Prevailing Wages in Rutherford County, Tennessee
Prevailing wages in Rutherford 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 Rutherford County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $56.99
Base Rate: $38.17 | Fringe: $18.82
#federal – Bricklayer in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $20.00
Base Rate: $20.00
#federal – Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only) in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $18.32
Base Rate: $18.32
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $19.72
Base Rate: $19.34 | Fringe: $0.38
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $22.79
Base Rate: $22.79
#federal – Electrician in Rutherford 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 Rutherford County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $91.25
Base Rate: $52.81 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Glazier in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $17.11
Base Rate: $16.00 | Fringe: $1.11
#federal – HVAC Mechanic (Installation of HVAC Unit Only) in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $18.79
Base Rate: $18.00 | Fringe: $0.79
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $52.39
Base Rate: $35.32 | Fringe: $17.07
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $52.39
Base Rate: $35.32 | Fringe: $17.07
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $52.39
Base Rate: $35.32 | Fringe: $17.07
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader and Distributor in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $16.12
Base Rate: $16.12
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $12.49
Base Rate: $12.49
#federal – Laborer Demolition in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $16.74
Base Rate: $16.74
#federal – Laborer Grade Checker in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $13.01
Base Rate: $13.01
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $13.54
Base Rate: $13.54
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $15.97
Base Rate: $15.97
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $17.40
Base Rate: $14.99 | Fringe: $2.41
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $24.50
Base Rate: $24.50
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $16.84
Base Rate: $16.84
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $37.84
Base Rate: $28.19 | Fringe: $9.65
#federal – Operator: Crane in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $29.31
Base Rate: $26.50 | Fringe: $2.81
#federal – Operator: Drill in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $30.59
Base Rate: $26.50 | Fringe: $4.09
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $15.00
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $14.70
Base Rate: $14.70
#federal – Operator: Roller in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $14.35
Base Rate: $14.35
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $14.30
Base Rate: $14.30
#federal – Pipefitter in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $41.95
Base Rate: $29.54 | Fringe: $12.41
#federal – Plumber in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $65.65
Base Rate: $46.02 | Fringe: $19.63
#federal – Roofer in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $17.00
Base Rate: $17.00
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Excludes HVAC Duct Installation) in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $51.61
Base Rate: $34.95 | Fringe: $16.66
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $51.36
Base Rate: $35.37 | Fringe: $15.99
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $30.68
Base Rate: $20.87 | Fringe: $9.81
#federal – Tile Finisher in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $14.00
Base Rate: $14.00
#federal – Tile Setter in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $19.65
Base Rate: $19.65
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $15.28
Base Rate: $15.28
#federal – Electrician in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $49.67
Base Rate: $34.92 | Fringe: $14.75
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $10.25
Base Rate: $10.25
#federal – Laborer: Flagger in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $8.73
Base Rate: $8.73
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.71
Base Rate: $11.71
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $17.35
Base Rate: $17.35
#federal – Operator: Loader in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.50
Base Rate: $13.50
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $10.76
Base Rate: $10.76
#federal – Bricklayer in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $12.72
Base Rate: $12.72
#federal – Carpenter in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $19.09
Base Rate: $17.26 | Fringe: $1.83
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $16.00
Base Rate: $16.00
#federal – Electrician in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $17.14
Base Rate: $16.63 | Fringe: $0.51
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Rutherford County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $9.00
Base Rate: $9.00
#federal – Laborer: Landscape in Rutherford 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 Rutherford 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 Rutherford 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 Rutherford 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 Rutherford 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.