Missouri's Prevailing Wage Law establishes a minimum wage rate that must be paid to workers on public works construction projects valued at more than $75,000, such as bridges, roads, and government buildings. The prevailing wage rate differs by county and for different types of work.
Guidelines for Public Bodies
The Missouri Prevailing Wage Law requires that all workers employed on public works projects be paid the proper prevailing wage rate. Prevailing wage rates are determined by actual hours worked, for a particular occupational title (classification/trade), in each individual county throughout the state. Use our Public Works Guidebook to assist you with your next public works job.
- Incorporate a complete copy of the most current Annual Wage Order (AWO) in all bid specs.
- Submit a Project Notification - Contractor Notification Form (PW-2 form) prior to beginning any work. Also, by using the same form, submit a list of all project contractors.
- During the course of the project, review all payroll records to ensure prevailing wage law requirements are being met. Please do not hesitate to contact the Division with any questions at 573-751-3403.
- At the completion of the project, acquire a completed Affidavit of Compliance form from all contractors and subcontractors before making final payments. Please send a copy of the Affidavit(s) to the Division of Labor Standards, PO Box 449, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0449 or fax to 573-751-3721.