Prevailing Wages in St Louis County, Missouri
Prevailing wages in St Louis County, Missouri run $16.00 to $101.17 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 40 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below. The median total is $62.05, and among the 37 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $22.40. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Group 1 Area 1 in St Louis County, Missouri – Heavy
Total Wage: $60.70
Base Rate: $38.83 | Fringe: $21.87
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Group 1 Area 1 in St Louis County, Missouri – Highway
Total Wage: $60.70
Base Rate: $38.83 | Fringe: $21.87
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Group 2 Area 1 in St Louis County, Missouri – Highway
Total Wage: $60.30
Base Rate: $38.43 | Fringe: $21.87
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Group 2 Area 1 in St Louis County, Missouri – Heavy
Total Wage: $60.30
Base Rate: $38.43 | Fringe: $21.87
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Group 3 Area 1 in St Louis County, Missouri – Heavy
Total Wage: $58.30
Base Rate: $36.43 | Fringe: $21.87
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Group 3 Area 1 in St Louis 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 St Louis 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 St Louis County, Missouri – Highway
Total Wage: $20.45
Base Rate: $20.45
#federal – Bricklayer in St Louis County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $65.05
Base Rate: $41.15 | Fringe: $23.90
#federal – Carpenter in St Louis County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $62.18
Base Rate: $39.78 | Fringe: $22.40
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in St Louis County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $58.61
Base Rate: $38.46 | Fringe: $20.15
#federal – Electrician in St Louis County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $82.93
Base Rate: $49.29 | Fringe: $33.64
#federal – Electrician (Communication Technician) in St Louis County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $82.93
Base Rate: $49.29 | Fringe: $33.64
#federal – Floor Layer: Soft Floors in St Louis County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $61.93
Base Rate: $40.08 | Fringe: $21.85
#federal – Heat & Frost Insulator (Includes Duct, Pipe and Mechanical Systems) in St Louis County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $70.72
Base Rate: $43.48 | Fringe: $27.24
#federal – Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day,the Friday After Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day in St Louis County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $101.17
Base Rate: $62.73 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Ironworker in St Louis County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $75.92
Base Rate: $44.27 | Fringe: $31.65
#federal – Laborer, Common or General (Projects Between $1,000,000 & $20,000,000) in St Louis County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $50.14
Base Rate: $34.23 | Fringe: $15.91
#federal – Laborer, Common or General (Projects Over $20,000,000) in St Louis County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $51.64
Base Rate: $35.73 | Fringe: $15.91
#federal – Laborer, Common or General (Projects Under 2,000,000) in St Louis County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $48.14
Base Rate: $32.23 | Fringe: $15.91
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in St Louis County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $54.79
Base Rate: $37.58 | Fringe: $17.21
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in St Louis County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $46.71
Base Rate: $31.80 | Fringe: $14.91
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in St Louis County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $58.38
Base Rate: $40.82 | Fringe: $17.56
#federal – Operator: Roller in St Louis County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $69.76
Base Rate: $39.61 | Fringe: $30.15
#federal – Painter in St Louis County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $57.06
Base Rate: $39.40 | Fringe: $17.66
#federal – Pipefitter in St Louis County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $82.53
Base Rate: $52.60 | Fringe: $29.93
#federal – Plumber in St Louis County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $82.53
Base Rate: $52.60 | Fringe: $29.93
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in St Louis County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $73.68
Base Rate: $43.46 | Fringe: $30.22
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in St Louis County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $73.68
Base Rate: $43.46 | Fringe: $30.22
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Bulldozer in St Louis County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $76.53
Base Rate: $45.96 | Fringe: $30.57
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane in St Louis County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $76.53
Base Rate: $45.96 | Fringe: $30.57
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Forklift in St Louis County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $73.68
Base Rate: $43.46 | Fringe: $30.22
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Oiler in St Louis County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $69.44
Base Rate: $39.06 | Fringe: $30.38
#federal – Roofer in St Louis County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $62.05
Base Rate: $40.00 | Fringe: $22.05
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter in St Louis County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $81.28
Base Rate: $51.73 | Fringe: $29.55
#federal – Tile Setter in St Louis County, Missouri – Building
Total Wage: $54.45
Base Rate: $34.09 | Fringe: $20.36
#federal – Bricklayer in St Louis County, Missouri – Residential
Total Wage: $65.05
Base Rate: $41.15 | Fringe: $23.90
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in St Louis County, Missouri – Residential
Total Wage: $16.00
Base Rate: $16.00
#federal – Roofer in St Louis County, Missouri – Residential
Total Wage: $62.05
Base Rate: $40.00 | Fringe: $22.05
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Including Installation of HVAC Duct and HVAC System) in St Louis County, Missouri – Residential
Total Wage: $79.12
Base Rate: $52.00 | Fringe: $27.12
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in St Louis 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 St Louis County, Missouri runs from $16.00 to $101.17 per hour, median $62.05. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in St Louis 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 St Louis 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.