Prevailing Wages in De Kalb County, Missouri
Prevailing wages in De Kalb County, Missouri run $14.83 to $85.86 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 40 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below. The median total is $60.30, and among the 36 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $21.87. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Group 1 Area 1 in De Kalb County, Missouri – Heavy
Total Wage: $60.70
Base Rate: $38.83 | Fringe: $21.87
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Group 1 Area 1 in De Kalb County, Missouri – Highway
Total Wage: $60.70
Base Rate: $38.83 | Fringe: $21.87
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Group 2 Area 1 in De Kalb County, Missouri – Highway
Total Wage: $60.30
Base Rate: $38.43 | Fringe: $21.87
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Group 2 Area 1 in De Kalb County, Missouri – Heavy
Total Wage: $60.30
Base Rate: $38.43 | Fringe: $21.87
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Group 3 Area 1 in De Kalb County, Missouri – Heavy
Total Wage: $58.30
Base Rate: $36.43 | Fringe: $21.87
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Group 3 Area 1 in De Kalb County, Missouri – Highway
Total Wage: $58.30
Base Rate: $36.43 | Fringe: $21.87
#federal – Truck Drivers: Traffic Control Service Driver. Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Decoration Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Employee's Birthday and 2 Personal Days in De Kalb County, Missouri – Heavy
Total Wage: $20.45
Base Rate: $20.45
#federal – Truck Drivers: Traffic Control Service Driver. Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Decoration Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Employee's Birthday and 2 Personal Days in De Kalb County, Missouri – Highway
Total Wage: $20.45
Base Rate: $20.45
#federal – Bricklayer in De Kalb County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $57.22
Base Rate: $40.53 | Fringe: $16.69
#federal – Carpenter in De Kalb County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $67.03
Base Rate: $44.63 | Fringe: $22.40
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in De Kalb County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $60.63
Base Rate: $40.13 | Fringe: $20.50
#federal – Electrician in De Kalb County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $64.70
Base Rate: $43.20 | Fringe: $21.50
#federal – Heat & Frost Insulator (Includes Duct, Pipe and Mechanical Systems) in De Kalb County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $77.12
Base Rate: $43.60 | Fringe: $33.52
#federal – Ironworker in De Kalb County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $73.25
Base Rate: $39.00 | Fringe: $34.25
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in De Kalb County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $48.06
Base Rate: $32.31 | Fringe: $15.75
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in De Kalb County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $49.78
Base Rate: $34.05 | Fringe: $15.73
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in De Kalb County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $46.71
Base Rate: $31.80 | Fringe: $14.91
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in De Kalb County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $58.38
Base Rate: $40.82 | Fringe: $17.56
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in De Kalb County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $67.90
Base Rate: $45.48 | Fringe: $22.42
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in De Kalb County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $67.90
Base Rate: $45.48 | Fringe: $22.42
#federal – Operator: Crane in De Kalb County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $69.71
Base Rate: $47.29 | Fringe: $22.42
#federal – Operator: Forklift in De Kalb County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $66.56
Base Rate: $44.14 | Fringe: $22.42
#federal – Operator: Loader in De Kalb County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $55.94
Base Rate: $38.39 | Fringe: $17.55
#federal – Operator: Roller in De Kalb County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $69.76
Base Rate: $39.61 | Fringe: $30.15
#federal – Pipefitter in De Kalb County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $85.86
Base Rate: $57.51 | Fringe: $28.35
#federal – Plumber in De Kalb County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $83.67
Base Rate: $58.38 | Fringe: $25.29
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Bulldozer in De Kalb County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $76.53
Base Rate: $45.96 | Fringe: $30.57
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Oiler in De Kalb County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $69.44
Base Rate: $39.06 | Fringe: $30.38
#federal – Roofer in De Kalb County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $60.74
Base Rate: $38.45 | Fringe: $22.29
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker in De Kalb County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $73.48
Base Rate: $47.20 | Fringe: $26.28
#federal – Tile Setter in De Kalb County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $54.45
Base Rate: $34.09 | Fringe: $20.36
#federal – Bricklayer in De Kalb County, Missouri – Residential
Total Wage: $56.06
Base Rate: $36.33 | Fringe: $19.73
#federal – Carpenter in De Kalb County, Missouri – Residential
Total Wage: $56.81
Base Rate: $34.41 | Fringe: $22.40
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in De Kalb County, Missouri – Residential
Total Wage: $16.00
Base Rate: $16.00
#federal – Laborer (Brick Mason Tender) in De Kalb County, Missouri – Residential
Total Wage: $48.26
Base Rate: $32.51 | Fringe: $15.75
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in De Kalb County, Missouri – Residential
Total Wage: $14.83
Base Rate: $14.83
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller Only) in De Kalb County, Missouri – Residential
Total Wage: $53.35
Base Rate: $34.22 | Fringe: $19.13
#federal – Plumber in De Kalb County, Missouri – Residential
Total Wage: $73.60
Base Rate: $47.45 | Fringe: $26.15
#federal – Roofer in De Kalb County, Missouri – Residential
Total Wage: $53.46
Base Rate: $34.50 | Fringe: $18.96
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Including HVAC Duct and HVAC System) in De Kalb County, Missouri – Residential
Total Wage: $35.51
Base Rate: $27.37 | Fringe: $8.14
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in De Kalb County, Missouri?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 40 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in De Kalb County, Missouri runs from $14.83 to $85.86 per hour, median $60.30. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in De Kalb County, Missouri?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Heavy, Highway, Residential construction. Davis-Bacon splits work into Building, Residential, Highway and Heavy, and the same trade can carry a different rate under each. A Highway rate does not apply to Building work in the same county.
Are these federal or state rates?
This page shows federal determinations. Federal Davis-Bacon rates apply to federal and federally assisted projects; state and city determinations apply to their own public works. Where more than one applies to a project, the higher rate for each classification generally governs.
How current are the De Kalb County, Missouri rates?
The most recent determination shown here is dated July 30, 2026. WageFinder re-reads the official sources weekly. Every rate links back to its determination on the government source, which is the authoritative document for compliance.