Building Construction — Union, Tennessee
WD TN20260190-14696-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Union, Tennessee (construction type: building) is $38.17/hr base + $18.82/hr fringe = $56.99/hr total package (WD TN20260190-14696-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 33 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 | $20.03 | $0.00 | $20.03 -16% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $22.67 | $4.11 | $26.78 +20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $34.14 | $19.94 | $54.08 +90% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $32.45 | $15.25 | $47.70 +68% 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 | $18.30 | $0.00 | $18.30 -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL | $35.32 | $17.02 | $52.34 +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 | $12.69 | $1.78 | $14.47 Above median -32% 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 | $13.00 | $0.00 | $13.00 -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $21.45 | $8.06 | $29.51 Above median +39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $27.77 | $9.75 | $37.52 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 | $28.52 | $9.75 | $38.27 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DRILL | $26.50 | $4.76 | $31.26 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 | $19.31 | $10.15 | $29.46 +51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $36.00 | $17.02 | $53.02 +91% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $21.63 | $7.16 | $28.79 +4% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $36.25 | $13.40 | $49.65 +110% 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 | $37.70 | $17.40 | $55.10 +113% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $32.81 | $15.15 | $47.96 +86% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT AND UNIT INSTALLATION | $24.19 | $7.52 | $31.71 Above median +23% 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 | $27.95 | $9.73 | $37.68 Top 10% +41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Union, 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 Union, 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.