Prevailing wage rates in Colbert County, Alabama

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

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination AL20260040, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver$9.86$0.00$9.86
Sheet Metal Worker$12.82$0.00$12.82
Roofer, Includes Built Up, Metal, Shake & Shingle, And Single Ply Roofs$10.94$0.00$10.94
Plumber$12.51$0.00$12.51
Painter$11.00$0.00$11.00
Operator: Loader (Front End)$12.52$0.00$12.52
Operator: Bulldozer$15.00$0.00$15.00
Operator: Backhoe$11.20$0.00$11.20
Laborer: Pipelayer$9.00$0.00$9.00
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$7.88$0.00$7.88
Laborer: Landscape$8.57$0.00$8.57
Laborer: Common Or General$8.00$0.00$8.00
Ironworker, Structural$16.36$3.40$19.76
Ironworker, Ornamental$10.46$0.00$10.46
Floor Layer: Carpet$12.03$0.00$12.03
Electrician, Includes Installation Of HVAC/Temperature Controls$9.85$0.00$9.85
Drywall Hanger$10.00$0.00$10.00
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$12.67$0.00$12.67
Carpenter, Includes Form Work (Excludes Drywall Hanging)$10.89$0.00$10.89
Bricklayer$12.27$0.00$12.27

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 Building

Wage determination AL20260100, 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
Carpenter$30.26$14.78$45.04
Power Equipment Operator: Forklift$32.57$14.05$46.62
Power Equipment Operator: Crane$32.57$14.05$46.62
Laborer: Common Or General$18.13$6.75$24.88
Plumber$32.50$19.33$51.83
Pipefitter$32.50$19.33$51.83
Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers)$33.78$22.03$55.81
Sheet Metal Worker (Including HVAC Duct Work)$30.50$20.49$50.99
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$13.60$0.00$13.60
Tile Setter$20.00$0.00$20.00
Roofer$13.66$0.00$13.66
Painter: Spray$14.31$0.00$14.31
Painter (Brush And Roller)$15.93$5.68$21.61
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: Bulldozer$18.59$0.00$18.59
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$17.01$0.00$17.01
Laborer: Pipelayer$13.88$0.00$13.88
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$13.24$0.00$13.24
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$11.00$0.00$11.00
Ironworker, Structural$21.77$6.77$28.54
Ironworker, Reinforcing$22.86$7.94$30.80
Electrician$19.05$4.30$23.35
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$17.15$0.00$17.15
Bricklayer$19.81$0.00$19.81

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination AL20260117, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Carpenter (Includes Form Work)$30.26$14.78$45.04
Truck Driver: Dump Truck, Includes Water Sewer Lines$12.56$2.12$14.68
Operator: Loader, Includes Water Sewer Lines$17.64$2.14$19.78
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$17.18$0.00$17.18
Laborer: Pipelayer, Includes Water Sewer Lines$14.65$0.00$14.65
Laborer: Common Or General, Includes Water Sewer Lines$13.40$3.60$17.00
Electrician$19.56$0.00$19.56
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher, Includes Water Sewer Lines$13.71$0.00$13.71

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination AL20260151, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Electrician$30.90$10.34$41.24
Power Equipment Operator (Drill)$24.15$9.36$33.51
Truck Driver: Water Truck$13.71$0.00$13.71
Truck Driver: Semi-Trailer Truck$15.56$0.00$15.56
Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck$17.01$0.00$17.01
Truck Driver: Flatbed Truck$15.00$0.00$15.00
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$14.34$0.00$14.34
Traffic Control: Laborer-Cones/ Barricades/Barrels - Setter/Mover/Sweeper$13.64$0.00$13.64
Traffic Control: Flagger$11.48$0.00$11.48
Painter (Brush And Roller)$15.97$1.27$17.24
Operator: Scraper$13.30$0.00$13.30
Operator: Roller$16.43$0.00$16.43
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete)$17.64$0.00$17.64
Operator: Oiler$16.83$0.00$16.83
Operator: Milling Machine$14.76$0.00$14.76
Operator: Mechanic$24.71$0.00$24.71
Operator: Material Transfer Vehicle$16.60$0.00$16.60
Operator: Loader$16.11$0.00$16.11
Operator: Grader/Blade$17.77$0.00$17.77
Operator: Crane$23.49$0.00$23.49
Operator: Bulldozer$21.27$0.00$21.27
Operator: Broom/Sweeper$13.11$0.00$13.11
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$13.88$0.00$13.88
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$19.97$0.00$19.97
Operator: Asphalt Spreader$16.02$0.00$16.02
Laborer: Pipelayer$13.49$0.00$13.49
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$14.62$0.00$14.62
Laborer: Common Or General$14.51$0.00$14.51
Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader And Distributor$15.71$0.00$15.71
Laborer Grade Checker$14.89$0.00$14.89
Ironworker, Structural$22.40$0.00$22.40
Ironworker, Reinforcing$18.02$0.00$18.02
Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Truck Driver (Line Striping Truck)$14.55$0.00$14.55
Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Operator (Striping Machine)$20.94$0.00$20.94
Form Worker$14.27$0.00$14.27
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$15.69$0.00$15.69

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: Alabama Counties of Colbert and Lauderdale

Wage determination 2015-4599, revision 33, updated 8/20/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$16.79
01111General Clerk I$14.39
07010Baker$18.34
07130Food Service Worker$12.34
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.20
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$13.68
11090Gardener$20.16
11150Janitor$14.20
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.17
11240Maid or Houseman$12.42
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$28.70
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$29.94
23160Electrician, Maintenance$28.73
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$25.91
23370General Maintenance Worker$21.34
23470Laborer$17.48
27101Guard I$14.17
27102Guard II$15.85
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$12.98
31361Truckdriver, Light$17.91
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$16.79
01012Accounting Clerk II$18.85
01013Accounting Clerk III$21.08
01020Administrative Assistant$29.77
01035Court Reporter$20.90
01041Customer Service Representative I$16.53
01042Customer Service Representative II$18.04
01043Customer Service Representative III$20.24
01051Data Entry Operator I$15.26
01052Data Entry Operator II$16.65
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$19.98
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.65
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.65
01111General Clerk I$14.39
01112General Clerk II$15.70
01113General Clerk III$17.62
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.31
01141Messenger Courier$13.56
01191Order Clerk I$15.26
01192Order Clerk II$16.65
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$18.68
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$20.90
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$23.31
01270Production Control Clerk$24.58
01290Rental Clerk$16.33
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.68
01311Secretary I$18.68
01312Secretary II$20.90
01313Secretary III$23.31
01320Service Order Dispatcher$17.86
01410Supply Technician$29.77
01420Survey Worker$16.81
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$14.70
01531Travel Clerk I$16.65
01532Travel Clerk II$18.02
01533Travel Clerk III$20.90
01611Word Processor I$16.65
01612Word Processor II$18.68
01613Word Processor III$20.90
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$25.18
05010Automotive Electrician$20.46
05040Automotive Glass Installer$19.40
05070Automotive Worker$19.40
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$17.32
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$21.42
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$19.40
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$21.21
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$16.04
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$18.34
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$19.40
05310Painter, Automotive$20.16
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$19.40
05370Tire Repairer$16.13
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$21.42
07010Baker$18.34
07041Cook I$13.22
07042Cook II$14.81
07070Dishwasher$12.77
07130Food Service Worker$12.34
07210Meat Cutter$16.97
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.20
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$19.10
09040Furniture Handler$13.94
09080Furniture Refinisher$19.10
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$15.08
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$17.12
09130Upholsterer$19.10
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$13.68
11060Elevator Operator$14.20
11090Gardener$20.16
11122Housekeeping Aide$14.20
11150Janitor$14.20
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.17
11240Maid or Houseman$12.42
11260Pruner$14.62
11270Tractor Operator$18.80
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$16.17
11360Window Cleaner$15.70
12010Ambulance Driver$18.81
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$23.40
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$29.19
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$30.19
12020Dental Assistant$17.87
12025Dental Hygienist$28.20
12030EKG Technician$33.46
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$33.46
12040Emergency Medical Technician$18.81
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$20.92
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$23.40
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$26.08
12100Medical Assistant$16.99
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$21.66
12160Medical Record Clerk$18.24
12190Medical Record Technician$20.41
12195Medical Transcriptionist$19.73
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$51.43
12221Nursing Assistant I$14.41
12222Nursing Assistant II$16.21
12223Nursing Assistant III$17.69
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.86
12235Optical Dispenser$22.76
12236Optical Technician$20.92
12250Pharmacy Technician$18.93
12280Phlebotomist$17.20
12305Radiologic Technologist$29.23
12311Registered Nurse I$26.08
12312Registered Nurse II$31.90
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$31.90
12314Registered Nurse III$38.61
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$38.61
12316Registered Nurse IV$46.27
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$28.99
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$22.13
13011Exhibits Specialist I$22.14
13012Exhibits Specialist II$27.42
13013Exhibits Specialist III$33.54
13041Illustrator I$22.14
13042Illustrator II$27.42
13043Illustrator III$33.54
13047Librarian$30.37
13050Library Aide/Clerk$15.94
13058Library Technician$22.14
13061Media Specialist I$19.79
13062Media Specialist II$22.14
13063Media Specialist III$24.69
13071Photographer I$19.79
13072Photographer II$22.14
13073Photographer III$27.42
13074Photographer IV$33.54
13075Photographer V$40.60
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$17.31
13110Video Teleconference Technician$19.79
14041Computer Operator I$15.55
14042Computer Operator II$19.13
14043Computer Operator III$20.49
14044Computer Operator IV$26.16
14045Computer Operator V$27.62
14071Computer Programmer I$25.00
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$15.55
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$26.16
14170System Support Specialist$27.62
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$35.52
15060Educational Technologist$30.52
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$36.76
15080Graphic Artist$26.63
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$36.76
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$36.76
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$36.76
15090Technical Instructor$25.00
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$30.58
15110Test Proctor$20.77
15120Tutor$20.77
16010Assembler$11.30
16030Counter Attendant$11.30
16040Dry Cleaner$14.19
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$11.30
16090Presser, Hand$11.30
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$11.30
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$11.30
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$11.30
16190Sewing Machine Operator$14.99
16220Tailor$15.80
16250Washer, Machine$12.24
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$27.50
19040Tool And Die Maker$32.83
21020Forklift Operator$23.85
21030Material Coordinator$24.58
21040Material Expediter$24.58
21050Material Handling Laborer$17.48
21071Order Filler$14.84
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$23.85
21110Shipping Packer$18.83
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$18.83
21140Store Worker I$15.46
21150Stock Clerk$20.95
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$23.85
21410Warehouse Specialist$23.85
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$29.94
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$24.48
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$28.70
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$29.94
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$31.23
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$21.56
23050Aircraft, Painter$27.30
23060Aircraft Servicer$24.48
23080Aircraft Worker$25.91
23110Appliance Mechanic$27.30
23120Bicycle Repairer$23.12
23125Cable Splicer$43.27
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$24.87
23140Carpet Layer$25.91
23160Electrician, Maintenance$28.73
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$25.91
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$27.30
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$28.70
23260Fabric Worker$24.48
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$27.68
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$23.12
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$28.70
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$23.12
23370General Maintenance Worker$21.34
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$28.70
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$24.48
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$25.91
23391Gunsmith I$23.12
23392Gunsmith II$25.91
23393Gunsmith III$28.70
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$27.17
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$22.70
23460Instrument Mechanic$28.70
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$27.30
23470Laborer$17.48
23510Locksmith$27.30
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$28.61
23550Machinist, Maintenance$33.03
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$14.41
23591Metrology Technician I$28.70
23592Metrology Technician II$29.94
23593Metrology Technician III$31.23
23640Millwright$28.70
23710Office Appliance Repairer$27.30
23760Painter, Maintenance$23.17
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$30.62
23810Plumber, Maintenance$29.13
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$28.70
23850Rigger$28.70
23870Scale Mechanic$25.91
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$28.70
23910Small Engine Mechanic$25.91
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$30.92
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$33.63
23950Telephone Lineman$28.70
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$21.26
23965Well Driller$28.70
23970Woodcraft Worker$28.70
23980Woodworker$23.12
24550Case Manager$16.52
24570Child Care Attendant$11.18
24580Child Care Center Clerk$13.94
24610Chore Aide$12.44
24630Homemaker$16.52
25010Boiler Tender$35.17
25040Sewage Plant Operator$33.43
25070Stationary Engineer$35.17
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$26.41
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$33.43
27004Alarm Monitor$20.29
27007Baggage Inspector$14.17
27008Corrections Officer$20.23
27010Court Security Officer$21.16
27030Detection Dog Handler$15.85
27040Detention Officer$20.23
27070Firefighter$21.22
27101Guard I$14.17
27102Guard II$15.85
27131Police Officer I$24.24
27132Police Officer II$26.93
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$12.50
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$13.40
28043Carnival Worker$9.69
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$19.07
28310Lifeguard$17.00
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$21.34
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$15.58
28515Recreation Specialist$26.26
28630Sports Official$17.00
28690Swimming Pool Operator$15.65
29010Blocker And Bracer$25.91
29020Hatch Tender$25.91
29030Line Handler$25.91
29041Stevedore I$24.48
29042Stevedore II$27.30
30021Archeological Technician I$20.46
30022Archeological Technician II$22.89
30023Archeological Technician III$28.05
30030Cartographic Technician$28.05
30040Civil Engineering Technician$27.93
30051Cryogenic Technician I$31.07
30052Cryogenic Technician II$34.31
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$20.46
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$22.89
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$25.53
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$31.41
30081Engineering Technician I$17.58
30082Engineering Technician II$19.80
30083Engineering Technician III$23.10
30084Engineering Technician IV$29.82
30085Engineering Technician V$36.48
30086Engineering Technician VI$44.13
30090Environmental Technician$28.05
30095Evidence Control Specialist$28.05
30210Laboratory Technician$27.76
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$31.07
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$34.31
30240Mathematical Technician$28.05
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$21.90
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$27.13
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$33.19
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$40.16
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$34.31
30390Photo-Optics Technician$28.05
30395Radiation Control Technician$34.31
30461Technical Writer I$28.05
30462Technical Writer II$34.31
30463Technical Writer III$41.51
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$30.80
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$37.26
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$44.67
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$30.80
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$30.80
30501Weather Forecaster I$31.41
30502Weather Forecaster II$38.20
30621Weather Observer, Senior$28.05
31010Airplane Pilot$37.26
31020Bus Aide$14.35
31030Bus Driver$18.96
31043Driver Courier$16.70
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$12.98
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$16.77
31310Taxi Driver$10.90
31361Truckdriver, Light$17.91
31362Truckdriver, Medium$18.96
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$23.15
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$23.15
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$18.17
99030Cashier$13.13
99050Desk Clerk$12.43
99095Embalmer$30.80
99130Flight Follower$30.80
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$16.77
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$20.60
99260Marketing Analyst$29.43
99310Mortician$30.80
99410Pest Controller$18.78
99510Photofinishing Worker$16.19
99710Recycling Laborer$19.29
99711Recycling Specialist$22.43
99730Refuse Collector$17.44
99810Sales Clerk$13.93
99820School Crossing Guard$17.28
99830Survey Party Chief$23.88
99831Surveying Aide$14.71
99832Surveying Technician$20.13
99840Vending Machine Attendant$22.22
99841Vending Machine Repairer$26.70
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$22.22

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.