Building Construction — Shelby, Tennessee
WD TN20260200-14734-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Shelby, Tennessee (construction type: building) is $38.17/hr base + $18.82/hr fringe = $56.99/hr total package (WD TN20260200-14734-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 32 trade classifications covered by this determination.
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 | $30.20 | $14.74 | $44.94 +89% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $20.25 | $0.00 | $20.25 -9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $36.75 | $16.19 | $52.94 +86% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $25.31 | $9.18 | $34.49 +21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $16.99 | $3.70 | $20.69 -6% 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: COMMON OR GENERAL | $13.97 | $1.30 | $15.27 Above median -28% 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 | $15.33 | $0.00 | $15.33 Above median -28% 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 | $23.06 | $0.00 | $23.06 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 | $25.70 | $7.75 | $33.45 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 | $17.00 | $0.00 | $17.00 -13% vs market | $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 | $26.86 | $10.40 | $37.26 +34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $16.29 | $0.00 | $16.29 -24% 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 |
| 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 Shelby, 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 Shelby, 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.