Maryland · Boilermaker
Maryland boilermaker prevailing wage, county by county
A boilermaker's prevailing wage on Maryland public works runs from $50.13 an hour in Talbot County to $73.31 in Calvert County. The median county is $65.65.
Boilermaker rate in each Maryland county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Anne Arundel CountyBOILERMAKER | $48.36 | $17.29 | $65.65 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-003 |
Baltimore CityBOILERMAKER · Baltimore County group | $48.36 | $17.29 | $65.65 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-510 |
Baltimore CountyBOILERMAKER · Baltimore County group | $48.36 | $17.29 | $65.65 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-005 |
Calvert CountyBOILERMAKER · Prince George's County group | $47.37 | $25.94 | $73.31 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-009 |
Caroline CountyBOILERMAKER | $36.35 | $13.78 | $50.13 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-011 |
Carroll CountyBOILERMAKER · Baltimore County group | $48.36 | $17.29 | $65.65 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-013 |
Cecil CountyBOILERMAKER · Cecil County group | $36.35 | $13.78 | $50.13 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-015 |
Charles CountyBOILERMAKER · Charles County group | $47.37 | $25.94 | $73.31 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-017 |
Frederick CountyBOILERMAKER · Montgomery County group | $47.37 | $25.94 | $73.31 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-021 |
Harford CountyBOILERMAKER · Baltimore County group | $48.36 | $17.29 | $65.65 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-025 |
Howard CountyBOILERMAKER · Baltimore County group | $48.36 | $17.29 | $65.65 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-027 |
Kent CountyBOILERMAKER · Cecil County group | $36.35 | $13.78 | $50.13 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
Montgomery CountyBOILERMAKER · Montgomery County group | $47.37 | $25.94 | $73.31 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
Prince George's CountyBOILERMAKER · Prince George's County group | $47.37 | $25.94 | $73.31 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-033 |
Queen Anne's CountyBOILERMAKER · Cecil County group | $36.35 | $13.78 | $50.13 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-035 |
St. Mary's CountyBOILERMAKER · Charles County group | $47.37 | $25.94 | $73.31 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-037 |
Talbot CountyBOILERMAKER · Cecil County group | $36.35 | $13.78 | $50.13 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-041 |
Main boilermaker classification in each county (Boilermaker), Maryland informational rates as printed October 25, 2026. A determination applies to a project advertised before it expires, and mid-year changes apply only to newly issued determinations (SFP 17-209; DOL FAQ #47). Checked October 25, 2026.
How much does a boilermaker make on prevailing wage in Maryland?
$50.13 to $73.31 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $65.65. 5 groups of counties with identical rates and 2 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Charles County group2 counties · BOILERMAKER$73.31
- Montgomery County group2 counties · BOILERMAKER$73.31
- Prince George's County group2 counties · BOILERMAKER$73.31
- Baltimore County group5 counties · BOILERMAKER$65.65
- Anne Arundel County1 county · BOILERMAKER$65.65
- Cecil County group4 counties · BOILERMAKER$50.13
- Caroline County1 county · BOILERMAKER$50.13
Which counties share a rate
| Counties and Baltimore City | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles County group, 2 localities: Charles, St. Mary's | BOILERMAKER | $47.37 | $73.31 |
| Montgomery County group, 2 localities: Frederick, Montgomery | BOILERMAKER | $47.37 | $73.31 |
| Prince George's County group, 2 localities: Calvert, Prince George's | BOILERMAKER | $47.37 | $73.31 |
| Baltimore County group, 5 localities: Baltimore, Baltimore City, Carroll, Harford, Howard | BOILERMAKER | $48.36 | $65.65 |
| Anne Arundel County | BOILERMAKER | $48.36 | $65.65 |
| Cecil County group, 4 localities: Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's, Talbot | BOILERMAKER | $36.35 | $50.13 |
| Caroline County | BOILERMAKER | $36.35 | $50.13 |
5 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 2 counties with rates of their own.
Maryland's informational rates are journeyworker rates. A registered apprentice may be paid the percentage of the mechanic rate set by the Apprenticeship and Training Council (SFP 17-208(e)); an unregistered 'apprentice' must be paid the full rate.
Questions about Maryland boilermaker pay
What is the boilermaker prevailing wage in Montgomery County?
$73.31 an hour: a $47.37 base wage plus $25.94 in fringe benefits, under Maryland informational rates as printed October 25, 2026. Overtime and every boilermaker classification in Montgomery County.
Does boilermaker prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Montgomery County the $73.31 total is a $47.37 base wage plus $25.94 in fringe benefits, about 35% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does boilermaker prevailing wage pay overtime in Maryland?
Maryland overtime is at least 1½ times the straight-time rate for hours over 10 in a calendar day, over 40 in a workweek, and on Sundays and legal holidays. There is no Saturday premium (SFP 17-214(b); 17-208(b)(2)).
Do apprentice boilermakers get this rate?
Maryland's informational rates are journeyworker rates. A registered apprentice may be paid the percentage of the mechanic rate set by the Apprenticeship and Training Council (SFP 17-208(e)); an unregistered 'apprentice' must be paid the full rate.
Why do some counties have the same boilermaker rate?
DOL often publishes the same boilermaker rates for several counties. Across Maryland, the 17 counties with a boilermaker rate fall into 7 distinct sets of rates, and 5 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 5 counties (the Baltimore County group).