Residential Construction — Calhoun, Alabama
WD AL20260038-15773-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Calhoun, Alabama (construction type: residential) is $13.29/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $13.29/hr total package (WD AL20260038-15773-res, Rev. 1).
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Prevailing Wage Rates — All Trades
Base hourly rates and fringe benefit requirements for all trade classifications covered by this wage determination. Total package = base + fringe.
| Trade Classification | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER | $13.29 | $0.00 | $13.29 Bottom 10% -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $12.94 | $0.27 | $13.21 Bottom 10% -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $9.78 | $0.00 | $9.78 Bottom 10% -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $11.91 | $0.00 | $11.91 Bottom 10% -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, ORNAMENTAL | $10.46 | $0.00 | $10.46 Bottom 10% -58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $11.91 | $3.40 | $15.31 Bottom 10% -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $8.38 | $0.00 | $8.38 Bottom 10% -52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $7.66 | $0.00 | $7.66 -56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $7.88 | $0.00 | $7.88 Bottom 10% -55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $9.00 | $0.00 | $9.00 Bottom 10% -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE | $11.20 | $0.00 | $11.20 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $12.60 | $0.00 | $12.60 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $12.52 | $0.00 | $12.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $9.38 | $0.00 | $9.38 -57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $12.27 | $0.00 | $12.27 -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION.$ 13.17 0.00 ROOFER, INCLUDES BUILT UP, METAL, SHAKE & SHINGLE, AND SINGLE PLY ROOFS | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 -55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $9.86 | $0.00 | $9.86 -59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Calhoun, AL — Residential construction prevailing wage rates. Add a row for each trade in your crew, set the number of workers and hours, and optionally add a burden percentage for payroll taxes, workers’ comp, and insurance.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
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This is an estimate only. Burden percentages vary widely by state, employer experience modifier, and benefit plan structure. Davis-Bacon also requires per-trade record-keeping on Form WH-347; this calculator does not replace certified payroll reporting.
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for residential construction in Calhoun, Alabama.
- The Davis-Bacon Act applies to contracts ≥$2,000 involving construction, alteration, or repair of federal or federally assisted buildings.
- The total package (base + fringe) is the minimum hourly labor cost per worker. Employers may satisfy fringe requirements by contributing to bona fide benefit plans.
- Apprentices must be registered with a DOL-approved apprenticeship program to be paid apprentice rates.
- Contractors must post this wage determination at the job site. Certified payroll records must be submitted weekly using Form WH-347.
- If a trade classification you need isn't listed below, request a conformance from the DOL Wage and Hour Division.