Highway Construction — Jefferson, Alabama
WD AL20260157-15786-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER in Jefferson, Alabama (construction type: highway) is $17.12/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $17.12/hr total package (WD AL20260157-15786-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 46 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: AL20260157-15786-hwy
Revision: 1
Construction Type: highway
State: Alabama (AL)
County: Jefferson
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 46
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $17.12 | $0.00 | $17.12 -19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $19.73 | $0.00 | $19.73 -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM WORKER | $17.13 | $0.00 | $17.13 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: LABORER | $11.95 | $0.00 | $11.95 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: OPERATOR | $20.32 | $0.00 | $20.32 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: TRUCK DRIVER | $14.62 | $0.00 | $14.62 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSTALLER - GUARDRAIL | $17.59 | $0.00 | $17.59 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $18.76 | $0.00 | $18.76 -24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $22.40 | $0.00 | $22.40 -9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER GRADE CHECKER | $14.51 | $0.00 | $14.51 -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 -19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.54 | $0.00 | $12.54 -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE WORKER | $14.57 | $0.00 | $14.57 -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: EROSION CONTROL | $10.88 | $0.00 | $10.88 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $14.31 | $0.00 | $14.31 Above median -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $17.49 | $0.00 | $17.49 Above median +0% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: AGGREGATE SPREADER | $15.81 | $0.00 | $15.81 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ASPHALT SPREADER | $16.91 | $0.00 | $16.91 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $19.12 | $0.00 | $19.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $13.88 | $0.00 | $13.88 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $13.07 | $0.00 | $13.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $19.41 | $0.00 | $19.41 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CONCRETE SAW | $17.97 | $0.00 | $17.97 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $23.94 | $0.00 | $23.94 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DISTRIBUTOR | $18.42 | $0.00 | $18.42 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DRAGLINE | $25.86 | $0.00 | $25.86 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $18.67 | $0.00 | $18.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $16.97 | $0.00 | $16.97 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MATERIAL TRANSFER VEHICLE | $16.89 | $0.00 | $16.89 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $22.46 | $0.00 | $22.46 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $16.64 | $0.00 | $16.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: OILER | $16.83 | $0.00 | $16.83 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $18.42 | $0.00 | $18.42 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $15.96 | $0.00 | $15.96 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCRAPER | $13.30 | $0.00 | $13.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: TRACTOR | $12.50 | $0.00 | $12.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $15.97 | $1.27 | $17.24 -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $24.15 | $9.36 | $33.51 Above median +49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $11.12 | $0.00 | $11.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELS - SETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER | $12.01 | $0.00 | $12.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $15.60 | $0.00 | $15.60 -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.00 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $17.73 | $0.00 | $17.73 Above median -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: PICKUP TRUCK | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: SEMI-TRAILER TRUCK | $15.56 | $0.00 | $15.56 Top 10% -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $13.47 | $0.00 | $13.47 -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Jefferson, 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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Direct labor subtotal
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Loaded cost (with burden)
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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.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway construction in Jefferson, 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.