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Alabama refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage, county by county
A refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in Alabama runs from $10.40 an hour in Henry County to $22.62 in Chambers County. The median county is $22.62.
Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic rate in each Alabama county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Autauga CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) | $10.77 | $0.00 | $10.77 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260037 Mod 1 |
Chambers CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · DeKalb County group | $20.50 | $2.12 | $22.62 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260079 Mod 1 |
Cherokee CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · DeKalb County group | $20.50 | $2.12 | $22.62 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260079 Mod 1 |
Clay CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · DeKalb County group | $20.50 | $2.12 | $22.62 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260079 Mod 1 |
Cleburne CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · DeKalb County group | $20.50 | $2.12 | $22.62 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260079 Mod 1 |
Coosa CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · DeKalb County group | $20.50 | $2.12 | $22.62 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260079 Mod 1 |
Cullman CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $20.50 | $2.12 | $22.62 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260074 Mod 1 |
Cullman CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) | $10.83 | $0.00 | $10.83 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260016 Mod 1 |
Dallas CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) | $12.50 | $0.00 | $12.50 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260017 Mod 1 |
DeKalb CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · DeKalb County group | $20.50 | $2.12 | $22.62 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260079 Mod 1 |
Elmore CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) | $10.77 | $0.00 | $10.77 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260041 Mod 1 |
Escambia CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) | $12.50 | $0.00 | $12.50 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260019 Mod 1 |
Fayette CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $20.50 | $2.12 | $22.62 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260081 Mod 1 |
Fayette CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) | $10.83 | $0.00 | $10.83 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260020 Mod 1 |
Franklin CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $20.50 | $2.12 | $22.62 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260081 Mod 1 |
Franklin CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) | $10.83 | $0.00 | $10.83 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260036 Mod 1 |
Geneva CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) | $10.40 | $0.00 | $10.40 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260043 Mod 1 |
Henry CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) | $10.40 | $0.00 | $10.40 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260044 Mod 1 |
Jackson CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $20.50 | $2.12 | $22.62 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260079 Mod 1 |
Jackson CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) | $12.80 | $0.00 | $12.80 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260021 Mod 1 |
Lamar CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $20.50 | $2.12 | $22.62 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260081 Mod 1 |
Lawrence CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) | $13.00 | $0.00 | $13.00 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260048 Mod 1 |
Lowndes CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) | $10.77 | $0.00 | $10.77 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260051 Mod 1 |
Marion CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $20.50 | $2.12 | $22.62 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260081 Mod 1 |
Marion CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) | $10.83 | $0.00 | $10.83 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260024 Mod 1 |
Marshall CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $20.50 | $2.12 | $22.62 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260076 Mod 1 |
Morgan CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) | $13.00 | $0.00 | $13.00 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260055 Mod 1 |
Pickens CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) | $10.83 | $0.00 | $10.83 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260036 Mod 1 |
Randolph CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · DeKalb County group | $20.50 | $2.12 | $22.62 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260079 Mod 1 |
Sumter CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) | $12.50 | $0.00 | $12.50 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260027 Mod 1 |
Talladega CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $20.50 | $2.12 | $22.62 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260077 Mod 1 |
Tallapoosa CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · DeKalb County group | $20.50 | $2.12 | $22.62 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260079 Mod 1 |
Washington CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) | $12.50 | $0.00 | $12.50 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260030 Mod 1 |
Wilcox CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) | $12.50 | $0.00 | $12.50 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260031 Mod 1 |
Winston CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $20.50 | $2.12 | $22.62 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260081 Mod 1 |
Winston CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) | $10.83 | $0.00 | $10.83 | May 18, 2026 | AL20260032 Mod 1 |
Main refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic classification in each county, Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov, as of October 25, 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 October 25, 2026.
How much does a refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic make on prevailing wage in Alabama?
$10.40 to $22.62 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $22.62. 1 group of counties with identical rates and 22 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- DeKalb County group8 counties$22.62
- Cullman County1 county$22.62
- Fayette County1 county$22.62
- Franklin County1 county$22.62
- Jackson County1 county$22.62
- Lamar County1 county$22.62
- Marion County1 county$22.62
- Marshall County1 county$22.62
- Talladega County1 county$22.62
- Winston County1 county$22.62
- Lawrence County1 county$13.00
- Morgan County1 county$13.00
- Dallas County1 county$12.50
- Escambia County1 county$12.50
- Sumter County1 county$12.50
- Washington County1 county$12.50
- Wilcox County1 county$12.50
- Pickens County1 county$10.83
- Autauga County1 county$10.77
- Elmore County1 county$10.77
- Lowndes County1 county$10.77
- Geneva County1 county$10.40
- Henry County1 county$10.40
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeKalb County group, 8 localities: Chambers, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, DeKalb, Randolph, Tallapoosa | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $20.50 | $22.62 |
| Cullman County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $20.50 | $22.62 |
| Fayette County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $20.50 | $22.62 |
| Franklin County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $20.50 | $22.62 |
| Jackson County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $20.50 | $22.62 |
| Lamar County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $20.50 | $22.62 |
| Marion County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $20.50 | $22.62 |
| Marshall County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $20.50 | $22.62 |
| Talladega County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $20.50 | $22.62 |
| Winston County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $20.50 | $22.62 |
| Lawrence County | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Morgan County | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Dallas County | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Escambia County | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Sumter County | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Washington County | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Wilcox County | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Pickens County | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) | $10.83 | $10.83 |
| Autauga County | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) | $10.77 | $10.77 |
| Elmore County | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) | $10.77 | $10.77 |
| Lowndes County | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) | $10.77 | $10.77 |
| Geneva County | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Henry County | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) | $10.40 | $10.40 |
1 group of counties with identical DOL rates, and 22 counties with rates of their own.
Questions about Alabama refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic pay
What is the refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage in Morgan County?
$13.00 an hour: a $13.00 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination AL20260055, modification 1. Overtime and every refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic classification in Morgan County.
Does refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Morgan County the $13.00 total is a $13.00 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, about 0% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage pay overtime in Alabama?
Davis-Bacon rates are straight time. On contracts over $100,000, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act requires 1½ times the basic rate for hours over 40 in a workweek (40 U.S.C. 3702). The fringe is owed for every hour at its straight-time amount.
Do apprentice refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics get this rate?
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)).
Why do some counties have the same refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic rate?
DOL often publishes the same refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic rates for several counties. Across Alabama, the 30 counties with a refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic rate fall into 23 distinct sets of rates, and 1 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 8 counties (the DeKalb County group).