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Operating Engineer prevailing wage in Dale County, Alabama
$32.26an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$20.48 base wage + $11.78 fringe benefits
OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · SUAL2015-003
$11.71an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$11.71 base wage + $0.00 fringe benefits
OPERATOR: BULLDOZER · SUAL2007-117
$15.64an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$15.64 base wage + $0.00 fringe benefits
OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · SUAL2019-008
$49.50an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$28.95 base wage + $20.55 fringe benefits
OPERATING ENGINEERS: OILER · ENGI0653-004
On federally funded or assisted building construction in Dale County, an operating engineer must be paid at least $32.26 an hour: a $20.48 base wage plus $11.78 in fringe benefits, under wage determination AL20260075 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $32.26 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination AL20260075, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier SUAL2015-003 (August 2, 2017). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted residential construction in Dale County, an operating engineer must be paid at least $11.71 an hour: a $11.71 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination AL20260033 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $11.71 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination AL20260033, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for residential construction; rate identifier SUAL2007-117 (October 23, 2007). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted highway construction in Dale County, an operating engineer must be paid at least $15.64 an hour: a $15.64 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination AL20260129 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $15.64 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination AL20260129, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for highway construction; rate identifier SUAL2019-008 (November 13, 2019). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted heavy construction in Dale County, an operating engineer must be paid at least $49.50 an hour: a $28.95 base wage plus $20.55 in fringe benefits, under wage determination AL20260064 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $49.50 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination AL20260064, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for heavy construction; rate identifier ENGI0653-004 (October 1, 2023). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
Davis-Bacon is the only prevailing wage here (federally funded or assisted work). Alabama has no state prevailing wage law (DOL state table).
DOL lists 30 operating engineer rates for Dale County, from $9.45 to $54.75 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $20.48 + $11.78
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $20.48 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $11.78 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $32.26 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $11.71 + $0.00
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $11.71 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $11.71 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $15.64 + $0.00
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $15.64 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $15.64 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $28.95 + $20.55
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $28.95 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $20.55 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $49.50 |
When does this rate change?
- A contract keeps the wage determination in its bid documents. Modifications published before bid opening apply to it, though one published less than 10 days before can be left out if the agency finds there isn't time to tell bidders (29 CFR 1.6(c)).
- DOL changes a WD by publishing a numbered modification on SAM.gov. This page reads the modification named in the Source line; the Alabama change log lists what each one changed.
Every operating engineer rate in Dale County
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FORKLIFTBuildingENGI0653-014 | $29.90 | $14.55 | $44.45 | AL20260075 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BULLDOZERBuildingENGI0653-014 | $29.90 | $14.55 | $44.45 | AL20260075 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOEBuildingSUAL2015-003 | $20.48 | $11.78 | $32.26 | AL20260075 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLERHighwaySUAL2019-008 | $13.66 | $0.00 | $13.66 | AL20260129 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER (ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE)HighwaySUAL2019-008 | $17.01 | $0.00 | $17.01 | AL20260129 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINEHighwaySUAL2019-008 | $15.54 | $0.00 | $15.54 | AL20260129 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANICHighwaySUAL2019-008 | $17.97 | $0.00 | $17.97 | AL20260129 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: LOADERHighwaySUAL2019-008 | $14.12 | $0.00 | $14.12 | AL20260129 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADEHighwaySUAL2019-008 | $17.22 | $0.00 | $17.22 | AL20260129 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: DISTRIBUTORHighwaySUAL2019-008 | $15.10 | $0.00 | $15.10 | AL20260129 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: CRANEHighwaySUAL2019-008 | $22.37 | $0.00 | $22.37 | AL20260129 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZERHighwaySUAL2019-008 | $16.59 | $0.00 | $16.59 | AL20260129 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPERHighwaySUAL2019-008 | $11.37 | $0.00 | $11.37 | AL20260129 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOEHighwaySUAL2019-008 | $15.64 | $0.00 | $15.64 | AL20260129 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: ASPHALT SPREADERHighwaySUAL2019-008 | $15.65 | $0.00 | $15.65 | AL20260129 Mod 1 |
| OPERATING ENGINEERS: OILERHeavyENGI0653-004 | $28.95 | $20.55 | $49.50 | AL20260064 Mod 1 |
| OPERATING ENGINEERS: CRANES WITH 500 FEET BOOM AND/OR 600 TON CAPACITYHeavyENGI0653-004 | $34.20 | $20.55 | $54.75 | AL20260064 Mod 1 |
| OPERATING ENGINEERS: CRANES WITH 350 FEET OR MORE BOOM AND/OR 400 TO 600 TON CAPACITYHeavyENGI0653-004 | $33.85 | $20.55 | $54.40 | AL20260064 Mod 1 |
| OPERATING ENGINEERS: (CRANES (CONVENTIONAL & HYDRAULIC 100 TO 400 TONS), AND TOWER CRANES)HeavyENGI0653-004 | $32.75 | $20.55 | $53.30 | AL20260064 Mod 1 |
| OPERATING ENGINEERS: (CRANE (CONVENTIONAL & HYDRAULIC UP TO 100 TONS), AND DERRICK (STATIONARY CRANE WITH 2 OR MORE DRUMS))HeavyENGI0653-004 | $29.90 | $20.55 | $50.45 | AL20260064 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: TRACKHOEHeavySUAL2007-149 | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | AL20260064 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: SCRAPERHeavySUAL2007-149 | $9.83 | $0.18 | $10.01 | AL20260064 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLERHeavySUAL2007-149 | $9.45 | $0.00 | $9.45 | AL20260064 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER (FRONT END)HeavySUAL2007-149 | $11.67 | $0.00 | $11.67 | AL20260064 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADEHeavySUAL2007-149 | $12.59 | $1.33 | $13.92 | AL20260064 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: DRILLHeavySUAL2007-149 | $9.50 | $2.36 | $11.86 | AL20260064 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZERHeavySUAL2007-149 | $12.72 | $1.09 | $13.81 | AL20260064 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOEHeavySUAL2007-149 | $13.25 | $2.17 | $15.42 | AL20260064 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZERResidentialSUAL2007-117 | $11.71 | $0.00 | $11.71 | AL20260033 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOEResidentialSUAL2007-117 | $9.80 | $0.00 | $9.80 | AL20260033 Mod 1 |
How Dale County compares
The main operating engineer rate in every county that has one, and how the pay splits here and nearby. All bars use the same scale.
Every county in Alabama
Wage and fringe benefits, nearby
- Dale Countybase $20.48$32.26
- Coffee Countybase $20.48$32.26
- Henry Countybase $16.69$16.69
- Houston Countybase $16.69$16.69
Operating Engineer rates in nearby counties
Current DOL rates. Davis-Bacon rates are set for groups of counties, so neighbours often share them; the county where the work is done decides.
| County | Classification | Base wage | Total rate | vs Dale County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $20.48 | $32.26 | |
| Coffee County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $20.48 | $32.26 | same |
| Pike County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $20.48 | $32.26 | same |
| Barbour County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $20.48 | $32.26 | same |
| Henry County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.69 | $16.69 | −$15.57 |
| Houston County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.69 | $16.69 | −$15.57 |
| Geneva County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.69 | $16.69 | −$15.57 |
Alabama operating engineer prevailing wage by county, with a map
More from DOL on this rate
- DOL wage determination
- SAM.gov wage determinations
- Davis-Bacon determinations list journeyworker rates. Apprentices in a program registered with DOL or a recognized state agency can be paid the program's percentage of the rate, within its ratio; anyone else gets the full rate (29 CFR 5.5(a)(4)).
Are you being paid this rate?
Add your base pay to the fringe your employer pays for you, in cash or into plans, and compare the sum with the total. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division takes complaints: 1-866-487-9243, or dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints.
Source
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (DOL), wage determination AL20260075 Mod 1, published May 18, 2026: sam.gov/wage-determination/AL20260075/1
We read every active Alabama Davis-Bacon wage determination from SAM.gov's own data and check every number with a second, independent read of the same file. DOL prints no total; ours is base plus fringe. How we check · Download Dale County as CSV · Report an error