Prevailing wage rates in St. Louis County, MO
Davis-Bacon rates as of August 27, 2026, in the St. Louis, MO-IL BLS area
Electricians on federal building jobs in St. Louis County must be paid at least $49.29 an hour plus $33.64 an hour in fringe benefits (MO20260089, modification 1, published May 18, 2026). St. Louis County has 3 active determinations covering building, residential, highway and heavy construction; every rate is below.
Prevailing rate vs. market pay
The Davis-Bacon package (rate plus fringe) across the county's determinations, beside what the trade earns in the area according to the BLS (May 2025 median hourly wage for the metro).
| Trade | Davis-Bacon package | BLS median |
|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $28.14 – $82.93 | $37.10 an hour |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | $48.10 – $82.53 | $37.02 an hour |
| Carpenters | $53.93 – $67.03 | $34.13 an hour |
| Power equipment operators | $53.32 – $76.92 | $39.56 an hour |
| Ironworkers | $47.96 – $75.92 | $39.25 an hour |
| Roofers | $62.05 | $28.25 an hour |
Building construction
Determination MO20260089, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 27 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN (COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN) | $49.29 | $33.64 | $82.93 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN | $49.29 | $33.64 | $82.93 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PIPEFITTER | $52.60 | $29.93 | $82.53 | Union |
| PLUMBER | $52.60 | $29.93 | $82.53 | Union |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $51.73 | $29.55 | $81.28 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER | $39.78 | $22.40 | $62.18 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $40.82 | $17.56 | $58.38 | Union |
| LABORER, COMMON OR GENERAL (PROJECTS UNDER 2,000,000) | $32.23 | $15.91 | $48.14 | Union |
| LABORER, COMMON OR GENERAL (PROJECTS OVER $20,000,000) | $35.73 | $15.91 | $51.64 | Union |
| LABORER, COMMON OR GENERAL (PROJECTS BETWEEN $1,000,000 & $20… | $34.23 | $15.91 | $50.14 | Union |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $43.46 | $30.22 | $73.68 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $43.46 | $30.22 | $73.68 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $43.46 | $30.22 | $73.68 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: OILER | $39.06 | $30.38 | $69.44 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $45.96 | $30.57 | $76.53 | Union |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER | $44.27 | $31.65 | $75.92 | Union |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $52.00 | $27.12 | $79.12 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER | $39.40 | $17.66 | $57.06 | Union |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER | $40.00 | $22.05 | $62.05 | Union |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $38.46 | $20.15 | $58.61 | Union |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER | $41.15 | $23.90 | $65.05 | Union |
Every other classification (6)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (INCLUDES DUCT, PIPE AND MECHANICAL… | $43.48 | $27.24 | $70.72 | Union |
| TILE SETTER | $34.09 | $20.36 | $54.45 | Union |
| FLOOR LAYER: SOFT FLOORS | $40.08 | $21.85 | $61.93 | Union |
| ELEVATOR MECHANICFOOTNOTES: A. VACATION: EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTES 8% OF BASIC HOURLY RATE AS VACATION PAY CREDIT FOR MORE THAN 5 YEARS OF SERVICE; AND 6% FOR 6 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS OF SERVICE. B. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, IND… | $62.73 | $38.44 | $101.17 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $45.96 | $30.57 | $76.53 | Union |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $31.80 | $14.91 | $46.71 | Union |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Residential construction
Determination MO20260070, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 34 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN (REMAINDER OF COUNTIES) | $44.36 | $11.53 | $55.89 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (CRAWFORD COUNTY) | $18.23 | $9.91 | $28.14 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER (CRAWFORD, LINCOLN, WARREN, & WASHINGTON COUNTIES)MECHANICAL CONTRACTS INCLUDING ALL PIPING AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL WORK OVER $7.0 MILLION | $50.60 | $29.38 | $79.98 | Union |
| PLUMBER (CRAWFORD, LINCOLN, WARREN, & WASHINGTON COUNTIES)MECHANICAL CONTRACTS INCLUDING ALL PIPING AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL WORK $7.0 MILLION & UNDER | $50.60 | $29.38 | $79.98 | Union |
| PLUMBER (JEFFERSON, ST CHARLES, AND ST LOUIS COUNTIES) | $52.60 | $29.93 | $82.53 | Union |
| SPRINKLER FITTER (FIRE SPRINKLERS) (JEFFERSON, ST CHARLES & ST… | $52.32 | $28.96 | $81.28 | Union |
| SPRINKLER FITTER (FIRE SPRINKLERS) (CRAWFORD, LINCOLN, WARREN &… | $42.93 | $27.52 | $70.45 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING (JEFERSON, LINCOLN, ST… | $36.90 | $21.55 | $58.45 | Union |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING (CRAWFORD COUNTY) | $32.38 | $21.55 | $53.93 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL (ST LOUIS COUNTY) | $31.57 | $15.85 | $47.42 | Union |
| LABORER: GENERAL LABOR (JEFFERSON COUNTY) | $30.37 | $15.91 | $46.28 | Union |
| LABORER: GENERAL LABORER (WASHINGTON COUNTY) | $30.37 | $15.91 | $46.28 | Union |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL ST.CHARLES COUNTY | $34.07 | $14.85 | $48.92 | Union |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL LINCOLN AND WARREN COUNTIES | $33.57 | $14.85 | $48.42 | Union |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL ST.CHARLES COUNTY | $34.07 | $14.85 | $48.92 | Union |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL LINCOLN AND WARREN COUNTIES | $33.57 | $14.85 | $48.42 | Union |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL (CRAWFORD COUNTY) | $25.84 | $14.86 | $40.70 | Union |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR:: ROLLER (CRAWFORD & WASHINGTON… | $34.61 | $29.50 | $64.11 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR:: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR (CRAWFORD &… | $34.61 | $29.50 | $64.11 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR:: ROLLER (JEFFERSON, LINCOLN, ST… | $41.01 | $29.63 | $70.64 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR:: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR (JEFFERSON… | $41.01 | $29.63 | $70.64 | Union |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT AND… | $52.00 | $27.12 | $79.12 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER: BRUSH & ROLLER (JEFFERSON, LINCOLN, ST CHARLES, ST… | $38.60 | $17.66 | $56.26 | Union |
| PAINTERS: BRUSH AND ROLLER (CRAWFORD COUNTY) | $33.90 | $17.21 | $51.11 | Union |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER | $40.00 | $22.05 | $62.05 | Union |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | Survey |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER | $41.15 | $23.90 | $65.05 | Union |
Every other classification (7)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK ST. CHARLES COUNTY | $40.26 | $16.05 | $56.31 | Union |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK LINCOLN AND WARREN COUNTIES | $40.26 | $16.05 | $56.31 | Union |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK ST. CHARLES COUNTY | $40.26 | $16.05 | $56.31 | Union |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK LINCOLN AND WARREN COUNTIES | $40.26 | $16.05 | $56.31 | Union |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK (CRAWFORD COUNTY) | $25.84 | $14.86 | $40.70 | Union |
| PAINTER: DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING (JEFFERSON, LINCOLN, ST… | $38.60 | $17.66 | $56.26 | Union |
| PAINTERS: DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING (CRAWFORD COUNTY) | $34.90 | $17.21 | $52.11 | Union |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Highway and heavy construction
Determination MO20260001, modification 4, published August 27, 2026. 196 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIANS (BOLLINGER, BUTLER, CAPE GIRARDEAU, CARTER… | $49.29 | $33.64 | $82.93 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS: CABLE SPLICERS (BARRY, BARTON, CEDAR, DADE… | $25.40 | $12.19 | $37.59 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS: ELECTRICIANS (BARRY, BARTON, CEDAR, DADE, JASPER… | $32.25 | $20.81 | $53.06 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS (BATES, BENTON, CARROLL, CASS, CLAY, COOPER, HENRY… | $54.01 | $27.85 | $81.86 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS: CABLE SPLICERS (AUDRAIN (EXCEPT CUIVRE TOWNSHIP)… | $30.42 | $16.09 | $46.51 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS: ELECTRICIANS (AUDRAIN (EXCEPT CUIVRE TOWNSHIP)… | $40.50 | $23.26 | $63.76 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS (ADAIR, AUDRAIN (EAST OF HIGHWAY 19), CLARK, KNOX… | $37.60 | $22.14 | $59.74 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS (CHRISITAN, DALLAS, DOUGLAS, GREENE, HICKORY… | $32.40 | $19.11 | $51.51 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS (PULASKI AND TEXAS COUNTIES) | $39.70 | $19.84 | $59.54 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS (STONE AND TANEY COUNTIES) | $28.65 | $18.34 | $46.99 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS (ANDREW, BUCHANAN, CLINTON, DEKALB, ATCHISON, HOLT… | $43.20 | $21.50 | $64.70 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBERS (CASS, CLAY, JACKSON, JOHNSON, AND PLATTE COUNTIES) | $56.63 | $24.54 | $81.17 | Union |
| PLUMBERS (BATES, BENTON, CARROLL, HENRY, LAFAYETTE, MORGAN… | $56.63 | $24.54 | $81.17 | Union |
| PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS (ANDREW, ATCHISON, BUCHANAN, CALDWELL… | $47.45 | $26.15 | $73.60 | Union |
| PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS (BARRY, CEDAR, CHRISTIAN, DADE, DALLAS… | $39.35 | $15.72 | $55.07 | Union |
| PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS (BARTON, JASPER, MCDONALD AND NEWTON…PROJECTS $750,000 & UNDER | $32.78 | $15.32 | $48.10 | Union |
| PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS (BARTON, JASPER, MCDONALD AND NEWTON…PROJECTS OVER $750,000 | $35.75 | $15.32 | $51.07 | Union |
| PIPEFITTERS (BATES, BENTON, CARROLL, CASS, CLAY, HENRY, HICKORY… | $55.56 | $25.80 | $81.36 | Union |
| PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS (ADAIR, AUDRAIN, BOLLINGER, BOONE…MECHANICAL CONTRACTS INCLUDING ALL PIPING AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL WORK $7.0 MILLION & UNDER | $46.66 | $21.99 | $68.65 | Union |
| PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS (ADAIR, AUDRAIN, BOLLINGER, BOONE…MECHANICAL CONTRACTS INCLUDING ALL PIPING AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL WORK OVER $7.0 MILLION | $46.66 | $21.99 | $68.65 | Union |
| PLUMBERS (CAMDEN, COLE, CRAWFORD, FRANKLIN, JEFFERSON, MARIES…MECHANICAL CONTRACTS INCLUDING ALL PIPING AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL WORK $7.0 MILLION & UNDER | $46.66 | $21.99 | $68.65 | Union |
| PLUMBERS (CAMDEN, COLE, CRAWFORD, FRANKLIN, JEFFERSON, MARIES…MECHANICAL CONTRACTS INCLUDING ALL PIPING AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL WORK OVER $7.0 MILLION | $46.66 | $21.99 | $68.65 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTERS (ST. LOUIS COUNTY AND CITY) | $41.71 | $21.85 | $63.56 | Union |
| CARPENTERS: CARPENTERS & LATHERS (CASS (RICHARDS-GEBAUER AFB… | $44.63 | $22.40 | $67.03 | Union |
| CARPENTERS: MILLWRIGHTS & PILEDRIVERS (CASS (RICHARDS-GEBAUER… | $44.63 | $22.40 | $67.03 | Union |
| CARPENTER AND PILEDRIVER (ADAIR, AUDRAIN (WEST OF HWY 19)… | $35.61 | $22.40 | $58.01 | Union |
| CARPENTER AND PILEDRIVER (ATCHISON, ANDREW, BATES, CALDWELL… | $34.98 | $22.40 | $57.38 | Union |
| CARPENTER AND PILEDRIVER (AUDRAIN (EAST OF HWY.19), RALLS… | $35.61 | $22.40 | $58.01 | Union |
| CARPENTER AND PILEDRIVER (BARRY, BARTON, CAMDEN, CEDAR… | $33.25 | $22.40 | $55.65 | Union |
| CARPENTER AND PILEDRIVER (BENTON, MORGAN AND PETTIS) | $34.98 | $22.40 | $57.38 | Union |
| CARPENTER AND PILEDRIVER (BOLLINGER, BUTLER, CAPE GIRARDEAU… | $35.37 | $22.40 | $57.77 | Union |
| CARPENTER AND PILEDRIVER (BUCHANAN, CLINTON, JOHNSON, AND… | $34.98 | $22.40 | $57.38 | Union |
| CARPENTER AND PILEDRIVER (CARTER, HOWELL, OREGON AND RIPLEY… | $34.04 | $22.40 | $56.44 | Union |
| CARPENTER AND PILEDRIVER (CRAWFORD, DENT, GASCONADE, IRON… | $35.37 | $22.40 | $57.77 | Union |
| CARPENTER AND PILEDRIVER (FRANKLIN COUNTY) | $42.19 | $22.40 | $64.59 | Union |
| CARPENTER AND PILEDRIVER (JEFFERSON AND ST. CHARLES COUNTIES) | $42.19 | $22.40 | $64.59 | Union |
| CARPENTER AND PILEDRIVER (LINCOLN COUNTY) | $38.04 | $22.40 | $60.44 | Union |
| CARPENTER AND PILEDRIVER (PIKE, ST. FRANCOIS, AND WASHINGTON… | $36.13 | $22.40 | $58.53 | Union |
| CARPENTER AND PILEDRIVER (WARREN COUNTY) | $38.04 | $22.40 | $60.44 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: PLUMBER LABORER (ST. LOUIS (CITY AND COUNTY)) | $40.82 | $17.56 | $58.38 | Union |
| LABORER: DYNAMITER, POWDERMAN (ST. LOUIS (CITY AND COUNTY)) | $40.82 | $17.56 | $58.38 | Union |
| LABORER: LABORERS, FLAGGERS (ST. LOUIS (CITY AND COUNTY)) | $40.82 | $17.56 | $58.38 | Union |
| LABORER: WRECKING (ST. LOUIS (CITY AND COUNTY)) | $40.82 | $17.56 | $58.38 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 1 | $37.25 | $15.96 | $53.21 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 2 | $37.25 | $15.96 | $53.21 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 1 | $40.36 | $15.96 | $56.32 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 2 | $40.36 | $15.96 | $56.32 | Union |
| LABORER, GROUP 1 | $28.23 | $15.60 | $43.83 | Union |
| LABORER, GROUP 1 | $29.04 | $16.59 | $45.63 | Union |
| LABORER, GROUP 2 | $28.78 | $15.60 | $44.38 | Union |
| LABORER, GROUP 2 | $29.39 | $16.59 | $45.98 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 1 | $29.78 | $15.85 | $45.63 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 2 | $30.13 | $15.85 | $45.98 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 1 | $37.25 | $15.96 | $53.21 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 2 | $37.25 | $15.96 | $53.21 | Union |
| LABORER, COMMON OR GENERAL (LINCOLN, MONNTOMERY, AND WARREN… | $39.76 | $15.96 | $55.72 | Union |
| LABORER, COMMON OR GENERAL (ST. CHARLES COUNTY) | $41.18 | $15.96 | $57.14 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 1 | $37.25 | $15.96 | $53.21 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 2 | $37.25 | $15.96 | $53.21 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 1 | $36.24 | $15.87 | $52.11 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 2SPREADER OR SCREED MAN ON ASPHALT MACHINE, ASPHALT RAKER, GRADE CHECKER, VIBRATOR MAN, CONCRETE SAW OVER 5 HP., LASER BEAM MAN, BARCO TAMPER, JACKSON OR ANY OTHER SIMILAR TAMP, WAGON DRILLER, CHURN DRILLS, AIR TRACK DRIL… | $37.45 | $15.87 | $53.32 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 1 | $37.25 | $15.96 | $53.21 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 2 | $37.25 | $15.96 | $53.21 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 1 | $40.31 | $15.96 | $56.27 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 2 | $40.31 | $15.96 | $56.27 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 1 | $37.25 | $15.96 | $53.21 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 2 | $37.25 | $15.96 | $53.21 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 1 | $37.25 | $15.96 | $53.21 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 2 | $37.25 | $15.96 | $53.21 | Union |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 2 | $38.43 | $21.87 | $60.30 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3 | $36.43 | $21.87 | $58.30 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 2 | $39.13 | $22.29 | $61.42 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3 | $34.66 | $22.29 | $56.95 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4 | $38.01 | $22.29 | $60.30 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 2 | $36.25 | $19.32 | $55.57 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3 | $36.05 | $19.32 | $55.37 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4 | $34.00 | $19.32 | $53.32 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 2 | $45.96 | $30.96 | $76.92 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3 | $44.66 | $30.96 | $75.62 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 2 | $40.04 | $30.33 | $70.37 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3 | $39.84 | $30.33 | $70.17 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4 | $36.19 | $30.33 | $66.52 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4 | $44.22 | $30.96 | $75.18 | Union |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKERS: (ANDREW, BARTON, BENTON, CAMDEN, CEDAR, CHARITON… | $36.00 | $34.25 | $70.25 | Union |
| IRONWORKERS: (ATCHISON, BATES, BUCHANAN, CALDWELL, CARROLL… | $39.00 | $34.25 | $73.25 | Union |
| IRONWORKERS: (BARRY, JASPER, LAWRENCE, MCDONALD, NEWTON AND… | $36.00 | $34.25 | $70.25 | Union |
| IRONWORKER (DOUGLAS, HOWELL AND OZARK COUNTIES) | $27.00 | $20.96 | $47.96 | Union |
| IRONWORKER (ST. LOUIS (CITY AND COUNTY), ST. CHARLES, JEFFERSON… | $44.27 | $31.65 | $75.92 | Union |
| IRONWORKER (AUDRAIN, CALLAWAY, COLE, CRAWFORD, DENT, GASCONADE… | $41.67 | $31.25 | $72.92 | Union |
| IRONWORKER (ADAIR, CLARK, KNOX, LEWIS, MACON, MARION, MONROE… | $36.30 | $25.80 | $62.10 | Union |
| IRONWORKERS: ALL OTHER WORK (CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSISSIPPI, NEW… | $33.47 | $24.12 | $57.59 | Union |
| IRONWORKERS: LOCKS, DAMS, BRIDGES AND OTHER MAJOR WORK ON THE… | $38.77 | $29.51 | $68.28 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTERS: HIGH WORK OVER 60 FEET (CLARK, FRANKLIN, JEFFERSON… | $29.11 | $10.24 | $39.35 | Union |
| PAINTERS: LEAD ABATEMENT (CLARK, FRANKLIN, JEFFERSON, LEWIS… | $29.36 | $10.24 | $39.60 | Union |
| PAINTERS: PRESSURE ROLLER; HIGH WORK UNDER 60 FT (CLARK… | $28.86 | $10.24 | $39.10 | Union |
| PAINTERS: SPRAY & ABRASIVE BLASTING; WATER BLASTING (OVER 5000… | $30.61 | $10.24 | $40.85 | Union |
| PAINTERS: BRIDGES, DAMS, LOCKS OR POWERHOUSES (ADAIR, AUDRAIN… | $28.49 | $15.03 | $43.52 | Union |
| PAINTERS: EPOXY OR ANY TWO PART COATING; SANDBLASTING; STAGE OR… | $27.49 | $15.03 | $42.52 | Union |
| PAINTERS: SPRAY; STRUCTURAL STEEL (OVER 50 FEET) (ADAIR… | $27.49 | $15.03 | $42.52 | Union |
| PAINTERS: BRIDGEMAN; LEAD ABATEMENT; SANDBLAST; STORAGE BIN &… | $33.41 | $17.76 | $51.17 | Union |
| PAINTERS: BRUSH & ROLLER (CASS, CLAY, CLINTON, JACKSON, JOHNSON… | $30.54 | $17.76 | $48.30 | Union |
| PAINTERS: DRYWALL (CASS, CLAY, CLINTON, JACKSON, JOHNSON… | $31.74 | $17.76 | $49.50 | Union |
| PAINTERS: PAPER HANGER (CASS, CLAY, CLINTON, JACKSON, JOHNSON… | $31.04 | $17.76 | $48.80 | Union |
| PAINTERS: STAGEMAN; BELTMAN; STEELMAN; ELEVATOR SHAFT; BAZOOKA… | $32.41 | $17.76 | $50.17 | Union |
| PAINTERS: STEEPLEJACK (CASS, CLAY, CLINTON, JACKSON, JOHNSON… | $36.98 | $17.76 | $54.74 | Union |
| PAINTERS: BRUSH & ROLLER (BATES, BENTON, CALDWELL, CARROLL… | $24.43 | $17.76 | $42.19 | Union |
| PAINTERS: DRYWALL (BATES, BENTON, CALDWELL, CARROLL, COOPER… | $25.39 | $17.76 | $43.15 | Union |
| PAINTERS: PAPER HANGER (BATES, BENTON, CALDWELL, CARROLL… | $24.83 | $17.76 | $42.59 | Union |
| PAINTERS: STEEPLEJACK (BATES, BENTON, CALDWELL, CARROLL, COOPER… | $29.58 | $17.76 | $47.34 | Union |
| PAINTERS: BRIDGEMAN; LEAD ABATEMENT; SANDBLAST; STORAGE BIN &… | $26.73 | $17.76 | $44.49 | Union |
| PAINTERS: STAGEMAN; BELTMAN; STEELMAN; ELEVATOR SHAFT; BAZOOKA… | $26.35 | $17.76 | $44.11 | Union |
| PAINTERS: BRUSH AND ROLLER (CAMDEN, CRAWFORD, DENT, LACLEDE… | $33.90 | $17.21 | $51.11 | Union |
| PAINTERS: FLOOR WORK (CAMDEN, CRAWFORD, DENT, LACLEDE, MARIES… | $34.90 | $17.21 | $52.11 | Union |
| PAINTERS: LEAD ABATEMENT (CAMDEN, CRAWFORD, DENT, LACLEDE… | $33.25 | $17.21 | $50.46 | Union |
| PAINTERS: SPRAY (CAMDEN, CRAWFORD, DENT, LACLEDE, MARIES… | $34.90 | $17.21 | $52.11 | Union |
| PAINTERS: STRUCTURAL STEEL, SANDBLASTING AND ALL TANK WORK… | $35.90 | $17.21 | $53.11 | Union |
| PAINTERS: BRIDGES, STACKS & TANKS (BOLLINGER, BUTLER, CAPE…HEIGHT RATES (ALL AREAS): OVER 60 FT. $0.50 PER HOUR. UNDER 60 FT. $0.25 PER HOUR | $36.53 | $17.92 | $54.45 | Union |
| PAINTERS: BRUSH & ROLLER (BOLLINGER, BUTLER, CAPE GIRARDEAU…HEIGHT RATES (ALL AREAS): 0VER 60 FT. $0.50 PER HOUR UNDER 60 FT. $0.25 PER HOUR | $29.80 | $17.92 | $47.72 | Union |
| PAINTERS: SPRAY & ABRASIVE BLASTING; WATERBLASTING (OVER 5000…$0.50 PER HOUR. UNDER 60 FT. $0.25 PER HOUR | $38.53 | $17.92 | $56.45 | Union |
| PAINTERS: BRIDGES, STACKS & TANKS (IRON, MADISON, ST. FRANCOIS…HEIGHT RATES (ALL AREAS): 0VER 60 FT. $0.50 PER HOUR UNDER 60 FT. $0.25 PER HOUR | $36.53 | $17.92 | $54.45 | Union |
| PAINTERS: BRUSH & ROLLER (IRON, MADISON, ST. FRANCOIS, STE…HEIGHT RATES (ALL AREAS): 0VER 60 FT. $0.50 PER HOUR UNDER 60 FT. $0.25 PER HOUR | $30.95 | $17.92 | $48.87 | Union |
| PAINTERS: SPRAY & ABRASIVE BLASTING; WATERBLASTING (OVER 5000…HEIGHT RATES (ALL AREAS): 0VER 60 FT. $0.50 PER HOUR UNDER 60 FT. $0.25 PER HOUR | $38.53 | $17.92 | $56.45 | Union |
| PAINTERS: BRUSH & ROLLER (ANDREW, ATCHISON, BUCHANAN, DE KALB… | $36.18 | $19.97 | $56.15 | Union |
| PAINTERS: SANDBLASTER (ANDREW, ATCHISON, BUCHANAN, DE KALB… | $40.76 | $19.97 | $60.73 | Union |
| PAINTERS: STEEPLEJACK (ANDREW, ATCHISON, BUCHANAN, DE KALB… | $44.33 | $19.97 | $64.30 | Union |
| PAINTERS: FINISHER (BARRY, BARTON, CEDAR, CHRISTIAN, DADE… | $20.18 | $11.33 | $31.51 | Union |
| PAINTERS: PAINTER (BARRY, BARTON, CEDAR, CHRISTIAN, DADE… | $19.75 | $11.76 | $31.51 | Union |
| PAINTERS: SANDBLASTER, HIGH MAN, SPRAY MAN, VINYL HANGER, TOOL… | $21.18 | $11.33 | $32.51 | Union |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (BARRY, BARTON, CEDAR, CHRISTIAN… | $30.37 | $12.43 | $42.80 | Union |
| CEMENT MASONS: (CASS (RICHARDS-GEBAUR AFB ONLY), CLAY, JACKSON… | $39.06 | $18.71 | $57.77 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (ANDREW, ATCHISON, BATES… | $40.13 | $20.50 | $60.63 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (ADAIR, AUDRAIN, BENTON, BOONE… | $33.52 | $15.88 | $49.40 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON (FRANKLIN, LINCOLN AND WARREN COUNTIES) | $37.29 | $20.23 | $57.52 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON (JEFFERSON, ST. CHARLES COUNTIES AND ST.LOUIS… | $38.46 | $20.13 | $58.59 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON (CRAWFORD, DENT, IRON, MADISON, MARION, PHELPS… | $32.00 | $19.72 | $51.72 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON (BOLLINGER, BUTLER, CAPE GIRARDEAU, CARTER… | $35.10 | $18.78 | $53.88 | Union |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVERS, GROUP 1 | $36.57 | $15.85 | $52.42 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS, GROUP 2 | $36.72 | $15.85 | $52.57 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS, GROUP 3 | $36.84 | $15.85 | $52.69 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS, GROUP 4 | $36.73 | $15.85 | $52.58 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 1 | $35.84 | $15.85 | $51.69 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 1 | $38.93 | $15.85 | $54.78 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 1 | $37.58 | $15.85 | $53.43 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 2 | $35.99 | $15.85 | $51.84 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 2 | $39.08 | $15.85 | $54.93 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 2 | $38.73 | $15.85 | $54.58 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 3 | $36.11 | $15.85 | $51.96 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 3 | $39.15 | $15.85 | $55.00 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 3 | $37.80 | $15.85 | $53.65 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 4 | $37.69 | $15.85 | $53.54 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 4 | $39.04 | $15.85 | $54.89 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 4 | $35.74 | $15.85 | $51.59 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 1 | $35.93 | $15.75 | $51.68 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 2 | $36.04 | $15.75 | $51.79 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 3 | $36.08 | $15.75 | $51.83 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 4 | $36.08 | $15.75 | $51.83 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS, GROUP 1 | $36.27 | $15.85 | $52.12 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS, GROUP 2 | $36.43 | $15.85 | $52.28 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS, GROUP 3 | $36.42 | $15.85 | $52.27 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS, GROUP 4 | $36.54 | $15.85 | $52.39 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 1 | $35.54 | $15.85 | $51.39 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 2 | $35.70 | $15.85 | $51.55 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 3 | $35.69 | $15.85 | $51.54 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 4 | $35.81 | $15.85 | $51.66 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICE DRIVER. (BARRY, BARTON… | $20.45 | $0.00 | $20.45 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 1 | $38.61 | $15.85 | $54.46 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 2 | $38.04 | $15.85 | $53.89 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 3 | $37.52 | $15.85 | $53.37 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 1PAID HOLIDAYS: Christmas Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day. D. PAID VACATION: 3 days paid vacation for 600 hours of service in any one contract year; 4 days pai… | $37.83 | $9.85 | $47.68 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 2PAID HOLIDAYS: Christmas Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day. D. PAID VACATION: 3 days paid vacation for 600 hours of service in any one contract year; 4 days pai… | $37.83 | $9.85 | $47.68 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 3PAID HOLIDAYS: Christmas Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day. D. PAID VACATION: 3 days paid vacation for 600 hours of service in any one contract year; 4 days pai… | $37.83 | $9.85 | $47.68 | Union |
Every other classification (25)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ADAIR, AUDRAIN, BOONE… | $49.68 | $25.63 | $75.31 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN & TRUCK DRIVER (ADAIR, AUDRAIN… | $37.95 | $21.35 | $59.30 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN & CABLE SPLICER (ADAIR, AUDRAIN… | $57.88 | $28.63 | $86.51 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN (ANDREW, ATCHINSON, BARRY, BARTON… | $35.86 | $25.88 | $61.74 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN POWDERMAN (ANDREW, ATCHINSON… | $38.44 | $20.76 | $59.20 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN (ANDREW, ATCHINSON, BARRY, BARTON… | $58.15 | $27.56 | $85.71 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN OPERATOR (ANDREW, ATCHINSON, BARRY… | $52.45 | $20.13 | $72.58 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN - CLASS A (BOLLINGER, BUTLER, CAPE… | $38.18 | $19.92 | $58.10 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN-EQUIPMENT OPERATOR CLASS II (ALL… | $46.49 | $22.33 | $68.82 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: HEAVY-EQUIPMENT OPERATOR CLASS I (ALL… | $52.13 | $23.97 | $76.10 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN (BOLLINGER, BUTLER, CAPE GIRARDEAU… | $74.55 | $30.47 | $105.02 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 1 | $38.83 | $21.87 | $60.70 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 1(FIELD AND PLANTS); MUCKING MACHINE OPERATOR; PILEDRIVE OPERATOR; PITMAN CRANE OR BOOM TRUCK (ALL TYPES); PUSH CAT; QUAD-TRACK; SCRAPER OPERATORS (ALL TYPES); SHOVEL OPERATOR; SIDE DISCHARGE SPREADER; SIDEBOOM CATS; SKIM… | $40.17 | $22.29 | $62.46 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 1THE FOLLOWING CLASSIFICATIONS SHALL RECEIVE $ .75 ABOVE GROUP 1 RATE: CRANES - RIGS OR PILEDRIVERS, 200 FT. OF BOOM OR OVER (INCLUDING JIB.)) | $36.60 | $19.32 | $55.92 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 1- $ .50; DERRICK, DIESEL, GAS OR ELECTRIC HOISTING MATERIAL AND ERECTING STEEL (150 FT OR MORE ABOVE GROUND) - $ .50; DRAGLINE, 7 CU YDS AND OVER - $ .50; HOIST, THREE OR MORE DRUMS IN USE - $ .50; SCOOP, TANDEM - $.50; … | $45.96 | $30.96 | $76.92 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4 | $44.22 | $30.96 | $75.18 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 1 | $40.39 | $30.33 | $70.72 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 1 | $45.96 | $30.96 | $76.92 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 2 | $45.96 | $30.96 | $76.92 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3 | $44.66 | $30.96 | $75.62 | Union |
| PAINTERS: BRUSH AND ROLLER; TAPER (CLARK, FRANKLIN, JEFFERSON… | $28.61 | $10.24 | $38.85 | Union |
| PAINTERS: TAPER (AMES TOOLS & BAZOOKA) (CLARK, FRANKLIN… | $30.21 | $10.24 | $40.45 | Union |
| PAINTERS: BRUSH AND ROLL; TAPING, PAPERHANGING (ADAIR, AUDRAIN… | $26.49 | $15.03 | $41.52 | Union |
| PAINTERS: TAPERS USING AMES OR COMPARABLE TOOLS (ADAIR, AUDRAIN… | $27.24 | $15.03 | $42.27 | Union |
| PAINTERS: TAPING, PAPERHANGING (CAMDEN, CRAWFORD, DENT, LACLEDE… | $34.90 | $17.21 | $52.11 | Union |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Before you rely on a rate
These are federal Davis-Bacon rates for federal and federally assisted construction; state-funded work may follow Missouri's own law. The contracting agency chooses which determination applies, and the one attached to the contract governs, even after a newer modification. Apprentices in registered programs may be paid a percentage of these rates. Nothing here is legal advice.
Source
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, general wage determinations MO20260089, MO20260070, MO20260001, as published on SAM.gov and refreshed here weekly. Rates are shown exactly as published; the construction types are building, residential, highway, heavy. TradeSalary is not affiliated with the Department of Labor.