Prevailing wage rates in Hamblen County, Tennessee

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

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination TN20260028, 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$9.50$0.00$9.50
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 TN20260144, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Electrician (Grainger, And Jefferson Counties)$32.45$15.25$47.70
Electrician (Hamblen County)$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
Laborer: Common Or General$19.77$6.53$26.30
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$11.70$0.00$11.70
Laborer: Flagger$8.73$0.00$8.73

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 TN20260179, 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
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$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$13.04$0.00$13.04
Laborer Grade Checker$13.01$0.00$13.01
Laborer Demolition$16.74$0.00$16.74
Ironworker, Structural$17.30$0.00$17.30
Electrician$23.35$10.34$33.69
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$22.67$4.11$26.78
Carpenter$19.01$2.77$21.78
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 Hamblen County, Tennessee: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Tennessee Counties of Hamblen and Jefferson

Wage determination 2015-4645, revision 30, updated 8/22/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$16.86
01111General Clerk I$15.72
07010Baker$16.36
07130Food Service Worker$12.99
07260Waiter/Waitress$12.73
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$13.50
11090Gardener$21.66
11150Janitor$16.10
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.26
11240Maid or Houseman$13.83
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$27.54
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$29.04
23160Electrician, Maintenance$27.49
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$24.86
23370General Maintenance Worker$23.42
23470Laborer$19.02
27101Guard I$15.73
27102Guard II$17.60
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.08
31361Truckdriver, Light$20.55
All 347 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$16.86
01012Accounting Clerk II$18.92
01013Accounting Clerk III$21.17
01020Administrative Assistant$24.63
01035Court Reporter$20.34
01041Customer Service Representative I$15.65
01042Customer Service Representative II$17.08
01043Customer Service Representative III$19.17
01051Data Entry Operator I$17.40
01052Data Entry Operator II$18.99
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$24.13
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.20
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.20
01111General Clerk I$15.72
01112General Clerk II$17.15
01113General Clerk III$19.24
01120Housing Referral Assistant$22.66
01141Messenger Courier$13.19
01191Order Clerk I$17.22
01192Order Clerk II$18.79
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$18.28
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$20.45
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$22.79
01270Production Control Clerk$25.98
01290Rental Clerk$16.53
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.18
01311Secretary I$18.18
01312Secretary II$20.34
01313Secretary III$22.66
01320Service Order Dispatcher$21.57
01410Supply Technician$24.63
01420Survey Worker$20.34
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$15.00
01531Travel Clerk I$16.20
01532Travel Clerk II$17.82
01533Travel Clerk III$19.73
01611Word Processor I$16.20
01612Word Processor II$18.18
01613Word Processor III$20.34
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$22.99
05010Automotive Electrician$20.39
05040Automotive Glass Installer$19.39
05070Automotive Worker$19.39
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$17.17
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$21.49
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$19.39
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$21.49
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$16.09
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$18.21
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$19.39
05310Painter, Automotive$21.73
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$19.39
05370Tire Repairer$17.17
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$21.49
07010Baker$16.36
07041Cook I$14.46
07042Cook II$16.34
07070Dishwasher$14.34
07130Food Service Worker$12.99
07210Meat Cutter$19.21
07260Waiter/Waitress$12.73
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$21.53
09040Furniture Handler$13.62
09080Furniture Refinisher$20.31
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$16.03
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$18.13
09130Upholsterer$18.73
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$13.50
11060Elevator Operator$16.10
11090Gardener$21.66
11122Housekeeping Aide$16.10
11150Janitor$16.10
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.26
11240Maid or Houseman$13.83
11260Pruner$15.65
11270Tractor Operator$20.30
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$17.26
11360Window Cleaner$17.76
12010Ambulance Driver$23.45
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$23.45
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$32.18
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$32.03
12020Dental Assistant$21.90
12025Dental Hygienist$38.89
12030EKG Technician$35.53
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$35.53
12040Emergency Medical Technician$23.45
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$20.97
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$23.45
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$26.14
12100Medical Assistant$17.67
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$27.82
12160Medical Record Clerk$19.06
12190Medical Record Technician$21.32
12195Medical Transcriptionist$20.97
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$51.54
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.20
12222Nursing Assistant II$14.84
12223Nursing Assistant III$16.19
12224Nursing Assistant IV$18.17
12235Optical Dispenser$24.46
12236Optical Technician$20.97
12250Pharmacy Technician$17.63
12280Phlebotomist$18.48
12305Radiologic Technologist$33.07
12311Registered Nurse I$25.53
12312Registered Nurse II$31.23
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$31.23
12314Registered Nurse III$37.78
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$37.78
12316Registered Nurse IV$45.28
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$29.05
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$26.41
13011Exhibits Specialist I$20.94
13012Exhibits Specialist II$25.94
13013Exhibits Specialist III$31.74
13041Illustrator I$20.94
13042Illustrator II$25.94
13043Illustrator III$31.74
13047Librarian$28.73
13050Library Aide/Clerk$16.68
13058Library Technician$20.94
13061Media Specialist I$18.72
13062Media Specialist II$20.94
13063Media Specialist III$23.35
13071Photographer I$18.72
13072Photographer II$20.94
13073Photographer III$25.94
13074Photographer IV$31.74
13075Photographer V$38.39
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$20.94
13110Video Teleconference Technician$18.72
14041Computer Operator I$18.83
14042Computer Operator II$21.08
14043Computer Operator III$23.50
14044Computer Operator IV$26.10
14045Computer Operator V$28.91
14071Computer Programmer I$22.54
14072Computer Programmer II$25.40
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$18.83
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$26.10
14170System Support Specialist$28.91
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$36.62
15060Educational Technologist$33.74
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$43.91
15080Graphic Artist$23.97
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$43.91
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$43.91
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$43.91
15090Technical Instructor$20.47
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$25.04
15110Test Proctor$16.52
15120Tutor$16.52
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)$20.32
19040Tool And Die Maker$24.94
21020Forklift Operator$19.02
21030Material Coordinator$25.98
21040Material Expediter$25.98
21050Material Handling Laborer$19.02
21071Order Filler$14.92
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$19.02
21110Shipping Packer$20.50
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$20.50
21140Store Worker I$15.79
21150Stock Clerk$21.01
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$19.02
21410Warehouse Specialist$19.02
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$29.04
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$23.34
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$27.54
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$29.04
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$30.57
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$20.63
23050Aircraft, Painter$26.14
23060Aircraft Servicer$23.34
23080Aircraft Worker$24.86
23110Appliance Mechanic$26.14
23120Bicycle Repairer$22.00
23125Cable Splicer$43.22
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$23.61
23140Carpet Layer$24.86
23160Electrician, Maintenance$27.49
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$24.86
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$26.14
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$27.54
23260Fabric Worker$23.34
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$27.54
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$22.00
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$27.54
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$22.00
23370General Maintenance Worker$23.42
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$27.54
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$23.34
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$24.86
23391Gunsmith I$22.00
23392Gunsmith II$24.86
23393Gunsmith III$27.54
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$27.53
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$23.16
23460Instrument Mechanic$27.54
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$26.14
23470Laborer$19.02
23510Locksmith$26.14
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$28.99
23550Machinist, Maintenance$22.77
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$19.69
23591Metrology Technician I$27.54
23592Metrology Technician II$29.04
23593Metrology Technician III$30.57
23640Millwright$27.54
23710Office Appliance Repairer$26.14
23760Painter, Maintenance$21.93
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$27.25
23810Plumber, Maintenance$25.86
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$27.54
23850Rigger$27.54
23870Scale Mechanic$24.86
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$27.54
23910Small Engine Mechanic$24.86
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$35.89
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$37.64
23950Telephone Lineman$27.54
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$22.63
23965Well Driller$27.54
23970Woodcraft Worker$27.54
23980Woodworker$22.00
24550Case Manager$17.31
24570Child Care Attendant$12.79
24580Child Care Center Clerk$15.94
24610Chore Aide$14.44
24630Homemaker$17.31
25010Boiler Tender$23.64
25040Sewage Plant Operator$22.44
25070Stationary Engineer$23.64
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$17.71
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$22.44
27004Alarm Monitor$19.18
27007Baggage Inspector$15.73
27008Corrections Officer$20.70
27010Court Security Officer$20.48
27030Detection Dog Handler$17.60
27040Detention Officer$20.70
27070Firefighter$17.53
27101Guard I$15.73
27102Guard II$17.60
27131Police Officer I$23.42
27132Police Officer II$26.02
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$15.28
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$16.30
28043Carnival Worker$11.72
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$17.50
28310Lifeguard$13.45
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$19.57
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$14.29
28515Recreation Specialist$24.25
28630Sports Official$15.59
28690Swimming Pool Operator$21.56
29010Blocker And Bracer$24.86
29020Hatch Tender$24.86
29030Line Handler$24.86
29041Stevedore I$23.34
29042Stevedore II$26.14
30021Archeological Technician I$17.74
30022Archeological Technician II$19.85
30023Archeological Technician III$24.59
30030Cartographic Technician$24.59
30040Civil Engineering Technician$24.59
30051Cryogenic Technician I$27.24
30052Cryogenic Technician II$30.08
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$17.74
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$19.85
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$22.13
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$27.24
30081Engineering Technician I$15.84
30082Engineering Technician II$17.79
30083Engineering Technician III$20.11
30084Engineering Technician IV$24.92
30085Engineering Technician V$30.15
30086Engineering Technician VI$36.50
30090Environmental Technician$27.69
30095Evidence Control Specialist$24.59
30210Laboratory Technician$22.13
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$27.24
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$30.08
30240Mathematical Technician$24.59
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$20.23
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$24.22
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$29.63
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$35.85
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$30.08
30390Photo-Optics Technician$24.59
30395Radiation Control Technician$30.08
30461Technical Writer I$24.59
30462Technical Writer II$30.08
30463Technical Writer III$36.40
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$27.24
30502Weather Forecaster II$33.13
30621Weather Observer, Senior$24.59
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$16.40
31030Bus Driver$21.99
31043Driver Courier$19.28
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.08
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$17.57
31310Taxi Driver$16.31
31361Truckdriver, Light$20.55
31362Truckdriver, Medium$21.81
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$32.37
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$32.37
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$13.52
99050Desk Clerk$13.84
99095Embalmer$29.57
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$16.97
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$18.12
99260Marketing Analyst$30.01
99310Mortician$29.57
99410Pest Controller$25.66
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$20.17
99711Recycling Specialist$23.70
99730Refuse Collector$18.28
99810Sales Clerk$15.26
99820School Crossing Guard$17.49
99830Survey Party Chief$21.47
99831Surveying Aide$14.23
99832Surveying Technician$19.52
99840Vending Machine Attendant$22.68
99841Vending Machine Repairer$27.33
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$22.68

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.