Prevailing Wages in Polk County, Tennessee
Prevailing wages in Polk County, Tennessee run $8.73 to $56.99 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 49 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below. The median total is $16.84, and among the 20 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $13.40. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Polk County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $56.99
Base Rate: $38.17 | Fringe: $18.82
#federal – Bricklayer in Polk County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $20.00
Base Rate: $20.00
#federal – Carpenter in Polk County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $18.00
Base Rate: $18.00
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Polk County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $20.25
Base Rate: $20.25
#federal – Electrician in Polk County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $49.98
Base Rate: $35.35 | Fringe: $14.63
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Polk County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $52.39
Base Rate: $35.32 | Fringe: $17.07
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Polk County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $52.39
Base Rate: $35.32 | Fringe: $17.07
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Polk County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $52.39
Base Rate: $35.32 | Fringe: $17.07
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Polk County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $16.41
Base Rate: $14.11 | Fringe: $2.30
#federal – Laborer Demolition in Polk County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $16.74
Base Rate: $16.74
#federal – Laborer Grade Checker in Polk County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $13.01
Base Rate: $13.01
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Polk County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $13.54
Base Rate: $13.54
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Polk County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $15.33
Base Rate: $15.33
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Polk County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $17.40
Base Rate: $14.99 | Fringe: $2.41
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Polk County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $24.08
Base Rate: $24.08
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Polk County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $16.84
Base Rate: $16.84
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Polk County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $37.84
Base Rate: $28.19 | Fringe: $9.65
#federal – Operator: Drill in Polk County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $30.59
Base Rate: $26.50 | Fringe: $4.09
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Polk County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $15.00
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Polk County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $14.70
Base Rate: $14.70
#federal – Operator: Roller in Polk County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $14.35
Base Rate: $14.35
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Polk County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $15.48
Base Rate: $15.48
#federal – Pipefitter in Polk County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $41.95
Base Rate: $29.54 | Fringe: $12.41
#federal – Plumber in Polk County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $37.26
Base Rate: $26.86 | Fringe: $10.40
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane in Polk County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $49.65
Base Rate: $36.25 | Fringe: $13.40
#federal – Roofer in Polk County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $16.29
Base Rate: $16.29
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Excludes HVAC Duct Installation) in Polk County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $51.61
Base Rate: $34.95 | Fringe: $16.66
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Polk County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $55.10
Base Rate: $37.70 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Tile Finisher in Polk County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $14.00
Base Rate: $14.00
#federal – Tile Setter in Polk County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $19.65
Base Rate: $19.65
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Polk County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $15.28
Base Rate: $15.28
#federal – Electrician in Polk County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $49.98
Base Rate: $35.35 | Fringe: $14.63
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Polk County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $21.33
Base Rate: $15.36 | Fringe: $5.97
#federal – Laborer: Flagger in Polk County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $8.73
Base Rate: $8.73
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Polk County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.68
Base Rate: $11.68
#federal – Operating Engineers: (Bulldozer and Crane) in Polk County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.63
Base Rate: $33.23 | Fringe: $13.40
#federal – Operating Engineers: (Forklift) in Polk County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $43.84
Base Rate: $30.44 | Fringe: $13.40
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Polk County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.82
Base Rate: $16.82
#federal – Operator: Loader in Polk County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.50
Base Rate: $13.50
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Polk County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $10.76
Base Rate: $10.76
#federal – Bricklayer in Polk County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $12.72
Base Rate: $12.72
#federal – Carpenter in Polk County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $14.00
Base Rate: $14.00
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Polk County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $16.00
Base Rate: $16.00
#federal – Electrician in Polk County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $20.84
Base Rate: $18.52 | Fringe: $2.32
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Polk County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $9.64
Base Rate: $9.64
#federal – Laborer: Landscape in Polk County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $12.63
Base Rate: $12.33 | Fringe: $0.30
#federal – Operator: Backhoe in Polk County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $13.17
Base Rate: $13.17
#federal – Plumber in Polk County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $17.50
Base Rate: $17.50
#federal – Roofer, Includes Shake & Shingle Roofs in Polk County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $10.25
Base Rate: $10.25
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Polk County, Tennessee?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 49 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Polk County, Tennessee runs from $8.73 to $56.99 per hour, median $16.84. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Polk 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 Polk 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.