B03_ATTACHMENT_002_-_Wage_Rate_Determination.pdf

This is a General Decision (wage determination document) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division under the Davis-Bacon Act for building construction projects in Jackson and Overton Counties, Tennessee, effective January 2, 2026.

The document establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction classifications across multiple skilled trades. Key wage rates include: Power Equipment Operator (Crane) at $36.25/hour with $13.40 fringe; Power Equipment Operator (Backhoe/Trackhoe/Excavator) at $33.23/hour with $13.40 fringe; Sheet Metal Worker at $37.70/hour with $17.40 fringe; Carpenter at $16.12/hour with no fringe; Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher at $19.00/hour with no fringe; Electrician at $22.00/hour with $11.77 fringe; Ironworker (Structural) at $19.83/hour with no fringe; and various labor classifications ranging from $11.94 to $15.00/hour. The determination applies to building construction projects excluding single-family homes and apartments up to four stories. Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements for federal contractors are incorporated by reference. The document includes guidance on rate identifiers (union, survey-based, and state-adopted rates) and provides contact information for the Branch of Wage Surveys and Branch of Construction Wage Determinations for appeals or additional classifications needed for work not covered in the determination.