Building Construction — Pettis, Missouri
WD MO20260017-15729-bld · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Pettis, Missouri (construction type: building) is $45.60/hr base + $35.47/hr fringe = $81.07/hr total package (WD MO20260017-15729-bld, Rev. 2).
Scroll down for all 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $45.60 | $35.47 | $81.07 Above median +239% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $32.79 | $21.31 | $54.10 Above median +60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, FORM WORK, AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION | $31.51 | $22.25 | $53.76 Above median +83% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $17.95 | $6.64 | $24.59 -10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $51.01 | $26.25 | $77.26 Above median +127% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $22.71 | $0.00 | $22.71 -3% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING AND STRUCTURAL | $39.00 | $34.25 | $73.25 Top 10% +153% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $26.50 | $13.18 | $39.68 +53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $28.00 | $13.18 | $41.18 Above median +59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $17.98 | $7.28 | $25.26 Above median -2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/TRACKHOE | $23.55 | $7.47 | $31.02 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $24.47 | $0.00 | $24.47 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: WATER TRUCK | $28.37 | $0.00 | $28.37 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $25.39 | $17.76 | $43.15 Above median +79% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $24.43 | $17.76 | $42.19 Above median +75% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $18.79 | $8.12 | $26.91 +12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER, INCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $57.51 | $28.35 | $85.86 Top 10% +188% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER, EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $58.38 | $25.29 | $83.67 Top 10% +180% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $45.48 | $22.42 | $67.90 Above median +135% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $45.48 | $22.42 | $67.90 Above median +135% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROLLER | $45.48 | $22.42 | $67.90 Above median +135% 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, EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT AND UNIT INSTALLATION | $30.08 | $9.91 | $39.99 Top 10% +25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT AND UNIT INSTALLATION | $47.20 | $26.28 | $73.48 Above median +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $32.79 | $21.31 | $54.10 Above median +86% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $28.92 | $0.00 | $28.92 Above median +19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| VACATION PAY CREDIT. B. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERANS' DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, FRIDAY AFTER THANKS | $60.69 | $38.44 | $99.13 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Pettis, 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.
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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 Pettis, 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.