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Maryland drywall finisher prevailing wage, county by county
A drywall finisher's prevailing wage on Maryland public works runs from $41.17 an hour in Worcester County to $50.49 in Anne Arundel County. The median county is $41.17.
Drywall Finisher rate in each Maryland county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Anne Arundel CountyDRYWALL - SPACKLING, TAPING, & FINISHING · Baltimore County group | $35.89 | $14.60 | $50.49 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-003 |
Baltimore CityDRYWALL - SPACKLING, TAPING, & FINISHING · Baltimore County group | $35.89 | $14.60 | $50.49 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-510 |
Baltimore CountyDRYWALL - SPACKLING, TAPING, & FINISHING · Baltimore County group | $35.89 | $14.60 | $50.49 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-005 |
Calvert CountyDRYWALL - SPACKLING, TAPING, & FINISHING · St. Mary's County group | $29.16 | $12.01 | $41.17 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-009 |
Caroline CountyDRYWALL - SPACKLING, TAPING, & FINISHING · Cecil County group | $29.16 | $12.01 | $41.17 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-011 |
Carroll CountyDRYWALL - SPACKLING, TAPING, & FINISHING · Baltimore County group | $35.89 | $14.60 | $50.49 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-013 |
Cecil CountyDRYWALL - SPACKLING, TAPING, & FINISHING · Cecil County group | $29.16 | $12.01 | $41.17 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-015 |
Charles CountyDRYWALL - SPACKLING, TAPING, & FINISHING · Montgomery County group | $29.16 | $12.01 | $41.17 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-017 |
Dorchester CountyDRYWALL - SPACKLING, TAPING, & FINISHING · Wicomico County group | $29.16 | $12.01 | $41.17 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-019 |
Frederick CountyDRYWALL - SPACKLING, TAPING, & FINISHING · Baltimore County group | $35.89 | $14.60 | $50.49 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-021 |
Harford CountyDRYWALL - SPACKLING, TAPING, & FINISHING · Baltimore County group | $35.89 | $14.60 | $50.49 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-025 |
Howard CountyDRYWALL - SPACKLING, TAPING, & FINISHING · Baltimore County group | $35.89 | $14.60 | $50.49 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-027 |
Kent CountyDRYWALL - SPACKLING, TAPING, & FINISHING · Cecil County group | $29.16 | $12.01 | $41.17 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
Montgomery CountyDRYWALL - SPACKLING, TAPING, & FINISHING · Montgomery County group | $29.16 | $12.01 | $41.17 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
Prince George's CountyDRYWALL - SPACKLING, TAPING, & FINISHING · Montgomery County group | $29.16 | $12.01 | $41.17 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-033 |
Queen Anne's CountyDRYWALL - SPACKLING, TAPING, & FINISHING · Cecil County group | $29.16 | $12.01 | $41.17 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-035 |
Somerset CountyDRYWALL - SPACKLING, TAPING, & FINISHING · Wicomico County group | $29.16 | $12.01 | $41.17 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-039 |
St. Mary's CountyDRYWALL - SPACKLING, TAPING, & FINISHING · St. Mary's County group | $29.16 | $12.01 | $41.17 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-037 |
Talbot CountyDRYWALL - SPACKLING, TAPING, & FINISHING · Montgomery County group | $29.16 | $12.01 | $41.17 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-041 |
Wicomico CountyDRYWALL - SPACKLING, TAPING, & FINISHING · Wicomico County group | $29.16 | $12.01 | $41.17 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-045 |
Worcester CountyDRYWALL - SPACKLING, TAPING, & FINISHING · Montgomery County group | $29.16 | $12.01 | $41.17 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-047 |
Main drywall finisher classification in each county (Drywall - spackling, taping, & finishing), 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 drywall finisher make on prevailing wage in Maryland?
$41.17 to $50.49 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $41.17. 5 groups of counties with identical rates and 0 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Baltimore County group7 counties · DRYWALL - SPACKLING, TAPING, & FINISHING$50.49
- Montgomery County group5 counties · DRYWALL - SPACKLING, TAPING, & FINISHING$41.17
- Cecil County group4 counties · DRYWALL - SPACKLING, TAPING, & FINISHING$41.17
- Wicomico County group3 counties · DRYWALL - SPACKLING, TAPING, & FINISHING$41.17
- St. Mary's County group2 counties · DRYWALL - SPACKLING, TAPING, & FINISHING$41.17
Which counties share a rate
| Counties and Baltimore City | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore County group, 7 localities: Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Carroll, Frederick, Harford, Howard | DRYWALL - SPACKLING, TAPING, & FINISHING | $35.89 | $50.49 |
| Montgomery County group, 5 localities: Charles, Montgomery, Prince George's, Talbot, Worcester | DRYWALL - SPACKLING, TAPING, & FINISHING | $29.16 | $41.17 |
| Cecil County group, 4 localities: Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's | DRYWALL - SPACKLING, TAPING, & FINISHING | $29.16 | $41.17 |
| Wicomico County group, 3 localities: Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico | DRYWALL - SPACKLING, TAPING, & FINISHING | $29.16 | $41.17 |
| St. Mary's County group, 2 localities: Calvert, St. Mary's | DRYWALL - SPACKLING, TAPING, & FINISHING | $29.16 | $41.17 |
5 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 0 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 drywall finisher pay
What is the drywall finisher prevailing wage in Montgomery County?
$41.17 an hour: a $29.16 base wage plus $12.01 in fringe benefits, under Maryland informational rates as printed October 25, 2026. Overtime and every drywall finisher classification in Montgomery County.
Does drywall finisher prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Montgomery County the $41.17 total is a $29.16 base wage plus $12.01 in fringe benefits, about 29% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does drywall finisher 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 drywall finishers 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 drywall finisher rate?
DOL often publishes the same drywall finisher rates for several counties. Across Maryland, the 21 counties with a drywall finisher rate fall into 5 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).