Prevailing wage rates in Smith County, Tennessee

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

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination TN20260025, 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$10.00$0.30$10.30
Laborer: Common Or General$10.75$1.04$11.79
Electrician$16.63$0.51$17.14
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$16.00$0.00$16.00
Carpenter$17.26$1.83$19.09
Bricklayer$12.72$0.00$12.72

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination TN20260142, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Electrician$34.92$14.75$49.67
Operating Engineers: Bulldozer, Crane, And Forklift (Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Hickman, Rutherford, Williamson And Wilson Counties)$33.15$13.62$46.77
Operating Engineers: Forklift (Cannon, Macon, And Smith Counties)$30.44$13.40$43.84
Operating Engineers: Bulldozer And Crane (Cannon, Macon, And Smith Counties)$33.23$13.40$46.63
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$10.76$0.00$10.76
Operator: Loader$13.50$0.00$13.50
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$17.35$0.00$17.35
Laborer: Pipelayer$11.71$0.00$11.71
Laborer: Flagger$8.73$0.00$8.73
Laborer: Common Or General$10.25$0.00$10.25

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 TN20260204, 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
Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran'S Day, Thanksgiving Day, The Friday After Thanksgiving, And Christmas Day. B. Employer Contributes 8% Of Regular Hourly Rate To Vacation Pay Credit For Employee Who Has Worked In Business More Than 5 Years; 6% For Less Than 5 Years' Service$52.81$38.44$91.25
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 (Excludes HVAC Duct Installation)$34.95$16.66$51.61
Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only)$35.37$15.99$51.36
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
Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers)$20.87$9.81$30.68
Roofer$17.00$0.00$17.00
Pipefitter$29.54$12.41$41.95
Painter (Brush And Roller)$14.30$0.00$14.30
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$24.50$0.00$24.50
Laborer: Pipelayer$14.99$2.41$17.40
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$15.97$0.00$15.97
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$13.54$0.00$13.54
Laborer: Common Or General$12.49$0.00$12.49
Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader And Distributor$16.12$0.00$16.12
Laborer Grade Checker$13.01$0.00$13.01
Laborer Demolition$16.74$0.00$16.74
HVAC Mechanic (Installation Of HVAC Unit Only)$18.00$0.79$18.79
Glazier$16.00$1.11$17.11
Electrician$22.53$8.00$30.53
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$22.79$0.00$22.79
Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging$19.68$0.38$20.06
Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only)$18.32$0.00$18.32
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 Smith County, Tennessee: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Tennessee Counties of Cannon, Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Hickman, Macon, Maury, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale, Williamso

Wage determination 2015-4647, revision 33, updated 8/20/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$19.46
01111General Clerk I$17.04
07010Baker$16.84
07130Food Service Worker$16.47
07260Waiter/Waitress$13.06
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.68
11090Gardener$22.86
11150Janitor$17.37
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.23
11240Maid or Houseman$16.44
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$36.59
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$38.58
23160Electrician, Maintenance$30.45
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$27.75
23370General Maintenance Worker$23.45
23470Laborer$19.13
27101Guard I$17.80
27102Guard II$19.91
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.31
31361Truckdriver, Light$21.62
All 345 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$19.46
01012Accounting Clerk II$21.84
01013Accounting Clerk III$24.43
01020Administrative Assistant$35.44
01035Court Reporter$26.29
01041Customer Service Representative I$17.87
01042Customer Service Representative II$19.50
01043Customer Service Representative III$21.88
01051Data Entry Operator I$19.60
01052Data Entry Operator II$21.39
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$23.88
01070Document Preparation Clerk$19.06
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$19.06
01111General Clerk I$17.04
01112General Clerk II$18.59
01113General Clerk III$20.87
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.56
01141Messenger Courier$20.05
01191Order Clerk I$17.88
01192Order Clerk II$19.51
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$17.75
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$19.86
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$22.13
01270Production Control Clerk$27.05
01290Rental Clerk$18.79
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.88
01311Secretary I$18.88
01312Secretary II$21.13
01313Secretary III$23.56
01320Service Order Dispatcher$21.34
01410Supply Technician$35.44
01420Survey Worker$21.92
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$17.70
01531Travel Clerk I$22.04
01532Travel Clerk II$23.32
01533Travel Clerk III$25.88
01611Word Processor I$16.83
01612Word Processor II$18.88
01613Word Processor III$21.13
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$25.55
05010Automotive Electrician$24.24
05040Automotive Glass Installer$23.07
05070Automotive Worker$23.07
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$20.42
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$25.55
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$23.07
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$25.55
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$19.14
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$21.66
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$23.07
05310Painter, Automotive$24.24
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$23.07
05370Tire Repairer$17.63
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$25.55
07010Baker$16.84
07041Cook I$18.23
07042Cook II$20.60
07070Dishwasher$16.53
07130Food Service Worker$16.47
07210Meat Cutter$21.16
07260Waiter/Waitress$13.06
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$26.14
09040Furniture Handler$14.49
09080Furniture Refinisher$21.57
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$17.02
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$19.26
09130Upholsterer$21.25
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.68
11060Elevator Operator$17.37
11090Gardener$22.86
11122Housekeeping Aide$17.37
11150Janitor$17.37
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.23
11240Maid or Houseman$16.44
11260Pruner$16.52
11270Tractor Operator$21.43
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$18.23
11360Window Cleaner$19.17
12010Ambulance Driver$22.67
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$26.70
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$31.43
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$32.19
12020Dental Assistant$23.34
12025Dental Hygienist$45.21
12030EKG Technician$37.22
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$37.22
12040Emergency Medical Technician$22.67
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$23.87
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$26.70
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$29.78
12100Medical Assistant$21.45
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$31.28
12160Medical Record Clerk$23.74
12190Medical Record Technician$26.55
12195Medical Transcriptionist$22.14
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$43.98
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.79
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.51
12223Nursing Assistant III$16.93
12224Nursing Assistant IV$18.99
12235Optical Dispenser$25.14
12236Optical Technician$23.87
12250Pharmacy Technician$22.09
12280Phlebotomist$21.27
12305Radiologic Technologist$36.76
12311Registered Nurse I$27.29
12312Registered Nurse II$33.38
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$33.38
12314Registered Nurse III$40.40
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$40.40
12316Registered Nurse IV$48.42
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$33.08
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$24.43
13011Exhibits Specialist I$22.34
13012Exhibits Specialist II$27.69
13013Exhibits Specialist III$33.87
13041Illustrator I$22.72
13042Illustrator II$28.14
13043Illustrator III$34.43
13047Librarian$31.17
13050Library Aide/Clerk$19.20
13058Library Technician$18.93
13061Media Specialist I$20.31
13062Media Specialist II$22.72
13063Media Specialist III$25.34
13071Photographer I$19.11
13072Photographer II$21.38
13073Photographer III$26.48
13074Photographer IV$32.40
13075Photographer V$39.21
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$24.10
13110Video Teleconference Technician$24.70
14041Computer Operator I$24.11
14042Computer Operator II$26.98
14043Computer Operator III$30.08
14044Computer Operator IV$33.42
14045Computer Operator V$37.01
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$24.11
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$33.42
14170System Support Specialist$37.01
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$39.82
15060Educational Technologist$36.03
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$47.73
15080Graphic Artist$28.29
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$47.73
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$47.73
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$47.73
15090Technical Instructor$26.00
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$31.80
15110Test Proctor$20.99
15120Tutor$20.99
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)$27.12
19040Tool And Die Maker$33.27
21020Forklift Operator$21.44
21030Material Coordinator$27.05
21040Material Expediter$27.05
21050Material Handling Laborer$19.13
21071Order Filler$18.36
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$21.44
21110Shipping Packer$22.01
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$22.01
21140Store Worker I$15.79
21150Stock Clerk$21.01
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$21.44
21410Warehouse Specialist$21.44
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$38.58
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$31.01
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$36.59
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$38.58
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$40.61
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$27.41
23050Aircraft, Painter$34.73
23060Aircraft Servicer$31.01
23080Aircraft Worker$33.02
23110Appliance Mechanic$25.82
23120Bicycle Repairer$23.24
23125Cable Splicer$40.02
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$26.81
23140Carpet Layer$26.27
23160Electrician, Maintenance$30.45
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$27.75
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$29.18
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$30.74
23260Fabric Worker$24.67
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$27.82
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$23.24
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$29.26
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$23.37
23370General Maintenance Worker$23.45
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$36.59
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$31.01
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$33.02
23391Gunsmith I$23.24
23392Gunsmith II$26.27
23393Gunsmith III$29.10
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$31.27
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$26.26
23460Instrument Mechanic$27.58
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$27.62
23470Laborer$19.13
23510Locksmith$25.54
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$33.67
23550Machinist, Maintenance$24.72
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$20.00
23591Metrology Technician I$27.58
23592Metrology Technician II$29.04
23593Metrology Technician III$30.49
23640Millwright$30.98
23710Office Appliance Repairer$20.18
23760Painter, Maintenance$21.31
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$30.45
23810Plumber, Maintenance$28.90
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$29.10
23850Rigger$27.69
23870Scale Mechanic$26.27
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$29.81
23910Small Engine Mechanic$22.24
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$29.67
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$31.29
23950Telephone Lineman$30.12
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$24.36
23965Well Driller$28.29
23970Woodcraft Worker$29.10
23980Woodworker$23.24
24550Case Manager$21.09
24570Child Care Attendant$16.38
24580Child Care Center Clerk$20.42
24610Chore Aide$16.53
24630Homemaker$21.09
25010Boiler Tender$35.48
25040Sewage Plant Operator$27.65
25070Stationary Engineer$35.48
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$26.58
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$27.65
27004Alarm Monitor$23.52
27007Baggage Inspector$17.80
27008Corrections Officer$24.49
27010Court Security Officer$24.10
27030Detection Dog Handler$19.91
27040Detention Officer$24.49
27070Firefighter$23.70
27101Guard I$17.80
27102Guard II$19.91
27131Police Officer I$29.77
27132Police Officer II$33.07
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$17.97
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$19.16
28043Carnival Worker$13.86
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$22.05
28310Lifeguard$13.70
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$24.67
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$18.01
28515Recreation Specialist$29.85
28630Sports Official$19.65
28690Swimming Pool Operator$21.66
29010Blocker And Bracer$30.72
29020Hatch Tender$30.72
29030Line Handler$30.72
29041Stevedore I$28.85
29042Stevedore II$32.31
30021Archeological Technician I$23.27
30022Archeological Technician II$26.03
30023Archeological Technician III$32.24
30030Cartographic Technician$32.24
30040Civil Engineering Technician$27.89
30051Cryogenic Technician I$35.71
30052Cryogenic Technician II$39.42
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$23.27
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$26.03
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$29.01
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$35.71
30081Engineering Technician I$17.03
30082Engineering Technician II$19.11
30083Engineering Technician III$21.48
30084Engineering Technician IV$26.49
30085Engineering Technician V$32.40
30086Engineering Technician VI$39.21
30090Environmental Technician$28.58
30095Evidence Control Specialist$32.24
30210Laboratory Technician$24.63
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$34.16
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$37.73
30240Mathematical Technician$32.56
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$23.60
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$29.23
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$35.76
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$43.27
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$39.42
30390Photo-Optics Technician$32.24
30395Radiation Control Technician$39.42
30461Technical Writer I$25.83
30462Technical Writer II$31.60
30463Technical Writer III$38.24
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$35.71
30502Weather Forecaster II$43.43
30621Weather Observer, Senior$32.24
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$18.90
31030Bus Driver$25.16
31043Driver Courier$20.28
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.31
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$17.06
31310Taxi Driver$14.19
31361Truckdriver, Light$21.62
31362Truckdriver, Medium$22.94
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$29.15
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$29.15
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$14.70
99050Desk Clerk$16.69
99095Embalmer$27.40
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$18.17
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$19.37
99260Marketing Analyst$35.30
99310Mortician$26.38
99410Pest Controller$22.19
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.96
99710Recycling Laborer$21.64
99711Recycling Specialist$25.59
99730Refuse Collector$19.60
99810Sales Clerk$16.55
99820School Crossing Guard$20.00
99830Survey Party Chief$28.94
99831Surveying Aide$19.53
99832Surveying Technician$25.95
99840Vending Machine Attendant$22.42
99841Vending Machine Repairer$27.02
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$22.42

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.