Building Construction — Tuscaloosa, Alabama
WD AL20260098-15793-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Tuscaloosa, Alabama (construction type: building) is $31.10/hr base + $16.40/hr fringe = $47.50/hr total package (WD AL20260098-15793-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 27 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 | $22.00 | $0.00 | $22.00 -6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $16.18 | $0.00 | $16.18 -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $18.91 | $4.39 | $23.30 +11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $17.80 | $1.59 | $19.39 -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $33.75 | $14.03 | $47.78 Above median +93% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $33.75 | $14.03 | $47.78 Above median +93% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.81 | $0.00 | $12.81 -27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $12.22 | $0.00 | $12.22 -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $14.23 | $0.00 | $14.23 Above median -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $15.59 | $0.00 | $15.59 Above median -11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $21.48 | $11.20 | $32.68 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $19.96 | $0.40 | $20.36 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 | $15.31 | $1.41 | $16.72 -24% 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 | $36.10 | $15.95 | $52.05 +101% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $18.97 | $0.36 | $19.33 -25% 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 |
| 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 Tuscaloosa, 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 Tuscaloosa, 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.