Highway Construction — Clarke, Alabama
WD AL20260145-15823-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Clarke, Alabama (construction type: highway) is $15.64/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $15.64/hr total package (WD AL20260145-15823-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 29 trade classifications covered by this determination.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $15.64 | $0.00 | $15.64 -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $14.46 | $0.00 | $14.46 -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $20.41 | $7.49 | $27.90 +11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: OPERATOR | $19.25 | $0.00 | $19.25 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSTALLER - GUARDRAIL | $14.16 | $2.94 | $17.10 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $16.28 | $0.00 | $16.28 -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER GRADE CHECKER | $15.89 | $0.00 | $15.89 Above median -9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $12.22 | $0.00 | $12.22 -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $11.69 | $0.00 | $11.69 -33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $17.15 | $0.00 | $17.15 Above median -2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ASPHALT SPREADER | $13.96 | $0.00 | $13.96 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $13.24 | $0.00 | $13.24 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $12.27 | $0.00 | $12.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $16.59 | $0.00 | $16.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $22.36 | $0.00 | $22.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DISTRIBUTOR | $16.05 | $0.00 | $16.05 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $16.50 | $0.00 | $16.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $13.96 | $0.00 | $13.96 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $17.97 | $0.00 | $17.97 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $12.72 | $0.00 | $12.72 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $16.37 | $0.00 | $16.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $13.02 | $0.00 | $13.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: TRACTOR | $15.24 | $0.00 | $15.24 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $13.40 | $2.90 | $16.30 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELS - SETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER | $12.61 | $0.00 | $12.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $13.29 | $0.00 | $13.29 -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $15.72 | $0.00 | $15.72 Above median -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $15.88 | $0.00 | $15.88 -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $12.95 | $0.00 | $12.95 -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Clarke, AL — Highway 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.
Other Construction Types in Clarke
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway construction in Clarke, 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.