Prevailing wage rates in Houston County, Alabama

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

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination AL20260045, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Sheet Metal Worker, Includes HVAC Duct Installation$9.86$0.00$9.86
Roofer, Includes Built Up, Metal, Shake & Shingle, And Single Ply Roofs$10.65$0.00$10.65
Plumber$10.83$0.00$10.83
Painter, Excludes Drywall Finishing/Taping$9.33$0.00$9.33
Operator: Loader (Front End)$10.45$0.00$10.45
Operator: Bulldozer$12.60$0.00$12.60
Operator: Backhoe$11.45$0.00$11.45
Laborer: Pipelayer$9.50$0.00$9.50
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$7.88$0.00$7.88
Laborer: Landscape$7.25$0.00$7.25
Laborer: Common Or General$7.36$0.00$7.36
Ironworker, Structural$8.00$0.00$8.00
Ironworker, Ornamental$10.75$0.00$10.75
Floor Layer: Carpet$8.01$0.00$8.01
Electrician$9.94$0.00$9.94
Drywall Hanger$8.13$0.00$8.13
Drywall Finisher/Taper$9.00$0.00$9.00
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$8.00$0.00$8.00
Carpenter, Includes Form Work, And Blown Insulation, (Excludes Drywall Hanging)$8.27$0.00$8.27
Bricklayer$11.75$0.00$11.75

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination AL20260086, 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
Power Equipment Operator: Crane$31.75$14.55$46.30
Ironworker, Structural$33.75$14.03$47.78
Laborer (Common Or General)$18.06$8.00$26.06
Plumber$35.20$13.51$48.71
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$13.18$0.00$13.18
Tile Setter$15.86$0.00$15.86
Sheet Metal Worker, Includes HVAC Duct Installation$16.85$10.94$27.79
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: Bulldozer$16.37$0.00$16.37
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$16.69$0.00$16.69
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
Ironworker, Reinforcing$22.86$7.94$30.80
Electrician$19.55$4.24$23.79
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$16.48$0.00$16.48
Carpenter$15.00$0.00$15.00
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 Highway

Wage determination AL20260156, 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: Lowboy Truck$16.79$0.00$16.79
Truck Driver: Flatbed Truck$15.00$0.00$15.00
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$14.41$0.00$14.41
Traffic Control: Laborer-Cones/ Barricades/Barrels - Setter/Mover/Sweeper$13.86$0.00$13.86
Traffic Control: Flagger$13.01$0.00$13.01
Painter (Brush And Roller)$15.97$1.27$17.24
Operator: Scraper$13.30$0.00$13.30
Operator: Roller$14.24$0.00$14.24
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete)$15.64$0.00$15.64
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$14.93$0.00$14.93
Operator: Grader/Blade$19.17$0.00$19.17
Operator: Drill$26.73$11.25$37.98
Operator: Distributor$18.52$0.00$18.52
Operator: Crane$19.88$2.31$22.19
Operator: Bulldozer$15.08$0.00$15.08
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$15.20$0.00$15.20
Operator: Asphalt Spreader$16.00$0.00$16.00
Laborer: Pipelayer$14.42$0.00$14.42
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$14.06$0.00$14.06
Laborer: Common Or General$11.85$0.00$11.85
Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader And Distributor$16.19$0.00$16.19
Laborer Grade Checker$14.31$0.00$14.31
Ironworker, Structural$22.40$0.00$22.40
Ironworker, Reinforcing$16.20$0.00$16.20
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
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$14.75$0.00$14.75
Carpenter (Form Work Only)$15.62$0.00$15.62

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: Alabama Counties of Geneva, Henry and Houston

Wage determination 2015-4597, revision 33, updated 8/20/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$16.84
01111General Clerk I$13.07
07010Baker$15.12
07130Food Service Worker$12.73
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.44
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$15.08
11090Gardener$19.74
11150Janitor$13.60
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.00
11240Maid or Houseman$12.29
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$26.85
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$28.20
23160Electrician, Maintenance$24.48
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$23.16
23370General Maintenance Worker$18.91
23470Laborer$17.29
27101Guard I$14.77
27102Guard II$16.52
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.60
31361Truckdriver, Light$17.50
All 347 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$16.84
01012Accounting Clerk II$18.90
01013Accounting Clerk III$21.14
01020Administrative Assistant$30.34
01035Court Reporter$21.25
01041Customer Service Representative I$15.95
01042Customer Service Representative II$17.40
01043Customer Service Representative III$19.52
01051Data Entry Operator I$15.51
01052Data Entry Operator II$16.93
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$21.86
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.93
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.93
01111General Clerk I$13.07
01112General Clerk II$14.26
01113General Clerk III$16.00
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.69
01141Messenger Courier$13.79
01191Order Clerk I$15.51
01192Order Clerk II$16.93
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$18.99
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.25
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$23.69
01270Production Control Clerk$23.28
01290Rental Clerk$15.31
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.99
01311Secretary I$18.99
01312Secretary II$21.25
01313Secretary III$23.69
01320Service Order Dispatcher$19.55
01410Supply Technician$30.34
01420Survey Worker$15.43
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$14.45
01531Travel Clerk I$16.93
01532Travel Clerk II$18.49
01533Travel Clerk III$21.25
01611Word Processor I$16.93
01612Word Processor II$18.99
01613Word Processor III$21.25
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$22.20
05010Automotive Electrician$20.45
05040Automotive Glass Installer$19.41
05070Automotive Worker$19.41
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$17.23
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$21.54
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$19.41
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$21.54
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$16.15
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$18.28
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$19.41
05310Painter, Automotive$20.45
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$19.41
05370Tire Repairer$16.64
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$21.54
07010Baker$15.12
07041Cook I$13.39
07042Cook II$15.08
07070Dishwasher$12.82
07130Food Service Worker$12.73
07210Meat Cutter$17.64
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.44
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$18.77
09040Furniture Handler$12.82
09080Furniture Refinisher$18.77
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$14.82
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$16.78
09130Upholsterer$18.77
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$15.08
11060Elevator Operator$13.60
11090Gardener$19.74
11122Housekeeping Aide$13.60
11150Janitor$13.60
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.00
11240Maid or Houseman$12.29
11260Pruner$14.88
11270Tractor Operator$18.50
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$16.00
11360Window Cleaner$14.62
12010Ambulance Driver$15.83
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$21.39
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$29.34
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$28.65
12020Dental Assistant$17.70
12025Dental Hygienist$28.04
12030EKG Technician$28.96
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$28.96
12040Emergency Medical Technician$15.83
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$19.12
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$21.39
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$23.84
12100Medical Assistant$16.75
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$23.73
12160Medical Record Clerk$16.70
12190Medical Record Technician$18.68
12195Medical Transcriptionist$18.81
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$47.00
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.02
12222Nursing Assistant II$14.65
12223Nursing Assistant III$15.99
12224Nursing Assistant IV$17.94
12235Optical Dispenser$18.11
12236Optical Technician$19.12
12250Pharmacy Technician$18.67
12280Phlebotomist$17.18
12305Radiologic Technologist$25.11
12311Registered Nurse I$26.50
12312Registered Nurse II$32.42
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$32.42
12314Registered Nurse III$39.24
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$39.24
12316Registered Nurse IV$47.03
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$26.49
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$23.36
13011Exhibits Specialist I$22.09
13012Exhibits Specialist II$27.37
13013Exhibits Specialist III$33.48
13041Illustrator I$22.09
13042Illustrator II$27.37
13043Illustrator III$33.48
13047Librarian$30.31
13050Library Aide/Clerk$14.53
13058Library Technician$22.09
13061Media Specialist I$19.75
13062Media Specialist II$22.09
13063Media Specialist III$24.64
13071Photographer I$19.75
13072Photographer II$22.09
13073Photographer III$27.37
13074Photographer IV$33.48
13075Photographer V$40.51
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$19.04
13110Video Teleconference Technician$19.75
14041Computer Operator I$16.95
14042Computer Operator II$19.04
14043Computer Operator III$22.06
14044Computer Operator IV$24.83
14045Computer Operator V$27.49
14071Computer Programmer I$18.67
14072Computer Programmer II$24.89
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$16.95
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$25.60
14170System Support Specialist$27.49
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$39.53
15060Educational Technologist$36.26
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$47.38
15080Graphic Artist$27.52
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$47.38
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$47.38
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$47.38
15090Technical Instructor$28.57
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$34.94
15110Test Proctor$23.06
15120Tutor$23.06
16010Assembler$11.40
16030Counter Attendant$11.40
16040Dry Cleaner$13.82
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$11.40
16090Presser, Hand$11.40
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$11.40
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$11.40
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$11.40
16190Sewing Machine Operator$14.62
16220Tailor$15.47
16250Washer, Machine$12.50
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$24.40
19040Tool And Die Maker$29.57
21020Forklift Operator$17.85
21030Material Coordinator$23.28
21040Material Expediter$23.28
21050Material Handling Laborer$17.29
21071Order Filler$16.31
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$17.85
21110Shipping Packer$17.10
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$17.10
21140Store Worker I$16.00
21150Stock Clerk$19.82
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$17.85
21410Warehouse Specialist$17.85
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$28.20
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$22.78
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$26.85
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$28.20
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$29.59
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$20.13
23050Aircraft, Painter$25.49
23060Aircraft Servicer$22.78
23080Aircraft Worker$24.20
23110Appliance Mechanic$24.40
23120Bicycle Repairer$20.56
23125Cable Splicer$39.37
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$20.58
23140Carpet Layer$23.16
23160Electrician, Maintenance$24.48
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$23.16
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$24.40
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$25.70
23260Fabric Worker$21.81
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$25.70
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$20.56
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$25.70
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$20.56
23370General Maintenance Worker$18.91
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$26.85
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$22.78
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$24.20
23391Gunsmith I$20.56
23392Gunsmith II$23.16
23393Gunsmith III$25.70
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$29.04
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$21.20
23460Instrument Mechanic$25.70
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$24.40
23470Laborer$17.29
23510Locksmith$24.40
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$25.47
23550Machinist, Maintenance$24.40
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$15.09
23591Metrology Technician I$25.70
23592Metrology Technician II$27.00
23593Metrology Technician III$28.33
23640Millwright$24.34
23710Office Appliance Repairer$21.99
23760Painter, Maintenance$23.69
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$24.85
23810Plumber, Maintenance$23.59
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$25.70
23850Rigger$25.70
23870Scale Mechanic$23.16
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$22.15
23910Small Engine Mechanic$23.16
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$28.27
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$29.70
23950Telephone Lineman$25.70
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$21.73
23965Well Driller$25.70
23970Woodcraft Worker$25.70
23980Woodworker$20.56
24550Case Manager$13.99
24570Child Care Attendant$10.54
24580Child Care Center Clerk$13.29
24610Chore Aide$13.06
24630Homemaker$13.99
25010Boiler Tender$26.26
25040Sewage Plant Operator$24.93
25070Stationary Engineer$26.26
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$19.69
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$24.93
27004Alarm Monitor$20.53
27007Baggage Inspector$14.77
27008Corrections Officer$22.07
27010Court Security Officer$20.21
27030Detection Dog Handler$16.52
27040Detention Officer$22.07
27070Firefighter$19.27
27101Guard I$14.77
27102Guard II$16.52
27131Police Officer I$25.62
27132Police Officer II$28.46
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$12.43
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$13.26
28043Carnival Worker$10.00
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$15.81
28310Lifeguard$14.08
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$17.68
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$13.43
28515Recreation Specialist$21.90
28630Sports Official$14.08
28690Swimming Pool Operator$15.86
29010Blocker And Bracer$23.16
29020Hatch Tender$23.16
29030Line Handler$23.16
29041Stevedore I$21.81
29042Stevedore II$24.40
30021Archeological Technician I$18.99
30022Archeological Technician II$21.24
30023Archeological Technician III$26.32
30030Cartographic Technician$26.32
30040Civil Engineering Technician$25.99
30051Cryogenic Technician I$29.14
30052Cryogenic Technician II$32.19
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$18.99
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$21.24
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$23.69
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$29.14
30081Engineering Technician I$16.92
30082Engineering Technician II$18.99
30083Engineering Technician III$21.24
30084Engineering Technician IV$26.32
30085Engineering Technician V$32.19
30086Engineering Technician VI$38.96
30090Environmental Technician$26.32
30095Evidence Control Specialist$26.32
30210Laboratory Technician$29.60
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$29.14
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$32.19
30240Mathematical Technician$26.32
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$21.80
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$27.01
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$33.04
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$40.00
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$32.19
30390Photo-Optics Technician$26.32
30395Radiation Control Technician$32.19
30461Technical Writer I$26.32
30462Technical Writer II$32.19
30463Technical Writer III$38.96
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$29.14
30502Weather Forecaster II$35.45
30621Weather Observer, Senior$26.32
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$16.03
31030Bus Driver$20.99
31043Driver Courier$16.39
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.60
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$15.28
31310Taxi Driver$16.49
31361Truckdriver, Light$17.50
31362Truckdriver, Medium$18.56
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$29.11
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$29.11
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$12.49
99050Desk Clerk$12.97
99095Embalmer$29.57
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$21.20
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$22.63
99260Marketing Analyst$26.14
99310Mortician$29.57
99410Pest Controller$19.55
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$18.71
99711Recycling Specialist$21.65
99730Refuse Collector$17.42
99810Sales Clerk$13.83
99820School Crossing Guard$17.06
99830Survey Party Chief$23.24
99831Surveying Aide$15.52
99832Surveying Technician$21.26
99840Vending Machine Attendant$21.20
99841Vending Machine Repairer$25.49
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$21.20

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.