Missouri's Prevailing Wage Law applies to public works construction projects valued over $75,000. Public bodies must obtain an Annual Wage Order from the Division of Labor Standards before advertising for bids. Wage rates are published by county.
Missouri has an active prevailing wage law (Missouri Prevailing Wage Law (RSMo Sections 290.210-290.340)). Administered by Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Standards. Certified payroll is required. Federal Davis-Bacon applies to all federal projects.
The federal Davis-Bacon Act applies to all federally funded or federally assisted construction contracts over $2,000 in Missouri. This includes projects funded by federal agencies, FHWA highway projects, HUD housing, and projects receiving federal grants.
Contractors may be debarred from public contracts for violations. Back wages and penalties must be paid to affected workers. Contractors must file affidavits of compliance.