Prevailing wage rates in Russell County, Alabama

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

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination AL20260056, 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, Includes HVAC Duct Installation$10.39$0.00$10.39
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 (Front End)$10.40$0.00$10.40
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$7.25$0.00$7.25
Ironworker, Structural$8.00$0.00$8.00
Ironworker, Ornamental$10.75$0.00$10.75
Electrician$10.75$0.00$10.75
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$18.00$0.00$18.00
Carpenter, Includes Form Work$10.40$0.00$10.40
Bricklayer$13.00$0.00$13.00

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination AL20260095, 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
Sheet Metal Worker (Including HVAC Duct Work)$30.50$20.49$50.99
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
Roofer$13.47$0.00$13.47
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$13.65$0.00$13.65
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$10.00$0.00$10.00
Ironworker, Reinforcing$22.86$7.94$30.80
Glazier$17.71$0.00$17.71
Electrician$18.34$2.61$20.95
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$15.48$0.00$15.48
Carpenter$15.17$0.00$15.17
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 AL20260167, 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$13.45$0.00$13.45
Traffic Control: Flagger$12.27$0.00$12.27
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$11.78$0.00$11.78
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
Form Worker$14.87$0.00$14.87
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$14.09$0.00$14.09

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: Alabama Counties of Russell

Wage determination 2015-4527, revision 34, updated 8/22/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.07
01111General Clerk I$16.45
07010Baker$14.38
07130Food Service Worker$13.96
07260Waiter/Waitress$10.22
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$13.94
11090Gardener$20.56
11150Janitor$14.58
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.35
11240Maid or Houseman$12.86
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$26.06
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$27.45
23160Electrician, Maintenance$24.39
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$28.72
23370General Maintenance Worker$20.49
23470Laborer$17.75
27101Guard I$17.66
27102Guard II$19.75
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$13.30
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.29
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.07
01012Accounting Clerk II$20.32
01013Accounting Clerk III$22.72
01020Administrative Assistant$30.29
01035Court Reporter$20.21
01041Customer Service Representative I$16.45
01042Customer Service Representative II$17.95
01043Customer Service Representative III$20.14
01051Data Entry Operator I$16.22
01052Data Entry Operator II$17.70
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$20.66
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.10
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.10
01111General Clerk I$16.45
01112General Clerk II$17.95
01113General Clerk III$20.14
01120Housing Referral Assistant$22.53
01141Messenger Courier$15.32
01191Order Clerk I$15.88
01192Order Clerk II$17.34
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$20.03
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$22.41
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$24.98
01270Production Control Clerk$23.42
01290Rental Clerk$15.97
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.06
01311Secretary I$18.06
01312Secretary II$20.21
01313Secretary III$22.53
01320Service Order Dispatcher$18.47
01410Supply Technician$30.29
01420Survey Worker$18.02
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$15.29
01531Travel Clerk I$16.10
01532Travel Clerk II$18.06
01533Travel Clerk III$19.69
01611Word Processor I$16.10
01612Word Processor II$18.06
01613Word Processor III$20.21
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$22.22
05010Automotive Electrician$22.23
05040Automotive Glass Installer$20.75
05070Automotive Worker$20.75
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$17.66
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$23.48
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$20.75
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$23.48
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$16.43
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$19.10
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$20.75
05310Painter, Automotive$22.23
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$20.75
05370Tire Repairer$16.47
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$23.48
07010Baker$14.38
07041Cook I$15.36
07042Cook II$17.75
07070Dishwasher$13.70
07130Food Service Worker$13.96
07210Meat Cutter$17.70
07260Waiter/Waitress$10.22
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$20.90
09040Furniture Handler$13.76
09080Furniture Refinisher$20.90
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$16.10
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$18.52
09130Upholsterer$20.90
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$13.94
11060Elevator Operator$14.58
11090Gardener$20.56
11122Housekeeping Aide$14.58
11150Janitor$14.58
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.35
11240Maid or Houseman$12.86
11260Pruner$14.33
11270Tractor Operator$19.13
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$16.35
11360Window Cleaner$16.79
12010Ambulance Driver$18.46
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$24.22
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$34.03
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$33.32
12020Dental Assistant$20.22
12025Dental Hygienist$36.12
12030EKG Technician$36.34
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$36.34
12040Emergency Medical Technician$18.46
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$21.66
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$24.22
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$26.99
12100Medical Assistant$17.66
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$27.43
12160Medical Record Clerk$22.45
12190Medical Record Technician$25.11
12195Medical Transcriptionist$21.66
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$53.23
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.70
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.40
12223Nursing Assistant III$16.81
12224Nursing Assistant IV$18.86
12235Optical Dispenser$18.97
12236Optical Technician$21.66
12250Pharmacy Technician$19.41
12280Phlebotomist$19.33
12305Radiologic Technologist$31.21
12311Registered Nurse I$27.49
12312Registered Nurse II$33.63
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$33.63
12314Registered Nurse III$40.69
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$40.69
12316Registered Nurse IV$48.76
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$30.00
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$25.80
13011Exhibits Specialist I$25.13
13012Exhibits Specialist II$31.12
13013Exhibits Specialist III$38.07
13041Illustrator I$25.13
13042Illustrator II$31.12
13043Illustrator III$38.07
13047Librarian$34.47
13050Library Aide/Clerk$19.49
13058Library Technician$23.82
13061Media Specialist I$22.46
13062Media Specialist II$25.13
13063Media Specialist III$28.02
13071Photographer I$21.88
13072Photographer II$24.46
13073Photographer III$30.32
13074Photographer IV$37.08
13075Photographer V$44.86
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$25.13
13110Video Teleconference Technician$25.76
14041Computer Operator I$21.70
14042Computer Operator II$24.28
14043Computer Operator III$27.08
14044Computer Operator IV$30.08
14045Computer Operator V$33.31
14071Computer Programmer I$26.14
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$21.70
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$30.08
14170System Support Specialist$36.07
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$43.96
15060Educational Technologist$42.60
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$52.70
15080Graphic Artist$25.48
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$52.70
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$52.70
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$52.70
15090Technical Instructor$22.91
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$28.03
15110Test Proctor$18.50
15120Tutor$18.50
16010Assembler$10.78
16030Counter Attendant$10.78
16040Dry Cleaner$13.08
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$10.78
16090Presser, Hand$10.78
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$10.78
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$10.78
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$10.78
16190Sewing Machine Operator$13.85
16220Tailor$14.60
16250Washer, Machine$11.48
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$24.67
19040Tool And Die Maker$30.30
21020Forklift Operator$18.33
21030Material Coordinator$23.42
21040Material Expediter$23.42
21050Material Handling Laborer$17.75
21071Order Filler$15.23
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$18.33
21110Shipping Packer$18.69
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$18.69
21140Store Worker I$14.63
21150Stock Clerk$19.95
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$18.33
21410Warehouse Specialist$18.33
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$27.45
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$21.36
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$26.06
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$27.45
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$28.92
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$18.50
23050Aircraft, Painter$24.67
23060Aircraft Servicer$21.36
23080Aircraft Worker$23.02
23110Appliance Mechanic$24.67
23120Bicycle Repairer$19.47
23125Cable Splicer$41.18
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$21.67
23140Carpet Layer$23.02
23160Electrician, Maintenance$24.39
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$28.72
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$30.43
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$32.15
23260Fabric Worker$21.20
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$23.86
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$19.47
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$26.06
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$19.70
23370General Maintenance Worker$20.49
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$26.06
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$21.36
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$23.02
23391Gunsmith I$19.47
23392Gunsmith II$23.02
23393Gunsmith III$26.06
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$28.54
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$22.32
23460Instrument Mechanic$26.06
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$24.67
23470Laborer$17.75
23510Locksmith$24.67
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$30.75
23550Machinist, Maintenance$22.20
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$15.75
23591Metrology Technician I$26.06
23592Metrology Technician II$27.45
23593Metrology Technician III$28.92
23640Millwright$28.69
23710Office Appliance Repairer$20.33
23760Painter, Maintenance$19.79
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$24.62
23810Plumber, Maintenance$23.30
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$26.06
23850Rigger$26.06
23870Scale Mechanic$23.02
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$25.29
23910Small Engine Mechanic$22.21
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$28.99
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$30.64
23950Telephone Lineman$25.25
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$20.72
23965Well Driller$26.06
23970Woodcraft Worker$26.06
23980Woodworker$19.47
24550Case Manager$17.08
24570Child Care Attendant$12.57
24580Child Care Center Clerk$15.68
24610Chore Aide$13.85
24630Homemaker$17.08
25010Boiler Tender$25.55
25040Sewage Plant Operator$24.19
25070Stationary Engineer$25.55
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$18.21
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$24.19
27004Alarm Monitor$18.22
27007Baggage Inspector$17.66
27008Corrections Officer$22.89
27010Court Security Officer$23.74
27030Detection Dog Handler$19.75
27040Detention Officer$22.89
27070Firefighter$23.68
27101Guard I$17.66
27102Guard II$19.75
27131Police Officer I$24.28
27132Police Officer II$26.99
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$15.58
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$16.72
28043Carnival Worker$11.61
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$16.44
28310Lifeguard$13.75
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$18.40
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$13.43
28515Recreation Specialist$22.79
28630Sports Official$14.65
28690Swimming Pool Operator$19.14
29010Blocker And Bracer$23.02
29020Hatch Tender$23.02
29030Line Handler$23.02
29041Stevedore I$21.20
29042Stevedore II$24.67
30021Archeological Technician I$21.55
30022Archeological Technician II$24.10
30023Archeological Technician III$29.88
30030Cartographic Technician$29.88
30040Civil Engineering Technician$27.16
30051Cryogenic Technician I$33.08
30052Cryogenic Technician II$36.53
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$21.55
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$24.10
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$26.87
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$33.08
30081Engineering Technician I$19.38
30082Engineering Technician II$21.74
30083Engineering Technician III$24.33
30084Engineering Technician IV$30.14
30085Engineering Technician V$36.86
30086Engineering Technician VI$44.61
30090Environmental Technician$29.04
30095Evidence Control Specialist$29.88
30210Laboratory Technician$27.13
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$33.08
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$36.53
30240Mathematical Technician$29.88
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$24.68
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$30.58
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$37.39
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$45.24
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$36.53
30390Photo-Optics Technician$29.88
30395Radiation Control Technician$36.53
30461Technical Writer I$30.14
30462Technical Writer II$36.86
30463Technical Writer III$44.61
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$33.08
30502Weather Forecaster II$40.23
30621Weather Observer, Senior$29.88
31010Airplane Pilot$37.84
31020Bus Aide$16.10
31030Bus Driver$22.87
31043Driver Courier$17.02
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$13.30
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$17.58
31310Taxi Driver$10.53
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.29
31362Truckdriver, Medium$19.66
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$23.66
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$23.66
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$18.45
99030Cashier$12.97
99050Desk Clerk$13.52
99095Embalmer$30.97
99130Flight Follower$31.28
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$14.91
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$16.48
99260Marketing Analyst$32.73
99310Mortician$30.97
99410Pest Controller$19.55
99510Photofinishing Worker$16.44
99710Recycling Laborer$19.73
99711Recycling Specialist$23.09
99730Refuse Collector$17.83
99810Sales Clerk$13.55
99820School Crossing Guard$16.81
99830Survey Party Chief$22.96
99831Surveying Aide$16.28
99832Surveying Technician$22.25
99840Vending Machine Attendant$21.53
99841Vending Machine Repairer$26.38
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$21.53

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.