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Prevailing Wages in Houston County, Tennessee

Prevailing wages in Houston County, Tennessee run $8.35 to $55.10 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 30 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below. The median total is $14.09, and among the 12 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $7.61. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.

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#federal – Carpenter in Houston County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $19.40
Base Rate: $17.59  |  Fringe: $1.81
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#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Houston County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $19.00
Base Rate: $19.00
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#federal – Electrician in Houston County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $42.97
Base Rate: $27.25  |  Fringe: $15.72
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#federal – Glazier in Houston County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $19.94
Base Rate: $18.83  |  Fringe: $1.11
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#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Houston County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $19.47
Base Rate: $19.47
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#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Houston County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $11.54
Base Rate: $11.54
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#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Houston County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $15.00
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#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Houston County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $14.07
Base Rate: $14.07
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#federal – Plumber in Houston County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $21.81
Base Rate: $21.81
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#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Backhoe/Trackhoe/Excavator) in Houston County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $46.63
Base Rate: $33.23  |  Fringe: $13.40
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#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Bulldozer in Houston County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $46.63
Base Rate: $33.23  |  Fringe: $13.40
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#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane in Houston County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $49.65
Base Rate: $36.25  |  Fringe: $13.40
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#federal – Sheet Metal Worker in Houston County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $55.10
Base Rate: $37.70  |  Fringe: $17.40
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#federal – Electrician in Houston County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $20.06
Base Rate: $20.06
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#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Houston County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $9.68
Base Rate: $9.18  |  Fringe: $0.50
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#federal – Laborer: Flagger in Houston County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $10.50
Base Rate: $10.50
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#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Houston County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $10.26
Base Rate: $9.96  |  Fringe: $0.30
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#federal – Operating Engineers: (Bulldozer and Crane) in Houston County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.77
Base Rate: $33.15  |  Fringe: $13.62
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#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Houston County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $14.11
Base Rate: $13.36  |  Fringe: $0.75
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#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Houston County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $12.38
Base Rate: $11.68  |  Fringe: $0.70
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#federal – Bricklayer in Houston County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $18.00
Base Rate: $18.00
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#federal – Carpenter in Houston County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $12.21
Base Rate: $12.21
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#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Houston County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $10.75
Base Rate: $10.75
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#federal – Electrician in Houston County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $13.77
Base Rate: $13.77
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#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Houston County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $8.35
Base Rate: $8.35
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#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Houston County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $10.00
Base Rate: $10.00
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#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Trackhoe in Houston County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $12.33
Base Rate: $12.33
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#federal – Painter: Brush, Roller and Spray in Houston County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $9.67
Base Rate: $9.67
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#federal – Plumber in Houston County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $13.08
Base Rate: $13.08
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#federal – Roofer: Shake & Shingle Roof in Houston County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $11.41
Base Rate: $11.41
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Common questions

What is the prevailing wage in Houston County, Tennessee?

There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 30 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Houston County, Tennessee runs from $8.35 to $55.10 per hour, median $14.09. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.

Which construction types are covered in Houston 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 Houston 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.