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Maryland fence builder prevailing wage, county by county
A fence builder's prevailing wage on Maryland public works runs from $41.32 an hour in Worcester County to $69.36 in Anne Arundel County. The median county is $56.40.
Fence Builder rate in each Maryland county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Allegany CountyIRONWORKER - FENCE ERECTOR | $31.00 | $24.40 | $55.40 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-001 |
Anne Arundel CountyIRONWORKER - FENCE ERECTOR | $48.25 | $21.11 | $69.36 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-003 |
Baltimore CityIRONWORKER - FENCE ERECTOR · Baltimore County group | $48.25 | $21.11 | $69.36 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-510 |
Baltimore CountyIRONWORKER - FENCE ERECTOR · Baltimore County group | $48.25 | $21.11 | $69.36 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-005 |
Caroline CountyIRONWORKER - FENCE ERECTOR · Caroline County group | $32.97 | $23.39 | $56.36 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-011 |
Carroll CountyIRONWORKER - FENCE ERECTOR · Baltimore County group | $48.25 | $21.11 | $69.36 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-013 |
Cecil CountyIRONWORKER - FENCE ERECTOR | $32.97 | $23.39 | $56.36 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-015 |
Dorchester CountyIRONWORKER - FENCE ERECTOR · Dorchester County group | $32.28 | $9.04 | $41.32 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-019 |
Frederick CountyIRONWORKER - FENCE ERECTOR · Montgomery County group | $40.77 | $20.42 | $61.19 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-021 |
Garrett CountyIRONWORKER - FENCE ERECTOR · Washington County group | $31.65 | $24.75 | $56.40 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-023 |
Harford CountyIRONWORKER - FENCE ERECTOR · Baltimore County group | $48.25 | $21.11 | $69.36 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-025 |
Howard CountyIRONWORKER - FENCE ERECTOR · Baltimore County group | $48.25 | $21.11 | $69.36 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-027 |
Kent CountyIRONWORKER - FENCE ERECTOR · Caroline County group | $32.97 | $23.39 | $56.36 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
Montgomery CountyIRONWORKER - FENCE ERECTOR · Montgomery County group | $40.77 | $20.42 | $61.19 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
Prince George's CountyIRONWORKER - FENCE ERECTOR | $40.77 | $20.42 | $61.19 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-033 |
Queen Anne's CountyIRONWORKER - FENCE ERECTOR · Caroline County group | $32.97 | $23.39 | $56.36 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-035 |
Somerset CountyIRONWORKER - FENCE ERECTOR · Dorchester County group | $32.28 | $9.04 | $41.32 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-039 |
Talbot CountyIRONWORKER - FENCE ERECTOR · Caroline County group | $32.97 | $23.39 | $56.36 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-041 |
Washington CountyIRONWORKER - FENCE ERECTOR · Washington County group | $31.65 | $24.75 | $56.40 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-043 |
Wicomico CountyIRONWORKER - FENCE ERECTOR | $32.28 | $9.04 | $41.32 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-045 |
Worcester CountyIRONWORKER - FENCE ERECTOR · Dorchester County group | $32.28 | $9.04 | $41.32 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-047 |
Main fence builder classification in each county (Ironworker - fence erector), 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 fence builder make on prevailing wage in Maryland?
$41.32 to $69.36 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $56.40. 5 groups of counties with identical rates and 5 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Baltimore County group5 counties$69.36
- Anne Arundel County1 county$69.36
- Montgomery County group2 counties$61.19
- Prince George's County1 county$61.19
- Washington County group2 counties$56.40
- Caroline County group4 counties$56.36
- Cecil County1 county$56.36
- Allegany County1 county$55.40
- Dorchester County group3 counties$41.32
- Wicomico County1 county$41.32
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 | IRONWORKER - FENCE ERECTOR | $48.25 | $69.36 |
| Anne Arundel County | IRONWORKER - FENCE ERECTOR | $48.25 | $69.36 |
| Montgomery County group, 2 localities: Frederick, Montgomery | IRONWORKER - FENCE ERECTOR | $40.77 | $61.19 |
| Prince George's County | IRONWORKER - FENCE ERECTOR | $40.77 | $61.19 |
| Washington County group, 2 localities: Garrett, Washington | IRONWORKER - FENCE ERECTOR | $31.65 | $56.40 |
| Caroline County group, 4 localities: Caroline, Kent, Queen Anne's, Talbot | IRONWORKER - FENCE ERECTOR | $32.97 | $56.36 |
| Cecil County | IRONWORKER - FENCE ERECTOR | $32.97 | $56.36 |
| Allegany County | IRONWORKER - FENCE ERECTOR | $31.00 | $55.40 |
| Dorchester County group, 3 localities: Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester | IRONWORKER - FENCE ERECTOR | $32.28 | $41.32 |
| Wicomico County | IRONWORKER - FENCE ERECTOR | $32.28 | $41.32 |
5 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 5 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 fence builder pay
What is the fence builder prevailing wage in Montgomery County?
$61.19 an hour: a $40.77 base wage plus $20.42 in fringe benefits, under Maryland informational rates as printed October 25, 2026. Overtime and every fence builder classification in Montgomery County.
Does fence builder prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Montgomery County the $61.19 total is a $40.77 base wage plus $20.42 in fringe benefits, about 33% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does fence builder 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 fence builders 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 fence builder rate?
DOL often publishes the same fence builder rates for several counties. Across Maryland, the 21 counties with a fence builder rate fall into 10 distinct sets of rates, and 5 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 5 counties (the Baltimore County group).