Building Construction — Cheatham, Tennessee
WD TN20260196-14748-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Cheatham, Tennessee (construction type: building) is $38.17/hr base + $18.82/hr fringe = $56.99/hr total package (WD TN20260196-14748-bld, Rev. 1).
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Prevailing Wage Rates — All Trades
Base hourly rates and fringe benefit requirements for all trade classifications covered by this wage determination. Total package = base + fringe.
| Trade Classification | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $38.17 | $18.82 | $56.99 +162% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $20.00 | $0.00 | $20.00 -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $18.32 | $0.00 | $18.32 -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING | $19.68 | $0.38 | $20.06 Above median -16% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $22.79 | $0.00 | $22.79 +2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $22.53 | $8.00 | $30.53 +7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $16.00 | $1.11 | $17.11 Bottom 10% -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HVAC MECHANIC | $18.00 | $0.79 | $18.79 Above median -24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $35.32 | $17.07 | $52.39 Above median +95% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $35.32 | $17.07 | $52.39 Above median +95% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL | $35.32 | $17.07 | $52.39 +95% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER DEMOLITION | $16.74 | $0.00 | $16.74 Top 10% -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER GRADE CHECKER | $13.01 | $0.00 | $13.01 Bottom 10% -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $16.12 | $0.00 | $16.12 Above median -24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.49 | $0.00 | $12.49 -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $13.54 | $0.00 | $13.54 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $15.97 | $0.00 | $15.97 Above median -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $14.99 | $2.41 | $17.40 Above median -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $24.50 | $0.00 | $24.50 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $16.84 | $0.00 | $16.84 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $28.19 | $9.65 | $37.84 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $26.50 | $2.81 | $29.31 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DRILL | $26.50 | $4.09 | $30.59 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $14.70 | $0.00 | $14.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $14.35 | $0.00 | $14.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $14.30 | $0.00 | $14.30 -27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAY CREDIT FOR EMPLOYEE WHO HAS WORKED IN BUSINESS MORE THAN 5 YEARS; 6% FOR LESS THAN 5 YEARS' SERVICE | $52.81 | $38.44 | $91.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $29.54 | $12.41 | $41.95 +51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $46.02 | $19.63 | $65.65 Above median +136% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $17.00 | $0.00 | $17.00 -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $34.95 | $16.66 | $51.61 +100% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $35.37 | $15.99 | $51.36 +99% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $20.87 | $9.81 | $30.68 +11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE FINISHER | $14.00 | $0.00 | $14.00 Bottom 10% -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $19.65 | $0.00 | $19.65 -2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $15.28 | $0.00 | $15.28 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Cheatham, TN — Building construction prevailing wage rates. Add a row for each trade in your crew, set the number of workers and hours, and optionally add a burden percentage for payroll taxes, workers’ comp, and insurance.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
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This is an estimate only. Burden percentages vary widely by state, employer experience modifier, and benefit plan structure. Davis-Bacon also requires per-trade record-keeping on Form WH-347; this calculator does not replace certified payroll reporting.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Cheatham, Tennessee.
- The Davis-Bacon Act applies to contracts ≥$2,000 involving construction, alteration, or repair of federal or federally assisted buildings.
- The total package (base + fringe) is the minimum hourly labor cost per worker. Employers may satisfy fringe requirements by contributing to bona fide benefit plans.
- Apprentices must be registered with a DOL-approved apprenticeship program to be paid apprentice rates.
- Contractors must post this wage determination at the job site. Certified payroll records must be submitted weekly using Form WH-347.
- If a trade classification you need isn't listed below, request a conformance from the DOL Wage and Hour Division.