Maryland · Dredger
Maryland dredge worker prevailing wage, county by county
A dredge worker's prevailing wage on Maryland public works is $63.82 an hour in every county that has one (6), for the main classification.
Dredger rate in each Maryland county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Anne Arundel CountyMARINE - LEVERMAN | $48.48 | $15.34 | $63.82 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-003 |
Baltimore CityMARINE - LEVERMAN · Baltimore County group | $48.48 | $15.34 | $63.82 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-510 |
Baltimore CountyMARINE - LEVERMAN · Baltimore County group | $48.48 | $15.34 | $63.82 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-005 |
Carroll CountyMARINE - LEVERMAN · Baltimore County group | $48.48 | $15.34 | $63.82 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-013 |
Harford CountyMARINE - LEVERMAN · Baltimore County group | $48.48 | $15.34 | $63.82 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-025 |
Howard CountyMARINE - LEVERMAN · Baltimore County group | $48.48 | $15.34 | $63.82 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-027 |
Main dredge worker classification in each county (Marine - leverman), 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 dredge worker make on prevailing wage in Maryland?
$63.82 an hour in every county that has a rate, for the main classification. 1 group of counties with identical rates and 1 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Baltimore County group5 counties · MARINE - LEVERMAN$63.82
- Anne Arundel County1 county · MARINE - LEVERMAN$63.82
Which counties share a rate
| Counties and Baltimore City | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore County group, 5 localities: Baltimore, Baltimore City, Carroll, Harford, Howard | MARINE - LEVERMAN | $48.48 | $63.82 |
| Anne Arundel County | MARINE - LEVERMAN | $48.48 | $63.82 |
1 group of counties with identical DOL rates, and 1 county with rates of its 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 dredge worker pay
What is the dredge worker prevailing wage in Baltimore County?
$63.82 an hour: a $48.48 base wage plus $15.34 in fringe benefits, under Maryland informational rates as printed October 25, 2026. Overtime and every dredge worker classification in Baltimore County.
Does dredge worker prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Baltimore County the $63.82 total is a $48.48 base wage plus $15.34 in fringe benefits, about 24% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does dredge worker 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 dredge workers 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 dredge worker rate?
DOL often publishes the same dredge worker rates for several counties. Across Maryland, the 6 counties with a dredge worker rate fall into 2 distinct sets of rates, and 1 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 5 counties (the Baltimore County group).