Prevailing Wages in Grainger County, Tennessee
Prevailing wages in Grainger County, Tennessee run $8.73 to $56.99 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 50 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below. The median total is $18.98, and among the 24 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $11.78. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Grainger County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $56.99
Base Rate: $38.17 | Fringe: $18.82
#federal – Bricklayer in Grainger County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $20.00
Base Rate: $20.00
#federal – Carpenter in Grainger County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $20.03
Base Rate: $20.03
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Grainger County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $26.78
Base Rate: $22.67 | Fringe: $4.11
#federal – Electrician (Excludes Low Voltage Wiring) in Grainger County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $47.70
Base Rate: $32.45 | Fringe: $15.25
#federal – Electrician (Low Voltage Wiring Only) in Grainger County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $54.08
Base Rate: $34.14 | Fringe: $19.94
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Grainger County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $52.34
Base Rate: $35.32 | Fringe: $17.02
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Grainger County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $52.39
Base Rate: $35.32 | Fringe: $17.07
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Grainger County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $18.30
Base Rate: $18.30
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Grainger County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $14.47
Base Rate: $12.69 | Fringe: $1.78
#federal – Laborer Demolition in Grainger County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $16.74
Base Rate: $16.74
#federal – Laborer Grade Checker in Grainger County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $13.01
Base Rate: $13.01
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Grainger County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $13.54
Base Rate: $13.54
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Grainger County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $13.00
Base Rate: $13.00
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Grainger County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $29.51
Base Rate: $21.45 | Fringe: $8.06
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Grainger County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $37.52
Base Rate: $27.77 | Fringe: $9.75
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Grainger County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $16.84
Base Rate: $16.84
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Grainger County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $38.27
Base Rate: $28.52 | Fringe: $9.75
#federal – Operator: Drill in Grainger County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $31.26
Base Rate: $26.50 | Fringe: $4.76
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Grainger County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $15.00
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Grainger County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $14.70
Base Rate: $14.70
#federal – Operator: Roller in Grainger County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $14.35
Base Rate: $14.35
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Grainger County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $29.46
Base Rate: $19.31 | Fringe: $10.15
#federal – Pipefitter in Grainger County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $53.02
Base Rate: $36.00 | Fringe: $17.02
#federal – Plumber in Grainger County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $28.79
Base Rate: $21.63 | Fringe: $7.16
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane in Grainger County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $49.65
Base Rate: $36.25 | Fringe: $13.40
#federal – Roofer in Grainger County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $16.29
Base Rate: $16.29
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker, Excludes HVAC Duct and Unit Installation in Grainger County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $31.71
Base Rate: $24.19 | Fringe: $7.52
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Grainger County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $55.10
Base Rate: $37.70 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Unit Installation Only) in Grainger County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $47.96
Base Rate: $32.81 | Fringe: $15.15
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Siding (metal/Aluminum/Vinyl)) in Grainger County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $55.10
Base Rate: $37.70 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Tile Finisher in Grainger County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $14.00
Base Rate: $14.00
#federal – Tile Setter in Grainger County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $19.65
Base Rate: $19.65
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Grainger County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $26.30
Base Rate: $19.77 | Fringe: $6.53
#federal – Laborer: Flagger in Grainger County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $8.73
Base Rate: $8.73
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Grainger County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.70
Base Rate: $11.70
#federal – Operating Engineers: (Bulldozer and Crane) in Grainger County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.63
Base Rate: $33.23 | Fringe: $13.40
#federal – Operating Engineers: (Forklift) in Grainger County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $43.84
Base Rate: $30.44 | Fringe: $13.40
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Grainger County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $17.15
Base Rate: $17.15
#federal – Operator: Loader in Grainger County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.50
Base Rate: $13.50
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Grainger County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $10.76
Base Rate: $10.76
#federal – Bricklayer in Grainger County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $12.72
Base Rate: $12.72
#federal – Carpenter in Grainger County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $12.50
Base Rate: $12.50
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Grainger County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $16.00
Base Rate: $16.00
#federal – Electrician in Grainger County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $20.84
Base Rate: $18.52 | Fringe: $2.32
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Grainger County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $9.50
Base Rate: $9.50
#federal – Laborer: Landscape in Grainger County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $12.63
Base Rate: $12.33 | Fringe: $0.30
#federal – Operator: Backhoe in Grainger County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $13.17
Base Rate: $13.17
#federal – Plumber in Grainger County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $17.50
Base Rate: $17.50
#federal – Roofer, Includes Shake & Shingle Roofs in Grainger County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $10.25
Base Rate: $10.25
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Grainger 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 Grainger County, Tennessee runs from $8.73 to $56.99 per hour, median $18.98. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Grainger 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 Grainger 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.