Prevailing Wages in Chester County, Tennessee
Prevailing wages in Chester County, Tennessee run $8.73 to $56.99 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 47 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below. The median total is $17.00, and among the 19 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $12.41. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Chester County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $56.99
Base Rate: $38.17 | Fringe: $18.82
#federal – Bricklayer in Chester County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $20.00
Base Rate: $20.00
#federal – Carpenter in Chester County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $44.94
Base Rate: $30.20 | Fringe: $14.74
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Chester County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $20.25
Base Rate: $20.25
#federal – Electrician in Chester County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $52.94
Base Rate: $36.75 | Fringe: $16.19
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Chester County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $52.39
Base Rate: $35.32 | Fringe: $17.07
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Chester County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $52.39
Base Rate: $35.32 | Fringe: $17.07
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Chester County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $52.39
Base Rate: $35.32 | Fringe: $17.07
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Chester County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $14.98
Base Rate: $13.68 | Fringe: $1.30
#federal – Laborer Demolition in Chester County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $16.74
Base Rate: $16.74
#federal – Laborer Grade Checker in Chester County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $13.01
Base Rate: $13.01
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Chester County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $13.54
Base Rate: $13.54
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Chester County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $15.33
Base Rate: $15.33
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Chester County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $17.40
Base Rate: $14.99 | Fringe: $2.41
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Chester County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $23.06
Base Rate: $23.06
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Chester County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $16.84
Base Rate: $16.84
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Chester County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $37.84
Base Rate: $28.19 | Fringe: $9.65
#federal – Operator: Crane in Chester County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $33.45
Base Rate: $25.70 | Fringe: $7.75
#federal – Operator: Drill in Chester County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $30.59
Base Rate: $26.50 | Fringe: $4.09
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Chester County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $15.00
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Chester County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $14.70
Base Rate: $14.70
#federal – Operator: Roller in Chester County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $14.35
Base Rate: $14.35
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Chester County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $17.00
Base Rate: $17.00
#federal – Pipefitter in Chester County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $41.95
Base Rate: $29.54 | Fringe: $12.41
#federal – Plumber in Chester County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $37.26
Base Rate: $26.86 | Fringe: $10.40
#federal – Roofer in Chester County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $16.29
Base Rate: $16.29
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker in Chester County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $51.61
Base Rate: $34.95 | Fringe: $16.66
#federal – Tile Finisher in Chester County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $14.00
Base Rate: $14.00
#federal – Tile Setter in Chester County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $19.65
Base Rate: $19.65
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Chester County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $15.28
Base Rate: $15.28
#federal – Electrician in Chester County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $52.94
Base Rate: $36.75 | Fringe: $16.19
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Chester County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $25.12
Base Rate: $18.47 | Fringe: $6.65
#federal – Laborer: Flagger in Chester County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $8.73
Base Rate: $8.73
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Chester County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.68
Base Rate: $11.68
#federal – Operating Engineers: (Bulldozer, Crane, and Forklift) in Chester County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.77
Base Rate: $33.15 | Fringe: $13.62
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Chester County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.82
Base Rate: $16.82
#federal – Operator: Loader in Chester County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.50
Base Rate: $13.50
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Chester County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $10.76
Base Rate: $10.76
#federal – Bricklayer in Chester County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $12.72
Base Rate: $12.72
#federal – Carpenter in Chester County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $17.00
Base Rate: $17.00
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Chester County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $16.00
Base Rate: $16.00
#federal – Electrician in Chester County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $24.48
Base Rate: $18.55 | Fringe: $5.93
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Chester County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $12.00
Base Rate: $12.00
#federal – Laborer: Landscape in Chester County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $12.63
Base Rate: $12.33 | Fringe: $0.30
#federal – Operator: Backhoe in Chester County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $13.17
Base Rate: $13.17
#federal – Plumber in Chester County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $17.50
Base Rate: $17.50
#federal – Roofer, Includes Shake & Shingle Roofs in Chester County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $10.25
Base Rate: $10.25
Showing 47 wages
Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Chester County, Tennessee?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 47 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Chester County, Tennessee runs from $8.73 to $56.99 per hour, median $17.00. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Chester County, Tennessee?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Heavy, Residential construction. Davis-Bacon splits work into Building, Residential, Highway and Heavy, and the same trade can carry a different rate under each. A Highway rate does not apply to Building work in the same county.
Are these federal or state rates?
This page shows federal determinations. Federal Davis-Bacon rates apply to federal and federally assisted projects; state and city determinations apply to their own public works. Where more than one applies to a project, the higher rate for each classification generally governs.
How current are the Chester County, Tennessee rates?
The most recent determination shown here is dated May 18, 2026. WageFinder re-reads the official sources weekly. Every rate links back to its determination on the government source, which is the authoritative document for compliance.