Prevailing Wages in Jefferson County, Alabama
Prevailing wages in Jefferson County, Alabama run $10.88 to $33.51 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 $16.86, and among the 5 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $4.04. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $17.12
Base Rate: $17.12
#federal – Electrician in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $19.73
Base Rate: $19.73
#federal – Form Worker in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $17.13
Base Rate: $17.13
#federal – Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Laborer in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $11.95
Base Rate: $11.95
#federal – Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Operator (Striping Machine) in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $20.32
Base Rate: $20.32
#federal – Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Truck Driver (Line Striping Truck) in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $14.62
Base Rate: $14.62
#federal – Installer - Guardrail in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $17.59
Base Rate: $17.59
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $18.76
Base Rate: $18.76
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $22.40
Base Rate: $22.40
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader and Distributor in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $14.11
Base Rate: $14.11
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $12.54
Base Rate: $12.54
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Worker in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $14.57
Base Rate: $14.57
#federal – Laborer: Erosion Control in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $10.88
Base Rate: $10.88
#federal – Laborer Grade Checker in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $14.51
Base Rate: $14.51
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $14.31
Base Rate: $14.31
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $17.49
Base Rate: $17.49
#federal – Operator: Aggregate Spreader in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $15.81
Base Rate: $15.81
#federal – Operator: Asphalt Spreader in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $16.91
Base Rate: $16.91
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $19.12
Base Rate: $19.12
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $13.88
Base Rate: $13.88
#federal – Operator: Broom/Sweeper in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $13.07
Base Rate: $13.07
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $19.41
Base Rate: $19.41
#federal – Operator: Concrete Saw in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $17.97
Base Rate: $17.97
#federal – Operator: Crane in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $23.94
Base Rate: $23.94
#federal – Operator: Distributor in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $18.42
Base Rate: $18.42
#federal – Operator: Dragline in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $25.86
Base Rate: $25.86
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $18.67
Base Rate: $18.67
#federal – Operator: Loader in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $16.97
Base Rate: $16.97
#federal – Operator: Material Transfer Vehicle in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $16.89
Base Rate: $16.89
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $22.46
Base Rate: $22.46
#federal – Operator: Milling Machine in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $16.64
Base Rate: $16.64
#federal – Operator: Oiler in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $16.83
Base Rate: $16.83
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $18.42
Base Rate: $18.42
#federal – Operator: Roller in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $15.96
Base Rate: $15.96
#federal – Operator: Scraper in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $13.30
Base Rate: $13.30
#federal – Operator: Tractor in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $12.50
Base Rate: $12.50
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $17.24
Base Rate: $15.97 | Fringe: $1.27
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill) in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $33.51
Base Rate: $24.15 | Fringe: $9.36
#federal – Traffic Control: Flagger in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $11.12
Base Rate: $11.12
#federal – Traffic Control: Laborer-cones/ Barricades/Barrels - Setter/Mover/Sweeper in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $12.01
Base Rate: $12.01
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $15.60
Base Rate: $15.60
#federal – Truck Driver: Flatbed Truck in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $15.00
#federal – Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $17.73
Base Rate: $17.73
#federal – Truck Driver: Pickup Truck in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $15.50
Base Rate: $15.50
#federal – Truck Driver: Semi-trailer Truck in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $15.56
Base Rate: $15.56
#federal – Truck Driver: Water Truck in Jefferson County, Alabama – Highway
Total Wage: $13.47
Base Rate: $13.47
#federal – Carpenter, Includes Form Work in Jefferson County, Alabama – Heavy
Total Wage: $28.85
Base Rate: $20.26 | Fringe: $8.59
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher, Includes Water Sewer Lines in Jefferson County, Alabama – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.71
Base Rate: $13.71
#federal – Electrician in Jefferson County, Alabama – Heavy
Total Wage: $24.90
Base Rate: $20.86 | Fringe: $4.04
#federal – Laborer: Common or General, Includes Water Sewer Lines in Jefferson County, Alabama – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.17
Base Rate: $12.59 | Fringe: $0.58
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, Alabama runs from $10.88 to $33.51 per hour, median $16.86. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Jefferson County, Alabama?
The determinations on this page cover 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 Jefferson 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.