Prevailing Wages in Union County, Tennessee
Prevailing wages in Union County, Tennessee run $13.00 to $56.99 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 $19.39, and among the 19 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 Union County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $56.99
Base Rate: $38.17 | Fringe: $18.82
#federal – Bricklayer in Union County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $20.00
Base Rate: $20.00
#federal – Carpenter in Union County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $20.03
Base Rate: $20.03
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Union County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $26.78
Base Rate: $22.67 | Fringe: $4.11
#federal – Electrician (Excludes Low Voltage Wiring) in Union County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $47.70
Base Rate: $32.45 | Fringe: $15.25
#federal – Electrician (Low Voltage Wiring Only) in Union County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $54.08
Base Rate: $34.14 | Fringe: $19.94
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Union County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $52.34
Base Rate: $35.32 | Fringe: $17.02
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Union County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $52.39
Base Rate: $35.32 | Fringe: $17.07
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Union County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $18.30
Base Rate: $18.30
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Union County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $14.47
Base Rate: $12.69 | Fringe: $1.78
#federal – Laborer Demolition in Union County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $16.74
Base Rate: $16.74
#federal – Laborer Grade Checker in Union County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $13.01
Base Rate: $13.01
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Union County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $13.54
Base Rate: $13.54
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Union County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $13.00
Base Rate: $13.00
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Union County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $29.51
Base Rate: $21.45 | Fringe: $8.06
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Union County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $37.52
Base Rate: $27.77 | Fringe: $9.75
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Union County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $16.84
Base Rate: $16.84
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Union County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $38.27
Base Rate: $28.52 | Fringe: $9.75
#federal – Operator: Drill in Union County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $31.26
Base Rate: $26.50 | Fringe: $4.76
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Union County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $15.00
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Union County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $14.70
Base Rate: $14.70
#federal – Operator: Roller in Union County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $14.35
Base Rate: $14.35
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Union County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $29.46
Base Rate: $19.31 | Fringe: $10.15
#federal – Pipefitter in Union County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $53.02
Base Rate: $36.00 | Fringe: $17.02
#federal – Plumber in Union County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $28.79
Base Rate: $21.63 | Fringe: $7.16
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane in Union County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $49.65
Base Rate: $36.25 | Fringe: $13.40
#federal – Roofer in Union County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $16.29
Base Rate: $16.29
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker, Excludes HVAC Duct and Unit Installation in Union County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $31.71
Base Rate: $24.19 | Fringe: $7.52
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Union County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $55.10
Base Rate: $37.70 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Unit Installation Only) in Union County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $47.96
Base Rate: $32.81 | Fringe: $15.15
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Siding (metal/Aluminum/Vinyl)) in Union County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $55.10
Base Rate: $37.70 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Tile Finisher in Union County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $14.00
Base Rate: $14.00
#federal – Tile Setter in Union County, Tennessee – Building
Total Wage: $19.65
Base Rate: $19.65
#federal – Bricklayer in Union County, Tennessee – Highway
Total Wage: $14.26
Base Rate: $14.26
#federal – Carpenter in Union County, Tennessee – Highway
Total Wage: $17.52
Base Rate: $17.52
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Union County, Tennessee – Highway
Total Wage: $15.55
Base Rate: $15.55
#federal – Electrician in Union County, Tennessee – Highway
Total Wage: $24.08
Base Rate: $24.08
#federal – Ironworker (Reinforcing) in Union County, Tennessee – Highway
Total Wage: $16.29
Base Rate: $16.29
#federal – Ironworker (Structural) in Union County, Tennessee – Highway
Total Wage: $16.89
Base Rate: $16.89
#federal – Laborer (Common/Unskilled) in Union County, Tennessee – Highway
Total Wage: $13.11
Base Rate: $13.11
#federal – Laborer, Skilled (Air Tool Operator, Asphalt Raker, Chain Saw Operator, Concrete Mixer (less Than 1 Yd), Concrete Rubber, Edger, Fence Erector, Form Setter (Steel), Guard Rail Erector, Mechanic's Tender (Tire Changer or Oiler), Mortar Mixer, Nozzleman or Gun Operator (Gunite), Pipelayer, Sign Erector) in Union County, Tennessee – Highway
Total Wage: $15.27
Base Rate: $15.27
#federal – Painter (Includes Sandblaster) in Union County, Tennessee – Highway
Total Wage: $26.36
Base Rate: $26.36
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Bobcat, Central Mining Plant, Concrete Pump, Concrete Saw, Curb Machine (Automatic or Manual), Dozer or Loader (Stockpile), Drill (Piling), Mulcher or Seeder, Rock Drill (Truck Mounted), Roller (Asphalt), Roller (Compaction Self-propelled), Soil Stabilization Machine, Tractor (Boom and Hoist), Bituminous Distributor Machine, Pump, Track Drill, Striping Machine (Group 4) in Union County, Tennessee – Highway
Total Wage: $16.48
Base Rate: $16.48
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 1a Drill Operator (Caisson) in Union County, Tennessee – Highway
Total Wage: $25.26
Base Rate: $25.26
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 1a Farm Tractor Operator (Power Broom) in Union County, Tennessee – Highway
Total Wage: $13.50
Base Rate: $13.50
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 1 Backhoe/Hydraulic Excavator (3/4 Yd & Over), Crane (Less Than 20 Tons), End Loader (3 Yd & Over), Motor Patrol (Finish),piledriver, Dragline in Union County, Tennessee – Highway
Total Wage: $19.14
Base Rate: $19.14
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 2 Backhoe/Hydraulic Excavator (Less Than 3/4 Yd), Bulldozer or Push Dozer, End Loader (Less Than 3 Yd), Motor Patrol (Rough), Tractor (Crawler/ Utility), Truck Driver (Heavy Duty, Off Road)Scraper, Shovel, or Trenching Machine in Union County, Tennessee – Highway
Total Wage: $17.08
Base Rate: $17.08
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 3 Asphalt Paver, Concrete Finishing Machine, Concrete Paver, Scale, Spreader (Self-propelled), Concrete Grinder, Asphalt Milling Machine, Boring Machine (Horizontal) in Union County, Tennessee – Highway
Total Wage: $17.75
Base Rate: $17.75
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 4 Bobcat, Central Mining Plant, Concrete Pump, Concrete Saw, Curb Machine (Automatic or Manual), Dozer or Loader (Stockpile), Drill (Piling), Mulcher or Seeder, Rock Drill (Truck Mounted), Roller (Asphalt), Roller (Compaction Self-propelled), Soil Stabilization Machine, Tractor (Boom and Hoist), Bituminous Distributor Machine, Pump, Track Drill, Striping Machine in Union County, Tennessee – Highway
Total Wage: $16.48
Base Rate: $16.48
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 4 Heavy Duty Mechanic in Union County, Tennessee – Highway
Total Wage: $20.33
Base Rate: $20.33
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Union 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 Union County, Tennessee runs from $13.00 to $56.99 per hour, median $19.39. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Union County, Tennessee?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Highway 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 Union 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.