Prevailing wage rates in Mobile County, Alabama

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

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination AL20260053, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver$9.56$0.00$9.56
Sheet Metal Worker, Includes HVAC Duct Installation$16.06$0.00$16.06
Roofer, Includes Built Up, Metal, Shake & Shingle, And Single Ply Roofs$13.98$0.81$14.79
Plumber$13.56$0.00$13.56
Painter, Excludes Drywall Finishing/Taping$9.37$0.00$9.37
Operator: Loader (Front End)$12.52$0.00$12.52
Operator: Bulldozer$12.60$0.00$12.60
Operator: Backhoe$11.20$0.00$11.20
Laborer: Pipelayer$9.00$0.00$9.00
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$7.25$0.00$7.25
Laborer: Landscape$7.66$0.00$7.66
Laborer: Common Or General$8.35$0.00$8.35
Ironworker, Structural$11.91$3.40$15.31
Ironworker, Ornamental$10.46$0.00$10.46
Electrician$11.79$0.00$11.79
Drywall Finisher/Taper$12.00$0.00$12.00
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$10.35$0.00$10.35
Carpenter, Includes Form Work$11.72$0.00$11.72
Bricklayer$12.69$0.00$12.69

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination AL20260092, 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$21.07$11.78$32.85
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$11.94$0.00$11.94
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$18.16$0.00$18.16
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 AL20260164, 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$15.05$0.00$15.05
Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck$16.79$0.00$16.79
Truck Driver: Flatbed Truck$15.00$0.00$15.00
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$16.04$0.00$16.04
Traffic Control: Laborer-Cones/ Barricades/Barrels - Setter/Mover/Sweeper$14.58$0.00$14.58
Traffic Control: Flagger$14.00$0.00$14.00
Painter (Brush And Roller)$15.97$1.27$17.24
Operator: Scraper$13.30$0.00$13.30
Operator: Roller$15.87$0.00$15.87
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$25.82$0.00$25.82
Operator: Bulldozer$18.82$0.00$18.82
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$19.10$0.00$19.10
Operator: Asphalt Spreader$16.31$0.00$16.31
Laborer: Erosion Control$10.17$0.00$10.17
Laborer: Pipelayer$15.98$0.00$15.98
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$13.20$0.00$13.20
Laborer: Common Or General$12.41$0.00$12.41
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$17.70$0.00$17.70
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$10.00$0.00$10.00
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$16.20$0.00$16.20

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: Alabama Counties of Mobile

Wage determination 2015-4605, revision 30, updated 8/20/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.18
01111General Clerk I$14.87
07010Baker$14.58
07130Food Service Worker$13.01
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.48
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$15.09
11090Gardener$23.32
11150Janitor$14.63
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.29
11240Maid or Houseman$13.37
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$39.55
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$41.61
23160Electrician, Maintenance$29.68
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$34.16
23370General Maintenance Worker$18.84
23470Laborer$17.90
27101Guard I$15.26
27102Guard II$17.06
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$12.73
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.94
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.18
01012Accounting Clerk II$19.28
01013Accounting Clerk III$21.57
01020Administrative Assistant$31.77
01035Court Reporter$23.52
01041Customer Service Representative I$15.20
01042Customer Service Representative II$16.58
01043Customer Service Representative III$18.61
01051Data Entry Operator I$15.54
01052Data Entry Operator II$16.96
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$21.70
01070Document Preparation Clerk$17.03
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$17.03
01111General Clerk I$14.87
01112General Clerk II$16.23
01113General Clerk III$18.21
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.82
01141Messenger Courier$15.37
01191Order Clerk I$15.60
01192Order Clerk II$17.03
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.05
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.31
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$24.58
01270Production Control Clerk$30.35
01290Rental Clerk$15.84
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$19.11
01311Secretary I$19.11
01312Secretary II$21.38
01313Secretary III$23.82
01320Service Order Dispatcher$19.40
01410Supply Technician$31.77
01420Survey Worker$17.56
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$14.77
01531Travel Clerk I$17.35
01532Travel Clerk II$18.44
01533Travel Clerk III$21.24
01611Word Processor I$17.03
01612Word Processor II$19.11
01613Word Processor III$21.38
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$25.30
05010Automotive Electrician$21.34
05040Automotive Glass Installer$19.88
05070Automotive Worker$19.88
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$16.96
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$22.76
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$19.88
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$22.76
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$15.51
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$18.41
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$19.88
05310Painter, Automotive$21.34
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$19.88
05370Tire Repairer$15.50
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$22.76
07010Baker$14.58
07041Cook I$13.74
07042Cook II$16.11
07070Dishwasher$13.29
07130Food Service Worker$13.01
07210Meat Cutter$22.20
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.48
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$22.04
09040Furniture Handler$13.05
09080Furniture Refinisher$21.97
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$16.02
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$18.95
09130Upholsterer$21.46
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$15.09
11060Elevator Operator$14.63
11090Gardener$23.32
11122Housekeeping Aide$14.63
11150Janitor$14.63
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.29
11240Maid or Houseman$13.37
11260Pruner$15.19
11270Tractor Operator$21.32
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$17.29
11360Window Cleaner$16.66
12010Ambulance Driver$18.99
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$24.05
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$29.99
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$29.98
12020Dental Assistant$18.65
12025Dental Hygienist$30.14
12030EKG Technician$28.58
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$28.58
12040Emergency Medical Technician$18.99
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$21.49
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$24.05
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$26.80
12100Medical Assistant$17.48
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$23.92
12160Medical Record Clerk$18.66
12190Medical Record Technician$20.88
12195Medical Transcriptionist$18.27
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$49.86
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.43
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.11
12223Nursing Assistant III$16.49
12224Nursing Assistant IV$18.51
12235Optical Dispenser$16.75
12236Optical Technician$21.49
12250Pharmacy Technician$18.88
12280Phlebotomist$17.63
12305Radiologic Technologist$30.36
12311Registered Nurse I$27.40
12312Registered Nurse II$33.51
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$33.51
12314Registered Nurse III$40.54
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$40.54
12316Registered Nurse IV$48.61
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$29.78
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$23.97
13011Exhibits Specialist I$23.90
13012Exhibits Specialist II$29.61
13013Exhibits Specialist III$36.22
13041Illustrator I$23.90
13042Illustrator II$29.61
13043Illustrator III$36.22
13047Librarian$32.79
13050Library Aide/Clerk$12.96
13058Library Technician$18.24
13061Media Specialist I$21.36
13062Media Specialist II$23.90
13063Media Specialist III$26.65
13071Photographer I$18.02
13072Photographer II$20.16
13073Photographer III$24.97
13074Photographer IV$30.55
13075Photographer V$36.97
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$17.31
13110Video Teleconference Technician$23.13
14041Computer Operator I$22.28
14042Computer Operator II$24.92
14043Computer Operator III$27.79
14044Computer Operator IV$30.87
14045Computer Operator V$34.19
14071Computer Programmer I$25.31
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$22.28
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$30.87
14170System Support Specialist$34.19
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$40.65
15060Educational Technologist$33.99
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$48.72
15080Graphic Artist$22.52
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$48.72
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$48.72
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$48.72
15090Technical Instructor$25.33
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$30.99
15110Test Proctor$20.45
15120Tutor$20.45
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)$28.92
19040Tool And Die Maker$35.70
21020Forklift Operator$23.45
21030Material Coordinator$30.35
21040Material Expediter$30.35
21050Material Handling Laborer$17.90
21071Order Filler$16.86
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$23.45
21110Shipping Packer$19.92
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$19.92
21140Store Worker I$14.73
21150Stock Clerk$21.20
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$23.45
21410Warehouse Specialist$23.45
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$41.61
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$32.00
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$39.55
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$41.61
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$43.69
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$26.95
23050Aircraft, Painter$37.09
23060Aircraft Servicer$32.00
23080Aircraft Worker$34.55
23110Appliance Mechanic$28.92
23120Bicycle Repairer$22.98
23125Cable Splicer$49.22
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$23.34
23140Carpet Layer$26.94
23160Electrician, Maintenance$29.68
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$34.16
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$36.66
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$39.09
23260Fabric Worker$24.95
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$27.42
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$22.98
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$30.84
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$22.98
23370General Maintenance Worker$18.84
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$39.55
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$32.00
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$34.55
23391Gunsmith I$22.98
23392Gunsmith II$26.94
23393Gunsmith III$30.84
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$31.50
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$22.79
23460Instrument Mechanic$30.84
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$28.92
23470Laborer$17.90
23510Locksmith$28.92
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$30.74
23550Machinist, Maintenance$29.82
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$18.40
23591Metrology Technician I$30.84
23592Metrology Technician II$32.45
23593Metrology Technician III$34.06
23640Millwright$29.92
23710Office Appliance Repairer$20.52
23760Painter, Maintenance$22.29
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$30.75
23810Plumber, Maintenance$28.83
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$30.84
23850Rigger$27.10
23870Scale Mechanic$26.94
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$23.43
23910Small Engine Mechanic$21.33
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$31.27
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$32.90
23950Telephone Lineman$31.35
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$29.53
23965Well Driller$30.84
23970Woodcraft Worker$30.84
23980Woodworker$22.98
24550Case Manager$16.31
24570Child Care Attendant$10.75
24580Child Care Center Clerk$13.41
24610Chore Aide$13.55
24630Homemaker$16.31
25010Boiler Tender$24.49
25040Sewage Plant Operator$22.95
25070Stationary Engineer$24.49
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$16.69
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$22.95
27004Alarm Monitor$19.34
27007Baggage Inspector$15.26
27008Corrections Officer$21.67
27010Court Security Officer$21.74
27030Detection Dog Handler$17.06
27040Detention Officer$21.67
27070Firefighter$19.09
27101Guard I$15.26
27102Guard II$17.06
27131Police Officer I$22.60
27132Police Officer II$25.10
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$14.97
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$16.37
28043Carnival Worker$10.66
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$21.24
28310Lifeguard$18.92
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$23.75
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$17.34
28515Recreation Specialist$27.38
28630Sports Official$18.92
28690Swimming Pool Operator$19.19
29010Blocker And Bracer$33.80
29020Hatch Tender$33.80
29030Line Handler$33.80
29041Stevedore I$31.30
29042Stevedore II$36.27
30021Archeological Technician I$19.67
30022Archeological Technician II$21.99
30023Archeological Technician III$27.26
30030Cartographic Technician$27.26
30040Civil Engineering Technician$26.62
30051Cryogenic Technician I$30.18
30052Cryogenic Technician II$33.33
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$19.67
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$21.99
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$24.52
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$30.18
30081Engineering Technician I$18.56
30082Engineering Technician II$20.82
30083Engineering Technician III$23.29
30084Engineering Technician IV$28.86
30085Engineering Technician V$35.31
30086Engineering Technician VI$42.71
30090Environmental Technician$25.31
30095Evidence Control Specialist$27.26
30210Laboratory Technician$31.32
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$30.18
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$33.33
30240Mathematical Technician$27.26
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$23.78
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$29.46
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$36.03
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$43.61
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$33.33
30390Photo-Optics Technician$27.26
30395Radiation Control Technician$33.33
30461Technical Writer I$26.98
30462Technical Writer II$32.99
30463Technical Writer III$39.92
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$30.18
30502Weather Forecaster II$36.71
30621Weather Observer, Senior$27.26
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$13.71
31030Bus Driver$20.06
31043Driver Courier$17.32
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$12.73
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$14.63
31310Taxi Driver$10.53
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.94
31362Truckdriver, Medium$20.56
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$24.53
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$24.53
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$13.28
99050Desk Clerk$13.65
99095Embalmer$29.28
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$18.55
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$21.10
99260Marketing Analyst$29.01
99310Mortician$29.28
99410Pest Controller$19.93
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$21.01
99711Recycling Specialist$25.78
99730Refuse Collector$18.51
99810Sales Clerk$14.28
99820School Crossing Guard$18.24
99830Survey Party Chief$25.19
99831Surveying Aide$16.38
99832Surveying Technician$22.43
99840Vending Machine Attendant$21.68
99841Vending Machine Repairer$25.93
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$21.68

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.