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Missouri telecommunications technician prevailing wage, county by county
A telecommunications technician's prevailing wage on Missouri public works runs from $19.36 an hour in Ripley County to $71.65 in Clay County. The median county is $26.58.
Telecommunications Technician rate in each Missouri county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Adair CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $26.28 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-001 |
Andrew CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $23.71 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-002 |
Atchison CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $26.38 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-003 |
Audrain CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $28.52 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-004 |
Barry CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $27.60 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-005 |
Barton CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $25.87 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-006 |
Bates CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $25.38 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-007 |
Benton CountyCommunication Technician · Benton County group | incl. | incl. | $22.76 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-008 |
Bollinger CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $24.59 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-009 |
Boone CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $64.11 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-010 |
Buchanan CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $58.23 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-011 |
Butler CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $27.82 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-012 |
Caldwell CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $25.44 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-013 |
Callaway CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $63.45 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-014 |
Camden CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $27.93 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-015 |
Cape Girardeau CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $31.76 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-016 |
Carroll CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $25.97 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-017 |
Carter CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $21.34 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-018 |
Cass CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $28.56 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-019 |
Cedar CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $23.91 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-020 |
Chariton CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $25.32 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-021 |
Christian CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $28.86 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-022 |
Clark CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $21.35 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-023 |
Clay CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $71.65 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-024 |
Clinton CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $28.39 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-025 |
Cole CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $64.69 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-026 |
Cooper CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $24.97 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-027 |
Crawford CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $28.68 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-028 |
Dade CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $23.47 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-029 |
Dallas CountyCommunication Technician · Dunklin County group | incl. | incl. | $21.49 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-030 |
Daviess CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $24.31 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-031 |
DeKalb CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $27.00 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-032 |
Dent CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $25.18 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-033 |
Douglas CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $22.63 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-034 |
Dunklin CountyCommunication Technician · Dunklin County group | incl. | incl. | $21.49 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-035 |
Franklin CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $30.66 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-036 |
Gasconade CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $23.55 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-037 |
Gentry CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $25.66 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-038 |
Greene CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $34.41 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-039 |
Grundy CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $24.69 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-040 |
Harrison CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $24.40 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-041 |
Henry CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $28.91 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-042 |
Hickory CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $21.72 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-043 |
Holt CountyCommunication Technician · Holt County group | incl. | incl. | $26.79 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-044 |
Howard CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $25.51 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-045 |
Howell CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $26.59 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-046 |
Iron CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $28.55 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-047 |
Jackson CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $69.46 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-048 |
Jasper CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $29.74 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-049 |
Jefferson CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $57.12 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-050 |
Johnson CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $27.66 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-051 |
Knox CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $24.73 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-052 |
Laclede CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $27.90 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-053 |
Lafayette CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $26.49 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-054 |
Lawrence CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $27.94 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-055 |
Lewis CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $26.58 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-056 |
Lincoln CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $31.59 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-057 |
Linn CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $26.55 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-058 |
Livingston CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $26.42 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-059 |
Macon CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $26.00 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-061 |
Madison CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $24.36 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-062 |
Maries CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $23.99 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-063 |
Marion CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $30.34 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-064 |
McDonald CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $26.23 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-060 |
Mercer CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $26.56 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-065 |
Miller CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $64.12 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-066 |
Mississippi CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $26.03 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-067 |
Moniteau CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $28.30 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-068 |
Monroe CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $25.05 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-069 |
Montgomery CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $29.25 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-070 |
Morgan CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $23.24 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-071 |
New Madrid CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $26.37 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-072 |
Newton CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $31.34 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-073 |
Nodaway CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $25.79 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-074 |
Oregon CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $21.65 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-075 |
Osage CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $63.78 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-076 |
Ozark CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $19.97 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-077 |
Pemiscot CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $23.34 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-078 |
Perry CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $35.04 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-079 |
Pettis CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $29.19 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-080 |
Phelps CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $67.08 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-081 |
Pike CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $28.21 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-082 |
Platte CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $71.54 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-083 |
Polk CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $27.39 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-084 |
Pulaski CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $68.38 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-085 |
Putnam CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $25.50 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-086 |
Ralls CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $31.09 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-087 |
Randolph CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $63.66 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-088 |
Ray CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $27.67 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-089 |
Reynolds CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $28.45 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-090 |
Ripley CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $19.36 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-091 |
Saline CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $27.29 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-101 |
Schuyler CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $24.76 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-102 |
Scotland CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $25.69 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-103 |
Scott CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $29.63 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-104 |
Shannon CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $21.02 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-105 |
Shelby CountyCommunication Technician · Holt County group | incl. | incl. | $26.79 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-106 |
St. Charles CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $68.88 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-092 |
St. Clair CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $23.46 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-093 |
St. Francois CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $26.05 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-095 |
St. Louis CityCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $55.55 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-096 |
St. Louis CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $67.84 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-100 |
Ste. Genevieve CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $34.42 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-094 |
Stoddard CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $27.19 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-107 |
Stone CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $23.59 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-108 |
Sullivan CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $29.47 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-109 |
Taney CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $24.94 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-110 |
Texas CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $24.72 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-111 |
Vernon CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $27.45 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-112 |
Warren CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $30.11 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-113 |
Washington CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $23.65 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-114 |
Wayne CountyCommunication Technician · Benton County group | incl. | incl. | $22.76 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-115 |
Webster CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $27.20 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-116 |
Worth CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $19.72 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-117 |
Wright CountyCommunication Technician | incl. | incl. | $23.61 | May 29, 2026 | MO-AWO33-118 |
Main telecommunications technician classification in each county (Communication technician), 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 October 25, 2026.
How much does a telecommunications technician make on prevailing wage in Missouri?
$19.36 to $71.65 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $26.58. 3 groups of counties with identical rates and 109 with rates of their own, highest main rate first. The top 40 are drawn.
- Clay County1 county$71.65
- Platte County1 county$71.54
- Jackson County1 county$69.46
- St. Charles County1 county$68.88
- Pulaski County1 county$68.38
- St. Louis County1 county$67.84
- Phelps County1 county$67.08
- Cole County1 county$64.69
- Miller County1 county$64.12
- Boone County1 county$64.11
- Osage County1 county$63.78
- Randolph County1 county$63.66
- Callaway County1 county$63.45
- Buchanan County1 county$58.23
- Jefferson County1 county$57.12
- St. Louis City1 county$55.55
- Perry County1 county$35.04
- Ste. Genevieve County1 county$34.42
- Greene County1 county$34.41
- Cape Girardeau County1 county$31.76
- Lincoln County1 county$31.59
- Newton County1 county$31.34
- Ralls County1 county$31.09
- Franklin County1 county$30.66
- Marion County1 county$30.34
- Warren County1 county$30.11
- Jasper County1 county$29.74
- Scott County1 county$29.63
- Sullivan County1 county$29.47
- Montgomery County1 county$29.25
- Pettis County1 county$29.19
- Henry County1 county$28.91
- Christian County1 county$28.86
- Crawford County1 county$28.68
- Cass County1 county$28.56
- Iron County1 county$28.55
- Audrain County1 county$28.52
- Reynolds County1 county$28.45
- Clinton County1 county$28.39
- Moniteau County1 county$28.30
Which counties share a rate
| Counties and the City of St. Louis | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | Communication Technician | — | $71.65 |
| Platte County | Communication Technician | — | $71.54 |
| Jackson County | Communication Technician | — | $69.46 |
| St. Charles County | Communication Technician | — | $68.88 |
| Pulaski County | Communication Technician | — | $68.38 |
| St. Louis County | Communication Technician | — | $67.84 |
| Phelps County | Communication Technician | — | $67.08 |
| Cole County | Communication Technician | — | $64.69 |
| Miller County | Communication Technician | — | $64.12 |
| Boone County | Communication Technician | — | $64.11 |
| Osage County | Communication Technician | — | $63.78 |
| Randolph County | Communication Technician | — | $63.66 |
| Callaway County | Communication Technician | — | $63.45 |
| Buchanan County | Communication Technician | — | $58.23 |
| Jefferson County | Communication Technician | — | $57.12 |
| St. Louis City | Communication Technician | — | $55.55 |
| Perry County | Communication Technician | — | $35.04 |
| Ste. Genevieve County | Communication Technician | — | $34.42 |
| Greene County | Communication Technician | — | $34.41 |
| Cape Girardeau County | Communication Technician | — | $31.76 |
| Lincoln County | Communication Technician | — | $31.59 |
| Newton County | Communication Technician | — | $31.34 |
| Ralls County | Communication Technician | — | $31.09 |
| Franklin County | Communication Technician | — | $30.66 |
| Marion County | Communication Technician | — | $30.34 |
| Warren County | Communication Technician | — | $30.11 |
| Jasper County | Communication Technician | — | $29.74 |
| Scott County | Communication Technician | — | $29.63 |
| Sullivan County | Communication Technician | — | $29.47 |
| Montgomery County | Communication Technician | — | $29.25 |
| Pettis County | Communication Technician | — | $29.19 |
| Henry County | Communication Technician | — | $28.91 |
| Christian County | Communication Technician | — | $28.86 |
| Crawford County | Communication Technician | — | $28.68 |
| Cass County | Communication Technician | — | $28.56 |
| Iron County | Communication Technician | — | $28.55 |
| Audrain County | Communication Technician | — | $28.52 |
| Reynolds County | Communication Technician | — | $28.45 |
| Clinton County | Communication Technician | — | $28.39 |
| Moniteau County | Communication Technician | — | $28.30 |
| Pike County | Communication Technician | — | $28.21 |
| Lawrence County | Communication Technician | — | $27.94 |
| Camden County | Communication Technician | — | $27.93 |
| Laclede County | Communication Technician | — | $27.90 |
| Butler County | Communication Technician | — | $27.82 |
| Ray County | Communication Technician | — | $27.67 |
| Johnson County | Communication Technician | — | $27.66 |
| Barry County | Communication Technician | — | $27.60 |
| Vernon County | Communication Technician | — | $27.45 |
| Polk County | Communication Technician | — | $27.39 |
| Saline County | Communication Technician | — | $27.29 |
| Webster County | Communication Technician | — | $27.20 |
| Stoddard County | Communication Technician | — | $27.19 |
| DeKalb County | Communication Technician | — | $27.00 |
| Holt County group, 2 localities: Holt, Shelby | Communication Technician | — | $26.79 |
| Howell County | Communication Technician | — | $26.59 |
| Lewis County | Communication Technician | — | $26.58 |
| Mercer County | Communication Technician | — | $26.56 |
| Linn County | Communication Technician | — | $26.55 |
| Lafayette County | Communication Technician | — | $26.49 |
| Livingston County | Communication Technician | — | $26.42 |
| Atchison County | Communication Technician | — | $26.38 |
| New Madrid County | Communication Technician | — | $26.37 |
| Adair County | Communication Technician | — | $26.28 |
| McDonald County | Communication Technician | — | $26.23 |
| St. Francois County | Communication Technician | — | $26.05 |
| Mississippi County | Communication Technician | — | $26.03 |
| Macon County | Communication Technician | — | $26.00 |
| Carroll County | Communication Technician | — | $25.97 |
| Barton County | Communication Technician | — | $25.87 |
| Nodaway County | Communication Technician | — | $25.79 |
| Scotland County | Communication Technician | — | $25.69 |
| Gentry County | Communication Technician | — | $25.66 |
| Howard County | Communication Technician | — | $25.51 |
| Putnam County | Communication Technician | — | $25.50 |
| Caldwell County | Communication Technician | — | $25.44 |
| Bates County | Communication Technician | — | $25.38 |
| Chariton County | Communication Technician | — | $25.32 |
| Dent County | Communication Technician | — | $25.18 |
| Monroe County | Communication Technician | — | $25.05 |
| Cooper County | Communication Technician | — | $24.97 |
| Taney County | Communication Technician | — | $24.94 |
| Schuyler County | Communication Technician | — | $24.76 |
| Knox County | Communication Technician | — | $24.73 |
| Texas County | Communication Technician | — | $24.72 |
| Grundy County | Communication Technician | — | $24.69 |
| Bollinger County | Communication Technician | — | $24.59 |
| Harrison County | Communication Technician | — | $24.40 |
| Madison County | Communication Technician | — | $24.36 |
| Daviess County | Communication Technician | — | $24.31 |
| Maries County | Communication Technician | — | $23.99 |
| Cedar County | Communication Technician | — | $23.91 |
| Andrew County | Communication Technician | — | $23.71 |
| Washington County | Communication Technician | — | $23.65 |
| Wright County | Communication Technician | — | $23.61 |
| Stone County | Communication Technician | — | $23.59 |
| Gasconade County | Communication Technician | — | $23.55 |
| Dade County | Communication Technician | — | $23.47 |
| St. Clair County | Communication Technician | — | $23.46 |
| Pemiscot County | Communication Technician | — | $23.34 |
| Morgan County | Communication Technician | — | $23.24 |
| Benton County group, 2 localities: Benton, Wayne | Communication Technician | — | $22.76 |
| Douglas County | Communication Technician | — | $22.63 |
| Hickory County | Communication Technician | — | $21.72 |
| Oregon County | Communication Technician | — | $21.65 |
| Dunklin County group, 2 localities: Dallas, Dunklin | Communication Technician | — | $21.49 |
| Clark County | Communication Technician | — | $21.35 |
| Carter County | Communication Technician | — | $21.34 |
| Shannon County | Communication Technician | — | $21.02 |
| Ozark County | Communication Technician | — | $19.97 |
| Worth County | Communication Technician | — | $19.72 |
| Ripley County | Communication Technician | — | $19.36 |
3 groups of counties with identical DLS rates, and 109 counties with rates of their own.
Missouri's Annual Wage Order lists journeyworker rates only. Entry-level workers and federally registered apprentices are paid 50% of the journeyworker rate for the occupational title (RSMo 290.235), at no more than one per journeyworker.
Questions about Missouri telecommunications technician pay
What is the telecommunications technician prevailing wage in St. Louis County?
$67.84 an hour, fringe benefits included (one rate, no separate base wage), under Annual Wage Order 33 (final May 29, 2026). Overtime and every telecommunications technician classification in St. Louis County.
Does telecommunications technician prevailing wage pay overtime in Missouri?
Over 10 hours a day or 40 a week pays at least 1½ times the prevailing rate, and Sundays and holidays at least double time. Because Missouri's rate already includes fringes, the multiplier applies to the whole printed figure (RSMo 290.230).
Do apprentice telecommunications technicians get this rate?
Missouri's Annual Wage Order lists journeyworker rates only. Entry-level workers and federally registered apprentices are paid 50% of the journeyworker rate for the occupational title (RSMo 290.235), at no more than one per journeyworker.
Why do some counties have the same telecommunications technician rate?
DLS often publishes the same telecommunications technician rates for several counties. Across Missouri, the 115 counties with a telecommunications technician rate fall into 112 distinct sets of rates, and 3 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 2 counties (the Benton County group).
Which county pays telecommunications technicians the most in Missouri?
Clay County, at $71.65 an hour for the main classification. The lowest is Ripley County at $19.36, and the median county is $26.58.