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Prevailing wage rates in Jefferson County, Missouri
DLS's Annual Wage Order 33 (final May 29, 2026) sets 73 rates across 31 trades for public works in Jefferson County. Of each trade's main rate, electrician is the highest at $83.63 an hour and teamster the lowest at $29.74, 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.
Jefferson 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.
- Electrician$83.63
- Plumber / Pipefitter$83.56
- Sheet Metal Worker$79.63
- Operating Engineer$77.88
- Ironworker$75.08
- Glazier$69.92
- Bricklayer$67.77
- Carpenter$66.91
- Soft Floor Layer$66.91
- Drywall Installer / Lather$66.91
- Millwright$66.91
- Pile Driver$66.91
- Marble Finisher$64.98
- Marble Mason$64.98
- Mason (Marble, Tile & Terrazzo)$64.98
- Terrazzo Finisher$64.98
- Terrazzo Worker$64.98
- Tile Finisher$64.98
- Tile Setter$64.98
- Roofer$62.26
- Cement Mason$61.74
- Plasterer$61.74
- Painter$57.74
- Telecom Technician$57.12
- Laborer$55.63
- Heat & Frost Insulator$55.31
- Boilermaker$29.74
- Utility Lineman$29.74
- Elevator Constructor$29.74
- Line Clearance Trimmer$29.74
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$29.74
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 · Jefferson County group | Boilermaker | $29.74 | incl. | 1 |
| Bricklayer | Bricklayer - Stone Mason | $67.77 | incl. | 1 |
| Carpenter | Carpenter | $66.91 | incl. | 2 |
| Carpet & Soft Floor Layer | Linoleum Layers & Cutter | $66.91 | incl. | 1 |
| Cement Mason | Cement Mason | $61.74 | incl. | 1 |
| Drywall Installer / Lather | Lather | $66.91 | incl. | 1 |
| Electrical Utility Lineman | Outside - Groundman | $29.74 | incl. | 6 |
| Electrician | Electrician (Inside Wireman) | $83.63 | incl. | 1 |
| Elevator Constructor · Jefferson County group | Elevator Constructor | $29.74 | incl. | 1 |
| Glazier | Glazier | $69.92 | incl. | 1 |
| Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker) | Asbestos Worker | $55.31 | incl. | 1 |
| Ironworker | Iron Worker | $75.08 | incl. | 1 |
| Laborer | Laborer | $55.63 | incl. | 8 |
| Line Clearance Tree Trimmer | Outside - Groundman Tree Trimmer | $29.74 | incl. | 4 |
| Marble Finisher · Jefferson County group | Marble Finisher | $64.98 | incl. | 1 |
| Marble Mason · Jefferson County group | Marble Mason | $64.98 | incl. | 1 |
| Mason (Marble, Tile & Terrazzo) · Jefferson County group | Mason | $64.98 | incl. | 1 |
| Millwright | Millwright | $66.91 | incl. | 2 |
| Operating Engineer | Operating Engineer | $77.88 | incl. | 12 |
| Painter | Painter | $57.74 | incl. | 1 |
| Pile Driver | Pile Driver | $66.91 | incl. | 2 |
| Plasterer | Plasterer | $61.74 | incl. | 1 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter | Plumber | $83.56 | incl. | 3 |
| Roofer | Roofer/WaterProofer | $62.26 | incl. | 1 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | Sheet Metal Worker | $79.63 | incl. | 1 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) · Jefferson County group | Truck Driver | $29.74 | incl. | 12 |
| Telecommunications Technician | Communication Technician | $57.12 | incl. | 1 |
| Terrazzo Finisher · Jefferson County group | Terrazzo Finisher | $64.98 | incl. | 1 |
| Terrazzo Worker · Jefferson County group | Terrazzo Worker | $64.98 | incl. | 1 |
| Tile Finisher · Jefferson County group | Tile Finisher | $64.98 | incl. | 1 |
| Tile Setter · Jefferson County group | Tile Setter | $64.98 | incl. | 1 |
Davis-Bacon wage determinations for Jefferson 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 | MO20260077 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | MO20260070 | 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 Jefferson County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Jefferson County?
$83.63 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 Jefferson County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Jefferson County?
$55.63 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 Jefferson 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. Electrician, the highest-paid trade in Jefferson County, is $83.63 an hour.
Do Davis-Bacon rates apply in Jefferson County?
On federally funded or assisted construction, yes: MO20260077 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, MO20260070 (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 Jefferson County share its rates with other counties?
For 10 of its 31 trades, yes: DLS sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Boilermaker rates, for example, are the same in 2 counties (the Jefferson County group). The other 21 are Jefferson County's own.