Prevailing wage rates in Hawkins County, Tennessee

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Hawkins 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 Hawkins 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 TN20260128, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Carpenter (Includes Form Work)$29.88$16.79$46.67
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
Laborer: Common Or General$19.77$6.53$26.30
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$10.76$0.00$10.76
Operator: Loader$8.00$0.00$8.00
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$12.97$0.00$12.97
Laborer: Pipelayer$10.04$0.00$10.04
Laborer: Flagger$7.25$0.00$7.25

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 TN20260201, 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$12.32$0.00$12.32
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$21.88$0.00$21.88
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$22.67$4.11$26.78
Carpenter$16.09$2.07$18.16
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 Hawkins County, Tennessee: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Virginia Counties of Bristol*, Scott and Washington

Wage determination 2015-4339, revision 33, updated 8/20/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.49
01111General Clerk I$15.59
07010Baker$14.66
07130Food Service Worker$13.47
07260Waiter/Waitress$13.56
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$15.28
11090Gardener$21.44
11150Janitor$14.94
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.04
11240Maid or Houseman$13.73
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$31.97
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$33.66
23160Electrician, Maintenance$28.88
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$28.51
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.37
23470Laborer$17.48
27101Guard I$17.44
27102Guard II$19.51
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.57
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.99
All 347 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.49
01012Accounting Clerk II$19.63
01013Accounting Clerk III$21.96
01020Administrative Assistant$29.09
01035Court Reporter$21.44
01041Customer Service Representative I$15.92
01042Customer Service Representative II$17.37
01043Customer Service Representative III$19.49
01051Data Entry Operator I$15.94
01052Data Entry Operator II$17.39
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$22.25
01070Document Preparation Clerk$17.08
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$17.08
01111General Clerk I$15.59
01112General Clerk II$17.01
01113General Clerk III$19.09
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.90
01141Messenger Courier$17.06
01191Order Clerk I$18.00
01192Order Clerk II$19.64
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$18.86
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.10
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$23.52
01270Production Control Clerk$27.38
01290Rental Clerk$17.19
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$19.16
01311Secretary I$19.16
01312Secretary II$21.44
01313Secretary III$23.90
01320Service Order Dispatcher$19.89
01410Supply Technician$29.09
01420Survey Worker$19.59
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$16.32
01531Travel Clerk I$17.08
01532Travel Clerk II$19.16
01533Travel Clerk III$21.44
01611Word Processor I$17.08
01612Word Processor II$19.16
01613Word Processor III$21.44
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$23.10
05010Automotive Electrician$22.24
05040Automotive Glass Installer$21.04
05070Automotive Worker$21.04
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$18.65
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$23.40
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$21.04
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$23.40
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$17.42
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$19.82
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$21.04
05310Painter, Automotive$22.24
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$21.04
05370Tire Repairer$16.66
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$23.40
07010Baker$14.66
07041Cook I$16.71
07042Cook II$18.87
07070Dishwasher$13.70
07130Food Service Worker$13.47
07210Meat Cutter$17.14
07260Waiter/Waitress$13.56
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$21.85
09040Furniture Handler$14.69
09080Furniture Refinisher$21.85
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$17.27
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$19.56
09130Upholsterer$21.85
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$15.28
11060Elevator Operator$14.94
11090Gardener$21.44
11122Housekeeping Aide$14.94
11150Janitor$14.94
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.04
11240Maid or Houseman$13.73
11260Pruner$15.63
11270Tractor Operator$20.03
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$17.04
11360Window Cleaner$16.29
12010Ambulance Driver$17.82
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$23.31
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$32.39
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$30.11
12020Dental Assistant$21.69
12025Dental Hygienist$39.84
12030EKG Technician$29.91
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$29.91
12040Emergency Medical Technician$17.82
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$20.83
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$23.31
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$25.99
12100Medical Assistant$18.29
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$27.82
12160Medical Record Clerk$18.14
12190Medical Record Technician$20.28
12195Medical Transcriptionist$21.53
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$51.23
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.30
12222Nursing Assistant II$14.97
12223Nursing Assistant III$16.33
12224Nursing Assistant IV$18.33
12235Optical Dispenser$21.60
12236Optical Technician$20.83
12250Pharmacy Technician$18.16
12280Phlebotomist$18.21
12305Radiologic Technologist$29.54
12311Registered Nurse I$26.76
12312Registered Nurse II$32.73
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$32.73
12314Registered Nurse III$39.60
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$39.60
12316Registered Nurse IV$47.46
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$28.87
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$23.67
13011Exhibits Specialist I$20.85
13012Exhibits Specialist II$25.82
13013Exhibits Specialist III$31.59
13041Illustrator I$20.85
13042Illustrator II$25.82
13043Illustrator III$31.59
13047Librarian$28.60
13050Library Aide/Clerk$14.45
13058Library Technician$16.79
13061Media Specialist I$18.63
13062Media Specialist II$20.85
13063Media Specialist III$23.25
13071Photographer I$19.38
13072Photographer II$21.68
13073Photographer III$26.86
13074Photographer IV$32.86
13075Photographer V$39.75
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$19.04
13110Video Teleconference Technician$18.63
14041Computer Operator I$19.90
14042Computer Operator II$22.26
14043Computer Operator III$24.82
14044Computer Operator IV$27.58
14045Computer Operator V$30.54
14071Computer Programmer I$21.54
14072Computer Programmer II$26.68
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$19.90
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$27.58
14170System Support Specialist$30.54
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$39.77
15060Educational Technologist$31.41
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$47.67
15080Graphic Artist$24.71
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$47.67
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$47.67
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$47.67
15090Technical Instructor$25.78
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$31.54
15110Test Proctor$20.81
15120Tutor$20.81
16010Assembler$12.75
16030Counter Attendant$12.75
16040Dry Cleaner$16.06
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$12.75
16090Presser, Hand$12.75
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$12.75
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$12.75
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$12.75
16190Sewing Machine Operator$17.05
16220Tailor$17.99
16250Washer, Machine$13.94
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$20.06
19040Tool And Die Maker$23.87
21020Forklift Operator$21.17
21030Material Coordinator$27.38
21040Material Expediter$27.38
21050Material Handling Laborer$17.48
21071Order Filler$17.19
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$21.17
21110Shipping Packer$19.18
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$19.18
21140Store Worker I$14.20
21150Stock Clerk$18.47
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$21.17
21410Warehouse Specialist$21.17
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$33.66
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$27.09
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$31.97
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$33.66
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$35.34
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$23.80
23050Aircraft, Painter$30.37
23060Aircraft Servicer$27.09
23080Aircraft Worker$28.75
23110Appliance Mechanic$28.61
23120Bicycle Repairer$23.99
23125Cable Splicer$40.78
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$23.24
23140Carpet Layer$27.07
23160Electrician, Maintenance$28.88
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$28.51
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$30.13
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$31.70
23260Fabric Worker$25.50
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$29.06
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$23.99
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$30.10
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$23.99
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.37
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$31.97
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$27.09
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$28.75
23391Gunsmith I$23.99
23392Gunsmith II$27.07
23393Gunsmith III$30.10
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$29.38
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$24.40
23460Instrument Mechanic$30.10
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$28.61
23470Laborer$17.48
23510Locksmith$28.61
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$32.97
23550Machinist, Maintenance$27.83
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$17.68
23591Metrology Technician I$30.10
23592Metrology Technician II$31.69
23593Metrology Technician III$33.29
23640Millwright$31.63
23710Office Appliance Repairer$20.26
23760Painter, Maintenance$19.11
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$28.54
23810Plumber, Maintenance$27.13
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$30.10
23850Rigger$30.10
23870Scale Mechanic$27.07
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$24.81
23910Small Engine Mechanic$20.36
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$27.94
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$29.42
23950Telephone Lineman$34.35
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$26.13
23965Well Driller$30.10
23970Woodcraft Worker$30.10
23980Woodworker$23.99
24550Case Manager$18.15
24570Child Care Attendant$13.55
24580Child Care Center Clerk$16.91
24610Chore Aide$14.31
24630Homemaker$18.15
25010Boiler Tender$24.46
25040Sewage Plant Operator$23.24
25070Stationary Engineer$24.46
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$18.21
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$23.24
27004Alarm Monitor$20.53
27007Baggage Inspector$17.44
27008Corrections Officer$22.21
27010Court Security Officer$21.82
27030Detection Dog Handler$19.51
27040Detention Officer$22.21
27070Firefighter$19.33
27101Guard I$17.44
27102Guard II$19.51
27131Police Officer I$23.38
27132Police Officer II$25.97
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$16.23
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$17.37
28043Carnival Worker$12.66
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$17.67
28310Lifeguard$12.91
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$19.76
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$14.42
28515Recreation Specialist$24.48
28630Sports Official$15.74
28690Swimming Pool Operator$19.60
29010Blocker And Bracer$27.07
29020Hatch Tender$27.07
29030Line Handler$27.07
29041Stevedore I$25.50
29042Stevedore II$28.61
30021Archeological Technician I$19.62
30022Archeological Technician II$21.95
30023Archeological Technician III$27.19
30030Cartographic Technician$27.19
30040Civil Engineering Technician$27.71
30051Cryogenic Technician I$30.11
30052Cryogenic Technician II$33.26
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$19.62
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$21.95
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$24.48
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$30.11
30081Engineering Technician I$18.48
30082Engineering Technician II$20.74
30083Engineering Technician III$23.20
30084Engineering Technician IV$28.74
30085Engineering Technician V$35.16
30086Engineering Technician VI$42.55
30090Environmental Technician$27.19
30095Evidence Control Specialist$27.19
30210Laboratory Technician$27.33
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$30.11
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$33.26
30240Mathematical Technician$27.19
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$22.62
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$28.03
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$34.29
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$41.48
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$33.26
30390Photo-Optics Technician$27.19
30395Radiation Control Technician$33.26
30461Technical Writer I$27.19
30462Technical Writer II$33.26
30463Technical Writer III$40.25
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$30.11
30502Weather Forecaster II$36.63
30621Weather Observer, Senior$27.19
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$15.88
31030Bus Driver$21.25
31043Driver Courier$18.67
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.57
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$17.31
31310Taxi Driver$13.40
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.99
31362Truckdriver, Medium$21.25
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$26.30
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$26.30
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$13.19
99050Desk Clerk$13.48
99095Embalmer$22.99
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$16.15
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$17.29
99260Marketing Analyst$36.41
99310Mortician$22.99
99410Pest Controller$19.23
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$17.68
99711Recycling Specialist$20.72
99730Refuse Collector$16.21
99810Sales Clerk$15.00
99820School Crossing Guard$15.75
99830Survey Party Chief$26.48
99831Surveying Aide$17.17
99832Surveying Technician$23.45
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.