General Wage Order

GENERAL WAGE ORDER NO. 55 IS NOW FINAL AND IN EFFECT AS OF AUGUST 8, 2011. Click here to view General Wage Order No. 55.

The General Wage Order lists prevailing wage rates on Missouri State Highway and Transportation Commission construction projects in each county. The rates must be incorporated into the contract specifications for the job. This is the minimum wage rate required for the project. Employees are free to bargain for a higher rate of pay. Employers are free to pay a higher rate of pay.

Each year, the Division of Labor Standards provides a General Wage Order to the Missouri State Highway and Transportation Commission on or before July 1.

The General Wage Order lists the wage rates for each county in Missouri and the City of St. Louis. View and print an unofficial copy of the General Wage Order 55 . General Wage Order No. 55 went into effect on August 8, 2011.

NOTE: The General Wage Orders provided on this web site are for informational purposes only. They are not to be used for bidding purposes. If you need rates for a specific project, please contact the Highway Department to get the official copy that is in the bid specifications.