Prevailing Wage Commission

The Prevailing Wage Commission provides a service to both the citizens and businesses of the State of Tennessee. The commission has the duty of determining the prevailing wage rate for state highway (i.e. highways, roads and bridges) construction projects. Within Tennessee, prevailing wage is used for government work to regulate fair pay at wages equivalent to the general workforce, so as to attract reputable contractors who will deal ethically with their workers and the government.

Board Members

Commissioner Deniece Thomas, Chairman
Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development

Commissioner Will Reid
Tennessee Department of Transportation

Ms. Ann McGauran, State Architect
Tennessee Department of Treasury

Mr. Stephen D. Wright 
Industry Representative
Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc.
Charleston, Tennessee

Mr. Scott Thompson 
Industry Representative
Talley Construction Company, Inc.
Chattanooga, Tennessee

Resources

Prevailing Wage Act for State Highway Construction Projects: Effective Date January 1, 2014

Prevailing Wage Rules of the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development