Residential Construction — Lewis, Tennessee
WD TN20260006-14757-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Lewis, Tennessee (construction type: residential) is $18.00/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $18.00/hr total package (WD TN20260006-14757-res, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER | $18.00 | $0.00 | $18.00 -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $12.21 | $0.00 | $12.21 Bottom 10% -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $10.75 | $0.00 | $10.75 Bottom 10% -52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $13.77 | $0.00 | $13.77 Bottom 10% -52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $8.35 | $0.00 | $8.35 Bottom 10% -61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 Bottom 10% -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/TRACKHOE | $12.33 | $0.00 | $12.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $9.67 | $0.00 | $9.67 Bottom 10% -51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $13.08 | $0.00 | $13.08 -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER: SHAKE & SHINGLE ROOF | $11.41 | $0.00 | $11.41 Bottom 10% -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Lewis, TN — Residential 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.
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for residential construction in Lewis, 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.