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Maryland commercial diver prevailing wage, county by county
A commercial diver's prevailing wage on Maryland public works runs from $51.60 an hour in Howard County to $53.00 in Caroline County. The median county is $52.47.
Diver & Tender rate in each Maryland county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Anne Arundel CountyMARINE - DIVER | $42.21 | $9.39 | $51.60 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-003 |
Baltimore CityMARINE - DIVER · Baltimore City group | $42.21 | $9.39 | $51.60 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-510 |
Baltimore CountyMARINE - DIVER | $42.21 | $9.39 | $51.60 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-005 |
Caroline CountyMARINE - DIVER | $42.22 | $10.78 | $53.00 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-011 |
Carroll CountyMARINE - DIVER · Baltimore City group | $42.21 | $9.39 | $51.60 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-013 |
Cecil CountyMARINE - DIVER · Cecil County group | $42.22 | $10.78 | $53.00 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-015 |
Dorchester CountyMARINE - DIVER · Prince George's County group | $37.74 | $14.73 | $52.47 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-019 |
Frederick CountyMARINE - DIVER · Montgomery County group | $37.74 | $14.73 | $52.47 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-021 |
Harford CountyMARINE - DIVER · Baltimore City group | $42.21 | $9.39 | $51.60 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-025 |
Howard CountyMARINE - DIVER · Baltimore City group | $42.21 | $9.39 | $51.60 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-027 |
Kent CountyMARINE - DIVER · Cecil County group | $42.22 | $10.78 | $53.00 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-029 |
Montgomery CountyMARINE - DIVER · Montgomery County group | $37.74 | $14.73 | $52.47 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-031 |
Prince George's CountyMARINE - DIVER · Prince George's County group | $37.74 | $14.73 | $52.47 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-033 |
Queen Anne's CountyMARINE - DIVER · Cecil County group | $42.22 | $10.78 | $53.00 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-035 |
Somerset CountyMARINE - DIVER · Wicomico County group | $37.74 | $14.73 | $52.47 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-039 |
Talbot CountyMARINE - DIVER · Cecil County group | $42.22 | $10.78 | $53.00 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-041 |
Wicomico CountyMARINE - DIVER · Wicomico County group | $37.74 | $14.73 | $52.47 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-045 |
Worcester CountyMARINE - DIVER · Wicomico County group | $37.74 | $14.73 | $52.47 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-047 |
Main commercial diver classification in each county (Marine - diver), 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 commercial diver make on prevailing wage in Maryland?
$51.60 to $53.00 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $52.47. 5 groups of counties with identical rates and 3 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Cecil County group4 counties · MARINE - DIVER$53.00
- Caroline County1 county · MARINE - DIVER$53.00
- Wicomico County group3 counties · MARINE - DIVER$52.47
- Montgomery County group2 counties · MARINE - DIVER$52.47
- Prince George's County group2 counties · MARINE - DIVER$52.47
- Baltimore City group4 counties · MARINE - DIVER$51.60
- Anne Arundel County1 county · MARINE - DIVER$51.60
- Baltimore County1 county · MARINE - DIVER$51.60
Which counties share a rate
| Counties and Baltimore City | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil County group, 4 localities: Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's, Talbot | MARINE - DIVER | $42.22 | $53.00 |
| Caroline County | MARINE - DIVER | $42.22 | $53.00 |
| Wicomico County group, 3 localities: Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester | MARINE - DIVER | $37.74 | $52.47 |
| Montgomery County group, 2 localities: Frederick, Montgomery | MARINE - DIVER | $37.74 | $52.47 |
| Prince George's County group, 2 localities: Dorchester, Prince George's | MARINE - DIVER | $37.74 | $52.47 |
| Baltimore City group, 4 localities: Baltimore City, Carroll, Harford, Howard | MARINE - DIVER | $42.21 | $51.60 |
| Anne Arundel County | MARINE - DIVER | $42.21 | $51.60 |
| Baltimore County | MARINE - DIVER | $42.21 | $51.60 |
5 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 3 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 commercial diver pay
What is the commercial diver prevailing wage in Montgomery County?
$52.47 an hour: a $37.74 base wage plus $14.73 in fringe benefits, under Maryland informational rates as printed October 25, 2026. Overtime and every commercial diver classification in Montgomery County.
Does commercial diver prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Montgomery County the $52.47 total is a $37.74 base wage plus $14.73 in fringe benefits, about 28% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does commercial diver 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 commercial divers 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 commercial diver rate?
DOL often publishes the same commercial diver rates for several counties. Across Maryland, the 18 counties with a commercial diver rate fall into 8 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).