Attachment 5 - Wage Determination.pdf

This is a General Decision document (MO20260001, dated 01/09/2026) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor establishing prevailing wage rates for heavy and highway construction projects in Missouri. The decision supersedes MO20250001 and applies statewide across all Missouri counties.

The document establishes hourly wage rates and fringe benefits for multiple construction trades and labor classifications including carpenters, electricians, ironworkers, laborers, painters, plumbers, pipefitters, cement masons, and truck drivers. Rates are geographically stratified by county groupings, with variations reflecting regional labor market conditions. For example, carpenters' rates range from $33.25 to $44.63 per hour depending on location, with fringe benefits ranging from 15.60% to 22.40%. Electricians' rates vary from $25.40 to $54.01 per hour. Power equipment operators are classified into four groups with corresponding rate tiers and hourly premiums for specialized work (cranes, draglines, rigs, shovels, etc.). The document includes detailed classifications for equipment operators, defining scope and skill requirements for each group, and specifies premium payments for hazardous conditions, height work, and specialized equipment operation. Additional provisions address Executive Orders 13706 (paid sick leave) and 13658 (minimum wage requirements), requiring contractors to comply with federal wage standards. The prevailing wage rates are effective for federal or federally-funded construction contracts and must be paid to all workers on covered projects, with classification and rate determinations subject to appeal through the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division.