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Maryland cement mason prevailing wage, county by county
A cement mason's prevailing wage on Maryland public works runs from $27.47 an hour in Worcester County to $54.77 in Garrett County. The median county is $38.85.
Cement Mason rate in each Maryland county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Allegany CountyCEMENT MASON | $30.12 | $21.35 | $51.47 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-001 |
Anne Arundel CountyCEMENT MASON | $27.76 | $11.09 | $38.85 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-003 |
Baltimore CityCEMENT MASON · Baltimore City group | $27.76 | $11.09 | $38.85 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-510 |
Baltimore CountyCEMENT MASON | $27.76 | $11.09 | $38.85 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-005 |
Calvert CountyCEMENT MASON · St. Mary's County group | $30.18 | $9.72 | $39.90 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-009 |
Caroline CountyCEMENT MASON · Cecil County group | $30.00 | $3.03 | $33.03 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-011 |
Carroll CountyCEMENT MASON · Baltimore City group | $27.76 | $11.09 | $38.85 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-013 |
Cecil CountyCEMENT MASON · Cecil County group | $30.00 | $3.03 | $33.03 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-015 |
Charles CountyCEMENT MASON | $30.18 | $9.72 | $39.90 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-017 |
Dorchester CountyCEMENT MASON · Dorchester County group | $24.83 | $2.64 | $27.47 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-019 |
Frederick CountyCEMENT MASON | $29.65 | $11.88 | $41.53 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-021 |
Garrett CountyCEMENT MASON · Washington County group | $32.12 | $22.65 | $54.77 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-023 |
Harford CountyCEMENT MASON · Baltimore City group | $27.76 | $11.09 | $38.85 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-025 |
Howard CountyCEMENT MASON · Baltimore City group | $27.76 | $11.09 | $38.85 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-027 |
Kent CountyCEMENT MASON · Cecil County group | $30.00 | $3.03 | $33.03 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
Montgomery CountyCEMENT MASON | $29.65 | $11.88 | $41.53 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
Prince George's CountyCEMENT MASON | $29.65 | $11.88 | $41.53 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-033 |
Queen Anne's CountyCEMENT MASON | $30.00 | $3.03 | $33.03 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-035 |
Somerset CountyCEMENT MASON · Dorchester County group | $24.83 | $2.64 | $27.47 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-039 |
St. Mary's CountyCEMENT MASON · St. Mary's County group | $30.18 | $9.72 | $39.90 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-037 |
Talbot CountyCEMENT MASON | $30.00 | $3.03 | $33.03 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-041 |
Washington CountyCEMENT MASON · Washington County group | $32.12 | $22.65 | $54.77 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-043 |
Wicomico CountyCEMENT MASON | $24.83 | $2.64 | $27.47 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-045 |
Worcester CountyCEMENT MASON · Dorchester County group | $24.83 | $2.64 | $27.47 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-047 |
Main cement mason classification in each county (Cement mason), 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 cement mason make on prevailing wage in Maryland?
$27.47 to $54.77 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $38.85. 5 groups of counties with identical rates and 10 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Washington County group2 counties$54.77
- Allegany County1 county$51.47
- Frederick County1 county$41.53
- Montgomery County1 county$41.53
- Prince George's County1 county$41.53
- St. Mary's County group2 counties$39.90
- Charles County1 county$39.90
- Baltimore City group4 counties$38.85
- Anne Arundel County1 county$38.85
- Baltimore County1 county$38.85
- Cecil County group3 counties$33.03
- Queen Anne's County1 county$33.03
- Talbot County1 county$33.03
- Dorchester County group3 counties$27.47
- Wicomico County1 county$27.47
Which counties share a rate
| Counties and Baltimore City | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County group, 2 localities: Garrett, Washington | CEMENT MASON | $32.12 | $54.77 |
| Allegany County | CEMENT MASON | $30.12 | $51.47 |
| Frederick County | CEMENT MASON | $29.65 | $41.53 |
| Montgomery County | CEMENT MASON | $29.65 | $41.53 |
| Prince George's County | CEMENT MASON | $29.65 | $41.53 |
| St. Mary's County group, 2 localities: Calvert, St. Mary's | CEMENT MASON | $30.18 | $39.90 |
| Charles County | CEMENT MASON | $30.18 | $39.90 |
| Baltimore City group, 4 localities: Baltimore City, Carroll, Harford, Howard | CEMENT MASON | $27.76 | $38.85 |
| Anne Arundel County | CEMENT MASON | $27.76 | $38.85 |
| Baltimore County | CEMENT MASON | $27.76 | $38.85 |
| Cecil County group, 3 localities: Caroline, Cecil, Kent | CEMENT MASON | $30.00 | $33.03 |
| Queen Anne's County | CEMENT MASON | $30.00 | $33.03 |
| Talbot County | CEMENT MASON | $30.00 | $33.03 |
| Dorchester County group, 3 localities: Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester | CEMENT MASON | $24.83 | $27.47 |
| Wicomico County | CEMENT MASON | $24.83 | $27.47 |
5 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 10 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 cement mason pay
What is the cement mason prevailing wage in Montgomery County?
$41.53 an hour: a $29.65 base wage plus $11.88 in fringe benefits, under Maryland informational rates as printed October 25, 2026. Overtime and every cement mason classification in Montgomery County.
Does cement mason prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Montgomery County the $41.53 total is a $29.65 base wage plus $11.88 in fringe benefits, about 29% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does cement mason 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 cement masons 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 cement mason rate?
DOL often publishes the same cement mason rates for several counties. Across Maryland, the 24 counties with a cement mason rate fall into 15 distinct sets of rates, and 5 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 4 counties (the Baltimore City group).