Prevailing wage rates in Lawrence County, Tennessee

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

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination TN20260014, 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$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$8.35$0.00$8.35
Electrician$13.77$0.00$13.77
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$10.75$0.00$10.75
Carpenter$12.21$0.00$12.21
Bricklayer$18.00$0.00$18.00

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination TN20260124, 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$11.68$0.70$12.38
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$13.36$0.75$14.11
Laborer: Pipelayer$9.96$0.30$10.26
Laborer: Flagger$10.50$0.00$10.50
Laborer: Common Or General$9.18$0.50$9.68
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 TN20260161, 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$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$13.00$3.99$16.99
Ironworker, Structural$19.96$0.00$19.96
Electrician$22.00$11.77$33.77
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$19.00$0.00$19.00
Carpenter$17.50$4.30$21.80

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: Tennessee Counties of Giles, Lawrence, Lincoln, Moore and Wayne

Wage determination 2015-4653, revision 34, updated 8/22/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.14
01111General Clerk I$16.27
07010Baker$14.20
07130Food Service Worker$12.87
07260Waiter/Waitress$10.75
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.88
11090Gardener$22.46
11150Janitor$15.39
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.97
11240Maid or Houseman$14.24
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$29.15
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$30.57
23160Electrician, Maintenance$34.34
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$27.64
23370General Maintenance Worker$23.01
23470Laborer$17.93
27101Guard I$17.47
27102Guard II$19.56
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.30
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.77
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.14
01012Accounting Clerk II$19.23
01013Accounting Clerk III$21.51
01020Administrative Assistant$29.07
01035Court Reporter$20.66
01041Customer Service Representative I$16.21
01042Customer Service Representative II$17.84
01043Customer Service Representative III$19.87
01051Data Entry Operator I$16.63
01052Data Entry Operator II$18.15
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$22.41
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.46
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.46
01111General Clerk I$16.27
01112General Clerk II$17.75
01113General Clerk III$19.92
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.02
01141Messenger Courier$15.22
01191Order Clerk I$17.71
01192Order Clerk II$19.33
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.36
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.66
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$24.15
01270Production Control Clerk$24.78
01290Rental Clerk$17.37
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.47
01311Secretary I$18.47
01312Secretary II$20.66
01313Secretary III$23.02
01320Service Order Dispatcher$20.04
01410Supply Technician$29.07
01420Survey Worker$16.81
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$14.77
01531Travel Clerk I$16.38
01532Travel Clerk II$18.02
01533Travel Clerk III$20.56
01611Word Processor I$16.46
01612Word Processor II$18.47
01613Word Processor III$20.66
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$22.36
05010Automotive Electrician$20.47
05040Automotive Glass Installer$19.51
05070Automotive Worker$19.51
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$17.37
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$21.42
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$19.51
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$20.91
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$15.69
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$18.41
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$19.51
05310Painter, Automotive$19.87
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$19.51
05370Tire Repairer$15.43
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$21.42
07010Baker$14.20
07041Cook I$14.92
07042Cook II$16.79
07070Dishwasher$12.05
07130Food Service Worker$12.87
07210Meat Cutter$18.89
07260Waiter/Waitress$10.75
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$21.12
09040Furniture Handler$14.25
09080Furniture Refinisher$21.12
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$16.67
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$18.90
09130Upholsterer$21.12
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.88
11060Elevator Operator$15.39
11090Gardener$22.46
11122Housekeeping Aide$15.39
11150Janitor$15.39
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.97
11240Maid or Houseman$14.24
11260Pruner$16.27
11270Tractor Operator$21.01
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$17.97
11360Window Cleaner$17.00
12010Ambulance Driver$20.24
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$24.37
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$35.38
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$32.15
12020Dental Assistant$21.73
12025Dental Hygienist$40.11
12030EKG Technician$36.92
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$36.92
12040Emergency Medical Technician$20.24
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$21.79
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$24.37
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$27.16
12100Medical Assistant$17.82
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$28.49
12160Medical Record Clerk$18.74
12190Medical Record Technician$21.58
12195Medical Transcriptionist$19.10
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$53.55
12221Nursing Assistant I$14.45
12222Nursing Assistant II$16.26
12223Nursing Assistant III$17.74
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.90
12235Optical Dispenser$24.15
12236Optical Technician$21.79
12250Pharmacy Technician$18.17
12280Phlebotomist$17.08
12305Radiologic Technologist$29.47
12311Registered Nurse I$29.71
12312Registered Nurse II$36.34
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$36.34
12314Registered Nurse III$43.98
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$43.98
12316Registered Nurse IV$52.71
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$30.18
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$19.98
13011Exhibits Specialist I$21.31
13012Exhibits Specialist II$26.39
13013Exhibits Specialist III$32.28
13041Illustrator I$21.31
13042Illustrator II$26.39
13043Illustrator III$32.28
13047Librarian$29.23
13050Library Aide/Clerk$16.01
13058Library Technician$21.31
13061Media Specialist I$19.04
13062Media Specialist II$21.31
13063Media Specialist III$23.76
13071Photographer I$19.04
13072Photographer II$21.31
13073Photographer III$26.39
13074Photographer IV$32.28
13075Photographer V$39.07
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$20.10
13110Video Teleconference Technician$19.04
14041Computer Operator I$18.90
14042Computer Operator II$22.07
14043Computer Operator III$24.62
14044Computer Operator IV$27.35
14045Computer Operator V$30.29
14071Computer Programmer I$25.00
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$18.90
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$27.35
14170System Support Specialist$29.01
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$40.62
15060Educational Technologist$34.86
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$48.70
15080Graphic Artist$22.34
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$48.70
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$48.70
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$48.70
15090Technical Instructor$21.25
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$26.00
15110Test Proctor$17.67
15120Tutor$17.67
16010Assembler$11.11
16030Counter Attendant$11.11
16040Dry Cleaner$13.96
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$11.11
16090Presser, Hand$11.11
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$11.11
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$11.11
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$11.11
16190Sewing Machine Operator$14.84
16220Tailor$15.68
16250Washer, Machine$12.06
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$24.44
19040Tool And Die Maker$29.82
21020Forklift Operator$21.69
21030Material Coordinator$24.78
21040Material Expediter$24.78
21050Material Handling Laborer$17.93
21071Order Filler$16.78
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$21.69
21110Shipping Packer$21.01
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$21.01
21140Store Worker I$15.63
21150Stock Clerk$20.98
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$21.69
21410Warehouse Specialist$21.69
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$30.57
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$24.78
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$29.15
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$30.57
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$32.03
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$21.86
23050Aircraft, Painter$27.70
23060Aircraft Servicer$24.78
23080Aircraft Worker$26.30
23110Appliance Mechanic$24.95
23120Bicycle Repairer$22.65
23125Cable Splicer$40.77
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$22.58
23140Carpet Layer$25.49
23160Electrician, Maintenance$34.34
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$27.64
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$29.09
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$30.61
23260Fabric Worker$24.01
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$28.24
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$22.65
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$28.24
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$22.65
23370General Maintenance Worker$23.01
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$29.15
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$24.78
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$26.30
23391Gunsmith I$22.65
23392Gunsmith II$25.49
23393Gunsmith III$28.24
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$29.00
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$23.47
23460Instrument Mechanic$28.24
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$26.83
23470Laborer$17.93
23510Locksmith$26.83
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$31.50
23550Machinist, Maintenance$23.19
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$17.69
23591Metrology Technician I$28.24
23592Metrology Technician II$29.62
23593Metrology Technician III$31.04
23640Millwright$28.24
23710Office Appliance Repairer$26.83
23760Painter, Maintenance$21.95
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$25.89
23810Plumber, Maintenance$24.60
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$28.24
23850Rigger$28.24
23870Scale Mechanic$25.49
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$22.92
23910Small Engine Mechanic$22.72
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$29.05
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$30.47
23950Telephone Lineman$27.18
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$22.49
23965Well Driller$29.15
23970Woodcraft Worker$28.24
23980Woodworker$22.65
24550Case Manager$19.50
24570Child Care Attendant$13.37
24580Child Care Center Clerk$16.68
24610Chore Aide$14.94
24630Homemaker$19.50
25010Boiler Tender$26.27
25040Sewage Plant Operator$23.43
25070Stationary Engineer$26.27
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$19.70
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$23.43
27004Alarm Monitor$19.14
27007Baggage Inspector$17.47
27008Corrections Officer$24.72
27010Court Security Officer$23.05
27030Detection Dog Handler$19.56
27040Detention Officer$24.72
27070Firefighter$20.89
27101Guard I$17.47
27102Guard II$19.56
27131Police Officer I$22.59
27132Police Officer II$25.11
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$16.29
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$17.42
28043Carnival Worker$12.56
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$17.81
28310Lifeguard$13.62
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$19.93
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$14.55
28515Recreation Specialist$24.69
28630Sports Official$15.88
28690Swimming Pool Operator$19.60
29010Blocker And Bracer$28.52
29020Hatch Tender$28.52
29030Line Handler$28.52
29041Stevedore I$26.86
29042Stevedore II$30.02
30021Archeological Technician I$19.96
30022Archeological Technician II$22.32
30023Archeological Technician III$27.66
30030Cartographic Technician$27.66
30040Civil Engineering Technician$27.53
30051Cryogenic Technician I$30.63
30052Cryogenic Technician II$33.84
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$19.96
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$22.32
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$24.90
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$30.63
30081Engineering Technician I$17.58
30082Engineering Technician II$19.80
30083Engineering Technician III$22.32
30084Engineering Technician IV$28.62
30085Engineering Technician V$33.84
30086Engineering Technician VI$40.93
30090Environmental Technician$27.66
30095Evidence Control Specialist$27.66
30210Laboratory Technician$24.03
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$30.63
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$33.84
30240Mathematical Technician$27.66
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$24.35
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$30.16
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$36.90
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$44.65
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$33.84
30390Photo-Optics Technician$27.66
30395Radiation Control Technician$33.84
30461Technical Writer I$27.66
30462Technical Writer II$33.84
30463Technical Writer III$40.93
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$30.80
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$37.26
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$44.67
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$30.80
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$30.80
30501Weather Forecaster I$30.63
30502Weather Forecaster II$37.26
30621Weather Observer, Senior$27.66
31010Airplane Pilot$37.26
31020Bus Aide$15.80
31030Bus Driver$21.08
31043Driver Courier$18.48
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.30
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$16.40
31310Taxi Driver$14.51
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.77
31362Truckdriver, Medium$20.94
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$24.45
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$24.45
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$18.17
99030Cashier$12.67
99050Desk Clerk$13.37
99095Embalmer$30.80
99130Flight Follower$30.80
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$16.69
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$17.85
99260Marketing Analyst$28.86
99310Mortician$30.80
99410Pest Controller$20.47
99510Photofinishing Worker$16.19
99710Recycling Laborer$19.67
99711Recycling Specialist$23.00
99730Refuse Collector$17.81
99810Sales Clerk$14.61
99820School Crossing Guard$17.39
99830Survey Party Chief$27.73
99831Surveying Aide$17.09
99832Surveying Technician$23.38
99840Vending Machine Attendant$22.45
99841Vending Machine Repairer$27.02
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$22.45

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.