III$29.32
13074Photographer IV$35.86
13075Photographer V$43.40
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$19.41
13110Video Teleconference Technician$21.15
14041Computer Operator I$15.90
14042Computer Operator II$17.78
14043Computer Operator III$19.82
14044Computer Operator IV$22.01
14045Computer Operator V$24.40
14071Computer Programmer I$26.41
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$15.90
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$22.01
14170System Support Specialist$24.40
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$40.44
15060Educational Technologist$30.08
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$46.71
15080Graphic Artist$22.78
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$46.71
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$46.71
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$46.71
15090Technical Instructor$23.39
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$28.62
15110Test Proctor$18.89
15120Tutor$18.89
16010Assembler$12.04
16030Counter Attendant$12.04
16040Dry Cleaner$13.95
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$12.04
16090Presser, Hand$12.04
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$12.04
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$12.04
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$12.04
16190Sewing Machine Operator$14.78
16220Tailor$15.65
16250Washer, Machine$12.59
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$26.25
19040Tool And Die Maker$32.40
21020Forklift Operator$19.45
21030Material Coordinator$27.30
21040Material Expediter$27.30
21050Material Handling Laborer$17.94
21071Order Filler$16.72
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$19.45
21110Shipping Packer$19.15
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$19.15
21140Store Worker I$14.73
21150Stock Clerk$21.20
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$19.45
21410Warehouse Specialist$19.45
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$31.92
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$24.54
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$30.33
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$31.92
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$33.51
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$20.67
23050Aircraft, Painter$28.44
23060Aircraft Servicer$24.54
23080Aircraft Worker$26.51
23110Appliance Mechanic$26.25
23120Bicycle Repairer$20.86
23125Cable Splicer$40.98
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$22.59
23140Carpet Layer$24.46
23160Electrician, Maintenance$24.44
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$24.46
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$26.25
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$27.99
23260Fabric Worker$22.65
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$27.99
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$20.86
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$27.99
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$20.86
23370General Maintenance Worker$19.35
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$30.33
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$24.54
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$26.51
23391Gunsmith I$20.86
23392Gunsmith II$24.46
23393Gunsmith III$27.99
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$31.35
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$22.81
23460Instrument Mechanic$27.99
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$26.25
23470Laborer$17.94
23510Locksmith$26.25
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$27.66
23550Machinist, Maintenance$29.13
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$15.47
23591Metrology Technician I$27.99
23592Metrology Technician II$29.45
23593Metrology Technician III$30.92
23640Millwright$27.99
23710Office Appliance Repairer$24.55
23760Painter, Maintenance$20.85
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$28.05
23810Plumber, Maintenance$26.30
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$27.99
23850Rigger$27.99
23870Scale Mechanic$24.46
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$24.23
23910Small Engine Mechanic$20.64
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$30.25
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$31.83
23950Telephone Lineman$28.84
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$23.67
23965Well Driller$27.99
23970Woodcraft Worker$27.99
23980Woodworker$20.86
24550Case Manager$16.80
24570Child Care Attendant$11.24
24580Child Care Center Clerk$14.01
24610Chore Aide$13.74
24630Homemaker$16.80
25010Boiler Tender$26.44
25040Sewage Plant Operator$24.79
25070Stationary Engineer$26.44
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$18.02
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$24.79
27004Alarm Monitor$20.74
27007Baggage Inspector$15.02
27008Corrections Officer$21.43
27010Court Security Officer$22.75
27030Detection Dog Handler$16.80
27040Detention Officer$21.43
27070Firefighter$24.06
27101Guard I$15.02
27102Guard II$16.80
27131Police Officer I$25.48
27132Police Officer II$28.30
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$18.34
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$20.05
28043Carnival Worker$13.06
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$19.82
28310Lifeguard$16.61
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$22.18
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$16.19
28515Recreation Specialist$27.47
28630Sports Official$17.67
28690Swimming Pool Operator$23.51
29010Blocker And Bracer$24.46
29020Hatch Tender$24.46
29030Line Handler$24.46
29041Stevedore I$22.65
29042Stevedore II$26.25
30021Archeological Technician I$20.14
30022Archeological Technician II$22.53
30023Archeological Technician III$27.91
30030Cartographic Technician$27.91
30040Civil Engineering Technician$24.97
30051Cryogenic Technician I$30.92
30052Cryogenic Technician II$34.15
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$20.14
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$22.53
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$25.13
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$30.92
30081Engineering Technician I$17.95
30082Engineering Technician II$20.14
30083Engineering Technician III$22.53
30084Engineering Technician IV$27.91
30085Engineering Technician V$34.15
30086Engineering Technician VI$41.32
30090Environmental Technician$27.91
30095Evidence Control Specialist$27.91
30210Laboratory Technician$25.13
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$30.92
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$34.15
30240Mathematical Technician$27.91
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$21.76
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$26.96
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$32.98
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$39.90
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$34.15
30390Photo-Optics Technician$27.91
30395Radiation Control Technician$34.15
30461Technical Writer I$27.91
30462Technical Writer II$34.15
30463Technical Writer III$41.32
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$30.92
30502Weather Forecaster II$37.61
30621Weather Observer, Senior$27.91
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$13.32
31030Bus Driver$19.51
31043Driver Courier$16.43
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$12.66
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$15.07
31310Taxi Driver$10.94
31361Truckdriver, Light$17.97
31362Truckdriver, Medium$19.51
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$22.87
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$22.87
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$13.65
99050Desk Clerk$14.29
99095Embalmer$29.57
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$22.72
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$25.72
99260Marketing Analyst$27.40
99310Mortician$29.57
99410Pest Controller$20.11
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$24.81
99711Recycling Specialist$30.59
99730Refuse Collector$21.78
99810Sales Clerk$14.23
99820School Crossing Guard$16.75
99830Survey Party Chief$25.58
99831Surveying Aide$16.63
99832Surveying Technician$22.78
99840Vending Machine Attendant$23.52
99841Vending Machine Repairer$30.15
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$23.52

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.