Prevailing wage rates in Decatur County, Tennessee

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Decatur 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 Decatur County, Tennessee.

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination TN20260012, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Roofer: Shake & Shingle Roof$11.99$0.00$11.99
Plumber$13.08$0.00$13.08
Painter: Brush, Roller And Spray$9.67$0.00$9.67
Operator: Backhoe/Trackhoe$12.33$0.00$12.33
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$10.00$0.00$10.00
Laborer: Common Or General$8.59$0.00$8.59
Electrician$13.77$0.00$13.77
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$10.75$0.00$10.75
Carpenter, Includes Cabinet Installation, And Drywall Hanging$12.21$0.00$12.21
Bricklayer$18.00$0.00$18.00

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination TN20260123, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Operating Engineers: (Bulldozer And Crane)$33.15$13.62$46.77
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$11.61$0.81$12.42
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$16.76$0.00$16.76
Laborer: Pipelayer$12.59$0.00$12.59
Laborer: Flagger$10.50$0.00$10.50
Laborer: Common Or General$9.05$1.57$10.62
Electrician$20.06$0.00$20.06

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 TN20260156, revision 2, updated 1. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Electrician$27.25$15.72$42.97
Power Equipment Operator: Crane$36.25$13.40$49.65
Power Equipment Operator: Bulldozer$33.23$13.40$46.63
Power Equipment Operator (Backhoe/Trackhoe/Excavator)$33.23$13.40$46.63
Sheet Metal Worker$37.70$17.40$55.10
Plumber$21.81$0.00$21.81
Painter (Brush And Roller)$14.07$0.00$14.07
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$15.00$0.00$15.00
Laborer: Common Or General$11.54$0.00$11.54
Ironworker, Structural$19.47$0.00$19.47
Glazier$18.83$1.11$19.94
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$19.00$0.00$19.00
Carpenter$17.59$1.81$19.40

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: Tennessee Counties of Benton, Carroll, Decatur, Dyer, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Henry, Lake, Lauderdale, McNairy, Obion and Weak

Wage determination 2015-4649, revision 34, updated 8/22/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$16.70
01111General Clerk I$14.94
07010Baker$14.93
07130Food Service Worker$12.26
07260Waiter/Waitress$10.54
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.57
11090Gardener$22.36
11150Janitor$14.80
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.31
11240Maid or Houseman$14.10
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$27.17
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$28.72
23160Electrician, Maintenance$27.52
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$27.90
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.47
23470Laborer$17.42
27101Guard I$17.65
27102Guard II$19.75
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$12.16
31361Truckdriver, Light$17.53
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$16.70
01012Accounting Clerk II$18.73
01013Accounting Clerk III$20.96
01020Administrative Assistant$26.82
01035Court Reporter$21.38
01041Customer Service Representative I$14.76
01042Customer Service Representative II$16.11
01043Customer Service Representative III$18.07
01051Data Entry Operator I$15.59
01052Data Entry Operator II$17.01
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$22.03
01070Document Preparation Clerk$17.03
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$17.03
01111General Clerk I$14.94
01112General Clerk II$16.30
01113General Clerk III$18.30
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.84
01141Messenger Courier$13.88
01191Order Clerk I$16.96
01192Order Clerk II$18.51
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.21
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.49
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$23.97
01270Production Control Clerk$24.25
01290Rental Clerk$16.76
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$19.11
01311Secretary I$19.11
01312Secretary II$21.38
01313Secretary III$23.84
01320Service Order Dispatcher$19.69
01410Supply Technician$26.82
01420Survey Worker$18.77
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$15.83
01531Travel Clerk I$17.03
01532Travel Clerk II$19.11
01533Travel Clerk III$21.38
01611Word Processor I$17.03
01612Word Processor II$19.11
01613Word Processor III$21.38
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$22.28
05010Automotive Electrician$20.73
05040Automotive Glass Installer$19.54
05070Automotive Worker$19.54
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$17.00
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$21.96
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$19.54
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$21.96
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$15.77
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$18.23
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$19.54
05310Painter, Automotive$20.73
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$19.54
05370Tire Repairer$16.43
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$21.96
07010Baker$14.93
07041Cook I$16.26
07042Cook II$18.69
07070Dishwasher$11.80
07130Food Service Worker$12.26
07210Meat Cutter$16.63
07260Waiter/Waitress$10.54
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$21.09
09040Furniture Handler$13.39
09080Furniture Refinisher$21.09
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$16.04
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$18.55
09130Upholsterer$21.09
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.57
11060Elevator Operator$14.80
11090Gardener$22.36
11122Housekeeping Aide$14.80
11150Janitor$14.80
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.31
11240Maid or Houseman$14.10
11260Pruner$15.99
11270Tractor Operator$20.74
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$17.31
11360Window Cleaner$16.05
12010Ambulance Driver$20.24
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$22.37
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$34.31
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$30.55
12020Dental Assistant$21.85
12025Dental Hygienist$40.01
12030EKG Technician$33.90
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$33.90
12040Emergency Medical Technician$20.24
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$20.00
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$22.37
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$24.95
12100Medical Assistant$18.03
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$29.92
12160Medical Record Clerk$19.66
12190Medical Record Technician$21.99
12195Medical Transcriptionist$18.90
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$49.18
12221Nursing Assistant I$14.00
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.75
12223Nursing Assistant III$17.19
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.29
12235Optical Dispenser$23.54
12236Optical Technician$20.00
12250Pharmacy Technician$18.67
12280Phlebotomist$17.69
12305Radiologic Technologist$27.13
12311Registered Nurse I$27.06
12312Registered Nurse II$33.09
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$33.09
12314Registered Nurse III$40.04
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$40.04
12316Registered Nurse IV$48.00
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$27.71
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$23.20
13011Exhibits Specialist I$21.56
13012Exhibits Specialist II$26.71
13013Exhibits Specialist III$32.67
13041Illustrator I$21.56
13042Illustrator II$26.71
13043Illustrator III$32.67
13047Librarian$29.58
13050Library Aide/Clerk$14.31
13058Library Technician$19.44
13061Media Specialist I$19.27
13062Media Specialist II$21.56
13063Media Specialist III$24.04
13071Photographer I$19.27
13072Photographer II$21.56
13073Photographer III$26.71
13074Photographer IV$32.67
13075Photographer V$39.54
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$18.12
13110Video Teleconference Technician$19.27
14041Computer Operator I$18.57
14042Computer Operator II$20.77
14043Computer Operator III$23.15
14044Computer Operator IV$25.73
14045Computer Operator V$28.50
14071Computer Programmer I$22.21
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$18.57
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$25.73
14170System Support Specialist$28.50
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$41.91
15060Educational Technologist$32.84
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$49.81
15080Graphic Artist$23.07
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$49.81
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$49.81
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$49.81
15090Technical Instructor$21.84
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$26.71
15110Test Proctor$17.63
15120Tutor$17.63
16010Assembler$16.54
16030Counter Attendant$16.54
16040Dry Cleaner$18.92
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$16.54
16090Presser, Hand$16.54
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$16.54
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$16.54
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$16.54
16190Sewing Machine Operator$19.71
16220Tailor$20.50
16250Washer, Machine$17.34
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$23.74
19040Tool And Die Maker$29.51
21020Forklift Operator$20.47
21030Material Coordinator$24.25
21040Material Expediter$24.25
21050Material Handling Laborer$17.42
21071Order Filler$16.99
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$20.47
21110Shipping Packer$21.47
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$21.47
21140Store Worker I$15.79
21150Stock Clerk$20.27
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$20.47
21410Warehouse Specialist$20.47
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$28.72
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$22.56
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$27.17
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$28.72
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$30.35
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$19.50
23050Aircraft, Painter$25.65
23060Aircraft Servicer$22.56
23080Aircraft Worker$24.18
23110Appliance Mechanic$25.65
23120Bicycle Repairer$21.03
23125Cable Splicer$37.68
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$23.46
23140Carpet Layer$24.18
23160Electrician, Maintenance$27.52
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$27.90
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$29.59
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$31.36
23260Fabric Worker$22.56
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$27.17
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$21.03
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$24.40
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$18.89
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.47
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$27.17
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$22.56
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$24.18
23391Gunsmith I$21.03
23392Gunsmith II$24.18
23393Gunsmith III$27.17
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$29.18
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$24.27
23460Instrument Mechanic$27.17
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$25.65
23470Laborer$17.42
23510Locksmith$25.65
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$30.51
23550Machinist, Maintenance$23.50
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$17.83
23591Metrology Technician I$27.17
23592Metrology Technician II$28.72
23593Metrology Technician III$30.35
23640Millwright$31.24
23710Office Appliance Repairer$25.65
23760Painter, Maintenance$19.57
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$26.61
23810Plumber, Maintenance$25.12
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$27.17
23850Rigger$27.17
23870Scale Mechanic$24.18
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$22.86
23910Small Engine Mechanic$24.18
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$28.15
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$29.76
23950Telephone Lineman$30.01
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$24.00
23965Well Driller$25.84
23970Woodcraft Worker$27.17
23980Woodworker$21.03
24550Case Manager$17.71
24570Child Care Attendant$12.34
24580Child Care Center Clerk$15.52
24610Chore Aide$15.44
24630Homemaker$17.71
25010Boiler Tender$25.70
25040Sewage Plant Operator$23.02
25070Stationary Engineer$25.70
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$17.50
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$23.02
27004Alarm Monitor$18.18
27007Baggage Inspector$17.65
27008Corrections Officer$24.95
27010Court Security Officer$21.93
27030Detection Dog Handler$19.75
27040Detention Officer$24.95
27070Firefighter$18.39
27101Guard I$17.65
27102Guard II$19.75
27131Police Officer I$22.44
27132Police Officer II$24.93
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$16.82
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$18.15
28043Carnival Worker$12.61
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$18.67
28310Lifeguard$11.90
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$20.89
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$15.25
28515Recreation Specialist$25.88
28630Sports Official$16.64
28690Swimming Pool Operator$20.86
29010Blocker And Bracer$28.88
29020Hatch Tender$28.88
29030Line Handler$28.88
29041Stevedore I$26.94
29042Stevedore II$30.63
30021Archeological Technician I$19.80
30022Archeological Technician II$22.15
30023Archeological Technician III$27.43
30030Cartographic Technician$27.43
30040Civil Engineering Technician$28.82
30051Cryogenic Technician I$30.38
30052Cryogenic Technician II$33.55
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$19.80
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$22.15
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$24.68
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$30.38
30081Engineering Technician I$17.64
30082Engineering Technician II$19.80
30083Engineering Technician III$22.15
30084Engineering Technician IV$27.43
30085Engineering Technician V$33.55
30086Engineering Technician VI$40.59
30090Environmental Technician$27.43
30095Evidence Control Specialist$27.43
30210Laboratory Technician$27.01
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$30.38
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$33.55
30240Mathematical Technician$27.43
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$22.95
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$28.44
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$34.77
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$42.08
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$33.55
30390Photo-Optics Technician$27.43
30395Radiation Control Technician$33.55
30461Technical Writer I$27.43
30462Technical Writer II$33.55
30463Technical Writer III$40.59
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$30.38
30502Weather Forecaster II$36.95
30621Weather Observer, Senior$27.43
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$13.53
31030Bus Driver$18.80
31043Driver Courier$16.24
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$12.16
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$15.30
31310Taxi Driver$13.35
31361Truckdriver, Light$17.53
31362Truckdriver, Medium$18.80
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$23.46
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$23.46
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$12.35
99050Desk Clerk$13.84
99095Embalmer$29.57
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$16.99
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$18.32
99260Marketing Analyst$29.44
99310Mortician$29.57
99410Pest Controller$19.22
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$19.21
99711Recycling Specialist$23.02
99730Refuse Collector$17.75
99810Sales Clerk$14.87
99820School Crossing Guard$17.04
99830Survey Party Chief$27.70
99831Surveying Aide$18.15
99832Surveying Technician$24.86
99840Vending Machine Attendant$22.09
99841Vending Machine Repairer$27.38
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$22.09

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.