Prevailing Wages in Davidson County, Tennessee
Prevailing wages in Davidson County, Tennessee run $8.73 to $91.25 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 50 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below, which is page one of a larger set. The median total is $17.25, and among the 22 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $9.73. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Davidson County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $56.99
Base Rate: $38.17 | Fringe: $18.82
#federal – Bricklayer in Davidson County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $20.00
Base Rate: $20.00
#federal – Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only) in Davidson County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $18.32
Base Rate: $18.32
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging in Davidson County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $22.07
Base Rate: $22.07
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Davidson County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $22.79
Base Rate: $22.79
#federal – Electrician in Davidson County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $30.53
Base Rate: $22.53 | Fringe: $8.00
#federal – Elevator Mechanic Paid Holidays: a. New Year's 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 in Davidson County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $91.25
Base Rate: $52.81 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Glazier in Davidson County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $17.11
Base Rate: $16.00 | Fringe: $1.11
#federal – HVAC Mechanic (Installation of HVAC Unit Only) in Davidson County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $18.79
Base Rate: $18.00 | Fringe: $0.79
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Davidson County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $52.39
Base Rate: $35.32 | Fringe: $17.07
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Davidson County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $52.39
Base Rate: $35.32 | Fringe: $17.07
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Davidson County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $52.39
Base Rate: $35.32 | Fringe: $17.07
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader and Distributor in Davidson County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $16.12
Base Rate: $16.12
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Davidson County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $12.38
Base Rate: $12.38
#federal – Laborer Demolition in Davidson County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $16.74
Base Rate: $16.74
#federal – Laborer Grade Checker in Davidson County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $13.01
Base Rate: $13.01
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Davidson County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $13.54
Base Rate: $13.54
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Davidson County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $15.97
Base Rate: $15.97
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Davidson County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $17.40
Base Rate: $14.99 | Fringe: $2.41
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Davidson County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $24.50
Base Rate: $24.50
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Davidson County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $16.84
Base Rate: $16.84
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Davidson County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $37.84
Base Rate: $28.19 | Fringe: $9.65
#federal – Operator: Crane in Davidson County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $29.31
Base Rate: $26.50 | Fringe: $2.81
#federal – Operator: Drill in Davidson County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $30.59
Base Rate: $26.50 | Fringe: $4.09
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Davidson County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $15.00
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Davidson County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $14.70
Base Rate: $14.70
#federal – Operator: Roller in Davidson County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $14.35
Base Rate: $14.35
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Davidson County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $14.30
Base Rate: $14.30
#federal – Pipefitter in Davidson County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $41.95
Base Rate: $29.54 | Fringe: $12.41
#federal – Plumber in Davidson County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $65.65
Base Rate: $46.02 | Fringe: $19.63
#federal – Roofer in Davidson County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $17.00
Base Rate: $17.00
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Excludes HVAC Duct Installation) in Davidson County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $51.61
Base Rate: $34.95 | Fringe: $16.66
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Davidson County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $51.36
Base Rate: $35.37 | Fringe: $15.99
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Davidson County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $30.68
Base Rate: $20.87 | Fringe: $9.81
#federal – Tile Finisher in Davidson County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $14.00
Base Rate: $14.00
#federal – Tile Setter in Davidson County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $19.65
Base Rate: $19.65
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Davidson County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $15.28
Base Rate: $15.28
#federal – Electrician in Davidson County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $49.67
Base Rate: $34.92 | Fringe: $14.75
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Davidson County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $10.25
Base Rate: $10.25
#federal – Laborer: Flagger in Davidson County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $8.73
Base Rate: $8.73
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Davidson County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.71
Base Rate: $11.71
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Davidson County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $17.35
Base Rate: $17.35
#federal – Operator: Loader in Davidson County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.50
Base Rate: $13.50
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Davidson County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $10.76
Base Rate: $10.76
#federal – Bricklayer in Davidson County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $12.72
Base Rate: $12.72
#federal – Carpenter in Davidson County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $20.16
Base Rate: $18.09 | Fringe: $2.07
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Davidson County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $16.00
Base Rate: $16.00
#federal – Electrician in Davidson County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $17.14
Base Rate: $16.63 | Fringe: $0.51
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Davidson County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $13.90
Base Rate: $12.09 | Fringe: $1.81
#federal – Laborer: Landscape in Davidson County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $10.30
Base Rate: $10.00 | Fringe: $0.30
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Davidson County, Tennessee?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 50 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Davidson County, Tennessee runs from $8.73 to $91.25 per hour, median $17.25. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Davidson 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 Davidson 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.