Prevailing wage rates in Johnson County, Tennessee

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

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination TN20260016, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Roofer: Shake & Shingle Roof$11.41$0.00$11.41
Plumber$12.66$0.00$12.66
Painter: Brush, Roller And Spray$10.34$0.00$10.34
Operator: Backhoe/Trackhoe$12.00$0.00$12.00
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$10.00$0.00$10.00
Laborer: Common Or General$9.00$0.00$9.00
Electrician$13.77$0.00$13.77
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$10.00$0.00$10.00
Carpenter$13.07$0.00$13.07
Bricklayer$18.00$0.00$18.00

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination TN20260121, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Operating Engineers: (Backhoe, Excavator, Trackhoe, Bulldozer, And Crane)$33.23$13.40$46.63
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$11.63$0.81$12.44
Laborer: Pipelayer$12.75$0.00$12.75
Laborer: Flagger$10.50$0.00$10.50
Laborer: Common Or General$11.36$0.00$11.36
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 TN20260160, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
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$18.96$0.00$18.96
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$12.99$0.00$12.99
Ironworker, Structural$19.83$0.00$19.83
Electrician$22.00$11.77$33.77
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$19.00$0.00$19.00
Carpenter$16.12$0.00$16.12

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: Tennessee Counties of Cocke, Greene and Johnson

Wage determination 2015-4669, revision 34, updated 8/12/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.45
01111General Clerk I$15.48
07010Baker$14.88
07130Food Service Worker$13.25
07260Waiter/Waitress$12.38
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$14.64
11090Gardener$21.84
11150Janitor$14.94
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.40
11240Maid or Houseman$13.46
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$28.14
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$29.65
23160Electrician, Maintenance$27.35
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$25.65
23370General Maintenance Worker$21.50
23470Laborer$17.68
27101Guard I$19.80
27102Guard II$22.12
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.93
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.59
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.45
01012Accounting Clerk II$19.57
01013Accounting Clerk III$21.90
01020Administrative Assistant$28.70
01035Court Reporter$21.21
01041Customer Service Representative I$15.56
01042Customer Service Representative II$16.98
01043Customer Service Representative III$19.06
01051Data Entry Operator I$15.83
01052Data Entry Operator II$17.28
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$24.41
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.90
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.90
01111General Clerk I$15.48
01112General Clerk II$16.89
01113General Clerk III$18.95
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.66
01141Messenger Courier$14.76
01191Order Clerk I$16.23
01192Order Clerk II$17.71
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.40
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.70
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$24.20
01270Production Control Clerk$23.86
01290Rental Clerk$16.68
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.96
01311Secretary I$18.96
01312Secretary II$21.21
01313Secretary III$23.66
01320Service Order Dispatcher$21.82
01410Supply Technician$28.70
01420Survey Worker$17.11
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$15.75
01531Travel Clerk I$16.90
01532Travel Clerk II$18.96
01533Travel Clerk III$20.86
01611Word Processor I$16.90
01612Word Processor II$18.96
01613Word Processor III$21.21
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$21.94
05010Automotive Electrician$21.87
05040Automotive Glass Installer$20.75
05070Automotive Worker$20.75
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$18.38
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$23.03
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$20.75
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$23.03
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$17.20
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$19.52
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$20.75
05310Painter, Automotive$21.87
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$20.75
05370Tire Repairer$16.83
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$23.03
07010Baker$14.88
07041Cook I$14.70
07042Cook II$16.60
07070Dishwasher$14.01
07130Food Service Worker$13.25
07210Meat Cutter$17.94
07260Waiter/Waitress$12.38
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$22.01
09040Furniture Handler$14.95
09080Furniture Refinisher$22.35
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$17.58
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$19.94
09130Upholsterer$23.55
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$14.64
11060Elevator Operator$14.94
11090Gardener$21.84
11122Housekeeping Aide$14.94
11150Janitor$14.94
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.40
11240Maid or Houseman$13.46
11260Pruner$15.86
11270Tractor Operator$20.45
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$17.40
11360Window Cleaner$16.39
12010Ambulance Driver$19.65
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$24.01
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$33.19
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$31.79
12020Dental Assistant$21.89
12025Dental Hygienist$39.87
12030EKG Technician$36.37
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$36.37
12040Emergency Medical Technician$19.65
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$21.46
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$24.01
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$26.77
12100Medical Assistant$18.22
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$29.79
12160Medical Record Clerk$19.20
12190Medical Record Technician$21.47
12195Medical Transcriptionist$21.46
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$52.76
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.99
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.74
12223Nursing Assistant III$17.18
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.28
12235Optical Dispenser$22.62
12236Optical Technician$21.46
12250Pharmacy Technician$17.65
12280Phlebotomist$17.67
12305Radiologic Technologist$29.68
12311Registered Nurse I$27.96
12312Registered Nurse II$34.19
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$34.19
12314Registered Nurse III$41.37
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$41.37
12316Registered Nurse IV$49.60
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$29.74
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$21.77
13011Exhibits Specialist I$21.15
13012Exhibits Specialist II$26.20
13013Exhibits Specialist III$32.05
13041Illustrator I$21.15
13042Illustrator II$26.20
13043Illustrator III$32.05
13047Librarian$29.02
13050Library Aide/Clerk$12.93
13058Library Technician$19.86
13061Media Specialist I$18.91
13062Media Specialist II$21.15
13063Media Specialist III$23.59
13071Photographer I$16.37
13072Photographer II$18.31
13073Photographer III$22.69
13074Photographer IV$27.75
13075Photographer V$33.59
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$17.04
13110Video Teleconference Technician$22.83
14041Computer Operator I$19.65
14042Computer Operator II$21.99
14043Computer Operator III$24.53
14044Computer Operator IV$27.25
14045Computer Operator V$30.20
14071Computer Programmer I$21.35
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$19.65
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$27.25
14170System Support Specialist$33.70
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$39.90
15060Educational Technologist$31.53
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$47.82
15080Graphic Artist$23.71
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$47.82
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$47.82
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$47.82
15090Technical Instructor$25.82
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$31.30
15110Test Proctor$22.11
15120Tutor$22.11
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)$25.20
19040Tool And Die Maker$30.86
21020Forklift Operator$22.20
21030Material Coordinator$23.86
21040Material Expediter$23.86
21050Material Handling Laborer$17.68
21071Order Filler$16.28
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$22.20
21110Shipping Packer$19.67
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$19.67
21140Store Worker I$15.00
21150Stock Clerk$19.74
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$22.20
21410Warehouse Specialist$22.20
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$29.65
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$23.84
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$28.14
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$29.65
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$31.17
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$21.01
23050Aircraft, Painter$26.72
23060Aircraft Servicer$23.84
23080Aircraft Worker$25.36
23110Appliance Mechanic$26.50
23120Bicycle Repairer$22.27
23125Cable Splicer$41.19
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$22.90
23140Carpet Layer$25.15
23160Electrician, Maintenance$27.35
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$25.65
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$27.03
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$28.47
23260Fabric Worker$23.65
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$27.91
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$22.27
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$26.80
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$21.38
23370General Maintenance Worker$21.50
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$28.14
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$23.84
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$25.36
23391Gunsmith I$22.27
23392Gunsmith II$25.15
23393Gunsmith III$27.91
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$26.50
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$26.21
23460Instrument Mechanic$27.91
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$26.50
23470Laborer$17.68
23510Locksmith$26.50
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$29.48
23550Machinist, Maintenance$22.93
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$19.84
23591Metrology Technician I$27.91
23592Metrology Technician II$29.41
23593Metrology Technician III$30.92
23640Millwright$30.25
23710Office Appliance Repairer$26.50
23760Painter, Maintenance$19.70
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$25.23
23810Plumber, Maintenance$23.96
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$27.91
23850Rigger$27.91
23870Scale Mechanic$25.15
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$22.40
23910Small Engine Mechanic$20.26
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$33.10
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$34.87
23950Telephone Lineman$30.95
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$22.89
23965Well Driller$27.91
23970Woodcraft Worker$27.91
23980Woodworker$22.27
24550Case Manager$18.18
24570Child Care Attendant$12.45
24580Child Care Center Clerk$15.53
24610Chore Aide$16.06
24630Homemaker$18.18
25010Boiler Tender$25.56
25040Sewage Plant Operator$24.27
25070Stationary Engineer$25.56
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$19.09
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$24.27
27004Alarm Monitor$19.59
27007Baggage Inspector$19.80
27008Corrections Officer$24.09
27010Court Security Officer$23.77
27030Detection Dog Handler$22.12
27040Detention Officer$24.09
27070Firefighter$22.16
27101Guard I$19.80
27102Guard II$22.12
27131Police Officer I$22.74
27132Police Officer II$25.27
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$19.37
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$20.69
28043Carnival Worker$15.02
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$19.15
28310Lifeguard$14.40
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$21.42
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$15.63
28515Recreation Specialist$26.53
28630Sports Official$17.06
28690Swimming Pool Operator$23.37
29010Blocker And Bracer$25.17
29020Hatch Tender$25.17
29030Line Handler$25.17
29041Stevedore I$23.68
29042Stevedore II$26.52
30021Archeological Technician I$20.93
30022Archeological Technician II$23.41
30023Archeological Technician III$29.00
30030Cartographic Technician$29.00
30040Civil Engineering Technician$29.26
30051Cryogenic Technician I$32.12
30052Cryogenic Technician II$35.47
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$20.93
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$23.41
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$26.09
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$32.12
30081Engineering Technician I$17.09
30082Engineering Technician II$19.20
30083Engineering Technician III$21.47
30084Engineering Technician IV$26.60
30085Engineering Technician V$32.53
30086Engineering Technician VI$39.36
30090Environmental Technician$29.00
30095Evidence Control Specialist$29.00
30210Laboratory Technician$30.80
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$32.12
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$35.47
30240Mathematical Technician$29.00
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$21.43
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$26.54
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$32.46
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$39.28
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$35.47
30390Photo-Optics Technician$29.00
30395Radiation Control Technician$35.47
30461Technical Writer I$29.00
30462Technical Writer II$35.47
30463Technical Writer III$42.91
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$32.12
30502Weather Forecaster II$39.07
30621Weather Observer, Senior$29.00
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$14.26
31030Bus Driver$19.01
31043Driver Courier$18.34
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.93
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$16.59
31310Taxi Driver$13.40
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.59
31362Truckdriver, Medium$20.81
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$23.98
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$23.98
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$13.40
99050Desk Clerk$14.07
99095Embalmer$22.46
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$16.30
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$17.41
99260Marketing Analyst$26.97
99310Mortician$22.46
99410Pest Controller$19.69
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$19.48
99711Recycling Specialist$22.99
99730Refuse Collector$17.78
99810Sales Clerk$14.81
99820School Crossing Guard$16.50
99830Survey Party Chief$24.62
99831Surveying Aide$15.97
99832Surveying Technician$21.80
99840Vending Machine Attendant$21.28
99841Vending Machine Repairer$25.67
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$21.28

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.