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Maryland electrician prevailing wage, county by county
An electrician's prevailing wage on Maryland public works runs from $49.13 an hour in Worcester County to $83.92 in Dorchester County. The median county is $69.45.
Electrician rate in each Maryland county, A to Z
Main electrician classification in each county (Electrician), 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 an electrician make on prevailing wage in Maryland?
$49.13 to $83.92 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $69.45. 2 groups of counties with identical rates and 20 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Dorchester County1 county$83.92
- Montgomery County1 county$82.56
- Charles County group2 counties$79.15
- Calvert County1 county$79.15
- Prince George's County1 county$79.15
- Anne Arundel County1 county$70.64
- Harford County1 county$70.45
- Howard County group2 counties$70.30
- Frederick County1 county$70.29
- Baltimore City1 county$69.51
- Baltimore County1 county$69.39
- Caroline County1 county$63.16
- Cecil County1 county$63.16
- Kent County1 county$63.16
- Queen Anne's County1 county$63.16
- Talbot County1 county$63.16
- Washington County1 county$63.11
- Allegany County1 county$62.56
- Garrett County1 county$60.20
- Somerset County1 county$49.13
- Wicomico County1 county$49.13
- Worcester County1 county$49.13
Which counties share a rate
| Counties and Baltimore City | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester County | ELECTRICIAN | $47.50 | $83.92 |
| Montgomery County | ELECTRICIAN | $59.50 | $82.56 |
| Charles County group, 2 localities: Charles, St. Mary's | ELECTRICIAN | $57.00 | $79.15 |
| Calvert County | ELECTRICIAN | $57.00 | $79.15 |
| Prince George's County | ELECTRICIAN | $57.00 | $79.15 |
| Anne Arundel County | ELECTRICIAN | $49.50 | $70.64 |
| Harford County | ELECTRICIAN | $49.50 | $70.45 |
| Howard County group, 2 localities: Carroll, Howard | ELECTRICIAN | $49.50 | $70.30 |
| Frederick County | ELECTRICIAN | $49.50 | $70.29 |
| Baltimore City | ELECTRICIAN | $48.95 | $69.51 |
| Baltimore County | ELECTRICIAN | $48.25 | $69.39 |
| Caroline County | ELECTRICIAN | $36.75 | $63.16 |
| Cecil County | ELECTRICIAN | $36.75 | $63.16 |
| Kent County | ELECTRICIAN | $36.75 | $63.16 |
| Queen Anne's County | ELECTRICIAN | $36.75 | $63.16 |
| Talbot County | ELECTRICIAN | $36.75 | $63.16 |
| Washington County | ELECTRICIAN | $42.20 | $63.11 |
| Allegany County | ELECTRICIAN | $41.58 | $62.56 |
| Garrett County | ELECTRICIAN | $40.00 | $60.20 |
| Somerset County | ELECTRICIAN | $32.55 | $49.13 |
| Wicomico County | ELECTRICIAN | $32.55 | $49.13 |
| Worcester County | ELECTRICIAN | $32.55 | $49.13 |
2 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 20 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 electrician pay
What is the electrician prevailing wage in Montgomery County?
$82.56 an hour: a $59.50 base wage plus $23.06 in fringe benefits, under Maryland informational rates as printed October 25, 2026. Overtime and every electrician classification in Montgomery County.
Does electrician prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Montgomery County the $82.56 total is a $59.50 base wage plus $23.06 in fringe benefits, about 28% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does electrician 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 electricians 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 electrician rate?
DOL often publishes the same electrician rates for several counties. Across Maryland, the 24 counties with an electrician rate fall into 22 distinct sets of rates, and 2 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 2 counties (the Charles County group).