Building Construction — De Kalb, Missouri
WD MO20260081-15714-bld · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in De Kalb, Missouri (construction type: building) is $40.53/hr base + $16.69/hr fringe = $57.22/hr total package (WD MO20260081-15714-bld, Rev. 2).
Scroll down for all 24 trade classifications covered by this determination.
Prevailing Wage Rates — All Trades
Base hourly rates and fringe benefit requirements for all trade classifications covered by this wage determination. Total package = base + fringe.
| Trade Classification | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER | $40.53 | $16.69 | $57.22 Above median +69% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $44.63 | $22.40 | $67.03 Above median +128% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $40.13 | $20.50 | $60.63 Above median +121% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $43.20 | $21.50 | $64.70 Above median +90% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $43.60 | $33.52 | $77.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $39.00 | $34.25 | $73.25 Above median +153% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $32.31 | $15.75 | $48.06 Top 10% +86% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $34.05 | $15.73 | $49.78 Top 10% +92% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $31.80 | $14.91 | $46.71 Top 10% +80% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $40.82 | $17.56 | $58.38 Top 10% +125% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $45.48 | $22.42 | $67.90 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $45.48 | $22.42 | $67.90 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $47.29 | $22.42 | $69.71 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $44.14 | $22.42 | $66.56 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $38.39 | $17.55 | $55.94 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $39.61 | $30.15 | $69.76 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $24.14 | $9.67 | $33.81 Above median +40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $57.51 | $28.35 | $85.86 Above median +188% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $58.38 | $25.29 | $83.67 Above median +180% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $45.96 | $30.57 | $76.53 Top 10% +165% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: OILER | $39.06 | $30.38 | $69.44 Top 10% +141% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $38.45 | $22.29 | $60.74 Above median +136% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $47.20 | $26.28 | $73.48 Above median +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $34.09 | $20.36 | $54.45 Above median +87% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the De Kalb, MO — Building construction prevailing wage rates. Add a row for each trade in your crew, set the number of workers and hours, and optionally add a burden percentage for payroll taxes, workers’ comp, and insurance.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
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This is an estimate only. Burden percentages vary widely by state, employer experience modifier, and benefit plan structure. Davis-Bacon also requires per-trade record-keeping on Form WH-347; this calculator does not replace certified payroll reporting.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in De Kalb, Missouri.
- The Davis-Bacon Act applies to contracts ≥$2,000 involving construction, alteration, or repair of federal or federally assisted buildings.
- The total package (base + fringe) is the minimum hourly labor cost per worker. Employers may satisfy fringe requirements by contributing to bona fide benefit plans.
- Apprentices must be registered with a DOL-approved apprenticeship program to be paid apprentice rates.
- Contractors must post this wage determination at the job site. Certified payroll records must be submitted weekly using Form WH-347.
- If a trade classification you need isn't listed below, request a conformance from the DOL Wage and Hour Division.