Building Construction — Lauderdale, Alabama
WD AL20260100-15808-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Lauderdale, Alabama (construction type: building) is $31.10/hr base + $16.40/hr fringe = $47.50/hr total package (WD AL20260100-15808-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $31.10 | $16.40 | $47.50 +109% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BOILERMAKER | $34.21 | $23.92 | $58.13 +91% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $19.81 | $0.00 | $19.81 -16% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $30.26 | $14.78 | $45.04 +96% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $17.15 | $0.00 | $17.15 -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $19.05 | $4.30 | $23.35 -7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $22.86 | $7.94 | $30.80 Above median +25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $21.77 | $6.77 | $28.54 +15% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $18.13 | $6.75 | $24.88 Above median +43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $11.00 | $0.00 | $11.00 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $13.24 | $0.00 | $13.24 -24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $13.88 | $0.00 | $13.88 -20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $17.01 | $0.00 | $17.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $18.59 | $0.00 | $18.59 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $17.52 | $0.89 | $18.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $14.69 | $0.00 | $14.69 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $14.00 | $1.78 | $15.78 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $15.93 | $5.68 | $21.61 -2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $14.31 | $0.00 | $14.31 Bottom 10% -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $32.50 | $19.33 | $51.83 +100% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $32.50 | $19.33 | $51.83 Above median +100% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $32.57 | $14.05 | $46.62 +107% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $32.57 | $14.05 | $46.62 +107% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $13.66 | $0.00 | $13.66 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $30.50 | $20.49 | $50.99 +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $33.78 | $22.03 | $55.81 +116% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $20.00 | $0.00 | $20.00 -3% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $13.60 | $0.00 | $13.60 -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Lauderdale, AL — Building 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.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Lauderdale, 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.