Prevailing Wages in Smith County, Tennessee
Prevailing wages in Smith 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 23 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $9.65. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Smith County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $56.99
Base Rate: $38.17 | Fringe: $18.82
#federal – Bricklayer in Smith County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $20.00
Base Rate: $20.00
#federal – Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only) in Smith County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $18.32
Base Rate: $18.32
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging in Smith County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $20.06
Base Rate: $19.68 | Fringe: $0.38
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Smith County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $22.79
Base Rate: $22.79
#federal – Electrician in Smith 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 Smith County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $91.25
Base Rate: $52.81 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Glazier in Smith County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $17.11
Base Rate: $16.00 | Fringe: $1.11
#federal – HVAC Mechanic (Installation of HVAC Unit Only) in Smith County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $18.79
Base Rate: $18.00 | Fringe: $0.79
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Smith County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $52.39
Base Rate: $35.32 | Fringe: $17.07
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Smith County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $52.39
Base Rate: $35.32 | Fringe: $17.07
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Smith County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $52.39
Base Rate: $35.32 | Fringe: $17.07
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader and Distributor in Smith County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $16.12
Base Rate: $16.12
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Smith County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $12.49
Base Rate: $12.49
#federal – Laborer Demolition in Smith County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $16.74
Base Rate: $16.74
#federal – Laborer Grade Checker in Smith County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $13.01
Base Rate: $13.01
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Smith County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $13.54
Base Rate: $13.54
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Smith County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $15.97
Base Rate: $15.97
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Smith County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $17.40
Base Rate: $14.99 | Fringe: $2.41
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Smith County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $24.50
Base Rate: $24.50
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Smith County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $16.84
Base Rate: $16.84
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Smith County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $37.84
Base Rate: $28.19 | Fringe: $9.65
#federal – Operator: Crane in Smith County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $29.31
Base Rate: $26.50 | Fringe: $2.81
#federal – Operator: Drill in Smith County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $30.59
Base Rate: $26.50 | Fringe: $4.09
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Smith County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $15.00
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Smith County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $14.70
Base Rate: $14.70
#federal – Operator: Roller in Smith County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $14.35
Base Rate: $14.35
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Smith County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $14.30
Base Rate: $14.30
#federal – Pipefitter in Smith County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $41.95
Base Rate: $29.54 | Fringe: $12.41
#federal – Plumber in Smith County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $65.65
Base Rate: $46.02 | Fringe: $19.63
#federal – Roofer in Smith County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $17.00
Base Rate: $17.00
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Excludes HVAC Duct Installation) in Smith County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $51.61
Base Rate: $34.95 | Fringe: $16.66
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Smith County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $51.36
Base Rate: $35.37 | Fringe: $15.99
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Smith County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $30.68
Base Rate: $20.87 | Fringe: $9.81
#federal – Tile Finisher in Smith County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $14.00
Base Rate: $14.00
#federal – Tile Setter in Smith County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $19.65
Base Rate: $19.65
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Smith County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $15.28
Base Rate: $15.28
#federal – Electrician in Smith County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $49.67
Base Rate: $34.92 | Fringe: $14.75
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Smith County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $10.25
Base Rate: $10.25
#federal – Laborer: Flagger in Smith County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $8.73
Base Rate: $8.73
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Smith County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.71
Base Rate: $11.71
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Smith County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $17.35
Base Rate: $17.35
#federal – Operator: Loader in Smith County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.50
Base Rate: $13.50
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Smith County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $10.76
Base Rate: $10.76
#federal – Bricklayer in Smith County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $12.72
Base Rate: $12.72
#federal – Carpenter in Smith County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $19.09
Base Rate: $17.26 | Fringe: $1.83
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Smith County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $16.00
Base Rate: $16.00
#federal – Electrician in Smith County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $17.14
Base Rate: $16.63 | Fringe: $0.51
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Smith County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $11.79
Base Rate: $10.75 | Fringe: $1.04
#federal – Laborer: Landscape in Smith 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 Smith 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 Smith 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 Smith 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 Smith 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.