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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Johnson County, Tennessee
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Johnson County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 51 rates across 14 trades. Of each trade's main rate, sheet metal worker is the highest at $55.10 an hour and brick tender the lowest at $10.00, base plus fringe.
The Department of Labor modifies these determinations on SAM.gov in weekly batches through the year; the latest Tennessee modification we hold is dated May 18, 2026. A contract keeps the wage determination in its bid documents. Modifications published before bid opening apply to it, though one published less than 10 days before can be left out if the agency finds there isn't time to tell bidders (29 CFR 1.6(c)). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
Tennessee sets its own rates for state highway work only; elsewhere Davis-Bacon is the only prevailing wage. The Prevailing Wage Commission's 25 statewide highway rates are wages with no fringe, on the state highway rates page (T.C.A. 12-4-401 ff.).
Johnson County rates by trade, highest first
Each trade's main rate, highest first, split into the base wage and the fringe benefits DOL lists. All bars share one scale. The table below lists the same rates A to Z with classifications.
- Sheet Metal Worker$55.10
- Operating Engineer$46.63
- Electrician$33.77
- Ironworker$19.83
- Cement Mason$19.00
- Plumber / Pipefitter$18.96
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$16.27
- Carpenter$16.12
- Bricklayer$14.26
- Painter$14.07
- Laborer$12.99
- Roofer$11.41
- Flagger$10.50
- Brick Tender$10.00
All trades and classifications, A to Z
One main rate per trade, with its classification and base wage. Open a trade for its other classifications, dated steps and DOL's notes. Click a column heading to sort.
| Trade | Main classification | Base + fringe | Base | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Tender · McMinn County group | LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| Bricklayer · McMinn County group | BRICKLAYER | $14.26 | $14.26 | 2 |
| Carpenter | CARPENTER | $16.12 | $16.12 | 3 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $19.00 | $19.00 | 3 |
| Electrician | ELECTRICIAN | $33.77 | $22.00 | 4 |
| Flagger · Sevier County group | LABORER: FLAGGER | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| Ironworker · Greene County group | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $19.83 | $19.83 | 3 |
| Laborer | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.99 | $12.99 | 9 |
| Operating Engineer | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (BACKHOE/TRACKHOE/EXCAVATOR) | $46.63 | $33.23 | 14 |
| Painter | PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $14.07 | $14.07 | 3 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter | PLUMBER | $18.96 | $18.96 | 2 |
| Roofer · McMinn County group | ROOFER: SHAKE & SHINGLE ROOF | $11.41 | $11.41 | 1 |
| Sheet Metal Worker · Greene County group | SHEET METAL WORKER | $55.10 | $37.70 | 1 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) · Sevier County group | TRUCK DRIVER (5 OR MORE AXLES) | $16.27 | $16.27 | 4 |
Wage determinations for Johnson County
The WD that applies depends on the kind of construction. Every rate on this page names its WD and modification.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | TN20260160 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | TN20260016 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | TN20260147 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | TN20260121 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Johnson County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Johnson County?
$33.77 an hour: a $22.00 base wage plus $11.77 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination TN20260160, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Johnson County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Johnson County?
$12.99 an hour: a $12.99 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination TN20260160, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Johnson County.
Does the prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. The rate is a base wage plus fringe benefits, and the employer owes both for every hour. For sheet metal worker, the highest-paid trade in Johnson County, the $55.10 total is a $37.70 base wage plus $17.40 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Johnson County?
It depends on the kind of construction: TN20260160 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, TN20260016 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, TN20260147 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and TN20260121 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Johnson County share its rates with other counties?
For 7 of its 14 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Ironworker rates, for example, are the same in 2 counties (the Greene County group). The other 7 are Johnson County's own.