Building Construction — Jefferson, Missouri
WD MO20260077-15772-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Jefferson, Missouri (construction type: building) is $41.15/hr base + $23.90/hr fringe = $65.05/hr total package (WD MO20260077-15772-bld, Rev. 1).
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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 | $41.15 | $23.90 | $65.05 Above median +92% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $39.78 | $22.40 | $62.18 Above median +111% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $38.46 | $20.15 | $58.61 Above median +114% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $49.29 | $33.64 | $82.93 Top 10% +143% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELEVATOR MECHANIC. FOOTNOTES: A. VACATION: EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTES 8% OF BASIC HOURLY RATE AS VACATION PAY CREDIT FOR MORE THAN 5 YEARS OF SERVICE; AND 6 | $62.73 | $38.44 | $101.17 +70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLOOR LAYER: SOFT FLOORS | $40.08 | $21.85 | $61.93 Above median +137% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $43.48 | $27.24 | $70.72 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $44.27 | $31.65 | $75.92 Above median +162% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON OR GENERAL | $33.58 | $15.91 | $49.49 Top 10% +91% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON OR GENERAL | $35.73 | $15.91 | $51.64 Top 10% +99% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $37.58 | $17.21 | $54.79 Top 10% +112% 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: ROLLER | $39.61 | $30.15 | $69.76 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $39.40 | $17.66 | $57.06 Above median +137% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $52.60 | $29.93 | $82.53 Above median +176% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $52.60 | $29.93 | $82.53 Above median +176% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $39.06 | $30.38 | $69.44 Top 10% +141% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $43.46 | $30.22 | $73.68 Above median +155% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $43.46 | $30.22 | $73.68 Above median +155% 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: CRANE | $45.96 | $30.57 | $76.53 Top 10% +165% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $43.46 | $30.22 | $73.68 Top 10% +155% 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 | $40.00 | $22.05 | $62.05 Above median +142% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $52.00 | $27.12 | $79.12 Above median +148% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $51.73 | $29.55 | $81.28 Above median +172% 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 Jefferson, 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 Jefferson, 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.