Prevailing Wages in Sumner County, Tennessee
Prevailing wages in Sumner 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 $17.38, and among the 23 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $9.81. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Sumner County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $56.99
Base Rate: $38.17 | Fringe: $18.82
#federal – Bricklayer in Sumner County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $20.00
Base Rate: $20.00
#federal – Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only) in Sumner County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $18.32
Base Rate: $18.32
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging in Sumner County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $20.06
Base Rate: $19.68 | Fringe: $0.38
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Sumner County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $22.79
Base Rate: $22.79
#federal – Electrician in Sumner 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 Sumner County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $91.25
Base Rate: $52.81 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Glazier in Sumner County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $17.11
Base Rate: $16.00 | Fringe: $1.11
#federal – HVAC Mechanic (Installation of HVAC Unit Only) in Sumner County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $18.79
Base Rate: $18.00 | Fringe: $0.79
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Sumner County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $52.39
Base Rate: $35.32 | Fringe: $17.07
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Sumner County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $52.39
Base Rate: $35.32 | Fringe: $17.07
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Sumner County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $52.39
Base Rate: $35.32 | Fringe: $17.07
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader and Distributor in Sumner County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $16.12
Base Rate: $16.12
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Sumner County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $12.49
Base Rate: $12.49
#federal – Laborer Demolition in Sumner County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $16.74
Base Rate: $16.74
#federal – Laborer Grade Checker in Sumner County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $13.01
Base Rate: $13.01
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Sumner County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $13.54
Base Rate: $13.54
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Sumner County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $15.97
Base Rate: $15.97
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Sumner County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $17.40
Base Rate: $14.99 | Fringe: $2.41
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Sumner County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $24.50
Base Rate: $24.50
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Sumner County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $16.84
Base Rate: $16.84
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Sumner County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $37.84
Base Rate: $28.19 | Fringe: $9.65
#federal – Operator: Crane in Sumner County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $29.31
Base Rate: $26.50 | Fringe: $2.81
#federal – Operator: Drill in Sumner County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $30.59
Base Rate: $26.50 | Fringe: $4.09
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Sumner County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $15.00
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Sumner County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $14.70
Base Rate: $14.70
#federal – Operator: Roller in Sumner County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $14.35
Base Rate: $14.35
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Sumner County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $14.30
Base Rate: $14.30
#federal – Pipefitter in Sumner County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $41.95
Base Rate: $29.54 | Fringe: $12.41
#federal – Plumber in Sumner County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $65.65
Base Rate: $46.02 | Fringe: $19.63
#federal – Roofer in Sumner County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $17.00
Base Rate: $17.00
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Excludes HVAC Duct Installation) in Sumner County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $51.61
Base Rate: $34.95 | Fringe: $16.66
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Sumner County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $51.36
Base Rate: $35.37 | Fringe: $15.99
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Sumner County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $30.68
Base Rate: $20.87 | Fringe: $9.81
#federal – Tile Finisher in Sumner County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $14.00
Base Rate: $14.00
#federal – Tile Setter in Sumner County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $19.65
Base Rate: $19.65
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Sumner County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $15.28
Base Rate: $15.28
#federal – Electrician in Sumner County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $49.67
Base Rate: $34.92 | Fringe: $14.75
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Sumner County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $10.25
Base Rate: $10.25
#federal – Laborer: Flagger in Sumner County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $8.73
Base Rate: $8.73
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Sumner County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.71
Base Rate: $11.71
#federal – Operating Engineers: (Bulldozer, Crane, and Forklift) in Sumner County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.77
Base Rate: $33.15 | Fringe: $13.62
#federal – Operator: Backhoe in Sumner County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $17.35
Base Rate: $17.35
#federal – Operator: Loader in Sumner County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.50
Base Rate: $13.50
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Sumner County, Tennessee – Heavy
Total Wage: $10.76
Base Rate: $10.76
#federal – Bricklayer in Sumner County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $12.72
Base Rate: $12.72
#federal – Carpenter in Sumner County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $19.09
Base Rate: $17.26 | Fringe: $1.83
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Sumner County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $16.00
Base Rate: $16.00
#federal – Electrician in Sumner County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $17.14
Base Rate: $16.63 | Fringe: $0.51
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Sumner County, Tennessee – Residential
Total Wage: $11.79
Base Rate: $10.75 | Fringe: $1.04
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Sumner 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 Sumner County, Tennessee runs from $8.73 to $91.25 per hour, median $17.38. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Sumner 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 Sumner 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.