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Tennessee refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage, county by county

A refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in Tennessee is $18.79 an hour in every county that has one (14), for the main classification.

Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic rate in each Tennessee county, A to Z

Which kind of construction is the job?

The kind of construction decides the rate. Residential covers homes and apartments up to four stories.

14 counties
CountyBase wageFringe benefitsTotal rateEffectiveSource
Cannon CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY) · Cheatham County group
$18.00 $0.79 $18.79 May 18, 2026TN20260196 Mod 1
Cheatham CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY) · Cheatham County group
$18.00 $0.79 $18.79 May 18, 2026TN20260196 Mod 1
Davidson CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY)
$18.00 $0.79 $18.79 May 18, 2026TN20260178 Mod 1
Dickson CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY) · Dickson County group
$18.00 $0.79 $18.79 May 18, 2026TN20260199 Mod 1
Hickman CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY) · Dickson County group
$18.00 $0.79 $18.79 May 18, 2026TN20260199 Mod 1
Macon CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY) · Maury County group
$18.00 $0.79 $18.79 May 18, 2026TN20260203 Mod 1
Maury CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY) · Maury County group
$18.00 $0.79 $18.79 May 18, 2026TN20260203 Mod 1
Robertson CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY) · Robertson County group
$18.00 $0.79 $18.79 May 18, 2026TN20260204 Mod 1
Rutherford CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY)
$18.00 $0.79 $18.79 May 18, 2026TN20260187 Mod 1
Smith CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY) · Robertson County group
$18.00 $0.79 $18.79 May 18, 2026TN20260204 Mod 1
Sumner CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY) · Sumner County group
$18.00 $0.79 $18.79 May 18, 2026TN20260205 Mod 1
Trousdale CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY) · Sumner County group
$18.00 $0.79 $18.79 May 18, 2026TN20260205 Mod 1
Williamson CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY)
$18.00 $0.79 $18.79 May 18, 2026TN20260192 Mod 1
Wilson CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY)
$18.00 $0.79 $18.79 May 18, 2026TN20260193 Mod 1

Main refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic classification in each county (Hvac mechanic (installation of hvac unit only)), Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov, as of October 25, 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 October 25, 2026.

Scott County: no rate for this tradeSequatchie County: no rate for this tradeBledsoe County: no rate for this tradeGiles County: no rate for this tradeChester County: no rate for this tradeTrousdale County refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic: $18.79 per hourGibson County: no rate for this tradeBenton County: no rate for this tradeLewis County: no rate for this tradeMadison County: no rate for this tradeWashington County: no rate for this tradeCrockett County: no rate for this tradeHancock County: no rate for this tradeSmith County refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic: $18.79 per hourLoudon County: no rate for this tradeShelby County: no rate for this tradeHouston County: no rate for this tradeJohnson County: no rate for this tradeMeigs County: no rate for this tradeCocke County: no rate for this tradeDickson County refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic: $18.79 per hourGrainger County: no rate for this tradeHawkins County: no rate for this tradeHenderson County: no rate for this tradeHaywood County: no rate for this tradeTipton County: no rate for this tradeMcNairy County: no rate for this tradePerry County: no rate for this tradeMaury County refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic: $18.79 per hourSevier County: no rate for this tradePolk County: no rate for this tradeDyer County: no rate for this tradeCoffee County: no rate for this tradeWarren County: no rate for this tradeSumner County refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic: $18.79 per hourAnderson County: no rate for this tradeClay County: no rate for this tradeGreene County: no rate for this tradeFentress County: no rate for this tradeOverton County: no rate for this tradeObion County: no rate for this tradeBlount County: no rate for this tradeCarroll County: no rate for this tradeHenry County: no rate for this tradeCampbell County: no rate for this tradeJefferson County: no rate for this tradeDeKalb County: no rate for this tradeStewart County: no rate for this tradeWhite County: no rate for this tradeHumphreys County: no rate for this tradeHardeman County: no rate for this tradeCarter County: no rate for this tradeRobertson County refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic: $18.79 per hourBradley County: no rate for this tradeWeakley County: no rate for this tradeWilliamson County refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic: $18.79 per hourPickett County: no rate for this tradeLawrence County: no rate for this tradePutnam County: no rate for this tradeDavidson County refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic: $18.79 per hourWilson County refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic: $18.79 per hourUnion County: no rate for this tradeFayette County: no rate for this tradeFranklin County: no rate for this tradeMarion County: no rate for this tradeRutherford County refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic: $18.79 per hourHickman County refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic: $18.79 per hourCumberland County: no rate for this tradeHardin County: no rate for this tradeLake County: no rate for this tradeRoane County: no rate for this tradeGrundy County: no rate for this tradeMoore County: no rate for this tradeCannon County refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic: $18.79 per hourMcMinn County: no rate for this tradeMontgomery County: no rate for this tradeWayne County: no rate for this tradeDecatur County: no rate for this tradeBedford County: no rate for this tradeHamblen County: no rate for this tradeJackson County: no rate for this tradeMonroe County: no rate for this tradeUnicoi County: no rate for this tradeLincoln County: no rate for this tradeMarshall County: no rate for this tradeHamilton County: no rate for this tradeLauderdale County: no rate for this tradeMorgan County: no rate for this tradeClaiborne County: no rate for this tradeSullivan County: no rate for this tradeKnox County: no rate for this tradeVan Buren County: no rate for this tradeMacon County refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic: $18.79 per hourRhea County: no rate for this tradeCheatham County refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic: $18.79 per hour
$18.79$18.79$18.79$18.79$18.79$18.79Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic, main rate, base + fringe per hour. Each shade holds about a fifth of the counties.

How much does a refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic make on prevailing wage in Tennessee?

$18.79 an hour in every county that has a rate, for the main classification. 5 groups of counties with identical rates and 4 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.

  1. Cheatham County group2 counties$18.79
  2. Dickson County group2 counties$18.79
  3. Maury County group2 counties$18.79
  4. Robertson County group2 counties$18.79
  5. Sumner County group2 counties$18.79
  6. Davidson County1 county$18.79
  7. Rutherford County1 county$18.79
  8. Williamson County1 county$18.79
  9. Wilson County1 county$18.79
Which counties share a rate
CountiesMain classificationBase wageTotal rate
Cheatham County group, 2 localities: Cannon, CheathamHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY)$18.00 $18.79 
Dickson County group, 2 localities: Dickson, HickmanHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY)$18.00 $18.79 
Maury County group, 2 localities: Macon, MauryHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY)$18.00 $18.79 
Robertson County group, 2 localities: Robertson, SmithHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY)$18.00 $18.79 
Sumner County group, 2 localities: Sumner, TrousdaleHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY)$18.00 $18.79 
Davidson CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY)$18.00 $18.79 
Rutherford CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY)$18.00 $18.79 
Williamson CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY)$18.00 $18.79 
Wilson CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY)$18.00 $18.79 

5 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 4 counties with rates of their own.

Questions about Tennessee refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic pay

What is the refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage in Davidson County?

$18.79 an hour: a $18.00 base wage plus $0.79 in fringe benefits, under wage determination TN20260178, modification 1. Overtime and every refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic classification in Davidson County.

Does refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage include fringe benefits?

Yes. In Davidson County the $18.79 total is a $18.00 base wage plus $0.79 in fringe benefits, about 4% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.

Does refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage pay overtime in Tennessee?

Davis-Bacon rates are straight time. On contracts over $100,000, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act requires 1½ times the basic rate for hours over 40 in a workweek (40 U.S.C. 3702). The fringe is owed for every hour at its straight-time amount.

Do apprentice refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics get this rate?

Davis-Bacon determinations list journeyworker rates. Apprentices in a program registered with DOL or a recognized state agency can be paid the program's percentage of the rate, within its ratio; anyone else gets the full rate (29 CFR 5.5(a)(4)).

Why do some counties have the same refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic rate?

DOL often publishes the same refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic rates for several counties. Across Tennessee, the 14 counties with a refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic rate fall into 9 distinct sets of rates, and 5 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 2 counties (the Cheatham County group).