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Maryland carpet and soft floor layer prevailing wage, county by county
A carpet and soft floor layer's prevailing wage on Maryland public works runs from $50.43 an hour in Worcester County to $50.49 in Baltimore County. The median county is $50.43.
Carpet & Soft Floor Layer rate in each Maryland county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Allegany CountyCARPET LAYER · Garrett County group | $35.10 | $15.33 | $50.43 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-001 |
Anne Arundel CountyCARPET LAYER · Baltimore City group | $35.10 | $15.33 | $50.43 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-003 |
Baltimore CityCARPET LAYER · Baltimore City group | $35.10 | $15.33 | $50.43 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-510 |
Baltimore CountyCARPET LAYER | $35.89 | $14.60 | $50.49 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-005 |
Calvert CountyCARPET LAYER · Baltimore City group | $35.10 | $15.33 | $50.43 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-009 |
Caroline CountyCARPET LAYER | $35.10 | $15.33 | $50.43 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-011 |
Carroll CountyCARPET LAYER · Baltimore City group | $35.10 | $15.33 | $50.43 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-013 |
Cecil CountyCARPET LAYER · Baltimore City group | $35.10 | $15.33 | $50.43 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-015 |
Charles CountyCARPET LAYER · Baltimore City group | $35.10 | $15.33 | $50.43 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-017 |
Dorchester CountyCARPET LAYER · Dorchester County group | $35.10 | $15.33 | $50.43 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-019 |
Frederick CountyCARPET LAYER · Prince George's County group | $35.10 | $15.33 | $50.43 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-021 |
Garrett CountyCARPET LAYER · Garrett County group | $35.10 | $15.33 | $50.43 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-023 |
Harford CountyCARPET LAYER · Baltimore City group | $35.10 | $15.33 | $50.43 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-025 |
Howard CountyCARPET LAYER · Baltimore City group | $35.10 | $15.33 | $50.43 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-027 |
Kent CountyCARPET LAYER · Baltimore City group | $35.10 | $15.33 | $50.43 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
Montgomery CountyCARPET LAYER | $35.10 | $15.33 | $50.43 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
Prince George's CountyCARPET LAYER · Prince George's County group | $35.10 | $15.33 | $50.43 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-033 |
Queen Anne's CountyCARPET LAYER | $35.10 | $15.33 | $50.43 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-035 |
Somerset CountyCARPET LAYER · Baltimore City group | $35.10 | $15.33 | $50.43 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-039 |
St. Mary's CountyCARPET LAYER | $35.10 | $15.33 | $50.43 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-037 |
Talbot CountyCARPET LAYER · Baltimore City group | $35.10 | $15.33 | $50.43 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-041 |
Washington CountyCARPET LAYER · Baltimore City group | $35.10 | $15.33 | $50.43 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-043 |
Wicomico CountyCARPET LAYER · Baltimore City group | $35.10 | $15.33 | $50.43 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-045 |
Worcester CountyCARPET LAYER · Dorchester County group | $35.10 | $15.33 | $50.43 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-047 |
Main carpet and soft floor layer classification in each county (Carpet layer), 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 carpet and soft floor layer make on prevailing wage in Maryland?
$50.43 to $50.49 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $50.43. 4 groups of counties with identical rates and 5 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Baltimore County1 county$50.49
- Baltimore City group13 counties$50.43
- Dorchester County group2 counties$50.43
- Garrett County group2 counties$50.43
- Prince George's County group2 counties$50.43
- Caroline County1 county$50.43
- Montgomery County1 county$50.43
- Queen Anne's County1 county$50.43
- St. Mary's County1 county$50.43
Which counties share a rate
| Counties and Baltimore City | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore County | CARPET LAYER | $35.89 | $50.49 |
| Baltimore City group, 13 localities: Anne Arundel, Baltimore City, Calvert, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Harford, Howard, Kent, Somerset, Talbot, Washington, Wicomico | CARPET LAYER | $35.10 | $50.43 |
| Dorchester County group, 2 localities: Dorchester, Worcester | CARPET LAYER | $35.10 | $50.43 |
| Garrett County group, 2 localities: Allegany, Garrett | CARPET LAYER | $35.10 | $50.43 |
| Prince George's County group, 2 localities: Frederick, Prince George's | CARPET LAYER | $35.10 | $50.43 |
| Caroline County | CARPET LAYER | $35.10 | $50.43 |
| Montgomery County | CARPET LAYER | $35.10 | $50.43 |
| Queen Anne's County | CARPET LAYER | $35.10 | $50.43 |
| St. Mary's County | CARPET LAYER | $35.10 | $50.43 |
4 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 5 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 carpet and soft floor layer pay
What is the carpet and soft floor layer prevailing wage in Montgomery County?
$50.43 an hour: a $35.10 base wage plus $15.33 in fringe benefits, under Maryland informational rates as printed October 25, 2026. Overtime and every carpet and soft floor layer classification in Montgomery County.
Does carpet and soft floor layer prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Montgomery County the $50.43 total is a $35.10 base wage plus $15.33 in fringe benefits, about 30% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does carpet and soft floor layer 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 carpet and soft floor layers 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 carpet and soft floor layer rate?
DOL often publishes the same carpet and soft floor layer rates for several counties. Across Maryland, the 24 counties with a carpet and soft floor layer rate fall into 9 distinct sets of rates, and 4 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 13 counties (the Baltimore City group).