Highway Construction — Stewart, Tennessee
WD TN20260147-16820-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Stewart, Tennessee (construction type: highway) is $14.26/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $14.26/hr total package (WD TN20260147-16820-hwy, 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 | $14.26 | $0.00 | $14.26 Bottom 10% -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $17.52 | $0.00 | $17.52 -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $15.55 | $0.00 | $15.55 -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $24.08 | $0.00 | $24.08 -15% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $16.89 | $0.00 | $16.89 Bottom 10% -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $16.29 | $0.00 | $16.29 Bottom 10% -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $13.11 | $0.00 | $13.11 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, SKILLED (AIR TOOL OPERATOR, ASPHALT RAKER, CHAIN SAW OPERATOR, CONCRETE MIXER, CONCRETE RUBBER, EDGER, FENCE ERECTOR, FORM SETTER, GUARD RAIL | $15.27 | $0.00 | $15.27 Top 10% -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $26.36 | $0.00 | $26.36 +35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BOBCAT, CENTRAL MINING PLANT, CONCRETE PUMP, CONCRETE SAW, CURB MACHINE, DOZER OR LOADER, DRILL, MULCHER OR SEEDER, ROCK DRI | $16.48 | $0.00 | $16.48 Top 10% -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 BACKHOE/HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR, CRANE, END LOADER, MOTOR PATROL,PILEDRIVER, DRAGLINE | $19.14 | $0.00 | $19.14 Top 10% -19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1A DRILL OPERATOR | $25.26 | $0.00 | $25.26 Top 10% +7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1A FARM TRACTOR OPERATOR | $13.50 | $0.00 | $13.50 Top 10% -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2 BACKHOE/HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR, BULLDOZER OR PUSH DOZER, END LOADER, MOTOR PATROL, TRACTOR, TRUCK DRIVER SCRAPER, SHOVE | $17.08 | $0.00 | $17.08 Top 10% -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3 ASPHALT PAVER, CONCRETE FINISHING MACHINE, CONCRETE PAVER, SCALE, SPREADER, CONCRETE GRINDER, ASPHALT MILLING MACHIN | $17.75 | $0.00 | $17.75 Top 10% -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4 BOBCAT, CENTRAL MINING PLANT, CONCRETE PUMP, CONCRETE SAW, CURB MACHINE, DOZER OR LOADER, DRILL, MULCHER OR SEEDER | $16.48 | $0.00 | $16.48 Top 10% -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4 HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC | $20.33 | $0.00 | $20.33 Top 10% -14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4 LIGHT DUTY MECHANIC | $19.53 | $0.00 | $19.53 Top 10% -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4 SWEEPING MACHINE OPERATOR | $15.56 | $0.00 | $15.56 Top 10% -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 5 CRANE | $20.44 | $0.00 | $20.44 Top 10% -13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $16.27 | $0.00 | $16.27 Above median -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $14.86 | $0.00 | $14.86 -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $15.36 | $0.00 | $15.36 Above median -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Stewart, TN — Highway 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 highway construction in Stewart, 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.