Residential Construction — St Louis City, Missouri
WD MO20260064-17247-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in St Louis City, Missouri (construction type: residential) is $36.90/hr base + $21.55/hr fringe = $58.45/hr total package (WD MO20260064-17247-res, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $36.90 | $21.55 | $58.45 Above median +99% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING | $23.80 | $1.80 | $25.60 Above median -13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $44.36 | $11.53 | $55.89 +64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $27.36 | $1.96 | $29.32 Above median +13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $38.61 | $17.65 | $56.26 Top 10% +117% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH ONLY | $38.88 | $0.00 | $38.88 Top 10% +61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING | $29.58 | $11.75 | $41.33 +71% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: ROLLER | $38.88 | $0.00 | $38.88 Top 10% +61% 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: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR | $41.01 | $29.63 | $70.64 Top 10% +145% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROLLER | $41.01 | $29.63 | $70.64 Above median +145% 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 | $52.32 | $28.96 | $81.28 Above median +172% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the St Louis City, MO — Residential 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.
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for residential construction in St Louis City, 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.