Residential Construction — St Louis, Missouri
WD MO20260070-15862-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in St Louis, Missouri (construction type: residential) is $41.15/hr base + $23.90/hr fringe = $65.05/hr total package (WD MO20260070-15862-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER | $41.15 | $23.90 | $65.05 Above median +92% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING | $36.90 | $21.55 | $58.45 Top 10% +99% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING | $32.38 | $21.55 | $53.93 Above median +83% 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 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $18.23 | $9.91 | $28.14 -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $31.57 | $15.85 | $47.42 Top 10% +83% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $25.84 | $14.86 | $40.70 Top 10% +57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL LINCOLN AND WARREN COUNTIES | $33.57 | $14.85 | $48.42 +87% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL ST.CHARLES COUNTY | $34.07 | $14.85 | $48.92 +89% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GENERAL LABOR | $30.37 | $15.91 | $46.28 +79% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GENERAL LABORER | $30.37 | $15.91 | $46.28 Bottom 10% +79% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $25.84 | $14.86 | $40.70 Above median +57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK LINCOLN AND WARREN COUNTIES | $40.26 | $16.05 | $56.31 +117% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK ST. CHARLES COUNTY | $40.26 | $16.05 | $56.31 +117% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING | $38.60 | $17.66 | $56.26 Top 10% +133% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: BRUSH AND ROLLER | $33.90 | $17.21 | $51.11 Bottom 10% +112% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING | $34.90 | $17.21 | $52.11 +116% 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 | $34.61 | $29.50 | $64.11 Bottom 10% +122% 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 | $34.61 | $29.50 | $64.11 Bottom 10% +122% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR:: ROLLER | $41.01 | $29.63 | $70.64 Top 10% +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 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $42.93 | $27.52 | $70.45 Above median +136% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the St Louis, 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, 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.