Prevailing wage rates in Union County, Tennessee

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

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination TN20260023, 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$8.00$0.00$8.00
Electrician$18.52$2.32$20.84
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$16.00$0.00$16.00
Carpenter, Includes Cabinet Installation$13.89$0.00$13.89
Bricklayer$12.72$0.00$12.72

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination TN20260140, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Electrician$32.45$15.25$47.70
Operating Engineers: (Forklift)$30.44$13.40$43.84
Operating Engineers: (Backhoe, Excavator, Trackhoe, Bulldozer, And Crane)$33.23$13.40$46.63
Laborer: Common Or General$19.77$6.53$26.30
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$10.76$0.00$10.76
Operator: Loader$13.50$0.00$13.50
Laborer: Pipelayer$11.75$0.00$11.75
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 TN20260190, 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 (Low Voltage Wiring Only)$34.14$19.94$54.08
Electrician (Excludes Low Voltage Wiring)$32.45$15.25$47.70
Power Equipment Operator: Crane$36.25$13.40$49.65
Ironworker: Ornamental$35.32$17.02$52.34
Ironworker, Reinforcing$35.32$17.07$52.39
Laborer: Pipelayer$21.45$8.06$29.51
Pipefitter$36.00$17.02$53.02
Sheet Metal Worker (Siding (Metal/Aluminum/Vinyl))$37.70$17.40$55.10
Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only)$37.70$17.40$55.10
Tile Setter$19.65$0.00$19.65
Tile Finisher$14.00$0.00$14.00
Sheet Metal Worker, Excludes HVAC Duct And Unit Installation$24.19$7.52$31.71
Roofer$16.29$0.00$16.29
Plumber$21.63$7.16$28.79
Painter (Brush And Roller)$19.31$10.15$29.46
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$4.76$31.26
Operator: Bulldozer$28.52$9.75$38.27
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$16.84$0.00$16.84
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$27.77$9.75$37.52
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$13.00$0.00$13.00
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$13.54$0.00$13.54
Laborer: Common Or General$12.69$1.78$14.47
Laborer Grade Checker$13.01$0.00$13.01
Laborer Demolition$16.74$0.00$16.74
Ironworker, Structural$18.30$0.00$18.30
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$22.67$4.11$26.78
Carpenter$20.03$0.00$20.03
Bricklayer$20.00$0.00$20.00
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$27.95$9.73$37.68
Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Unit Installation Only)$32.81$15.15$47.96

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: Tennessee Counties of Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Grainger, Knox, Loudon, Morgan, Roane and Union

Wage determination 2015-4643, revision 33, updated 8/22/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.12
01111General Clerk I$15.44
07010Baker$15.33
07130Food Service Worker$14.89
07260Waiter/Waitress$13.04
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.29
11090Gardener$21.71
11150Janitor$15.00
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.33
11240Maid or Houseman$14.42
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$32.36
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$34.12
23160Electrician, Maintenance$28.19
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$28.63
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.20
23470Laborer$17.98
27101Guard I$17.29
27102Guard II$19.34
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$13.08
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.56
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.12
01012Accounting Clerk II$20.33
01013Accounting Clerk III$22.75
01020Administrative Assistant$32.36
01035Court Reporter$20.25
01041Customer Service Representative I$15.25
01042Customer Service Representative II$16.64
01043Customer Service Representative III$18.67
01051Data Entry Operator I$17.76
01052Data Entry Operator II$19.38
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$23.70
01070Document Preparation Clerk$20.50
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$20.50
01111General Clerk I$15.44
01112General Clerk II$16.85
01113General Clerk III$18.91
01120Housing Referral Assistant$22.57
01141Messenger Courier$18.57
01191Order Clerk I$17.33
01192Order Clerk II$18.91
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.35
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.65
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$24.14
01270Production Control Clerk$24.46
01290Rental Clerk$18.00
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.10
01311Secretary I$18.10
01312Secretary II$20.25
01313Secretary III$22.57
01320Service Order Dispatcher$21.18
01410Supply Technician$32.36
01420Survey Worker$18.91
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$17.12
01531Travel Clerk I$20.91
01532Travel Clerk II$22.69
01533Travel Clerk III$25.38
01611Word Processor I$16.13
01612Word Processor II$18.10
01613Word Processor III$20.25
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$22.74
05010Automotive Electrician$22.15
05040Automotive Glass Installer$21.07
05070Automotive Worker$21.07
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$18.64
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$23.34
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$21.07
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$23.34
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$17.49
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$19.79
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$21.07
05310Painter, Automotive$22.15
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$21.07
05370Tire Repairer$17.04
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$23.34
07010Baker$15.33
07041Cook I$16.42
07042Cook II$18.56
07070Dishwasher$14.45
07130Food Service Worker$14.89
07210Meat Cutter$18.07
07260Waiter/Waitress$13.04
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$22.60
09040Furniture Handler$15.08
09080Furniture Refinisher$22.46
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$17.73
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$20.06
09130Upholsterer$21.70
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.29
11060Elevator Operator$15.00
11090Gardener$21.71
11122Housekeeping Aide$15.00
11150Janitor$15.00
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.33
11240Maid or Houseman$14.42
11260Pruner$15.70
11270Tractor Operator$20.36
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$17.33
11360Window Cleaner$16.55
12010Ambulance Driver$18.43
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$24.22
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$30.12
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$29.40
12020Dental Assistant$22.49
12025Dental Hygienist$40.69
12030EKG Technician$34.66
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$34.66
12040Emergency Medical Technician$18.43
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$21.66
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$24.22
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$26.99
12100Medical Assistant$18.69
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$28.20
12160Medical Record Clerk$20.48
12190Medical Record Technician$22.91
12195Medical Transcriptionist$19.10
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$39.72
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.80
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.53
12223Nursing Assistant III$16.94
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.01
12235Optical Dispenser$23.58
12236Optical Technician$21.66
12250Pharmacy Technician$18.40
12280Phlebotomist$18.31
12305Radiologic Technologist$33.12
12311Registered Nurse I$28.82
12312Registered Nurse II$35.25
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$35.25
12314Registered Nurse III$42.65
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$42.65
12316Registered Nurse IV$51.13
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$30.00
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$23.52
13011Exhibits Specialist I$22.25
13012Exhibits Specialist II$27.57
13013Exhibits Specialist III$33.72
13041Illustrator I$22.25
13042Illustrator II$27.57
13043Illustrator III$33.72
13047Librarian$30.53
13050Library Aide/Clerk$17.39
13058Library Technician$19.92
13061Media Specialist I$19.89
13062Media Specialist II$22.25
13063Media Specialist III$24.82
13071Photographer I$17.43
13072Photographer II$19.50
13073Photographer III$24.16
13074Photographer IV$29.55
13075Photographer V$35.76
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$21.82
13110Video Teleconference Technician$23.52
14041Computer Operator I$23.06
14042Computer Operator II$25.78
14043Computer Operator III$28.74
14044Computer Operator IV$31.94
14045Computer Operator V$35.38
14071Computer Programmer I$23.87
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$23.06
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$31.94
14170System Support Specialist$35.38
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$41.22
15060Educational Technologist$34.55
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$49.40
15080Graphic Artist$27.27
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$49.40
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$49.40
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$49.40
15090Technical Instructor$24.35
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$29.79
15110Test Proctor$19.66
15120Tutor$19.66
16010Assembler$16.54
16030Counter Attendant$16.54
16040Dry Cleaner$18.92
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$16.54
16090Presser, Hand$16.54
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$16.54
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$16.54
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$16.54
16190Sewing Machine Operator$19.71
16220Tailor$20.50
16250Washer, Machine$17.34
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$24.75
19040Tool And Die Maker$30.37
21020Forklift Operator$20.39
21030Material Coordinator$24.46
21040Material Expediter$24.46
21050Material Handling Laborer$17.98
21071Order Filler$17.02
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$20.39
21110Shipping Packer$21.79
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$21.79
21140Store Worker I$15.79
21150Stock Clerk$21.01
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$20.39
21410Warehouse Specialist$20.39
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$34.12
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$27.43
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$32.36
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$34.12
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$35.92
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$24.25
23050Aircraft, Painter$30.71
23060Aircraft Servicer$27.43
23080Aircraft Worker$29.22
23110Appliance Mechanic$23.55
23120Bicycle Repairer$23.34
23125Cable Splicer$46.72
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$24.23
23140Carpet Layer$26.38
23160Electrician, Maintenance$28.19
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$28.63
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$30.10
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$31.71
23260Fabric Worker$24.76
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$25.50
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$23.34
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$31.19
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$24.92
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.20
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$32.36
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$27.43
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$29.22
23391Gunsmith I$23.34
23392Gunsmith II$26.38
23393Gunsmith III$29.21
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$29.57
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$23.46
23460Instrument Mechanic$33.08
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$27.73
23470Laborer$17.98
23510Locksmith$24.50
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$33.24
23550Machinist, Maintenance$24.16
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$18.60
23591Metrology Technician I$33.08
23592Metrology Technician II$34.87
23593Metrology Technician III$36.71
23640Millwright$29.72
23710Office Appliance Repairer$22.98
23760Painter, Maintenance$19.48
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$30.32
23810Plumber, Maintenance$28.78
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$29.21
23850Rigger$28.34
23870Scale Mechanic$26.38
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$27.14
23910Small Engine Mechanic$21.51
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$29.66
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$31.21
23950Telephone Lineman$32.22
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$23.10
23965Well Driller$23.28
23970Woodcraft Worker$29.21
23980Woodworker$23.34
24550Case Manager$17.91
24570Child Care Attendant$14.23
24580Child Care Center Clerk$17.75
24610Chore Aide$15.73
24630Homemaker$17.91
25010Boiler Tender$30.95
25040Sewage Plant Operator$28.42
25070Stationary Engineer$30.95
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$22.44
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$28.42
27004Alarm Monitor$21.49
27007Baggage Inspector$17.29
27008Corrections Officer$24.59
27010Court Security Officer$23.85
27030Detection Dog Handler$19.34
27040Detention Officer$24.59
27070Firefighter$22.84
27101Guard I$17.29
27102Guard II$19.34
27131Police Officer I$24.41
27132Police Officer II$27.11
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$16.21
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$17.29
28043Carnival Worker$12.50
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$20.52
28310Lifeguard$12.94
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$22.96
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$16.76
28515Recreation Specialist$28.44
28630Sports Official$18.29
28690Swimming Pool Operator$19.55
29010Blocker And Bracer$30.05
29020Hatch Tender$30.05
29030Line Handler$30.05
29041Stevedore I$28.21
29042Stevedore II$31.59
30021Archeological Technician I$22.61
30022Archeological Technician II$25.29
30023Archeological Technician III$31.33
30030Cartographic Technician$31.33
30040Civil Engineering Technician$26.90
30051Cryogenic Technician I$34.70
30052Cryogenic Technician II$38.33
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$22.61
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$25.29
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$28.21
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$34.70
30081Engineering Technician I$16.95
30082Engineering Technician II$19.02
30083Engineering Technician III$21.28
30084Engineering Technician IV$26.36
30085Engineering Technician V$32.24
30086Engineering Technician VI$39.02
30090Environmental Technician$31.33
30095Evidence Control Specialist$31.33
30210Laboratory Technician$24.15
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$32.23
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$35.59
30240Mathematical Technician$31.33
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$23.94
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$29.66
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$36.28
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$43.90
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$38.33
30390Photo-Optics Technician$31.33
30395Radiation Control Technician$38.33
30461Technical Writer I$30.47
30462Technical Writer II$37.28
30463Technical Writer III$45.10
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$34.70
30502Weather Forecaster II$42.21
30621Weather Observer, Senior$31.33
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$16.53
31030Bus Driver$22.01
31043Driver Courier$18.34
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$13.08
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$16.69
31310Taxi Driver$11.23
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.56
31362Truckdriver, Medium$20.75
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$28.41
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$28.41
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$13.99
99050Desk Clerk$14.41
99095Embalmer$29.57
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$17.15
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$18.28
99260Marketing Analyst$30.24
99310Mortician$29.57
99410Pest Controller$20.05
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$21.43
99711Recycling Specialist$25.20
99730Refuse Collector$19.43
99810Sales Clerk$14.97
99820School Crossing Guard$17.60
99830Survey Party Chief$26.45
99831Surveying Aide$17.50
99832Surveying Technician$24.04
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.