Highway Construction — Pickens, Alabama
WD AL20260173-15790-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER in Pickens, Alabama (construction type: highway) is $17.08/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $17.08/hr total package (WD AL20260173-15790-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $17.08 | $0.00 | $17.08 -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 | $15.90 | $0.00 | $15.90 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: OPERATOR | $20.20 | $0.00 | $20.20 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: TRUCK DRIVER | $14.60 | $0.00 | $14.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $17.79 | $0.00 | $17.79 -28% 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 | $13.31 | $0.00 | $13.31 -24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $11.12 | $0.00 | $11.12 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $13.71 | $0.00 | $13.71 Above median -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $16.37 | $0.00 | $16.37 Above median -6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ASPHALT SPREADER | $16.26 | $0.00 | $16.26 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.39 | $0.00 | $16.39 | $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 | $11.68 | $0.00 | $11.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $18.21 | $0.00 | $18.21 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $23.41 | $0.00 | $23.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $17.81 | $0.00 | $17.81 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $16.32 | $0.00 | $16.32 | $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 | $22.36 | $0.00 | $22.36 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $15.69 | $0.00 | $15.69 | $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 | $17.21 | $0.00 | $17.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $15.19 | $0.00 | $15.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCRAPER | $13.30 | $0.00 | $13.30 | $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 | $11.79 | $0.00 | $11.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELS - SETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER | $12.40 | $0.00 | $12.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $12.25 | $0.00 | $12.25 -49% 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 | $17.83 | $0.00 | $17.83 Above median -26% 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 Pickens, 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.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway construction in Pickens, 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.