Heavy Construction — Shelby, Tennessee
WD TN20260134-14734-hvy · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ELECTRICIAN in Shelby, Tennessee (construction type: heavy) is $36.75/hr base + $16.19/hr fringe = $52.94/hr total package (WD TN20260134-14734-hvy, Rev. 2).
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICIAN | $36.75 | $16.19 | $52.94 +86% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $18.47 | $6.65 | $25.12 Above median +18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: FLAGGER | $8.73 | $0.00 | $8.73 Bottom 10% -59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $11.68 | $0.00 | $11.68 -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATING ENGINEERS | $33.15 | $13.62 | $46.77 Top 10% +98% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.82 | $0.00 | $16.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $13.50 | $0.00 | $13.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $10.76 | $0.00 | $10.76 Bottom 10% -60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Shelby, TN — Heavy 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.
Other Construction Types in Shelby
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for heavy 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.