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Laborer prevailing wage in Knox County, Missouri
$24.73an hour, fringe benefits included
One rate, fringe benefits included (DLS prints no split) · Building construction · Contracting minimum (*)
On Missouri public works in Knox County, a laborer must be paid at least $24.73 an hour. DLS prints one rate with fringe benefits included, so there is no separate base wage.
Annual Wage Order 33 (final May 29, 2026), effective 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.
DLS lists 8 laborer rates for Knox County, from $24.73 to $24.73 an hour. See all of them.
One rate, fringe benefits included: $24.73
DLS publishes a single hourly figure that already includes fringe benefits. A contractor can pay it all as wages, or pay part as contributions to bona fide benefit plans for the worker, as long as the two add up to at least $24.73. DLS doesn't publish a base and fringe split, so this page doesn't invent one.
When does this rate change?
- The rates attached to the call for bids "shall remain in effect for the duration of that particular contract" (RSMo 290.250). Where a rate comes from a union agreement, DLS may issue replacement pages for its yearly raise.
- DLS files the initial Annual Wage Order by March 10; objections are due in 30 days and the final order by July 1 (RSMo 290.262). AWO 33 was filed March 10, 2026 and became final May 29, 2026.
Every laborer rate in Knox County
As DLS lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- LaborerBuilding construction · Contracting minimum (*)$24.73
- Laborer - First Semi-SkilledBuilding construction · Contracting minimum (*)$24.73
- Laborer - GeneralBuilding construction · Contracting minimum (*)$24.73
- Laborer - Second Semi-SkilledBuilding construction · Contracting minimum (*)$24.73
- Laborer - SkilledBuilding construction · Contracting minimum (*)$24.73
- LaborerHeavy & highway construction · Contracting minimum (*)$24.73
- Laborer - GeneralHeavy & highway construction · Contracting minimum (*)$24.73
- Laborer - SkilledHeavy & highway construction · Contracting minimum (*)$24.73
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaborerBuilding constructionContracting minimum (*) | incl. | incl. | $24.73 | May 29, 2026 |
| Laborer - First Semi-SkilledBuilding constructionContracting minimum (*) | incl. | incl. | $24.73 | May 29, 2026 |
| Laborer - GeneralBuilding constructionContracting minimum (*) | incl. | incl. | $24.73 | May 29, 2026 |
| Laborer - Second Semi-SkilledBuilding constructionContracting minimum (*) | incl. | incl. | $24.73 | May 29, 2026 |
| Laborer - SkilledBuilding constructionContracting minimum (*) | incl. | incl. | $24.73 | May 29, 2026 |
| LaborerHeavy & highway constructionContracting minimum (*) | incl. | incl. | $24.73 | May 29, 2026 |
| Laborer - GeneralHeavy & highway constructionContracting minimum (*) | incl. | incl. | $24.73 | May 29, 2026 |
| Laborer - SkilledHeavy & highway constructionContracting minimum (*) | incl. | incl. | $24.73 | May 29, 2026 |
Davis-Bacon laborer rate in Knox County
Federally funded or assisted construction here uses the U.S. Department of Labor's wage determinations. 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.
We don't put a federal figure next to DLS's here, because the federal determination for this county has no matching classification. The federal rows for this trade are below; match the classification to the work.
| Construction | Federal classification | Base wage | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | LABORER: BRICK MASON TENDER (CLARK, KNOX, LEWIS, LINN, MACON, MARION, MONROE, PIKE, PUTNAM, RANDOLPH, SCHUYLER, SCOTLAND, SHELBY & SULLIVAN COUNTIES)LABO0955-004 | $30.78 | $46.83 | MO20260031 Mod 3 |
| Highway, Heavy | LABORER: GROUP 1: GENERAL LABORER-FLAGMAN, CARPENTER TENDERS; SALAMANDER TENDERS; DUMP MAN; TICKET TAKERS; LOADING TRUCKS UNDER BINS, HOPPERS, AND CONVEYORS; …LABO0110-005 | $37.25 | $53.21 | MO20260001 Mod 4 |
| Highway, Heavy | LABORER: GROUP 2: SKILLED LABORERS - VIBRATOR MAN; ASPHALT RAKER; HEAD PIPE LAYER ON SEWER WORK; BATTERBOARD MAN ON PIPE AND DITCH WORK; CLIFF SCALERS WORKING …LABO0110-005 | $37.25 | $53.21 | MO20260001 Mod 4 |
| Highway, Heavy | LABORER: GROUP 1: GENERAL LABORER-FLAGMAN, CARPENTER TENDERS; SALAMANDER TENDERS; DUMP MAN; TICKET TAKERS; LOADING TRUCKS UNDER BINS, HOPPERS, AND CONVEYORS; …LABO0110-005 | $40.36 | $56.32 | MO20260001 Mod 4 |
| Highway, Heavy | LABORER: GROUP 2: SKILLED LABORERS - VIBRATOR MAN; ASPHALT RAKER; HEAD PIPE LAYER ON SEWER WORK; BATTERBOARD MAN ON PIPE AND DITCH WORK; CLIFF SCALERS WORKING …LABO0110-005 | $40.36 | $56.32 | MO20260001 Mod 4 |
| Highway, Heavy | LABORER, GROUP 1: GENERAL LABORERS - CARPENTER TENDERS; SALAMANDER TENDERS; LOADING TRUCKS UNDER BINS; HOPPERS & CONVEYORS; TRACK MEN & ALL OTHER GENERAL …LABO0579-005 | $28.23 | $43.83 | MO20260001 Mod 4 |
| Highway, Heavy | LABORER, GROUP 1: GENERAL LABORERS - CARPENTER TENDERS; SALAMANDER TENDERS; LOADING TRUCKS UNDER BINS; HOPPERS & CONVEYORS; TRACK MEN & ALL OTHER GENERAL …LABO0579-005 | $29.04 | $45.63 | MO20260001 Mod 4 |
| Highway, Heavy | LABORER: GROUP 1: GENERAL LABORERS - CARPENTER TENDERS; SALAMANDER TENDERS; LOADING TRUCKS UNDER BINS; HOPPERS & CONVEYORS; TRACK MEN & ALL OTHER GENERAL …LABO0579-005 | $29.78 | $45.63 | MO20260001 Mod 4 |
| Highway, Heavy | LABORER: GROUP 1: GENERAL LABORER-FLAGMAN, CARPENTER TENDERS; SALAMANDER TENDERS; DUMP MAN; TICKET TAKERS; LOADING TRUCKS UNDER BINS, HOPPERS, AND CONVEYORS; …LABO0662-001 | $37.25 | $53.21 | MO20260001 Mod 4 |
| Highway, Heavy | LABORER: GROUP 2: SKILLED LABORERS - VIBRATOR MAN; ASPHALT RAKER; HEAD PIPE LAYER ON SEWER WORK; BATTERBOARD MAN ON PIPE AND DITCH WORK; CLIFF SCALERS WORKING …LABO0662-001 | $37.25 | $53.21 | MO20260001 Mod 4 |
| Highway, Heavy | LABORER GROUP 1: GENERAL LABORERS, CARPENTER TENDERS, SALAMANDER TENDERS, LOADING TRUCKS UNDER BINS, HOPPERS AND CONVEYORS, TRACK MEN AND ALL OTHER GENERAL …LABO0663-002 | $36.24 | $52.11 | MO20260001 Mod 4 |
| Highway, Heavy | LABORER GROUP 1: GENERAL LABORER-FLAGMAN, CARPENTER TENDERS; SALAMANDER TENDERS; DUMP MAN; TICKET TAKERS; LOADING TRUCKS UNDER BINS, HOPPERS, AND CONVEYORS; …LABO0840-011 | $37.25 | $53.21 | MO20260001 Mod 4 |
| Highway, Heavy | LABORER GROUP 2: SKILLED LABORERS - VIBRATOR MAN; ASPHALT RAKER; HEAD PIPE LAYER ON SEWER WORK; BATTERBOARD MAN ON PIPE AND DITCH WORK; CLIFF SCALERS WORKING …LABO0840-011 | $37.25 | $53.21 | MO20260001 Mod 4 |
| Highway, Heavy | LABORER: GROUP 1: GENERAL LABORER-FLAGMAN, CARPENTER TENDERS; SALAMANDER TENDERS; DUMP MAN; TICKET TAKERS; LOADING TRUCKS UNDER BINS, HOPPERS, AND CONVEYORS; …LABO0840-011 | $40.31 | $56.27 | MO20260001 Mod 4 |
| Highway, Heavy | LABORER: GROUP 2: SKILLED LABORERS - VIBRATOR MAN; ASPHALT RAKER; HEAD PIPE LAYER ON SEWER WORK; BATTERBOARD MAN ON PIPE AND DITCH WORK; CLIFF SCALERS WORKING …LABO0840-011 | $40.31 | $56.27 | MO20260001 Mod 4 |
| Highway, Heavy | LABORER GROUP 1: GENERAL LABORER-FLAGMAN, CARPENTER TENDERS; SALAMANDER TENDERS; DUMP MAN; TICKET TAKERS; LOADING TRUCKS UNDER BINS, HOPPERS, AND CONVEYORS; …LABO0955-012 | $37.25 | $53.21 | MO20260001 Mod 4 |
| Highway, Heavy | LABORER GROUP 2: SKILLED LABORERS - VIBRATOR MAN; ASPHALT RAKER; HEAD PIPE LAYER ON SEWER WORK; BATTERBOARD MAN ON PIPE AND DITCH WORK; CLIFF SCALERS WORKING …LABO0955-012 | $37.25 | $53.21 | MO20260001 Mod 4 |
| Highway, Heavy | LABORER: GROUP 1: GENERAL LABORER-FLAGMAN, CARPENTER TENDERS; SALAMANDER TENDERS; DUMP MAN; TICKET TAKERS; LOADING TRUCKS UNDER BINS, HOPPERS, AND CONVEYORS; …LABO1104-005 | $37.25 | $53.21 | MO20260001 Mod 4 |
| Highway, Heavy | LABORER: GROUP 2: SKILLED LABORERS - VIBRATOR MAN; ASPHALT RAKER; HEAD PIPE LAYER ON SEWER WORK; BATTERBOARD MAN ON PIPE AND DITCH WORK; CLIFF SCALERS WORKING …LABO1104-005 | $37.25 | $53.21 | MO20260001 Mod 4 |
| Residential | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERALSUMO2011-002 | $16.32 | $29.88 | MO20260058 Mod 1 |
Davis-Bacon rates from SAM.gov, read October 25, 2026. Our federal totals are base plus fringe; DOL prints no total. Missouri Davis-Bacon changes
How Knox County compares
The main laborer rate in every county that has one. All bars use the same scale.
Every county in Missouri
Rates nearby
- Knox Countyfringes included$24.73
- Scotland Countyfringes included$25.69
- Lewis Countyfringes included$26.58
- Shelby Countyfringes included$58.88
Laborer rates in nearby counties
Current DLS rates. "Locality" is the county where the physical work is done; the City of St. Louis has its own section (RSMo 290.210(5)).
| County | Classification | Base wage | Total rate | vs Knox County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | Laborer | incl. | $58.88 | +$34.15 |
| Adair County | Laborer | incl. | $45.53 | +$20.80 |
| Lewis County | Laborer | incl. | $26.58 | +$1.85 |
| Macon County | Laborer | incl. | $26.00 | +$1.27 |
| Scotland County | Laborer | incl. | $25.69 | +$0.96 |
| Knox County | Laborer | incl. | $24.73 | |
| Clark County | Laborer | incl. | $21.35 | −$3.38 |
Notes on this rate
DLS's notes, in DLS's words.
- * Public works contracting minimum wage: DLS received fewer than 1,000 reportable hours for this occupational title in this county, so the rate is 120% of the county's average hourly wage (MERIC data), not a survey average (RSMo 290.257.2, .4(2)).
More from DLS on this rate
- DLS Annual Wage Order 33, page 2
- DLS's Annual Wage Order look-up
- The order lists journeyworker rates. Registered apprentices and entry-level workers get 50% of the journeyworker rate, no more than one per journeyworker (RSMo 290.235).
Are you being paid this rate?
Missouri's rate includes fringe benefits, so add your wage to what your employer pays into benefit plans for you and compare it with the rate. Contractors post the rates on site; the contractor forfeits $100 per worker per day of underpayment, and you can sue for double the difference (RSMo 290.250, 290.300). DLS Wage and Hour: 573-751-3403.
Source
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLS), Annual Wage Order 33 MO-AWO33-052, issued March 10, 2026, effective May 29, 2026, page 2: laborwebapps.mo.gov/DLS/PrevailingWage/AWO/33/33_WO052.pdf
We read every county's AWO 33 PDF, including the replacement pages DLS issued by May 29, 2026, and check every rate with a second, separate reader. Each figure is the printed rate. How we check · Download Knox County as CSV · Report an error