Prevailing wage rates in Walker County, Alabama

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

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination AL20260060, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver$9.86$0.00$9.86
Sheet Metal Worker, Includes HVAC Duct Installation$12.44$0.00$12.44
Roofer, Includes Built Up, Metal, Shake & Shingle, And Single Ply Roofs$10.00$0.00$10.00
Plumber$15.00$0.00$15.00
Painter: Brush Only$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$8.00$0.00$8.00
Ironworker, Structural$11.91$3.40$15.31
Ironworker, Ornamental$10.46$0.00$10.46
Electrician, Includes Installation Of HVAC/Temperature Controls$11.63$0.00$11.63
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$11.75$0.00$11.75
Carpenter, Includes Form Work$10.88$0.00$10.88
Bricklayer$13.29$0.00$13.29

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination AL20260099, 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
Carpenter (Includes Drywall Finishing/Taping, Drywall Hanging, Form Work, And Scaffold Builder)$32.35$11.95$44.30
Power Equipment Operator: Forklift$32.57$14.05$46.62
Power Equipment Operator: Crane$32.57$14.05$46.62
Power Equipment Operator: (Backhoe, Excavator, Trackhoe)$32.57$14.05$46.62
Ironworker, Structural$33.75$14.03$47.78
Ironworker, Reinforcing$33.75$14.03$47.78
Pipefitter (Includes HVAC Pipe Installation)$35.25$15.76$51.01
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$13.60$0.00$13.60
Tile Setter$20.00$0.00$20.00
Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers)$20.00$3.77$23.77
Sheet Metal Worker, Includes HVAC Duct Installation$28.00$4.17$32.17
Roofer$13.66$0.00$13.66
Plumber, Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation$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
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$14.74$3.25$17.99
Glazier$23.00$5.64$28.64
Electrician$17.57$2.41$19.98
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$19.19$0.00$19.19
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 AL20260171, 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: Pickup Truck$15.97$0.00$15.97
Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck$17.86$0.00$17.86
Truck Driver: Flatbed Truck$15.00$0.00$15.00
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$15.23$0.00$15.23
Traffic Control: Laborer-Cones/ Barricades/Barrels - Setter/Mover/Sweeper$13.55$0.00$13.55
Traffic Control: Flagger$11.84$0.00$11.84
Painter (Brush And Roller)$15.97$1.27$17.24
Operator: Aggregate Spreader$15.81$0.00$15.81
Operator: Tractor$12.50$0.00$12.50
Operator: Scraper$13.30$0.00$13.30
Operator: Roller$14.78$0.00$14.78
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete)$17.41$0.00$17.41
Operator: Oiler$16.83$0.00$16.83
Operator: Milling Machine$16.42$0.00$16.42
Operator: Mechanic$21.67$0.00$21.67
Operator: Material Transfer Vehicle$16.89$0.00$16.89
Operator: Loader$15.06$0.00$15.06
Operator: Grader/Blade$17.81$0.00$17.81
Operator: Dragline$25.95$11.25$37.20
Operator: Distributor$17.44$0.00$17.44
Operator: Crane$23.25$0.00$23.25
Operator: Concrete Saw$17.97$0.00$17.97
Operator: Bulldozer$18.80$0.00$18.80
Operator: Broom/Sweeper$13.07$0.00$13.07
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$13.88$0.00$13.88
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$18.53$0.00$18.53
Operator: Asphalt Spreader$16.79$0.00$16.79
Laborer: Erosion Control$10.91$0.00$10.91
Laborer: Pipelayer$16.50$0.00$16.50
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$14.71$0.00$14.71
Laborer: Concrete Worker$14.57$0.00$14.57
Laborer: Common Or General$12.37$0.00$12.37
Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader And Distributor$13.48$0.00$13.48
Laborer Grade Checker$14.51$0.00$14.51
Ironworker, Structural$22.40$0.00$22.40
Ironworker, Reinforcing$17.97$0.00$17.97
Installer - Guardrail$17.24$0.00$17.24
Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Truck Driver (Line Striping Truck)$14.62$0.00$14.62
Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Operator (Striping Machine)$20.32$0.00$20.32
Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Laborer$11.95$0.00$11.95
Form Worker$16.69$0.00$16.69
Electrician$19.73$0.00$19.73
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$16.33$0.00$16.33

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: Alabama Counties of Bibb, Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, St Clair and Walker

Wage determination 2015-4591, revision 34, updated 8/12/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.13
01111General Clerk I$15.08
07010Baker$16.26
07130Food Service Worker$14.07
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.59
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$15.78
11090Gardener$23.44
11150Janitor$16.04
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.60
11240Maid or Houseman$13.90
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$31.71
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$33.73
23160Electrician, Maintenance$27.23
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$29.38
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.29
23470Laborer$18.03
27101Guard I$15.86
27102Guard II$17.74
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.26
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.27
All 345 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.13
01012Accounting Clerk II$20.34
01013Accounting Clerk III$22.76
01020Administrative Assistant$36.70
01035Court Reporter$23.85
01041Customer Service Representative I$15.92
01042Customer Service Representative II$17.37
01043Customer Service Representative III$19.49
01051Data Entry Operator I$16.88
01052Data Entry Operator II$18.42
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$23.13
01070Document Preparation Clerk$18.26
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$18.26
01111General Clerk I$15.08
01112General Clerk II$16.45
01113General Clerk III$18.46
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.90
01141Messenger Courier$17.80
01191Order Clerk I$17.86
01192Order Clerk II$19.49
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.56
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.88
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$24.58
01270Production Control Clerk$29.13
01290Rental Clerk$17.46
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$19.15
01311Secretary I$19.15
01312Secretary II$21.43
01313Secretary III$23.90
01320Service Order Dispatcher$20.67
01410Supply Technician$36.70
01420Survey Worker$17.92
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$17.12
01531Travel Clerk I$18.76
01532Travel Clerk II$21.05
01533Travel Clerk III$23.39
01611Word Processor I$17.07
01612Word Processor II$19.15
01613Word Processor III$21.43
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$26.26
05010Automotive Electrician$21.78
05040Automotive Glass Installer$20.36
05070Automotive Worker$20.36
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$17.48
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$23.25
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$20.36
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$23.25
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$16.01
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$18.93
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$20.36
05310Painter, Automotive$21.78
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$20.36
05370Tire Repairer$17.28
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$23.25
07010Baker$16.26
07041Cook I$13.11
07042Cook II$15.28
07070Dishwasher$14.30
07130Food Service Worker$14.07
07210Meat Cutter$17.75
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.59
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$22.11
09040Furniture Handler$11.87
09080Furniture Refinisher$19.70
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$14.48
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$17.12
09130Upholsterer$21.75
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$15.78
11060Elevator Operator$16.04
11090Gardener$23.44
11122Housekeeping Aide$16.04
11150Janitor$16.04
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.60
11240Maid or Houseman$13.90
11260Pruner$15.74
11270Tractor Operator$21.48
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$17.60
11360Window Cleaner$17.93
12010Ambulance Driver$18.71
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$24.48
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$33.07
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$29.99
12020Dental Assistant$20.22
12025Dental Hygienist$29.74
12030EKG Technician$28.21
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$28.21
12040Emergency Medical Technician$18.71
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$21.88
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$24.48
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$27.28
12100Medical Assistant$17.68
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$24.73
12160Medical Record Clerk$18.69
12190Medical Record Technician$20.90
12195Medical Transcriptionist$20.71
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$41.20
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.89
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.62
12223Nursing Assistant III$17.05
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.13
12235Optical Dispenser$17.99
12236Optical Technician$21.88
12250Pharmacy Technician$18.61
12280Phlebotomist$18.36
12305Radiologic Technologist$30.18
12311Registered Nurse I$28.11
12312Registered Nurse II$34.39
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$34.39
12314Registered Nurse III$41.60
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$41.60
12316Registered Nurse IV$49.87
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$30.32
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$25.96
13011Exhibits Specialist I$22.93
13012Exhibits Specialist II$28.41
13013Exhibits Specialist III$34.75
13041Illustrator I$22.93
13042Illustrator II$28.41
13043Illustrator III$34.75
13047Librarian$31.46
13050Library Aide/Clerk$14.92
13058Library Technician$17.38
13061Media Specialist I$20.50
13062Media Specialist II$22.93
13063Media Specialist III$25.57
13071Photographer I$18.46
13072Photographer II$20.65
13073Photographer III$25.58
13074Photographer IV$31.30
13075Photographer V$37.87
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$18.73
13110Video Teleconference Technician$24.21
14041Computer Operator I$21.44
14042Computer Operator II$23.98
14043Computer Operator III$26.74
14044Computer Operator IV$29.71
14045Computer Operator V$32.90
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$21.44
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$29.71
14170System Support Specialist$36.55
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$40.42
15060Educational Technologist$38.92
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$48.46
15080Graphic Artist$25.23
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$48.46
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$48.46
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$48.46
15090Technical Instructor$27.92
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$34.15
15110Test Proctor$22.54
15120Tutor$22.54
16010Assembler$11.37
16030Counter Attendant$11.37
16040Dry Cleaner$14.18
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$11.37
16090Presser, Hand$11.37
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$11.37
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$11.37
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$11.37
16190Sewing Machine Operator$14.98
16220Tailor$15.79
16250Washer, Machine$12.23
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$24.49
19040Tool And Die Maker$31.15
21020Forklift Operator$23.35
21030Material Coordinator$29.13
21040Material Expediter$29.13
21050Material Handling Laborer$18.03
21071Order Filler$17.14
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$23.35
21110Shipping Packer$18.58
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$18.58
21140Store Worker I$13.42
21150Stock Clerk$18.91
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$23.35
21410Warehouse Specialist$23.35
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$33.73
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$25.82
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$31.71
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$33.73
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$35.77
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$21.84
23050Aircraft, Painter$29.71
23060Aircraft Servicer$25.82
23080Aircraft Worker$27.77
23110Appliance Mechanic$23.96
23120Bicycle Repairer$21.86
23125Cable Splicer$49.26
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$24.44
23140Carpet Layer$25.47
23160Electrician, Maintenance$27.23
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$29.38
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$31.44
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$33.55
23260Fabric Worker$23.67
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$30.46
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$21.86
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$33.31
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$25.04
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.29
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$31.71
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$25.82
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$27.77
23391Gunsmith I$21.86
23392Gunsmith II$25.47
23393Gunsmith III$29.08
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$32.31
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$26.12
23460Instrument Mechanic$29.00
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$27.24
23470Laborer$18.03
23510Locksmith$23.90
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$29.74
23550Machinist, Maintenance$24.82
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$18.01
23591Metrology Technician I$29.00
23592Metrology Technician II$29.70
23593Metrology Technician III$31.00
23640Millwright$31.91
23710Office Appliance Repairer$23.33
23760Painter, Maintenance$21.42
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$30.82
23810Plumber, Maintenance$28.89
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$29.08
23850Rigger$27.70
23870Scale Mechanic$25.47
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$23.12
23910Small Engine Mechanic$20.85
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$31.16
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$33.15
23950Telephone Lineman$31.55
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$24.00
23965Well Driller$27.73
23970Woodcraft Worker$29.08
23980Woodworker$21.86
24550Case Manager$18.09
24570Child Care Attendant$11.09
24580Child Care Center Clerk$15.30
24610Chore Aide$14.21
24630Homemaker$19.50
25010Boiler Tender$28.78
25040Sewage Plant Operator$26.98
25070Stationary Engineer$28.78
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$19.83
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$26.98
27004Alarm Monitor$22.79
27007Baggage Inspector$15.86
27008Corrections Officer$27.68
27010Court Security Officer$26.12
27030Detection Dog Handler$17.74
27040Detention Officer$27.68
27070Firefighter$24.55
27101Guard I$15.86
27102Guard II$17.74
27131Police Officer I$26.62
27132Police Officer II$29.58
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$15.58
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$17.01
28043Carnival Worker$11.42
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$17.68
28310Lifeguard$13.62
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$19.78
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$14.44
28515Recreation Specialist$24.50
28630Sports Official$15.76
28690Swimming Pool Operator$19.82
29010Blocker And Bracer$25.06
29020Hatch Tender$25.06
29030Line Handler$25.06
29041Stevedore I$23.30
29042Stevedore II$26.81
30021Archeological Technician I$19.61
30022Archeological Technician II$21.93
30023Archeological Technician III$27.17
30030Cartographic Technician$27.17
30040Civil Engineering Technician$25.54
30051Cryogenic Technician I$30.09
30052Cryogenic Technician II$33.24
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$19.61
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$21.93
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$24.45
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$30.09
30081Engineering Technician I$17.62
30082Engineering Technician II$19.78
30083Engineering Technician III$22.12
30084Engineering Technician IV$27.40
30085Engineering Technician V$33.53
30086Engineering Technician VI$40.56
30090Environmental Technician$34.19
30095Evidence Control Specialist$27.17
30210Laboratory Technician$26.32
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$29.31
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$32.37
30240Mathematical Technician$30.11
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$22.33
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$27.66
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$33.83
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$40.93
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$33.24
30390Photo-Optics Technician$27.17
30395Radiation Control Technician$33.24
30461Technical Writer I$27.06
30462Technical Writer II$33.11
30463Technical Writer III$40.05
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$30.09
30502Weather Forecaster II$36.61
30621Weather Observer, Senior$27.17
31010Airplane Pilot$36.14
31020Bus Aide$13.75
31030Bus Driver$19.65
31043Driver Courier$17.66
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.26
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$16.25
31310Taxi Driver$12.08
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.27
31362Truckdriver, Medium$20.87
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$26.18
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$26.18
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.62
99030Cashier$14.09
99050Desk Clerk$13.82
99095Embalmer$24.80
99130Flight Follower$29.87
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$17.52
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$19.22
99260Marketing Analyst$29.90
99310Mortician$24.80
99410Pest Controller$19.78
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.70
99710Recycling Laborer$22.64
99711Recycling Specialist$27.62
99730Refuse Collector$20.24
99810Sales Clerk$15.12
99820School Crossing Guard$14.82
99830Survey Party Chief$27.59
99831Surveying Aide$16.76
99832Surveying Technician$23.01
99840Vending Machine Attendant$15.37
99841Vending Machine Repairer$19.55
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$15.37

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.