Prevailing wage rates in Carter County, Tennessee

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Carter County, Tennessee (2026), from the official SAM.gov wage determinations. Updated monthly.

Davis-Bacon rates (construction)

Minimum pay for laborers and mechanics on federal and federally funded construction over $2,000 in Carter County, Tennessee.

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination TN20260026, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Roofer, Includes Shake & Shingle Roofs$10.25$0.00$10.25
Plumber$17.50$0.00$17.50
Operator: Backhoe$13.17$0.00$13.17
Laborer: Landscape$12.33$0.30$12.63
Laborer: Common Or General$8.66$0.00$8.66
Electrician$18.52$2.32$20.84
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$16.00$0.00$16.00
Carpenter$12.50$0.00$12.50
Bricklayer$12.72$0.00$12.72

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination TN20260143, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Electrician$34.82$2.00$36.82
Operating Engineers: (Forklift)$30.44$13.40$43.84
Operating Engineers: (Bulldozer And Crane)$33.23$13.40$46.63
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$10.76$0.00$10.76
Operator: Loader$13.50$0.00$13.50
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$17.15$0.00$17.15
Laborer: Pipelayer$11.69$0.00$11.69
Laborer: Flagger$8.73$0.00$8.73
Laborer: Common Or General$8.98$0.00$8.98

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination TN20260147, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver (5 Or More Axles)$16.27$0.00$16.27
Truck Driver (3-4 Axles)$14.86$0.00$14.86
Truck Driver (2 Axles)$15.36$0.00$15.36
Power Equipment Operator: Group 4 Sweeping Machine (Vacuum) Operator$15.56$0.00$15.56
Machine (Automatic Or Manual), Dozer Or Loader (Stockpile), Drill (Piling), Mulcher Or Seeder, Rock Drill (Truck Mounted), Roller (Asphalt), Roller (Compaction Self-Propelled), Soil Stabilization Machine, Tractor (Boom And Hoist), Bituminous Distributor Machine, Pump, Track Drill, Striping Machine$16.48$0.00$16.48
Power Equipment Operator: Group 4 Light Duty Mechanic$19.53$0.00$19.53
Power Equipment Operator: Group 4 Heavy Duty Mechanic$20.33$0.00$20.33
Power Equipment Operator: Group 3 Asphalt Paver, Concrete Finishing Machine, Concrete Paver, Scale, Spreader (Self-Propelled), Concrete Grinder, Asphalt Milling Machine, Boring Machine (Horizontal)$17.75$0.00$17.75
Power Equipment Operator: Group 2 Backhoe/Hydraulic Excavator (Less Than 3/4 Yd), Bulldozer Or Push Dozer, End Loader (Less Than 3 Yd), Motor Patrol (Rough), Tractor (Crawler/ Utility), Truck Driver (Heavy Duty, Off Road) Scraper, Shovel, Or Trenching Machine$17.08$0.00$17.08
Power Equipment Operator: Group 1A Farm Tractor Operator (Power Broom)$13.50$0.00$13.50
Power Equipment Operator: Group 1A Drill Operator (Caisson)$25.26$0.00$25.26
Power Equipment Operator: Group 1 Backhoe/Hydraulic Excavator (3/4 Yd & Over), Crane (Less Than 20 Tons), End Loader (3 Yd & Over), Motor Patrol (Finish),Piledriver, Dragline$19.14$0.00$19.14
(Automatic Or Manual), Dozer Or Loader (Stockpile), Drill (Piling), Mulcher Or Seeder, Rock Drill (Truck Mounted), Roller (Asphalt), Roller (Compaction Self-Propelled), Soil Stabilization Machine, Tractor (Boom And Hoist), Bituminous Distributor Machine, Pump, Track Drill, Striping Machine (Group 4)$16.48$0.00$16.48
Power Equipment Operator: Group 5 Crane (Over 20 Tons)$20.44$0.00$20.44
Painter (Includes Sandblaster)$26.36$0.00$26.36
Laborer, Skilled (Air Tool Operator, Asphalt Raker, Chain Saw Operator, Concrete Mixer (Less Than 1 Yd), Concrete Rubber, Edger, Fence Erector, Form Setter (Steel), Guard Rail Erector, Mechanic'S Tender (Tire Changer Or Oiler), Mortar Mixer, Nozzleman Or Gun Operator (Gunite), Pipelayer, Sign Erector)$15.27$0.00$15.27
Laborer (Common/Unskilled)$13.11$0.00$13.11
Ironworker (Structural)$16.89$0.00$16.89
Ironworker (Reinforcing)$16.29$0.00$16.29
Electrician$24.08$0.00$24.08
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$15.55$0.00$15.55
Carpenter$17.52$0.00$17.52
Bricklayer$14.26$0.00$14.26

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination TN20260197, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator$38.17$18.82$56.99
Power Equipment Operator: Crane$36.25$13.40$49.65
Ironworker: Ornamental$35.32$17.02$52.34
Ironworker, Reinforcing$35.32$17.07$52.39
Laborer: Pipelayer$21.45$8.06$29.51
Pipefitter$36.00$17.02$53.02
Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Unit Installation Only)$37.70$17.40$55.10
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$14.00$0.00$14.00
Tile Setter$19.65$0.00$19.65
Tile Finisher$14.00$0.00$14.00
Sheet Metal Worker, Excludes HVAC Unit Installation$22.87$6.58$29.45
Roofer$16.29$0.00$16.29
Plumber$21.63$7.16$28.79
Painter (Brush And Roller)$19.31$10.15$29.46
Operator: Roller$14.35$0.00$14.35
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete)$14.70$0.00$14.70
Operator: Forklift$15.00$0.00$15.00
Operator: Drill$26.50$4.76$31.26
Operator: Bulldozer$28.49$9.73$38.22
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$16.84$0.00$16.84
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$21.17$0.00$21.17
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$13.00$0.00$13.00
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$13.54$0.00$13.54
Laborer: Common Or General$12.54$0.00$12.54
Laborer Grade Checker$13.01$0.00$13.01
Laborer Demolition$16.74$0.00$16.74
Ironworker, Structural$17.77$0.00$17.77
Electrician, Excludes Low Voltage Wiring$18.24$0.57$18.81
Electrician (Low Voltage Wiring)$17.93$0.00$17.93
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$22.67$4.11$26.78
Carpenter$16.20$1.52$17.72
Bricklayer$20.00$0.00$20.00

Service Contract Act rates (services)

Minimum pay for service employees on federal service contracts over $2,500 in Carter County, Tennessee: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Tennessee Counties of Carter, Unicoi and Washington

Wage determination 2015-4641, revision 30, updated 8/20/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$16.64
01111General Clerk I$15.32
07010Baker$14.77
07130Food Service Worker$12.91
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.44
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$14.57
11090Gardener$21.73
11150Janitor$14.62
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.27
11240Maid or Houseman$13.52
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$27.03
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$28.45
23160Electrician, Maintenance$25.09
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$26.57
23370General Maintenance Worker$21.29
23470Laborer$17.28
27101Guard I$14.86
27102Guard II$16.62
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$13.33
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.28
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$16.64
01012Accounting Clerk II$18.68
01013Accounting Clerk III$20.89
01020Administrative Assistant$27.02
01035Court Reporter$21.42
01041Customer Service Representative I$15.20
01042Customer Service Representative II$16.59
01043Customer Service Representative III$18.62
01051Data Entry Operator I$15.91
01052Data Entry Operator II$17.36
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$18.93
01070Document Preparation Clerk$17.17
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$17.17
01111General Clerk I$15.32
01112General Clerk II$16.72
01113General Clerk III$18.76
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.85
01141Messenger Courier$15.73
01191Order Clerk I$15.76
01192Order Clerk II$17.20
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$18.17
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$20.32
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$22.65
01270Production Control Clerk$23.25
01290Rental Clerk$16.28
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$19.13
01311Secretary I$19.13
01312Secretary II$21.42
01313Secretary III$23.85
01320Service Order Dispatcher$16.70
01410Supply Technician$27.02
01420Survey Worker$19.75
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$15.53
01531Travel Clerk I$17.04
01532Travel Clerk II$19.13
01533Travel Clerk III$20.86
01611Word Processor I$17.04
01612Word Processor II$19.14
01613Word Processor III$21.42
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$22.21
05010Automotive Electrician$22.78
05040Automotive Glass Installer$21.55
05070Automotive Worker$21.55
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$19.10
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$23.96
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$21.55
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$23.96
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$17.84
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$20.30
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$21.55
05310Painter, Automotive$22.78
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$21.55
05370Tire Repairer$16.66
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$23.96
07010Baker$14.77
07041Cook I$15.06
07042Cook II$16.99
07070Dishwasher$13.89
07130Food Service Worker$12.91
07210Meat Cutter$17.10
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.44
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$22.74
09040Furniture Handler$15.16
09080Furniture Refinisher$22.74
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$17.82
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$20.27
09130Upholsterer$22.74
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$14.57
11060Elevator Operator$14.62
11090Gardener$21.73
11122Housekeeping Aide$14.62
11150Janitor$14.62
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.27
11240Maid or Houseman$13.52
11260Pruner$15.84
11270Tractor Operator$20.30
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$17.27
11360Window Cleaner$15.94
12010Ambulance Driver$18.77
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$22.19
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$31.69
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$30.90
12020Dental Assistant$22.85
12025Dental Hygienist$39.52
12030EKG Technician$33.63
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$33.63
12040Emergency Medical Technician$18.77
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$19.84
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$22.19
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$24.75
12100Medical Assistant$18.15
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$26.74
12160Medical Record Clerk$20.26
12190Medical Record Technician$22.67
12195Medical Transcriptionist$18.96
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$48.78
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.03
12222Nursing Assistant II$14.65
12223Nursing Assistant III$15.99
12224Nursing Assistant IV$17.94
12235Optical Dispenser$23.38
12236Optical Technician$19.84
12250Pharmacy Technician$18.50
12280Phlebotomist$17.52
12305Radiologic Technologist$35.01
12311Registered Nurse I$28.83
12312Registered Nurse II$35.26
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$35.26
12314Registered Nurse III$42.66
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$42.66
12316Registered Nurse IV$51.15
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$27.49
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$22.59
13011Exhibits Specialist I$21.28
13012Exhibits Specialist II$26.36
13013Exhibits Specialist III$32.24
13041Illustrator I$21.28
13042Illustrator II$26.36
13043Illustrator III$32.24
13047Librarian$29.20
13050Library Aide/Clerk$16.93
13058Library Technician$21.28
13061Media Specialist I$19.03
13062Media Specialist II$21.28
13063Media Specialist III$23.72
13071Photographer I$19.03
13072Photographer II$21.28
13073Photographer III$26.36
13074Photographer IV$32.24
13075Photographer V$39.01
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$21.25
13110Video Teleconference Technician$19.03
14041Computer Operator I$21.26
14042Computer Operator II$23.78
14043Computer Operator III$26.50
14044Computer Operator IV$29.45
14045Computer Operator V$32.62
14071Computer Programmer I$25.14
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$21.26
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$29.45
14170System Support Specialist$32.62
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$41.90
15060Educational Technologist$32.37
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$50.22
15080Graphic Artist$23.41
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$50.22
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$50.22
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$50.22
15090Technical Instructor$22.80
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$27.89
15110Test Proctor$18.41
15120Tutor$18.41
16010Assembler$11.92
16030Counter Attendant$11.92
16040Dry Cleaner$14.74
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$11.92
16090Presser, Hand$11.92
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$11.92
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$11.92
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$11.92
16190Sewing Machine Operator$15.55
16220Tailor$16.56
16250Washer, Machine$12.90
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$22.23
19040Tool And Die Maker$27.14
21020Forklift Operator$22.46
21030Material Coordinator$23.25
21040Material Expediter$23.25
21050Material Handling Laborer$17.28
21071Order Filler$15.44
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$22.46
21110Shipping Packer$19.34
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$19.34
21140Store Worker I$14.20
21150Stock Clerk$18.47
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$22.46
21410Warehouse Specialist$22.46
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$28.45
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$22.90
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$27.03
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$28.45
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$29.89
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$20.12
23050Aircraft, Painter$25.69
23060Aircraft Servicer$22.90
23080Aircraft Worker$24.30
23110Appliance Mechanic$25.52
23120Bicycle Repairer$21.54
23125Cable Splicer$46.41
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$23.04
23140Carpet Layer$24.30
23160Electrician, Maintenance$25.09
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$26.57
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$28.07
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$29.55
23260Fabric Worker$22.90
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$27.03
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$21.54
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$27.03
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$21.54
23370General Maintenance Worker$21.29
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$27.03
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$22.90
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$24.30
23391Gunsmith I$21.54
23392Gunsmith II$24.30
23393Gunsmith III$27.03
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$27.89
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$22.87
23460Instrument Mechanic$27.03
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$25.69
23470Laborer$17.28
23510Locksmith$25.69
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$26.81
23550Machinist, Maintenance$22.68
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$16.82
23591Metrology Technician I$27.03
23592Metrology Technician II$28.45
23593Metrology Technician III$29.89
23640Millwright$27.03
23710Office Appliance Repairer$25.69
23760Painter, Maintenance$18.94
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$24.52
23810Plumber, Maintenance$23.31
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$27.03
23850Rigger$27.03
23870Scale Mechanic$24.30
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$27.03
23910Small Engine Mechanic$23.51
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$30.63
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$32.25
23950Telephone Lineman$30.36
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$22.34
23965Well Driller$27.03
23970Woodcraft Worker$27.03
23980Woodworker$21.54
24550Case Manager$17.36
24570Child Care Attendant$13.93
24580Child Care Center Clerk$17.35
24610Chore Aide$14.46
24630Homemaker$17.36
25010Boiler Tender$24.14
25040Sewage Plant Operator$22.94
25070Stationary Engineer$24.14
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$17.97
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$22.94
27004Alarm Monitor$17.28
27007Baggage Inspector$14.86
27008Corrections Officer$19.51
27010Court Security Officer$20.49
27030Detection Dog Handler$16.62
27040Detention Officer$19.51
27070Firefighter$19.78
27101Guard I$14.86
27102Guard II$16.62
27131Police Officer I$22.38
27132Police Officer II$24.86
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$13.60
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$14.55
28043Carnival Worker$10.61
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$17.70
28310Lifeguard$15.78
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$19.81
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$14.46
28515Recreation Specialist$24.54
28630Sports Official$15.78
28690Swimming Pool Operator$16.50
29010Blocker And Bracer$24.30
29020Hatch Tender$24.30
29030Line Handler$24.30
29041Stevedore I$22.90
29042Stevedore II$25.69
30021Archeological Technician I$19.16
30022Archeological Technician II$21.43
30023Archeological Technician III$26.54
30030Cartographic Technician$26.54
30040Civil Engineering Technician$27.03
30051Cryogenic Technician I$29.40
30052Cryogenic Technician II$32.46
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$19.16
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$21.43
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$23.88
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$29.40
30081Engineering Technician I$17.86
30082Engineering Technician II$20.05
30083Engineering Technician III$22.43
30084Engineering Technician IV$27.78
30085Engineering Technician V$33.97
30086Engineering Technician VI$41.11
30090Environmental Technician$26.54
30095Evidence Control Specialist$26.54
30210Laboratory Technician$29.30
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$29.40
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$32.46
30240Mathematical Technician$26.54
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$21.69
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$26.87
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$32.87
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$39.78
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$32.46
30390Photo-Optics Technician$26.54
30395Radiation Control Technician$32.46
30461Technical Writer I$26.54
30462Technical Writer II$32.46
30463Technical Writer III$39.28
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$29.57
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$35.78
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$42.89
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$29.57
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$29.57
30501Weather Forecaster I$29.40
30502Weather Forecaster II$35.76
30621Weather Observer, Senior$26.54
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$14.53
31030Bus Driver$19.44
31043Driver Courier$17.08
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$13.33
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$17.25
31310Taxi Driver$14.33
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.28
31362Truckdriver, Medium$19.44
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$23.12
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$23.12
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$13.06
99050Desk Clerk$13.57
99095Embalmer$29.57
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$16.60
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$17.77
99260Marketing Analyst$33.26
99310Mortician$29.57
99410Pest Controller$21.95
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$18.13
99711Recycling Specialist$21.32
99730Refuse Collector$16.63
99810Sales Clerk$14.34
99820School Crossing Guard$15.51
99830Survey Party Chief$25.37
99831Surveying Aide$16.45
99832Surveying Technician$22.47
99840Vending Machine Attendant$19.88
99841Vending Machine Repairer$24.01
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$19.88

Always price from the wage determination attached to the solicitation (and any amendment): it is the one that applies to that contract. Rates shown are copied from the public SAM.gov documents; check the official document before you bid.