Prevailing Wages in Etowah County, Alabama
Prevailing wages in Etowah County, Alabama run $11.48 to $58.13 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 50 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below, which is page one of a larger set. The median total is $16.44, and among the 12 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $3.89. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Etowah County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $17.88
Base Rate: $17.88
#federal – Electrician in Etowah County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $19.73
Base Rate: $19.73
#federal – Form Worker in Etowah County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $15.64
Base Rate: $15.64
#federal – Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Operator (Striping Machine) in Etowah County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $20.20
Base Rate: $20.20
#federal – Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Truck Driver (Line Striping Truck) in Etowah County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $14.60
Base Rate: $14.60
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Etowah County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $17.79
Base Rate: $17.79
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Etowah County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $22.40
Base Rate: $22.40
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader and Distributor in Etowah County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $13.31
Base Rate: $13.31
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Etowah County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $12.43
Base Rate: $12.43
#federal – Laborer: Erosion Control in Etowah County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $11.48
Base Rate: $11.48
#federal – Laborer Grade Checker in Etowah County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $14.51
Base Rate: $14.51
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Etowah County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $14.21
Base Rate: $14.21
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Etowah County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $16.37
Base Rate: $16.37
#federal – Operator: Asphalt Spreader in Etowah County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $16.26
Base Rate: $16.26
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Etowah County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $17.90
Base Rate: $17.90
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Etowah County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $13.88
Base Rate: $13.88
#federal – Operator: Broom/Sweeper in Etowah County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $11.68
Base Rate: $11.68
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Etowah County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $17.11
Base Rate: $17.11
#federal – Operator: Crane in Etowah County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $23.95
Base Rate: $23.95
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Etowah County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $18.49
Base Rate: $18.49
#federal – Operator: Loader in Etowah County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $14.46
Base Rate: $14.46
#federal – Operator: Material Transfer Vehicle in Etowah County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $16.89
Base Rate: $16.89
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Etowah County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $22.36
Base Rate: $22.36
#federal – Operator: Milling Machine in Etowah County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $15.69
Base Rate: $15.69
#federal – Operator: Oiler in Etowah County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $16.83
Base Rate: $16.83
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Etowah County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $17.21
Base Rate: $17.21
#federal – Operator: Roller in Etowah County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $14.20
Base Rate: $14.20
#federal – Operator: Scraper in Etowah County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $13.30
Base Rate: $13.30
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Etowah County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $17.24
Base Rate: $15.97 | Fringe: $1.27
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill) in Etowah County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $33.51
Base Rate: $24.15 | Fringe: $9.36
#federal – Traffic Control: Flagger in Etowah County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $11.79
Base Rate: $11.79
#federal – Traffic Control: Laborer-cones/ Barricades/Barrels - Setter/Mover/Sweeper in Etowah County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $12.23
Base Rate: $12.23
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Etowah County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $15.90
Base Rate: $15.90
#federal – Truck Driver: Flatbed Truck in Etowah County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $15.00
#federal – Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck in Etowah County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $17.83
Base Rate: $17.83
#federal – Truck Driver: Semi-trailer Truck in Etowah County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $15.56
Base Rate: $15.56
#federal – Truck Driver: Water Truck in Etowah County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $13.47
Base Rate: $13.47
#federal – Carpenter, Includes Form Work in Etowah County, Alabama – Heavy
Total Wage: $28.85
Base Rate: $20.26 | Fringe: $8.59
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher, Includes Water Sewer Lines in Etowah County, Alabama – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.71
Base Rate: $13.71
#federal – Electrician in Etowah County, Alabama – Heavy
Total Wage: $25.51
Base Rate: $19.98 | Fringe: $5.53
#federal – Laborer: Common or General, Includes Water Sewer Lines in Etowah County, Alabama – Heavy
Total Wage: $12.39
Base Rate: $12.39
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer, Includes Water Sewer Lines in Etowah County, Alabama – Heavy
Total Wage: $15.95
Base Rate: $13.91 | Fringe: $2.04
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe, Includes Water Sewer Lines in Etowah County, Alabama – Heavy
Total Wage: $22.19
Base Rate: $18.80 | Fringe: $3.39
#federal – Operator: Loader, Includes Water Sewer Lines in Etowah County, Alabama – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.78
Base Rate: $17.64 | Fringe: $2.14
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck, Includes Water Sewer Lines in Etowah County, Alabama – Heavy
Total Wage: $14.83
Base Rate: $12.25 | Fringe: $2.58
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Etowah County, Alabama – Building
Total Wage: $47.50
Base Rate: $31.10 | Fringe: $16.40
#federal – Boilermaker in Etowah County, Alabama – Building
Total Wage: $58.13
Base Rate: $34.21 | Fringe: $23.92
#federal – Bricklayer in Etowah County, Alabama – Building
Total Wage: $22.00
Base Rate: $22.00
#federal – Carpenter in Etowah County, Alabama – Building
Total Wage: $16.50
Base Rate: $15.00 | Fringe: $1.50
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Etowah County, Alabama – Building
Total Wage: $23.30
Base Rate: $18.91 | Fringe: $4.39
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Etowah County, Alabama?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 50 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Etowah County, Alabama runs from $11.48 to $58.13 per hour, median $16.44. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Etowah County, Alabama?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Heavy, Highway construction. Davis-Bacon splits work into Building, Residential, Highway and Heavy, and the same trade can carry a different rate under each. A Highway rate does not apply to Building work in the same county.
Are these federal or state rates?
This page shows federal determinations. Federal Davis-Bacon rates apply to federal and federally assisted projects; state and city determinations apply to their own public works. Where more than one applies to a project, the higher rate for each classification generally governs.
How current are the Etowah County, Alabama rates?
The most recent determination shown here is dated May 18, 2026. WageFinder re-reads the official sources weekly. Every rate links back to its determination on the government source, which is the authoritative document for compliance.