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Maryland fire safety sealer prevailing wage, county by county
A fire safety sealer's prevailing wage on Maryland public works is $40.89 an hour in every county that has one (12), for the main classification.
Fire Safety Sealer rate in each Maryland county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Anne Arundel CountyFIRESTOPPER · Montgomery County group | $30.21 | $10.68 | $40.89 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-003 |
Baltimore CityFIRESTOPPER · Montgomery County group | $30.21 | $10.68 | $40.89 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-510 |
Baltimore CountyFIRESTOPPER · Montgomery County group | $30.21 | $10.68 | $40.89 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-005 |
Calvert CountyFIRESTOPPER · St. Mary's County group | $30.21 | $10.68 | $40.89 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-009 |
Carroll CountyFIRESTOPPER | $30.21 | $10.68 | $40.89 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-013 |
Charles CountyFIRESTOPPER · Montgomery County group | $30.21 | $10.68 | $40.89 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-017 |
Frederick CountyFIRESTOPPER · Montgomery County group | $30.21 | $10.68 | $40.89 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-021 |
Harford CountyFIRESTOPPER | $30.21 | $10.68 | $40.89 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-025 |
Howard CountyFIRESTOPPER · Montgomery County group | $30.21 | $10.68 | $40.89 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-027 |
Montgomery CountyFIRESTOPPER · Montgomery County group | $30.21 | $10.68 | $40.89 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
Prince George's CountyFIRESTOPPER · Montgomery County group | $30.21 | $10.68 | $40.89 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-033 |
St. Mary's CountyFIRESTOPPER · St. Mary's County group | $30.21 | $10.68 | $40.89 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-037 |
Main fire safety sealer classification in each county (Firestopper), 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 fire safety sealer make on prevailing wage in Maryland?
$40.89 an hour in every county that has a rate, for the main classification. 2 groups of counties with identical rates and 2 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Montgomery County group8 counties · FIRESTOPPER$40.89
- St. Mary's County group2 counties · FIRESTOPPER$40.89
- Carroll County1 county · FIRESTOPPER$40.89
- Harford County1 county · FIRESTOPPER$40.89
Which counties share a rate
| Counties and Baltimore City | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County group, 8 localities: Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Charles, Frederick, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George's | FIRESTOPPER | $30.21 | $40.89 |
| St. Mary's County group, 2 localities: Calvert, St. Mary's | FIRESTOPPER | $30.21 | $40.89 |
| Carroll County | FIRESTOPPER | $30.21 | $40.89 |
| Harford County | FIRESTOPPER | $30.21 | $40.89 |
2 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 2 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 fire safety sealer pay
What is the fire safety sealer prevailing wage in Montgomery County?
$40.89 an hour: a $30.21 base wage plus $10.68 in fringe benefits, under Maryland informational rates as printed October 25, 2026. Overtime and every fire safety sealer classification in Montgomery County.
Does fire safety sealer prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Montgomery County the $40.89 total is a $30.21 base wage plus $10.68 in fringe benefits, about 26% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does fire safety sealer 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 fire safety sealers 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 fire safety sealer rate?
DOL often publishes the same fire safety sealer rates for several counties. Across Maryland, the 12 counties with a fire safety sealer rate fall into 4 distinct sets of rates, and 2 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 8 counties (the Montgomery County group).