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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Franklin County, Alabama
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov cover Franklin County, with 73 rates for 17 trades; the newest modification is dated May 18, 2026. The rate depends on the kind of construction: building, residential, highway or heavy.
Franklin County prevailing wage by trade, A to Z
| Trade | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BoilermakerBOILERMAKER | $34.21 | $23.92 | $58.13 | Jan 1, 2025 | AL20260081 Mod 1 |
BricklayerBRICKLAYER · 2 rates | $20.00 | $0.00 | $20.00 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260081 Mod 1 |
BricklayerBRICKLAYER · 2 rates | $12.20 | $0.00 | $12.20 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260036 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER · 3 rates | $30.26 | $14.78 | $45.04 | Jan 1, 2025 | AL20260081 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER, INCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING · 3 rates | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260036 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) · 3 rates | $15.25 | $0.00 | $15.25 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260133 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 3 rates | $16.50 | $1.12 | $17.62 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260081 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 3 rates | $8.46 | $0.00 | $8.46 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260036 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 3 rates | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260133 Mod 1 |
Drywall FinisherDRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260036 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 4 rates | $21.59 | $6.39 | $27.98 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260081 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 4 rates | $10.73 | $0.00 | $10.73 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260036 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 4 rates | $20.41 | $7.49 | $27.90 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260133 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 4 rates | $15.96 | $3.57 | $19.53 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260071 Mod 1 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $17.05 | $0.00 | $17.05 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260133 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 10 rates | $13.75 | $0.00 | $13.75 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260081 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 10 rates | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260036 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 10 rates | $12.67 | $0.00 | $12.67 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260133 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 10 rates | $8.74 | $0.00 | $8.74 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260071 Mod 1 |
Landscape & Irrigation LaborerLABORER: LANDSCAPE | $7.27 | $0.00 | $7.27 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260036 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · 28 rates | $20.48 | $11.78 | $32.26 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260081 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: BULLDOZER · 28 rates | $11.71 | $0.00 | $11.71 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260036 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · 28 rates | $15.97 | $0.00 | $15.97 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260133 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: OILER FRANKLIN AND MARION COUNTIES · 28 rates | $21.08 | $9.95 | $31.03 | Jan 1, 2024 | AL20260071 Mod 1 |
PainterPAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) · 2 rates | $15.10 | $0.00 | $15.10 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260081 Mod 1 |
PainterPAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING · 2 rates | $9.79 | $0.00 | $9.79 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260036 Mod 1 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER · 3 rates | $35.20 | $13.51 | $48.71 | Jul 23, 2025 | AL20260081 Mod 1 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER · 3 rates | $10.21 | $0.00 | $10.21 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260036 Mod 1 |
Refrigeration & A/C MechanicHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · 2 rates | $20.50 | $2.12 | $22.62 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260081 Mod 1 |
Refrigeration & A/C MechanicHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) · 2 rates | $10.83 | $0.00 | $10.83 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260036 Mod 1 |
RooferROOFER, INCLUDES SHAKE & SHINGLE, AND SINGLE PLY ROOFS | $7.50 | $0.00 | $7.50 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260036 Mod 1 |
Sheet Metal WorkerSHEET METAL WORKER, EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION | $10.47 | $0.00 | $10.47 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260036 Mod 1 |
Striping & Traffic Control WorkerHIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: OPERATOR (STRIPING MACHINE) · 3 rates | $20.12 | $0.00 | $20.12 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260133 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK · 7 rates | $14.05 | $0.00 | $14.05 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260081 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER · 7 rates | $10.08 | $0.00 | $10.08 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260036 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK · 7 rates | $12.99 | $0.00 | $12.99 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260133 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER · 7 rates | $15.70 | $5.86 | $21.56 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260071 Mod 1 |
One rate per trade for the kind of construction picked above; open a trade for its other classifications and the WD's notes. DOL prints no total, so each total is base wage plus fringe benefits, added by us. The Department of Labor modifies these determinations on SAM.gov in weekly batches through the year; the latest Alabama modification we hold is dated May 18, 2026. 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)). 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).
Which trades pay the most in Franklin County?
Boilermaker, at $58.13 an hour. Each trade's main rate, as its page leads with it, highest first, split into the base wage and the fringe benefits DOL lists, on one scale.
- Boilermaker$58.13
- Plumber / Pipefitter$48.71
- Carpenter$45.04
- Operating Engineer$32.26
- Electrician$27.98
- Refrigeration Mechanic$22.62
- Striping & Traffic Control$20.12
- Bricklayer$20.00
- Cement Mason$17.62
- Ironworker$17.05
- Painter$15.10
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$14.05
- Laborer$13.75
- Drywall Finisher$12.00
- Sheet Metal Worker$10.47
- Roofer$7.50
- Landscape Laborer$7.27
Which wage determinations cover Franklin County?
The WD that applies depends on the kind of construction. Every rate on this site names its WD and modification.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | AL20260081 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | AL20260036 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | AL20260133 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | AL20260071 Excludes Dredging | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Specialty WDs also cover Franklin County for narrow kinds of work, and don't stand in for the rates above: AL20260001 (Dredging, Self-Propelled Hopper Dredging Only); AL20260002 (Dredging projects along the Gulf Coast Area including the Mississippi River and its tribut).
Questions about Franklin County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Franklin County?
$27.98 an hour: a $21.59 base wage plus $6.39 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination AL20260081, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Franklin County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Franklin County?
$13.75 an hour: a $13.75 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination AL20260081, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Franklin County.
Does the prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. The rate is a base wage plus fringe benefits, and the employer owes both for every hour. For boilermaker, the highest-paid trade in Franklin County, the $58.13 total is a $34.21 base wage plus $23.92 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Franklin County?
It depends on the kind of construction: AL20260081 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, AL20260036 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, AL20260133 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and AL20260071 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Franklin County share its rates with other counties?
For 3 of its 17 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Boilermaker rates, for example, are the same in 5 counties (the Franklin County group). The other 14 are Franklin County's own.