Prevailing wage rates in Montgomery County, Tennessee

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

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination TN20260029, 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$10.61$1.04$11.65
Electrician$16.63$0.51$17.14
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$16.00$0.00$16.00
Carpenter$17.52$1.83$19.35
Bricklayer$12.72$0.00$12.72

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination TN20260132, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Electrician$34.92$14.75$49.67
Operating Engineers: (Backhoe, Excavator, Trackhoe, Bulldozer, Crane, And Forklift)$33.15$13.62$46.77
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$10.76$0.00$10.76
Operator: Loader$13.50$0.00$13.50
Laborer: Pipelayer$11.42$0.00$11.42
Laborer: Flagger$8.73$0.00$8.73
Laborer: Common Or General$10.07$0.00$10.07

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 TN20260185, 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
Ironworker: Ornamental$35.32$17.07$52.39
Ironworker, Structural$35.32$17.07$52.39
Ironworker, Reinforcing$35.32$17.07$52.39
Plumber$46.02$19.63$65.65
Sheet Metal Worker$34.95$16.66$51.61
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$15.28$0.00$15.28
Tile Setter$19.65$0.00$19.65
Tile Finisher$14.00$0.00$14.00
Roofer$17.00$0.00$17.00
Pipefitter$29.54$12.41$41.95
Painter (Brush And Roller)$14.61$0.00$14.61
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$4.09$30.59
Operator: Crane$26.50$2.81$29.31
Operator: Bulldozer$28.19$9.65$37.84
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$16.84$0.00$16.84
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$19.53$0.00$19.53
Laborer: Pipelayer$14.99$2.41$17.40
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$16.04$0.00$16.04
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$13.54$0.00$13.54
Laborer: Common Or General$13.09$1.39$14.48
Laborer Grade Checker$13.01$0.00$13.01
Laborer Demolition$16.74$0.00$16.74
Electrician$21.85$0.00$21.85
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$22.36$0.00$22.36
Carpenter$19.54$2.10$21.64
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 Montgomery County, Tennessee: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Kentucky Counties of Christian and Trigg

Wage determination 2015-4675, revision 30, updated 8/22/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.73
01111General Clerk I$15.21
07010Baker$15.00
07130Food Service Worker$12.99
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.86
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$14.81
11090Gardener$21.92
11150Janitor$16.17
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.50
11240Maid or Houseman$13.77
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$29.19
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$30.78
23160Electrician, Maintenance$28.21
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$29.54
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.58
23470Laborer$17.82
27101Guard I$17.35
27102Guard II$19.41
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.08
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.49
All 347 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.73
01012Accounting Clerk II$19.89
01013Accounting Clerk III$22.25
01020Administrative Assistant$29.05
01035Court Reporter$21.40
01041Customer Service Representative I$15.07
01042Customer Service Representative II$16.45
01043Customer Service Representative III$18.47
01051Data Entry Operator I$16.70
01052Data Entry Operator II$18.22
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$23.92
01070Document Preparation Clerk$17.04
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$17.04
01111General Clerk I$15.21
01112General Clerk II$16.60
01113General Clerk III$18.65
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.85
01141Messenger Courier$15.27
01191Order Clerk I$17.85
01192Order Clerk II$19.47
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.19
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.47
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$23.94
01270Production Control Clerk$24.40
01290Rental Clerk$17.49
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$19.13
01311Secretary I$19.13
01312Secretary II$21.40
01313Secretary III$23.85
01320Service Order Dispatcher$21.38
01410Supply Technician$29.05
01420Survey Worker$20.60
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$14.89
01531Travel Clerk I$16.41
01532Travel Clerk II$18.41
01533Travel Clerk III$20.17
01611Word Processor I$18.74
01612Word Processor II$21.04
01613Word Processor III$23.54
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$23.84
05010Automotive Electrician$22.62
05040Automotive Glass Installer$21.52
05070Automotive Worker$21.52
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$19.04
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$23.83
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$21.52
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$23.83
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$17.85
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$20.20
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$21.52
05310Painter, Automotive$22.62
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$21.52
05370Tire Repairer$16.69
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$23.83
07010Baker$15.00
07041Cook I$16.03
07042Cook II$18.11
07070Dishwasher$13.75
07130Food Service Worker$12.99
07210Meat Cutter$18.50
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.86
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$22.88
09040Furniture Handler$15.36
09080Furniture Refinisher$22.88
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$18.06
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$20.44
09130Upholsterer$22.88
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$14.81
11060Elevator Operator$16.17
11090Gardener$21.92
11122Housekeeping Aide$16.17
11150Janitor$16.17
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.50
11240Maid or Houseman$13.77
11260Pruner$15.86
11270Tractor Operator$20.56
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$17.50
11360Window Cleaner$17.84
12010Ambulance Driver$21.54
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$25.12
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$31.36
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$29.40
12020Dental Assistant$22.14
12025Dental Hygienist$39.07
12030EKG Technician$38.06
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$38.06
12040Emergency Medical Technician$21.54
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$22.45
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$25.12
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$28.01
12100Medical Assistant$17.98
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$29.61
12160Medical Record Clerk$20.22
12190Medical Record Technician$22.62
12195Medical Transcriptionist$19.33
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$55.21
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.80
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.53
12223Nursing Assistant III$16.94
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.01
12235Optical Dispenser$22.91
12236Optical Technician$22.45
12250Pharmacy Technician$19.82
12280Phlebotomist$18.16
12305Radiologic Technologist$30.25
12311Registered Nurse I$26.09
12312Registered Nurse II$31.90
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$31.90
12314Registered Nurse III$38.60
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$38.60
12316Registered Nurse IV$46.27
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$31.11
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$22.88
13011Exhibits Specialist I$26.67
13012Exhibits Specialist II$33.04
13013Exhibits Specialist III$40.41
13041Illustrator I$26.67
13042Illustrator II$33.04
13043Illustrator III$40.41
13047Librarian$36.59
13050Library Aide/Clerk$17.43
13058Library Technician$21.02
13061Media Specialist I$23.84
13062Media Specialist II$26.67
13063Media Specialist III$29.74
13071Photographer I$23.84
13072Photographer II$26.67
13073Photographer III$33.04
13074Photographer IV$40.41
13075Photographer V$48.91
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$21.88
13110Video Teleconference Technician$22.36
14041Computer Operator I$21.55
14042Computer Operator II$24.10
14043Computer Operator III$26.88
14044Computer Operator IV$29.87
14045Computer Operator V$33.08
14071Computer Programmer I$21.82
14072Computer Programmer II$27.03
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$21.55
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$29.87
14170System Support Specialist$34.88
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$40.72
15060Educational Technologist$39.80
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$48.81
15080Graphic Artist$23.83
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$48.81
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$48.81
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$48.81
15090Technical Instructor$22.33
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$27.30
15110Test Proctor$18.02
15120Tutor$18.02
16010Assembler$11.24
16030Counter Attendant$11.24
16040Dry Cleaner$13.62
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$11.24
16090Presser, Hand$11.24
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$11.24
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$11.24
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$11.24
16190Sewing Machine Operator$14.50
16220Tailor$15.30
16250Washer, Machine$12.19
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$26.45
19040Tool And Die Maker$32.46
21020Forklift Operator$21.59
21030Material Coordinator$24.40
21040Material Expediter$24.40
21050Material Handling Laborer$17.82
21071Order Filler$17.53
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$21.59
21110Shipping Packer$20.70
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$20.70
21140Store Worker I$15.79
21150Stock Clerk$21.01
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$21.59
21410Warehouse Specialist$21.59
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$30.78
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$24.74
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$29.19
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$30.78
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$32.40
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$21.87
23050Aircraft, Painter$27.70
23060Aircraft Servicer$24.74
23080Aircraft Worker$26.35
23110Appliance Mechanic$25.42
23120Bicycle Repairer$22.26
23125Cable Splicer$40.27
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$23.60
23140Carpet Layer$25.16
23160Electrician, Maintenance$28.21
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$29.54
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$31.06
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$32.72
23260Fabric Worker$23.63
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$27.87
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$22.26
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$27.87
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$22.26
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.58
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$29.19
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$24.74
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$26.35
23391Gunsmith I$22.26
23392Gunsmith II$25.16
23393Gunsmith III$27.87
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$28.50
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$24.48
23460Instrument Mechanic$27.87
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$26.45
23470Laborer$17.82
23510Locksmith$26.45
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$30.62
23550Machinist, Maintenance$27.80
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$18.41
23591Metrology Technician I$27.87
23592Metrology Technician II$29.39
23593Metrology Technician III$30.94
23640Millwright$27.87
23710Office Appliance Repairer$26.45
23760Painter, Maintenance$20.42
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$29.85
23810Plumber, Maintenance$28.33
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$27.87
23850Rigger$27.87
23870Scale Mechanic$25.16
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$23.49
23910Small Engine Mechanic$24.18
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$30.75
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$32.42
23950Telephone Lineman$25.93
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$25.47
23965Well Driller$27.87
23970Woodcraft Worker$27.87
23980Woodworker$22.26
24550Case Manager$17.80
24570Child Care Attendant$13.67
24580Child Care Center Clerk$17.06
24610Chore Aide$14.70
24630Homemaker$17.80
25010Boiler Tender$23.21
25040Sewage Plant Operator$22.03
25070Stationary Engineer$23.21
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$17.39
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$22.03
27004Alarm Monitor$22.56
27007Baggage Inspector$17.35
27008Corrections Officer$23.32
27010Court Security Officer$24.33
27030Detection Dog Handler$19.41
27040Detention Officer$23.32
27070Firefighter$25.53
27101Guard I$17.35
27102Guard II$19.41
27131Police Officer I$24.94
27132Police Officer II$27.70
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$14.22
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$15.17
28043Carnival Worker$10.86
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$16.79
28310Lifeguard$14.96
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$18.78
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$13.71
28515Recreation Specialist$23.26
28630Sports Official$14.96
28690Swimming Pool Operator$17.14
29010Blocker And Bracer$25.16
29020Hatch Tender$25.16
29030Line Handler$25.16
29041Stevedore I$23.63
29042Stevedore II$26.45
30021Archeological Technician I$19.76
30022Archeological Technician II$22.10
30023Archeological Technician III$27.39
30030Cartographic Technician$27.39
30040Civil Engineering Technician$27.35
30051Cryogenic Technician I$30.33
30052Cryogenic Technician II$33.50
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$19.76
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$22.10
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$24.65
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$30.33
30081Engineering Technician I$18.07
30082Engineering Technician II$20.27
30083Engineering Technician III$22.68
30084Engineering Technician IV$28.10
30085Engineering Technician V$34.37
30086Engineering Technician VI$41.60
30090Environmental Technician$27.39
30095Evidence Control Specialist$27.39
30210Laboratory Technician$25.17
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$30.33
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$33.50
30240Mathematical Technician$27.39
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$23.73
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$29.40
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$35.96
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$43.52
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$33.50
30390Photo-Optics Technician$27.39
30395Radiation Control Technician$33.50
30461Technical Writer I$27.39
30462Technical Writer II$33.50
30463Technical Writer III$40.53
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$30.33
30502Weather Forecaster II$36.89
30621Weather Observer, Senior$27.39
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$16.39
31030Bus Driver$21.82
31043Driver Courier$18.27
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.08
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$14.53
31310Taxi Driver$14.10
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.49
31362Truckdriver, Medium$20.68
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$24.75
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$24.75
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$13.57
99050Desk Clerk$13.61
99095Embalmer$29.57
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$16.90
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$18.02
99260Marketing Analyst$27.89
99310Mortician$29.57
99410Pest Controller$19.60
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$22.04
99711Recycling Specialist$26.06
99730Refuse Collector$19.99
99810Sales Clerk$13.99
99820School Crossing Guard$17.49
99830Survey Party Chief$25.64
99831Surveying Aide$15.24
99832Surveying Technician$23.30
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.