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Maryland utility lineman prevailing wage, county by county

A utility lineman's prevailing wage on Maryland public works runs from $28.00 an hour in Carroll County to $47.73 in Baltimore City. The median county is $41.22.

Electrical Utility Lineman rate in each Maryland county, A to Z

9 counties
CountyBase wageFringe benefitsTotal rateSource
Anne Arundel CountyLINEWORKER/UNDERGROUND MECHANIC
$28.61 $4.22 $32.83 MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-003
Baltimore CityLINEWORKER/UNDERGROUND MECHANIC
$36.40 $11.33 $47.73 MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-510
Baltimore CountyLINEWORKER/UNDERGROUND MECHANIC
$39.33 $5.05 $44.38 MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-005
Carroll CountyLINEWORKER/UNDERGROUND MECHANIC
$27.00 $1.00 $28.00 MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-013
Frederick CountyLINEWORKER/UNDERGROUND MECHANIC
$31.51 $9.75 $41.26 MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-021
Harford CountyLINEWORKER/UNDERGROUND MECHANIC
$29.97 $5.19 $35.16 MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-025
Howard CountyLINEWORKER/UNDERGROUND MECHANIC
$29.81 $5.22 $35.03 MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-027
Montgomery CountyLINEWORKER/UNDERGROUND MECHANIC
$34.18 $7.04 $41.22 MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-031
Prince George's CountyLINEWORKER/UNDERGROUND MECHANIC
$31.51 $9.75 $41.26 MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-033

Main utility lineman classification in each county (Lineworker/underground mechanic), 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.

Washington County: no rate for this tradeAllegany County: no rate for this tradeCaroline County: no rate for this tradeWicomico County: no rate for this tradeSt. Mary's County: no rate for this tradeCarroll County utility lineman: $28.00 per hourDorchester County: no rate for this tradeGarrett County: no rate for this tradeKent County: no rate for this tradeMontgomery County utility lineman: $41.22 per hourTalbot County: no rate for this tradeBaltimore City utility lineman: $47.73 per hourCecil County: no rate for this tradeHoward County utility lineman: $35.03 per hourCalvert County: no rate for this tradeQueen Anne's County: no rate for this tradeCharles County: no rate for this tradeSomerset County: no rate for this tradeWorcester County: no rate for this tradeAnne Arundel County utility lineman: $32.83 per hourHarford County utility lineman: $35.16 per hourBaltimore County utility lineman: $44.38 per hourFrederick County utility lineman: $41.26 per hourPrince George's County utility lineman: $41.26 per hour
$28$32$35$41$44$47Electrical Utility Lineman, main rate, base + fringe per hour. Each shade holds about a fifth of the counties.

How much does a utility lineman make on prevailing wage in Maryland?

$28.00 to $47.73 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $41.22. 9 counties, highest main rate first.

  1. Baltimore City1 county$47.73
  2. Baltimore County1 county$44.38
  3. Frederick County1 county$41.26
  4. Prince George's County1 county$41.26
  5. Montgomery County1 county$41.22
  6. Harford County1 county$35.16
  7. Howard County1 county$35.03
  8. Anne Arundel County1 county$32.83
  9. Carroll County1 county$28.00
Which counties share a rate
Counties and Baltimore CityMain classificationBase wageTotal rate
Baltimore CityLINEWORKER/UNDERGROUND MECHANIC$36.40 $47.73 
Baltimore CountyLINEWORKER/UNDERGROUND MECHANIC$39.33 $44.38 
Frederick CountyLINEWORKER/UNDERGROUND MECHANIC$31.51 $41.26 
Prince George's CountyLINEWORKER/UNDERGROUND MECHANIC$31.51 $41.26 
Montgomery CountyLINEWORKER/UNDERGROUND MECHANIC$34.18 $41.22 
Harford CountyLINEWORKER/UNDERGROUND MECHANIC$29.97 $35.16 
Howard CountyLINEWORKER/UNDERGROUND MECHANIC$29.81 $35.03 
Anne Arundel CountyLINEWORKER/UNDERGROUND MECHANIC$28.61 $32.83 
Carroll CountyLINEWORKER/UNDERGROUND MECHANIC$27.00 $28.00 

No two counties have identical DOL rates for this trade.

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 utility lineman pay

What is the utility lineman prevailing wage in Montgomery County?

$41.22 an hour: a $34.18 base wage plus $7.04 in fringe benefits, under Maryland informational rates as printed October 25, 2026. Overtime and every utility lineman classification in Montgomery County.

Does utility lineman prevailing wage include fringe benefits?

Yes. In Montgomery County the $41.22 total is a $34.18 base wage plus $7.04 in fringe benefits, about 17% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.

Does utility lineman 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 utility linemans 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.

Which county pays utility linemans the most in Maryland?

Baltimore City, at $47.73 an hour for the main classification. The lowest is Carroll County at $28.00, and the median county is $41.22.