Prevailing wage rates in Polk County, Tennessee

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

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination TN20260024, 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$9.64$0.00$9.64
Electrician$18.52$2.32$20.84
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$16.00$0.00$16.00
Carpenter$14.00$0.00$14.00
Bricklayer$12.72$0.00$12.72

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination TN20260133, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Electrician$35.35$14.63$49.98
Operating Engineers: (Forklift)$30.44$13.40$43.84
Operating Engineers: (Bulldozer And Crane)$33.23$13.40$46.63
Laborer: Common Or General$15.36$5.97$21.33
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$10.76$0.00$10.76
Operator: Loader$13.50$0.00$13.50
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$16.82$0.00$16.82
Laborer: Pipelayer$11.68$0.00$11.68
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 TN20260194, 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
Electrician$35.35$14.63$49.98
Power Equipment Operator: Crane$36.25$13.40$49.65
Ironworker: Ornamental$35.32$17.07$52.39
Ironworker, Structural$35.32$17.07$52.39
Ironworker, Reinforcing$35.32$17.07$52.39
Sheet Metal Worker (Excludes HVAC Duct Installation)$34.95$16.66$51.61
Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only)$37.70$17.40$55.10
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$16.29$0.00$16.29
Plumber$26.86$10.40$37.26
Pipefitter$29.54$12.41$41.95
Painter (Brush And Roller)$15.48$0.00$15.48
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: Bulldozer$28.19$9.65$37.84
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$16.84$0.00$16.84
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$24.08$0.00$24.08
Laborer: Pipelayer$14.99$2.41$17.40
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$15.33$0.00$15.33
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$13.54$0.00$13.54
Laborer: Common Or General$14.11$2.30$16.41
Laborer Grade Checker$13.01$0.00$13.01
Laborer Demolition$16.74$0.00$16.74
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$20.25$0.00$20.25
Carpenter$18.00$0.00$18.00
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 Polk County, Tennessee: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Tennessee Counties of Bradley and Polk

Wage determination 2015-4637, revision 30, updated 8/20/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$16.72
01111General Clerk I$15.90
07010Baker$15.02
07130Food Service Worker$12.25
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.20
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$14.19
11090Gardener$21.09
11150Janitor$15.24
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.81
11240Maid or Houseman$13.74
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$28.28
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$29.83
23160Electrician, Maintenance$28.97
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$25.54
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.51
23470Laborer$18.49
27101Guard I$16.53
27102Guard II$18.50
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.91
31361Truckdriver, Light$22.00
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$16.72
01012Accounting Clerk II$18.76
01013Accounting Clerk III$20.99
01020Administrative Assistant$26.70
01035Court Reporter$21.06
01041Customer Service Representative I$15.25
01042Customer Service Representative II$16.64
01043Customer Service Representative III$18.68
01051Data Entry Operator I$15.37
01052Data Entry Operator II$16.78
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$24.20
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.78
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.78
01111General Clerk I$15.90
01112General Clerk II$17.35
01113General Clerk III$19.47
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.47
01141Messenger Courier$13.66
01191Order Clerk I$15.72
01192Order Clerk II$17.15
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.02
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.28
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$23.72
01270Production Control Clerk$23.88
01290Rental Clerk$17.38
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.83
01311Secretary I$18.83
01312Secretary II$21.06
01313Secretary III$23.47
01320Service Order Dispatcher$21.64
01410Supply Technician$26.70
01420Survey Worker$21.06
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$15.76
01531Travel Clerk I$16.43
01532Travel Clerk II$18.02
01533Travel Clerk III$20.62
01611Word Processor I$16.78
01612Word Processor II$18.83
01613Word Processor III$21.06
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$23.51
05010Automotive Electrician$22.31
05040Automotive Glass Installer$21.23
05070Automotive Worker$21.23
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$18.78
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$23.51
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$21.23
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$23.51
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$17.62
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$19.93
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$21.23
05310Painter, Automotive$22.31
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$21.23
05370Tire Repairer$18.78
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$23.51
07010Baker$15.02
07041Cook I$14.85
07042Cook II$16.78
07070Dishwasher$13.68
07130Food Service Worker$12.25
07210Meat Cutter$19.16
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.20
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$22.74
09040Furniture Handler$15.21
09080Furniture Refinisher$21.98
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$17.81
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$19.92
09130Upholsterer$23.01
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$14.19
11060Elevator Operator$14.79
11090Gardener$21.09
11122Housekeeping Aide$15.24
11150Janitor$15.24
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.81
11240Maid or Houseman$13.74
11260Pruner$15.24
11270Tractor Operator$19.77
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$16.81
11360Window Cleaner$16.81
12010Ambulance Driver$22.63
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$22.63
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$31.05
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$31.55
12020Dental Assistant$21.75
12025Dental Hygienist$38.40
12030EKG Technician$34.28
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$34.28
12040Emergency Medical Technician$22.63
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$20.23
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$22.63
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$25.22
12100Medical Assistant$17.87
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$28.00
12160Medical Record Clerk$20.23
12190Medical Record Technician$22.63
12195Medical Transcriptionist$20.23
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$49.73
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.94
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.68
12223Nursing Assistant III$17.11
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.20
12235Optical Dispenser$22.63
12236Optical Technician$20.23
12250Pharmacy Technician$18.02
12280Phlebotomist$18.46
12305Radiologic Technologist$34.28
12311Registered Nurse I$28.35
12312Registered Nurse II$34.68
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$34.68
12314Registered Nurse III$41.95
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$41.95
12316Registered Nurse IV$50.28
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$28.03
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$25.44
13011Exhibits Specialist I$21.86
13012Exhibits Specialist II$27.08
13013Exhibits Specialist III$33.12
13041Illustrator I$21.86
13042Illustrator II$27.08
13043Illustrator III$33.12
13047Librarian$29.99
13050Library Aide/Clerk$14.72
13058Library Technician$21.86
13061Media Specialist I$19.54
13062Media Specialist II$21.86
13063Media Specialist III$24.38
13071Photographer I$19.54
13072Photographer II$21.86
13073Photographer III$27.08
13074Photographer IV$33.12
13075Photographer V$40.09
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$19.04
13110Video Teleconference Technician$19.54
14041Computer Operator I$16.94
14042Computer Operator II$18.94
14043Computer Operator III$21.11
14044Computer Operator IV$23.47
14045Computer Operator V$25.99
14071Computer Programmer I$20.37
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$16.94
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$23.47
14170System Support Specialist$25.51
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$38.41
15060Educational Technologist$30.61
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$45.56
15080Graphic Artist$27.39
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$45.56
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$45.56
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$45.56
15090Technical Instructor$20.35
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$24.90
15110Test Proctor$16.55
15120Tutor$16.55
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)$26.85
19040Tool And Die Maker$32.94
21020Forklift Operator$21.07
21030Material Coordinator$23.88
21040Material Expediter$23.88
21050Material Handling Laborer$18.49
21071Order Filler$15.95
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$21.07
21110Shipping Packer$20.41
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$20.41
21140Store Worker I$15.79
21150Stock Clerk$21.01
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$21.07
21410Warehouse Specialist$21.07
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$29.83
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$23.98
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$28.28
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$29.83
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$31.40
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$21.19
23050Aircraft, Painter$26.85
23060Aircraft Servicer$23.98
23080Aircraft Worker$25.54
23110Appliance Mechanic$26.85
23120Bicycle Repairer$22.59
23125Cable Splicer$36.28
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$23.31
23140Carpet Layer$25.54
23160Electrician, Maintenance$28.97
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$25.54
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$26.85
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$28.28
23260Fabric Worker$23.98
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$28.28
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$22.59
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$28.28
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$22.59
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.51
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$28.28
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$23.98
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$25.54
23391Gunsmith I$22.59
23392Gunsmith II$25.54
23393Gunsmith III$28.28
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$28.25
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$23.33
23460Instrument Mechanic$28.28
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$26.85
23470Laborer$18.49
23510Locksmith$26.85
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$29.05
23550Machinist, Maintenance$22.20
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$20.64
23591Metrology Technician I$28.28
23592Metrology Technician II$29.83
23593Metrology Technician III$31.40
23640Millwright$28.28
23710Office Appliance Repairer$26.85
23760Painter, Maintenance$22.51
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$29.44
23810Plumber, Maintenance$27.94
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$28.28
23850Rigger$28.28
23870Scale Mechanic$25.54
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$27.96
23910Small Engine Mechanic$25.54
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$38.42
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$40.22
23950Telephone Lineman$28.28
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$23.30
23965Well Driller$28.28
23970Woodcraft Worker$28.28
23980Woodworker$22.59
24550Case Manager$18.35
24570Child Care Attendant$13.71
24580Child Care Center Clerk$17.11
24610Chore Aide$14.91
24630Homemaker$18.35
25010Boiler Tender$25.98
25040Sewage Plant Operator$24.36
25070Stationary Engineer$25.98
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$19.46
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$24.36
27004Alarm Monitor$19.25
27007Baggage Inspector$16.53
27008Corrections Officer$23.85
27010Court Security Officer$23.85
27030Detection Dog Handler$18.50
27040Detention Officer$23.85
27070Firefighter$23.85
27101Guard I$16.53
27102Guard II$18.50
27131Police Officer I$25.45
27132Police Officer II$28.27
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$16.32
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$17.42
28043Carnival Worker$12.58
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$19.95
28310Lifeguard$16.97
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$22.33
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$16.28
28515Recreation Specialist$26.40
28630Sports Official$17.78
28690Swimming Pool Operator$19.68
29010Blocker And Bracer$25.54
29020Hatch Tender$25.54
29030Line Handler$25.54
29041Stevedore I$23.98
29042Stevedore II$26.85
30021Archeological Technician I$17.37
30022Archeological Technician II$19.44
30023Archeological Technician III$24.08
30030Cartographic Technician$24.08
30040Civil Engineering Technician$23.98
30051Cryogenic Technician I$26.67
30052Cryogenic Technician II$29.45
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$17.37
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$19.44
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$21.67
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$26.67
30081Engineering Technician I$15.48
30082Engineering Technician II$17.37
30083Engineering Technician III$19.44
30084Engineering Technician IV$24.08
30085Engineering Technician V$29.45
30086Engineering Technician VI$35.63
30090Environmental Technician$24.08
30095Evidence Control Specialist$24.08
30210Laboratory Technician$26.59
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$26.67
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$29.45
30240Mathematical Technician$24.08
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$23.38
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$28.96
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$35.43
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$42.88
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$29.45
30390Photo-Optics Technician$24.08
30395Radiation Control Technician$29.45
30461Technical Writer I$24.08
30462Technical Writer II$29.45
30463Technical Writer III$35.63
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$26.67
30502Weather Forecaster II$32.44
30621Weather Observer, Senior$24.08
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$17.56
31030Bus Driver$23.35
31043Driver Courier$20.64
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.91
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$16.60
31310Taxi Driver$14.10
31361Truckdriver, Light$22.00
31362Truckdriver, Medium$23.35
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$24.24
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$24.24
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$13.05
99050Desk Clerk$13.67
99095Embalmer$29.57
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$22.21
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$23.32
99260Marketing Analyst$29.61
99310Mortician$29.57
99410Pest Controller$25.66
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$19.92
99711Recycling Specialist$23.41
99730Refuse Collector$18.05
99810Sales Clerk$15.46
99820School Crossing Guard$17.49
99830Survey Party Chief$21.76
99831Surveying Aide$14.19
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.