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Maryland carpenter prevailing wage, county by county
A carpenter's prevailing wage on Maryland public works runs from $50.49 an hour in St. Mary's County to $62.56 in Cecil County. The median county is $50.64.
Main carpenter classification in each county (Carpenter), 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 carpenter make on prevailing wage in Maryland?
5 groups of counties with identical rates and 9 with rates of their own, highest main rate first. The table below lists which counties are in each group.
- Cecil County1 county$62.56
- Queen Anne's County1 county$62.56
- Washington County group2 counties$53.25
- Allegany County1 county$53.25
- Caroline County group2 counties$52.30
- Worcester County group2 counties$52.30
- Dorchester County1 county$52.30
- Talbot County1 county$52.30
- Wicomico County1 county$50.80
- Baltimore County group7 counties$50.49
- Charles County group2 counties$50.49
- Calvert County1 county$50.49
- Montgomery County1 county$50.49
- Prince George's County1 county$50.49
Which counties pay which rate
| Counties and Baltimore City | Main classification | Base + fringe | Base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil County | CARPENTER | $62.56 | $37.08 |
| Queen Anne's County | CARPENTER | $62.56 | $37.08 |
| Washington County group, 2 localities: Garrett, Washington | CARPENTER | $53.25 | $30.71 |
| Allegany County | CARPENTER | $53.25 | $30.71 |
| Caroline County group, 2 localities: Caroline, Kent | CARPENTER | $52.30 | $32.87 |
| Worcester County group, 2 localities: Somerset, Worcester | CARPENTER | $52.30 | $32.87 |
| Dorchester County | CARPENTER | $52.30 | $32.87 |
| Talbot County | CARPENTER | $52.30 | $32.87 |
| Wicomico County | CARPENTER | $50.80 | $31.68 |
| Baltimore County group, 7 localities: Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Carroll, Frederick, Harford, Howard | CARPENTER | $50.49 | $35.89 |
| Charles County group, 2 localities: Charles, St. Mary's | CARPENTER | $50.49 | $35.89 |
| Calvert County | CARPENTER | $50.49 | $35.89 |
| Montgomery County | CARPENTER | $50.49 | $35.89 |
| Prince George's County | CARPENTER | $50.49 | $35.89 |
5 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 9 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 carpenter pay
What is the carpenter prevailing wage in Montgomery County?
$50.49 an hour: a $35.89 base wage plus $14.60 in fringe benefits, under Maryland informational rates as printed October 25, 2026. Overtime and every carpenter classification in Montgomery County.
Does carpenter prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Montgomery County the $50.49 total is a $35.89 base wage plus $14.60 in fringe benefits, about 29% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does carpenter 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 carpenters 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 carpenter rate?
DOL often publishes the same carpenter rates for several counties. Across Maryland, the 24 counties with a carpenter rate fall into 14 distinct sets of rates, and 5 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 7 counties (the Baltimore County group).