Heavy Construction — Sullivan, Tennessee
WD TN20260136-14778-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Sullivan, Tennessee (construction type: heavy) is $29.88/hr base + $16.79/hr fringe = $46.67/hr total package (WD TN20260136-14778-hvy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $29.88 | $16.79 | $46.67 +96% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $34.82 | $2.00 | $36.82 +29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $19.77 | $6.53 | $26.30 Above median +24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: FLAGGER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% -66% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $7.75 | $0.00 | $7.75 Bottom 10% -63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATING ENGINEERS | $30.44 | $13.40 | $43.84 Above median +86% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATING ENGINEERS | $33.23 | $13.40 | $46.63 Above median +98% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $12.50 | $0.00 | $12.50 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $8.00 | $0.00 | $8.00 Bottom 10% | $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 Sullivan, 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 Sullivan
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for heavy construction in Sullivan, 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.