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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. The prevailing wage rate differs by county and for different types of work.

The Prevailing Wage Law applies to all public works projects constructed by or on behalf of state and local public bodies.

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Annual Wage Order

All public bodies of Missouri contemplating construction work must get an Annual Wage Order from Labor Standards. The Annual Wage Order lists the prevailing wage rates on public construction projects in each county. The rates must be incorporated into the contract specifications for the job. This is the minimum prevailing 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.

Annual Wage Order No. 20 has been filed with the Secretary of State and is available for review. Continue using Annual Wage Order No. 19 until Annual Wage Order No. 20 becomes final.

AWO20 FOR REVIEW ONLY

File(s) Filed On 3-08-2013

AWO19 CURRENTLY IN EFFECT

Files Modified on 2-14-2013

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