Prevailing Wage for a Painter in Jefferson County, Missouri (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Painter (Building construction) in Jefferson County is $39.40 base + $17.66 fringe = $57.06 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Jefferson County. Missouri also sets its own prevailing wage (MO DIR) — on state or locally funded work you owe the higher of the two, so confirm the MO rate before bidding.
Rate table by construction type
| Construction type | Source | Base | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | Federal · MO20260077 | $39.40 | $17.66 | $57.06 |
| Heavy | Federal · MO20260001 | $44.33 | $19.97 | $64.30 |
| Residential | Federal · MO20260070 | $38.60 | $17.66 | $56.26 |
These are the federal Davis‑Bacon rates for Missouri (they govern federally funded work); the MO state (DIR) rate is compared separately for state-funded work. Each construction type is its own wage determination — the WD# is shown per row. Scroll the table sideways on mobile.
Which rate applies?
Federally funded work → the federal Davis-Bacon rate applies.
State/local-funded work → Missouri's prevailing-wage law applies.
Covered by both → pay the higher of the two. See federal vs state.
Source & freshness
- WD number
- MO20260077
- Modification
- #1
- Effective
- May 18, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination MO20260077 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Painter on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $1,576.00 in base wages plus $706.40 in fringe = $2,282.40 gross for the week (Building). Overtime pays 1.5× the base only; fringe stays flat per hour. Run your own numbers in the calculator.
Nearby & related
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Verify the current wage determination on SAM.gov or with the DOL Wage and Hour Division before bidding or paying. This is a readable presentation of the official determination, not legal or tax advice.
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026 · Reviewed by: the Davis-Bacon Wage editorial team
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026 · Reviewed by: the Davis-Bacon Wage editorial team