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Prevailing wage rates in Wayne County, Missouri
DLS's Annual Wage Order 33 (final May 29, 2026) sets 74 rates across 31 trades for public works in Wayne County. Of each trade's main rate, carpenter is the highest at $57.49 an hour and tile setter the lowest at $22.76, 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.
Wayne 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.
- Carpenter$57.49
- Soft Floor Layer$57.49
- Drywall Installer / Lather$57.49
- Millwright$57.49
- Pile Driver$57.49
- Boilermaker$22.76
- Bricklayer$22.76
- Cement Mason$22.76
- Utility Lineman$22.76
- Electrician$22.76
- Elevator Constructor$22.76
- Glazier$22.76
- Heat & Frost Insulator$22.76
- Ironworker$22.76
- Laborer$22.76
- Line Clearance Trimmer$22.76
- Marble Finisher$22.76
- Marble Mason$22.76
- Mason (Marble, Tile & Terrazzo)$22.76
- Operating Engineer$22.76
- Painter$22.76
- Plasterer$22.76
- Plumber / Pipefitter$22.76
- Roofer$22.76
- Sheet Metal Worker$22.76
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$22.76
- Telecom Technician$22.76
- Terrazzo Finisher$22.76
- Terrazzo Worker$22.76
- Tile Finisher$22.76
- Tile Setter$22.76
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 · Benton County group | Boilermaker | $22.76 | incl. | 1 |
| Bricklayer · Benton County group | Bricklayer - Stone Mason | $22.76 | incl. | 1 |
| Carpenter | Carpenter | $57.49 | incl. | 2 |
| Carpet & Soft Floor Layer | Linoleum Layers & Cutter | $57.49 | incl. | 1 |
| Cement Mason · Benton County group | Cement Mason | $22.76 | incl. | 1 |
| Drywall Installer / Lather | Lather | $57.49 | incl. | 1 |
| Electrical Utility Lineman · Benton County group | Outside - Groundman | $22.76 | incl. | 6 |
| Electrician · Benton County group | Electrician (Inside Wireman) | $22.76 | incl. | 1 |
| Elevator Constructor · Benton County group | Elevator Constructor | $22.76 | incl. | 1 |
| Glazier · Benton County group | Glazier | $22.76 | incl. | 1 |
| Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker) · Benton County group | Asbestos Worker | $22.76 | incl. | 1 |
| Ironworker · Benton County group | Iron Worker | $22.76 | incl. | 1 |
| Laborer · Benton County group | Laborer | $22.76 | incl. | 8 |
| Line Clearance Tree Trimmer · Benton County group | Outside - Groundman Tree Trimmer | $22.76 | incl. | 4 |
| Marble Finisher · Benton County group | Marble Finisher | $22.76 | incl. | 1 |
| Marble Mason · Benton County group | Marble Mason | $22.76 | incl. | 1 |
| Mason (Marble, Tile & Terrazzo) · Benton County group | Mason | $22.76 | incl. | 1 |
| Millwright | Millwright | $57.49 | incl. | 2 |
| Operating Engineer | Operating Engineer | $22.76 | incl. | 13 |
| Painter · Benton County group | Painter | $22.76 | incl. | 1 |
| Pile Driver | Pile Driver | $57.49 | incl. | 2 |
| Plasterer · Benton County group | Plasterer | $22.76 | incl. | 1 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter · Benton County group | Plumber | $22.76 | incl. | 3 |
| Roofer · Benton County group | Roofer/WaterProofer | $22.76 | incl. | 1 |
| Sheet Metal Worker · Benton County group | Sheet Metal Worker | $22.76 | incl. | 1 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) · Benton County group | Truck Driver | $22.76 | incl. | 12 |
| Telecommunications Technician · Benton County group | Communication Technician | $22.76 | incl. | 1 |
| Terrazzo Finisher · Benton County group | Terrazzo Finisher | $22.76 | incl. | 1 |
| Terrazzo Worker · Benton County group | Terrazzo Worker | $22.76 | incl. | 1 |
| Tile Finisher · Benton County group | Tile Finisher | $22.76 | incl. | 1 |
| Tile Setter · Benton County group | Tile Setter | $22.76 | incl. | 1 |
Davis-Bacon wage determinations for Wayne 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 | MO20260030 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | MO20260060 | 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 Wayne County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Wayne County?
$22.76 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 electrician rate in Wayne County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Wayne County?
$22.76 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 Wayne 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. Carpenter, the highest-paid trade in Wayne County, is $57.49 an hour.
Do Davis-Bacon rates apply in Wayne County?
On federally funded or assisted construction, yes: MO20260030 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, MO20260060 (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 Wayne County share its rates with other counties?
For 25 of its 31 trades, yes: DLS sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Electrician rates, for example, are the same in 2 counties (the Benton County group). The other 6 are Wayne County's own.