Prevailing wage rates in Lee County, Alabama

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

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination AL20260049, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver$10.06$0.00$10.06
Sheet Metal Worker$12.82$0.00$12.82
Roofer, Includes Built Up, Metal, Shake & Shingle, And Single Ply Roofs$11.29$0.00$11.29
Plumber$10.95$0.00$10.95
Painter$8.96$0.00$8.96
Operator: Loader$13.50$0.00$13.50
Operator: Bulldozer$12.60$0.00$12.60
Operator: Backhoe$11.45$0.00$11.45
Laborer: Pipelayer$8.83$0.00$8.83
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$7.88$0.00$7.88
Laborer: Landscape$7.25$0.00$7.25
Laborer: Common Or General$7.31$0.00$7.31
Ironworker, Structural$8.00$0.00$8.00
Ironworker, Ornamental$10.75$0.00$10.75
Electrician$10.82$0.00$10.82
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$10.64$0.00$10.64
Carpenter, Includes Form Work$10.40$0.00$10.40
Bricklayer$13.00$0.00$13.00

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination AL20260089, 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$32.00$15.05$47.05
Pipefitter$32.30$17.96$50.26
Plumber$35.20$13.51$48.71
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$12.50$0.00$12.50
Tile Setter$15.86$0.00$15.86
Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers)$24.65$11.42$36.07
Sheet Metal Worker, Includes HVAC Duct Installation$14.78$0.00$14.78
Roofer$13.23$0.00$13.23
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$12.00$0.00$12.00
Laborer: Pipelayer$12.58$0.00$12.58
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$11.42$0.00$11.42
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$11.00$0.00$11.00
Laborer: Common Or General$11.94$0.00$11.94
Ironworker, Reinforcing$22.86$7.94$30.80
Glazier$18.89$0.00$18.89
Electrician$18.09$2.61$20.70
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$15.48$0.00$15.48
Carpenter$18.20$0.00$18.20
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 AL20260160, 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$15.51$0.00$15.51
Traffic Control: Laborer-Cones/ Barricades/Barrels - Setter/Mover/Sweeper$13.03$0.00$13.03
Traffic Control: Flagger$12.38$0.00$12.38
Painter (Brush And Roller)$15.97$1.27$17.24
Operator: Scraper$13.30$0.00$13.30
Operator: Roller$14.29$0.00$14.29
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$15.55$0.00$15.55
Operator: Grader/Blade$17.98$0.00$17.98
Operator: Drill$26.73$11.25$37.98
Operator: Crane$22.88$0.00$22.88
Operator: Bulldozer$15.28$0.00$15.28
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$15.26$0.00$15.26
Operator: Asphalt Spreader$16.00$0.00$16.00
Laborer: Pipelayer$14.13$0.00$14.13
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$13.38$0.00$13.38
Laborer: Common Or General$11.52$0.00$11.52
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$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$13.56$0.00$13.56
Carpenter (Form Work Only)$15.13$0.00$15.13

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: Alabama Counties of Lee

Wage determination 2015-4589, revision 31, updated 8/22/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$16.96
01111General Clerk I$15.62
07010Baker$14.39
07130Food Service Worker$13.83
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.68
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$15.71
11090Gardener$23.01
11150Janitor$14.65
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.80
11240Maid or Houseman$13.07
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$26.56
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$28.13
23160Electrician, Maintenance$25.89
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$23.35
23370General Maintenance Worker$19.09
23470Laborer$16.07
27101Guard I$16.01
27102Guard II$17.91
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$12.64
31361Truckdriver, Light$17.77
All 347 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$16.96
01012Accounting Clerk II$19.03
01013Accounting Clerk III$21.29
01020Administrative Assistant$32.44
01035Court Reporter$21.76
01041Customer Service Representative I$16.06
01042Customer Service Representative II$17.52
01043Customer Service Representative III$19.68
01051Data Entry Operator I$15.08
01052Data Entry Operator II$16.46
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$23.41
01070Document Preparation Clerk$17.34
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$17.34
01111General Clerk I$15.62
01112General Clerk II$17.04
01113General Clerk III$19.12
01120Housing Referral Assistant$24.27
01141Messenger Courier$14.12
01191Order Clerk I$15.89
01192Order Clerk II$17.34
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.88
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$22.24
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$24.80
01270Production Control Clerk$26.44
01290Rental Clerk$15.15
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$19.45
01311Secretary I$19.45
01312Secretary II$21.76
01313Secretary III$24.27
01320Service Order Dispatcher$20.92
01410Supply Technician$32.44
01420Survey Worker$15.69
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$15.19
01531Travel Clerk I$17.29
01532Travel Clerk II$18.49
01533Travel Clerk III$21.48
01611Word Processor I$17.34
01612Word Processor II$19.45
01613Word Processor III$21.76
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$24.56
05010Automotive Electrician$22.12
05040Automotive Glass Installer$20.89
05070Automotive Worker$20.89
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$18.18
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$23.38
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$20.89
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$23.38
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$16.92
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$19.54
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$20.89
05310Painter, Automotive$22.12
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$20.89
05370Tire Repairer$17.11
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$23.38
07010Baker$14.39
07041Cook I$14.27
07042Cook II$16.95
07070Dishwasher$13.54
07130Food Service Worker$13.83
07210Meat Cutter$18.84
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.68
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$17.97
09040Furniture Handler$11.74
09080Furniture Refinisher$17.97
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$13.75
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$15.88
09130Upholsterer$17.97
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$15.71
11060Elevator Operator$14.65
11090Gardener$23.01
11122Housekeeping Aide$14.65
11150Janitor$14.65
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.80
11240Maid or Houseman$13.07
11260Pruner$15.18
11270Tractor Operator$21.32
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$16.80
11360Window Cleaner$16.67
12010Ambulance Driver$23.06
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$21.83
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$29.94
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$29.94
12020Dental Assistant$18.53
12025Dental Hygienist$32.84
12030EKG Technician$33.07
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$33.07
12040Emergency Medical Technician$23.06
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$19.51
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$21.83
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$24.34
12100Medical Assistant$17.04
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$24.82
12160Medical Record Clerk$21.19
12190Medical Record Technician$23.71
12195Medical Transcriptionist$19.51
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$47.97
12221Nursing Assistant I$14.70
12222Nursing Assistant II$16.54
12223Nursing Assistant III$18.05
12224Nursing Assistant IV$20.26
12235Optical Dispenser$20.27
12236Optical Technician$19.51
12250Pharmacy Technician$18.98
12280Phlebotomist$19.51
12305Radiologic Technologist$27.23
12311Registered Nurse I$30.24
12312Registered Nurse II$36.99
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$36.99
12314Registered Nurse III$44.75
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$44.75
12316Registered Nurse IV$53.64
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$27.04
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$23.29
13011Exhibits Specialist I$22.86
13012Exhibits Specialist II$28.33
13013Exhibits Specialist III$34.65
13041Illustrator I$22.86
13042Illustrator II$28.33
13043Illustrator III$34.65
13047Librarian$31.37
13050Library Aide/Clerk$18.21
13058Library Technician$21.62
13061Media Specialist I$20.44
13062Media Specialist II$22.86
13063Media Specialist III$25.50
13071Photographer I$20.44
13072Photographer II$22.86
13073Photographer III$28.33
13074Photographer IV$34.65
13075Photographer V$41.92
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$22.86
13110Video Teleconference Technician$30.56
14041Computer Operator I$14.36
14042Computer Operator II$16.07
14043Computer Operator III$17.92
14044Computer Operator IV$19.91
14045Computer Operator V$20.70
14071Computer Programmer I$20.24
14072Computer Programmer II$25.08
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$14.36
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$19.91
14170System Support Specialist$30.31
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$41.29
15060Educational Technologist$32.52
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$49.50
15080Graphic Artist$25.54
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$49.50
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$49.50
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$49.50
15090Technical Instructor$23.99
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$29.33
15110Test Proctor$19.35
15120Tutor$19.35
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$12.22
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$24.99
19040Tool And Die Maker$31.16
21020Forklift Operator$21.23
21030Material Coordinator$26.44
21040Material Expediter$26.44
21050Material Handling Laborer$16.07
21071Order Filler$16.78
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$21.23
21110Shipping Packer$18.53
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$18.53
21140Store Worker I$14.31
21150Stock Clerk$19.69
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$21.23
21410Warehouse Specialist$21.23
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$28.13
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$21.78
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$26.56
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$28.13
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$29.71
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$18.85
23050Aircraft, Painter$24.99
23060Aircraft Servicer$21.78
23080Aircraft Worker$23.35
23110Appliance Mechanic$24.99
23120Bicycle Repairer$20.26
23125Cable Splicer$37.03
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$22.89
23140Carpet Layer$23.35
23160Electrician, Maintenance$25.89
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$23.35
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$24.99
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$26.56
23260Fabric Worker$21.78
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$26.56
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$20.26
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$26.56
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$20.26
23370General Maintenance Worker$19.09
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$26.56
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$21.78
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$23.35
23391Gunsmith I$20.26
23392Gunsmith II$23.35
23393Gunsmith III$26.56
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$28.64
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$23.15
23460Instrument Mechanic$26.56
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$24.99
23470Laborer$16.07
23510Locksmith$24.99
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$29.16
23550Machinist, Maintenance$23.28
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$17.28
23591Metrology Technician I$26.56
23592Metrology Technician II$28.13
23593Metrology Technician III$29.71
23640Millwright$26.56
23710Office Appliance Repairer$24.99
23760Painter, Maintenance$21.80
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$26.35
23810Plumber, Maintenance$24.79
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$26.56
23850Rigger$26.56
23870Scale Mechanic$23.35
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$23.93
23910Small Engine Mechanic$23.35
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$31.39
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$33.22
23950Telephone Lineman$28.34
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$21.32
23965Well Driller$26.56
23970Woodcraft Worker$26.56
23980Woodworker$20.26
24550Case Manager$16.83
24570Child Care Attendant$12.17
24580Child Care Center Clerk$15.21
24610Chore Aide$12.29
24630Homemaker$16.83
25010Boiler Tender$27.90
25040Sewage Plant Operator$26.25
25070Stationary Engineer$27.90
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$19.06
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$26.25
27004Alarm Monitor$21.66
27007Baggage Inspector$16.01
27008Corrections Officer$21.72
27010Court Security Officer$21.54
27030Detection Dog Handler$17.91
27040Detention Officer$21.72
27070Firefighter$18.98
27101Guard I$16.01
27102Guard II$17.91
27131Police Officer I$26.07
27132Police Officer II$28.96
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$14.10
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$15.15
28043Carnival Worker$10.12
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$17.27
28310Lifeguard$15.39
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$19.31
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$14.10
28515Recreation Specialist$23.93
28630Sports Official$15.39
28690Swimming Pool Operator$19.46
29010Blocker And Bracer$23.35
29020Hatch Tender$23.35
29030Line Handler$23.35
29041Stevedore I$21.78
29042Stevedore II$24.99
30021Archeological Technician I$20.64
30022Archeological Technician II$23.07
30023Archeological Technician III$28.59
30030Cartographic Technician$28.59
30040Civil Engineering Technician$27.52
30051Cryogenic Technician I$31.61
30052Cryogenic Technician II$34.91
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$20.64
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$23.07
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$25.72
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$31.66
30081Engineering Technician I$18.37
30082Engineering Technician II$20.64
30083Engineering Technician III$23.07
30084Engineering Technician IV$29.89
30085Engineering Technician V$36.55
30086Engineering Technician VI$42.30
30090Environmental Technician$28.59
30095Evidence Control Specialist$27.21
30210Laboratory Technician$23.62
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$31.61
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$34.91
30240Mathematical Technician$28.59
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$20.97
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$25.99
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$31.78
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$38.45
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$33.29
30390Photo-Optics Technician$28.59
30395Radiation Control Technician$33.29
30461Technical Writer I$27.21
30462Technical Writer II$33.29
30463Technical Writer III$40.29
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$31.28
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$37.84
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$45.35
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$31.28
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$31.28
30501Weather Forecaster I$31.66
30502Weather Forecaster II$38.50
30621Weather Observer, Senior$28.59
31010Airplane Pilot$37.84
31020Bus Aide$12.68
31030Bus Driver$18.51
31043Driver Courier$16.18
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$12.64
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$15.46
31310Taxi Driver$14.01
31361Truckdriver, Light$17.77
31362Truckdriver, Medium$19.43
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$23.66
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$23.66
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$18.45
99030Cashier$13.43
99050Desk Clerk$13.42
99095Embalmer$31.28
99130Flight Follower$31.28
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$17.48
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$19.31
99260Marketing Analyst$28.68
99310Mortician$31.28
99410Pest Controller$20.39
99510Photofinishing Worker$16.44
99710Recycling Laborer$20.96
99711Recycling Specialist$24.53
99730Refuse Collector$19.16
99810Sales Clerk$14.01
99820School Crossing Guard$16.57
99830Survey Party Chief$24.48
99831Surveying Aide$17.34
99832Surveying Technician$23.72
99840Vending Machine Attendant$21.25
99841Vending Machine Repairer$26.24
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$21.25

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.