Heavy Construction — Colbert, Alabama
WD AL20260117-15805-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Colbert, Alabama (construction type: heavy) is $30.26/hr base + $14.78/hr fringe = $45.04/hr total package (WD AL20260117-15805-hvy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 8 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 | $30.26 | $14.78 | $45.04 +96% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER, INCLUDES WATER SEWER LINES | $13.71 | $0.00 | $13.71 Bottom 10% -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $19.56 | $0.00 | $19.56 -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL, INCLUDES WATER SEWER LINES | $13.40 | $3.60 | $17.00 Top 10% -3% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER, INCLUDES WATER SEWER LINES | $14.65 | $0.00 | $14.65 Above median -16% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $17.18 | $0.00 | $17.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER, INCLUDES WATER SEWER LINES | $17.64 | $2.14 | $19.78 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK, INCLUDES WATER SEWER LINES | $12.56 | $2.12 | $14.68 Above median -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Colbert, AL — Heavy 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 Colbert
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for heavy construction in Colbert, 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.