Prevailing wage rates in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama

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

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination AL20260059, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver$9.00$0.00$9.00
Sheet Metal Worker$11.86$0.00$11.86
Roofer: Shake & Shingle Roof$8.62$0.00$8.62
Roofer, Includes Built Up, Metal, And Single Ply Roofs$10.00$0.00$10.00
Plumber$12.27$0.00$12.27
Painter, Includes Brush, Prep Work, Roller And Spray$9.38$0.00$9.38
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$7.88$0.00$7.88
Laborer: Landscape$7.66$0.00$7.66
Laborer: Common Or General$9.00$0.00$9.00
Ironworker, Structural$11.91$3.40$15.31
Ironworker, Ornamental$10.46$0.00$10.46
Electrician$11.91$0.00$11.91
Drywall Hanger$15.00$0.00$15.00
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$11.75$0.00$11.75
Carpenter, Includes Form Work (Excludes Drywall Hanging)$14.00$0.00$14.00
Bricklayer$13.29$0.00$13.29

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination AL20260098, 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: Forklift$32.57$14.05$46.62
Power Equipment Operator: Crane$32.57$14.05$46.62
Ironworker, Structural$33.75$14.03$47.78
Ironworker, Reinforcing$33.75$14.03$47.78
Pipefitter$36.10$15.95$52.05
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
Plumber$18.97$0.36$19.33
Painter: Spray$14.31$0.00$14.31
Painter (Brush And Roller)$15.31$1.41$16.72
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$19.96$0.40$20.36
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$21.48$11.20$32.68
Laborer: Pipelayer$15.59$0.00$15.59
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$14.23$0.00$14.23
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$12.22$0.00$12.22
Laborer: Common Or General$12.81$0.00$12.81
Electrician$17.80$1.59$19.39
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$18.91$4.39$23.30
Carpenter, Includes Form Work$16.18$0.00$16.18
Bricklayer$22.00$0.00$22.00

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 AL20260170, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Power Equipment Operator (Drill)$24.15$9.36$33.51
Truck Driver: Water Truck$13.47$0.00$13.47
Truck Driver: Semi-Trailer Truck$15.56$0.00$15.56
Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck$17.83$0.00$17.83
Truck Driver: Flatbed Truck$15.00$0.00$15.00
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$12.25$0.00$12.25
Traffic Control: Laborer-Cones/ Barricades/Barrels - Setter/Mover/Sweeper$12.40$0.00$12.40
Traffic Control: Flagger$11.79$0.00$11.79
Painter (Brush And Roller)$15.97$1.27$17.24
Operator: Scraper$13.30$0.00$13.30
Operator: Roller$15.19$0.00$15.19
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete)$17.21$0.00$17.21
Operator: Oiler$16.83$0.00$16.83
Operator: Milling Machine$15.69$0.00$15.69
Operator: Mechanic$22.36$0.00$22.36
Operator: Material Transfer Vehicle$16.89$0.00$16.89
Operator: Loader$16.32$0.00$16.32
Operator: Grader/Blade$17.81$0.00$17.81
Operator: Crane$23.41$0.00$23.41
Operator: Bulldozer$18.21$0.00$18.21
Operator: Broom/Sweeper$11.68$0.00$11.68
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$13.88$0.00$13.88
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$16.39$0.00$16.39
Operator: Asphalt Spreader$16.26$0.00$16.26
Laborer: Pipelayer$16.37$0.00$16.37
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$13.71$0.00$13.71
Laborer: Common Or General$11.12$0.00$11.12
Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader And Distributor$13.31$0.00$13.31
Laborer Grade Checker$14.51$0.00$14.51
Ironworker, Structural$22.40$0.00$22.40
Ironworker, Reinforcing$17.79$0.00$17.79
Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Truck Driver (Line Striping Truck)$14.60$0.00$14.60
Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Operator (Striping Machine)$20.20$0.00$20.20
Form Worker$15.12$0.00$15.12
Electrician$19.73$0.00$19.73
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$15.89$0.00$15.89

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: Alabama Counties of Hale, Pickens and Tuscaloosa

Wage determination 2015-4609, revision 30, updated 8/12/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$16.63
01111General Clerk I$15.16
07010Baker$18.13
07130Food Service Worker$13.72
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.99
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$14.87
11090Gardener$22.76
11150Janitor$15.52
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.09
11240Maid or Houseman$13.37
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$28.73
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$30.56
23160Electrician, Maintenance$28.90
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$28.72
23370General Maintenance Worker$18.98
23470Laborer$17.54
27101Guard I$16.83
27102Guard II$18.83
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$12.66
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.86
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$16.63
01012Accounting Clerk II$20.01
01013Accounting Clerk III$20.98
01020Administrative Assistant$32.18
01035Court Reporter$20.19
01041Customer Service Representative I$14.92
01042Customer Service Representative II$16.28
01043Customer Service Representative III$18.27
01051Data Entry Operator I$15.61
01052Data Entry Operator II$17.04
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$22.22
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.07
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.07
01111General Clerk I$15.16
01112General Clerk II$16.54
01113General Clerk III$18.57
01120Housing Referral Assistant$22.57
01141Messenger Courier$13.83
01191Order Clerk I$15.08
01192Order Clerk II$16.46
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.44
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.75
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$24.58
01270Production Control Clerk$33.95
01290Rental Clerk$16.43
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.10
01311Secretary I$18.10
01312Secretary II$20.19
01313Secretary III$22.57
01320Service Order Dispatcher$19.86
01410Supply Technician$32.18
01420Survey Worker$17.92
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$14.72
01531Travel Clerk I$15.92
01532Travel Clerk II$17.80
01533Travel Clerk III$19.98
01611Word Processor I$16.59
01612Word Processor II$18.62
01613Word Processor III$20.19
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$27.93
05010Automotive Electrician$20.57
05040Automotive Glass Installer$19.23
05070Automotive Worker$19.23
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$16.51
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$21.96
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$19.23
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$21.96
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$15.38
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$17.88
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$19.23
05310Painter, Automotive$20.57
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$19.23
05370Tire Repairer$16.29
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$21.96
07010Baker$18.13
07041Cook I$15.24
07042Cook II$17.76
07070Dishwasher$13.41
07130Food Service Worker$13.72
07210Meat Cutter$17.20
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.99
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$20.65
09040Furniture Handler$12.43
09080Furniture Refinisher$20.65
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$15.17
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$17.94
09130Upholsterer$20.65
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$14.87
11060Elevator Operator$15.52
11090Gardener$22.76
11122Housekeeping Aide$15.52
11150Janitor$15.52
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.09
11240Maid or Houseman$13.37
11260Pruner$15.29
11270Tractor Operator$20.86
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$17.09
11360Window Cleaner$17.35
12010Ambulance Driver$17.98
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$23.30
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$31.97
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$31.49
12020Dental Assistant$18.29
12025Dental Hygienist$29.09
12030EKG Technician$30.80
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$30.80
12040Emergency Medical Technician$17.98
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$20.83
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$23.30
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$25.97
12100Medical Assistant$17.27
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$24.88
12160Medical Record Clerk$19.33
12190Medical Record Technician$21.63
12195Medical Transcriptionist$20.83
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$51.21
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.64
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.35
12223Nursing Assistant III$16.75
12224Nursing Assistant IV$18.80
12235Optical Dispenser$17.55
12236Optical Technician$20.83
12250Pharmacy Technician$18.97
12280Phlebotomist$17.06
12305Radiologic Technologist$27.27
12311Registered Nurse I$27.04
12312Registered Nurse II$33.07
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$33.07
12314Registered Nurse III$40.01
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$40.01
12316Registered Nurse IV$47.97
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$28.86
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$24.99
13011Exhibits Specialist I$22.36
13012Exhibits Specialist II$27.69
13013Exhibits Specialist III$33.88
13041Illustrator I$22.36
13042Illustrator II$27.69
13043Illustrator III$33.88
13047Librarian$30.67
13050Library Aide/Clerk$17.81
13058Library Technician$22.36
13061Media Specialist I$19.98
13062Media Specialist II$22.36
13063Media Specialist III$24.93
13071Photographer I$19.98
13072Photographer II$22.36
13073Photographer III$27.69
13074Photographer IV$33.88
13075Photographer V$41.00
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$22.36
13110Video Teleconference Technician$19.98
14041Computer Operator I$18.84
14042Computer Operator II$21.07
14043Computer Operator III$23.49
14044Computer Operator IV$26.10
14045Computer Operator V$28.90
14071Computer Programmer I$24.68
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$18.84
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$26.10
14170System Support Specialist$28.90
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$41.90
15060Educational Technologist$38.98
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$50.22
15080Graphic Artist$23.51
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$50.22
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$50.22
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$50.22
15090Technical Instructor$24.45
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$29.90
15110Test Proctor$19.74
15120Tutor$19.74
16010Assembler$10.84
16030Counter Attendant$10.84
16040Dry Cleaner$12.46
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$10.84
16090Presser, Hand$10.84
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$10.84
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$10.84
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$10.84
16190Sewing Machine Operator$13.00
16220Tailor$13.61
16250Washer, Machine$11.32
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$26.93
19040Tool And Die Maker$34.25
21020Forklift Operator$21.91
21030Material Coordinator$33.95
21040Material Expediter$33.95
21050Material Handling Laborer$17.54
21071Order Filler$15.49
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$21.91
21110Shipping Packer$22.35
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$22.35
21140Store Worker I$13.42
21150Stock Clerk$18.91
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$21.91
21410Warehouse Specialist$21.91
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$30.56
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$23.39
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$28.73
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$30.56
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$32.41
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$19.79
23050Aircraft, Painter$26.93
23060Aircraft Servicer$23.39
23080Aircraft Worker$25.17
23110Appliance Mechanic$26.93
23120Bicycle Repairer$21.60
23125Cable Splicer$44.32
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$23.49
23140Carpet Layer$25.17
23160Electrician, Maintenance$28.90
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$28.72
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$30.72
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$32.79
23260Fabric Worker$23.39
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$26.77
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$21.60
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$28.73
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$21.60
23370General Maintenance Worker$18.98
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$28.73
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$23.39
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$25.17
23391Gunsmith I$21.60
23392Gunsmith II$25.17
23393Gunsmith III$28.73
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$30.53
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$23.51
23460Instrument Mechanic$28.73
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$26.93
23470Laborer$17.54
23510Locksmith$26.93
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$30.55
23550Machinist, Maintenance$24.45
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$17.59
23591Metrology Technician I$28.73
23592Metrology Technician II$30.56
23593Metrology Technician III$32.41
23640Millwright$30.77
23710Office Appliance Repairer$26.91
23760Painter, Maintenance$22.22
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$30.53
23810Plumber, Maintenance$28.62
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$28.73
23850Rigger$28.73
23870Scale Mechanic$25.17
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$23.14
23910Small Engine Mechanic$25.17
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$29.09
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$32.39
23950Telephone Lineman$30.69
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$25.09
23965Well Driller$28.73
23970Woodcraft Worker$28.73
23980Woodworker$21.60
24550Case Manager$17.00
24570Child Care Attendant$11.79
24580Child Care Center Clerk$15.58
24610Chore Aide$13.73
24630Homemaker$19.50
25010Boiler Tender$26.60
25040Sewage Plant Operator$24.94
25070Stationary Engineer$26.60
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$18.33
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$24.94
27004Alarm Monitor$23.21
27007Baggage Inspector$16.83
27008Corrections Officer$24.67
27010Court Security Officer$27.30
27030Detection Dog Handler$18.83
27040Detention Officer$24.67
27070Firefighter$32.16
27101Guard I$16.83
27102Guard II$18.83
27131Police Officer I$26.72
27132Police Officer II$29.70
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$14.74
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$16.08
28043Carnival Worker$10.80
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$19.94
28310Lifeguard$16.08
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$22.92
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$16.29
28515Recreation Specialist$25.28
28630Sports Official$18.26
28690Swimming Pool Operator$19.91
29010Blocker And Bracer$26.53
29020Hatch Tender$26.53
29030Line Handler$26.53
29041Stevedore I$24.66
29042Stevedore II$28.38
30021Archeological Technician I$20.26
30022Archeological Technician II$22.66
30023Archeological Technician III$28.09
30030Cartographic Technician$28.09
30040Civil Engineering Technician$24.77
30051Cryogenic Technician I$31.10
30052Cryogenic Technician II$34.34
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$20.26
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$22.66
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$25.27
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$31.10
30081Engineering Technician I$18.71
30082Engineering Technician II$21.00
30083Engineering Technician III$23.49
30084Engineering Technician IV$29.10
30085Engineering Technician V$35.60
30086Engineering Technician VI$43.08
30090Environmental Technician$28.09
30095Evidence Control Specialist$28.09
30210Laboratory Technician$28.40
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$31.10
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$34.34
30240Mathematical Technician$28.09
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$22.05
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$27.31
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$33.41
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$40.44
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$34.34
30390Photo-Optics Technician$28.09
30395Radiation Control Technician$34.34
30461Technical Writer I$28.09
30462Technical Writer II$34.34
30463Technical Writer III$41.56
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$29.87
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$36.14
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$43.32
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$29.87
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$29.87
30501Weather Forecaster I$31.10
30502Weather Forecaster II$37.83
30621Weather Observer, Senior$28.09
31010Airplane Pilot$36.14
31020Bus Aide$12.59
31030Bus Driver$18.16
31043Driver Courier$17.28
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$12.66
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$15.00
31310Taxi Driver$11.99
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.86
31362Truckdriver, Medium$20.43
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$24.30
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$24.30
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.62
99030Cashier$13.51
99050Desk Clerk$13.63
99095Embalmer$29.87
99130Flight Follower$29.87
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$20.81
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$22.71
99260Marketing Analyst$25.62
99310Mortician$29.87
99410Pest Controller$24.60
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.70
99710Recycling Laborer$23.80
99711Recycling Specialist$29.02
99730Refuse Collector$21.26
99810Sales Clerk$14.24
99820School Crossing Guard$15.25
99830Survey Party Chief$31.06
99831Surveying Aide$18.87
99832Surveying Technician$25.89
99840Vending Machine Attendant$20.81
99841Vending Machine Repairer$26.47
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$20.81

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.