Prevailing Wages in Sullivan County, Tennessee
Prevailing wages in Sullivan County, Tennessee run $7.25 to $56.99 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 50 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below. The median total is $17.63, and among the 21 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 Sullivan County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $56.99
Base Rate: $38.17 | Fringe: $18.82
#federal – Bricklayer in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $20.00
Base Rate: $20.00
#federal – Carpenter in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $18.16
Base Rate: $16.09 | Fringe: $2.07
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $26.78
Base Rate: $22.67 | Fringe: $4.11
#federal – Electrician in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $21.88
Base Rate: $21.88
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $52.34
Base Rate: $35.32 | Fringe: $17.02
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $52.39
Base Rate: $35.32 | Fringe: $17.07
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $17.77
Base Rate: $17.77
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $12.32
Base Rate: $12.32
#federal – Laborer Demolition in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $16.74
Base Rate: $16.74
#federal – Laborer Grade Checker in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $13.01
Base Rate: $13.01
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $13.54
Base Rate: $13.54
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $13.00
Base Rate: $13.00
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $29.51
Base Rate: $21.45 | Fringe: $8.06
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $21.17
Base Rate: $21.17
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $16.84
Base Rate: $16.84
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $38.22
Base Rate: $28.49 | Fringe: $9.73
#federal – Operator: Drill in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $31.26
Base Rate: $26.50 | Fringe: $4.76
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $15.00
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $14.70
Base Rate: $14.70
#federal – Operator: Roller in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $14.35
Base Rate: $14.35
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $29.46
Base Rate: $19.31 | Fringe: $10.15
#federal – Pipefitter in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $53.02
Base Rate: $36.00 | Fringe: $17.02
#federal – Plumber in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $28.79
Base Rate: $21.63 | Fringe: $7.16
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $49.65
Base Rate: $36.25 | Fringe: $13.40
#federal – Roofer in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $16.29
Base Rate: $16.29
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker, Excludes HVAC Unit Installation in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $29.45
Base Rate: $22.87 | Fringe: $6.58
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Unit Installation Only) in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $55.10
Base Rate: $37.70 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Tile Finisher in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $14.00
Base Rate: $14.00
#federal – Tile Setter in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $19.65
Base Rate: $19.65
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $14.00
Base Rate: $14.00
#federal – Carpenter (Includes Form Work) in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.67
Base Rate: $29.88 | Fringe: $16.79
#federal – Electrician in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $36.82
Base Rate: $34.82 | Fringe: $2.00
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $26.30
Base Rate: $19.77 | Fringe: $6.53
#federal – Laborer: Flagger in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $7.75
Base Rate: $7.75
#federal – Operating Engineers: (Bulldozer and Crane) in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.63
Base Rate: $33.23 | Fringe: $13.40
#federal – Operating Engineers: (Forklift) in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $43.84
Base Rate: $30.44 | Fringe: $13.40
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $12.50
Base Rate: $12.50
#federal – Operator: Loader in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $8.00
Base Rate: $8.00
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $10.76
Base Rate: $10.76
#federal – Bricklayer in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $12.72
Base Rate: $12.72
#federal – Carpenter in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $12.50
Base Rate: $12.50
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $16.00
Base Rate: $16.00
#federal – Electrician in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $20.84
Base Rate: $18.52 | Fringe: $2.32
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $8.66
Base Rate: $8.66
#federal – Laborer: Landscape in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $12.63
Base Rate: $12.33 | Fringe: $0.30
#federal – Operator: Backhoe in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $13.17
Base Rate: $13.17
#federal – Plumber in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $17.50
Base Rate: $17.50
#federal – Roofer, Includes Shake & Shingle Roofs in Sullivan County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $10.25
Base Rate: $10.25
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Sullivan 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 Sullivan County, Tennessee runs from $7.25 to $56.99 per hour, median $17.63. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Sullivan 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 Sullivan 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.