Missouri Labor

Public Works Information

Submit Contractor's Wage Survey: The Department conducts the Contractor’s Wage Survey annually to determine the prevailing wage for each occupational title in each county for public works construction projects.
Prevailing Wage Information: Missouri's Prevailing Wage Law establishes a minimum wage rate that must be paid to workers on public works construction projects in Missouri, such as bridges, roads, and government buildings.
Prevailing Wage Look-Up: The Annual Wage Order lists the prevailing wage rates on public construction projects for each occupation in each county.
File a Prevailing Wage Complaint: You can file a wage complaint if you believe you are being paid incorrectly while working on a public works construction project.
Building Accessibility Assessment: Take this assessment to see if a building is accessible to people with disabilities.
Are You Covered?: Before awarding a contract, make sure your contractor has workers' compensation coverage for its employees.
Building Blocks for Public Works: Sign up for this free public works compliance/guidance seminar for contractors to better business practices and avoid compliance issues.

Division of Labor Standards
3315 W. Truman Blvd.
Jefferson City, MO 65102
573-751-3403
[email protected]