Residential Construction — Macon, Alabama
WD AL20260023-15839-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Macon, Alabama (construction type: residential) is $12.94/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $12.94/hr total package (WD AL20260023-15839-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 | $12.94 | $0.00 | $12.94 Bottom 10% -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING | $10.38 | $0.00 | $10.38 -55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $9.96 | $0.00 | $9.96 Bottom 10% -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL HANGER | $11.18 | $0.00 | $11.18 -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN, INCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC/TEMPERATURE CONTROLS | $10.54 | $0.00 | $10.54 Bottom 10% -58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% -58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% -58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $8.00 | $0.00 | $8.00 Bottom 10% -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE | $9.80 | $0.00 | $9.80 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $11.71 | $0.00 | $11.71 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING | $10.21 | $0.00 | $10.21 Above median -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $10.25 | $0.00 | $10.25 Bottom 10% -60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER, INCLUDES SHAKE & SHINGLE, AND SINGLE PLY ROOFS | $8.00 | $0.00 | $8.00 Top 10% -63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $10.47 | $0.00 | $10.47 Bottom 10% -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $10.02 | $0.00 | $10.02 -58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Macon, 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 Macon, 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.