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Prevailing wage rates in Buchanan County, Missouri
DLS's Annual Wage Order 33 (final May 29, 2026) sets 73 rates across 31 trades for public works in Buchanan County. Of each trade's main rate, sheet metal worker is the highest at $77.86 an hour and teamster the lowest at $35.27, fringe benefits included.
Annual Wage Order 33 (final May 29, 2026). The rates attached to the call for bids "shall remain in effect for the duration of that particular contract" (RSMo 290.250). Checked against labor.mo.gov on October 25, 2026.
Buchanan County rates by trade, highest first
Each trade's main rate, highest first (DLS prints one rate with fringes included). All bars share one scale. The table below lists the same rates A to Z with classifications.
- Sheet Metal Worker$77.86
- Plumber / Pipefitter$75.21
- Heat & Frost Insulator$74.19
- Ironworker$73.28
- Electrician$64.41
- Operating Engineer$64.22
- Carpenter$64.09
- Soft Floor Layer$64.09
- Drywall Installer / Lather$64.09
- Millwright$64.09
- Pile Driver$64.09
- Bricklayer$63.68
- Marble Finisher$59.62
- Marble Mason$59.62
- Mason (Marble, Tile & Terrazzo)$59.62
- Terrazzo Finisher$59.62
- Terrazzo Worker$59.62
- Tile Finisher$59.62
- Tile Setter$59.62
- Roofer$59.27
- Telecom Technician$58.23
- Glazier$54.21
- Laborer$49.76
- Painter$46.20
- Boilermaker$35.27
- Cement Mason$35.27
- Utility Lineman$35.27
- Elevator Constructor$35.27
- Line Clearance Trimmer$35.27
- Plasterer$35.27
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$35.27
All trades and classifications, A to Z
One main rate per trade, with its classification and base wage. Open a trade for its other classifications, dated steps and DLS's notes. Click a column heading to sort.
| Trade | Main classification | Total (fringes included) | Base | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boilermaker | Boilermaker | $35.27 | incl. | 1 |
| Bricklayer | Bricklayer - Stone Mason | $63.68 | incl. | 1 |
| Carpenter | Carpenter | $64.09 | incl. | 2 |
| Carpet & Soft Floor Layer | Linoleum Layers & Cutter | $64.09 | incl. | 1 |
| Cement Mason | Cement Mason | $35.27 | incl. | 1 |
| Drywall Installer / Lather | Lather | $64.09 | incl. | 1 |
| Electrical Utility Lineman | Outside - Groundman | $35.27 | incl. | 6 |
| Electrician | Electrician (Inside Wireman) | $64.41 | incl. | 1 |
| Elevator Constructor | Elevator Constructor | $35.27 | incl. | 1 |
| Glazier | Glazier | $54.21 | incl. | 1 |
| Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker) | Asbestos Worker | $74.19 | incl. | 1 |
| Ironworker | Iron Worker | $73.28 | incl. | 1 |
| Laborer | Laborer | $49.76 | incl. | 8 |
| Line Clearance Tree Trimmer | Outside - Groundman Tree Trimmer | $35.27 | incl. | 4 |
| Marble Finisher | Marble Finisher | $59.62 | incl. | 1 |
| Marble Mason | Marble Mason | $59.62 | incl. | 1 |
| Mason (Marble, Tile & Terrazzo) | Mason | $59.62 | incl. | 1 |
| Millwright | Millwright | $64.09 | incl. | 2 |
| Operating Engineer | Operating Engineer | $64.22 | incl. | 12 |
| Painter | Painter | $46.20 | incl. | 1 |
| Pile Driver | Pile Driver | $64.09 | incl. | 2 |
| Plasterer | Plasterer | $35.27 | incl. | 1 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter | Plumber | $75.21 | incl. | 3 |
| Roofer | Roofer/WaterProofer | $59.27 | incl. | 1 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | Sheet Metal Worker | $77.86 | incl. | 1 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) | Truck Driver | $35.27 | incl. | 12 |
| Telecommunications Technician | Communication Technician | $58.23 | incl. | 1 |
| Terrazzo Finisher | Terrazzo Finisher | $59.62 | incl. | 1 |
| Terrazzo Worker | Terrazzo Worker | $59.62 | incl. | 1 |
| Tile Finisher | Tile Finisher | $59.62 | incl. | 1 |
| Tile Setter | Tile Setter | $59.62 | incl. | 1 |
Davis-Bacon wage determinations for Buchanan County
Federally funded or assisted construction here uses the U.S. Department of Labor's rates. When a contract requires both the state rate and the Davis-Bacon rate, paying the higher of the two meets both. The contract documents say which apply. Each trade's page shows its federal rate next to DLS's.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | MO20260081 | 2 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | MO20260065 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | MO20260001 Heavy Construction Highway Construction | 4 | August 27, 2026 |
| Heavy | MO20260001 Heavy Construction Highway Construction | 4 | August 27, 2026 |
Questions about Buchanan County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Buchanan County?
$64.41 an hour, fringe benefits included (one rate, no separate base wage), for the main classification, under Annual Wage Order 33 (final May 29, 2026). Overtime and every electrician rate in Buchanan County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Buchanan County?
$49.76 an hour, fringe benefits included (one rate, no separate base wage), for the main classification, under Annual Wage Order 33 (final May 29, 2026). Overtime and every laborer rate in Buchanan County.
Does the prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. DLS prints one rate per classification with fringe benefits already included, so there is no separate base wage. Sheet metal worker, the highest-paid trade in Buchanan County, is $77.86 an hour.
Do Davis-Bacon rates apply in Buchanan County?
On federally funded or assisted construction, yes: MO20260081 (modification 2, May 18, 2026) for building construction, MO20260065 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction and MO20260001 (modification 4, August 27, 2026) for highway and heavy construction. When a contract requires both the state rate and the Davis-Bacon rate, paying the higher of the two meets both. The contract documents say which apply.
Does Buchanan County share its rates with other counties?
No. For each of its 31 trades, Buchanan County's rates differ from every other county's in Missouri, row for row.