Maryland · Fireproofer
Maryland fireproofer prevailing wage, county by county
A fireproofer's prevailing wage on Maryland public works runs from $19.24 an hour in Howard County to $45.53 in Allegany County. The median county is $28.81.
Fireproofer rate in each Maryland county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Allegany CountyFIREPROOFER - BY HAND · Washington County group | $25.18 | $20.35 | $45.53 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-001 |
Anne Arundel CountyFIREPROOFER - BY HAND · Anne Arundel County group | $17.00 | $2.24 | $19.24 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-003 |
Baltimore CityFIREPROOFER - BY HAND | $17.00 | $2.24 | $19.24 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-510 |
Baltimore CountyFIREPROOFER - BY HAND | $17.00 | $2.24 | $19.24 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-005 |
Calvert CountyFIREPROOFER - BY HAND · Charles County group | $29.04 | $6.69 | $35.73 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-009 |
Caroline CountyFIREPROOFER - BY HAND · Cecil County group | $23.96 | $4.85 | $28.81 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-011 |
Carroll CountyFIREPROOFER - BY HAND · Anne Arundel County group | $17.00 | $2.24 | $19.24 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-013 |
Cecil CountyFIREPROOFER - BY HAND · Cecil County group | $23.96 | $4.85 | $28.81 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-015 |
Charles CountyFIREPROOFER - BY HAND · Charles County group | $29.04 | $6.69 | $35.73 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-017 |
Dorchester CountyFIREPROOFER - BY HAND · Wicomico County group | $22.18 | $4.25 | $26.43 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-019 |
Frederick CountyFIREPROOFER - BY HAND · Montgomery County group | $28.44 | $8.11 | $36.55 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-021 |
Garrett CountyFIREPROOFER - BY HAND · Washington County group | $25.18 | $20.35 | $45.53 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-023 |
Harford CountyFIREPROOFER - BY HAND | $17.00 | $2.24 | $19.24 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-025 |
Howard CountyFIREPROOFER - BY HAND · Anne Arundel County group | $17.00 | $2.24 | $19.24 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-027 |
Kent CountyFIREPROOFER - BY HAND · Cecil County group | $23.96 | $4.85 | $28.81 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
Montgomery CountyFIREPROOFER - BY HAND · Montgomery County group | $28.44 | $8.11 | $36.55 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
Prince George's CountyFIREPROOFER - BY HAND · Montgomery County group | $28.44 | $8.11 | $36.55 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-033 |
Queen Anne's CountyFIREPROOFER - BY HAND · Cecil County group | $23.96 | $4.85 | $28.81 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-035 |
Somerset CountyFIREPROOFER - BY HAND · Wicomico County group | $22.18 | $4.25 | $26.43 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-039 |
St. Mary's CountyFIREPROOFER - BY HAND · Charles County group | $29.04 | $6.69 | $35.73 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-037 |
Talbot CountyFIREPROOFER - BY HAND · Cecil County group | $23.96 | $4.85 | $28.81 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-041 |
Washington CountyFIREPROOFER - BY HAND · Washington County group | $25.18 | $20.35 | $45.53 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-043 |
Wicomico CountyFIREPROOFER - BY HAND · Wicomico County group | $22.18 | $4.25 | $26.43 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-045 |
Worcester CountyFIREPROOFER - BY HAND · Wicomico County group | $22.18 | $4.25 | $26.43 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-047 |
Main fireproofer classification in each county (Fireproofer - by hand), 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 fireproofer make on prevailing wage in Maryland?
$19.24 to $45.53 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $28.81. 6 groups of counties with identical rates and 3 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Washington County group3 counties$45.53
- Montgomery County group3 counties$36.55
- Charles County group3 counties$35.73
- Cecil County group5 counties$28.81
- Wicomico County group4 counties$26.43
- Anne Arundel County group3 counties$19.24
- Baltimore City1 county$19.24
- Baltimore County1 county$19.24
- Harford County1 county$19.24
Which counties share a rate
| Counties and Baltimore City | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County group, 3 localities: Allegany, Garrett, Washington | FIREPROOFER - BY HAND | $25.18 | $45.53 |
| Montgomery County group, 3 localities: Frederick, Montgomery, Prince George's | FIREPROOFER - BY HAND | $28.44 | $36.55 |
| Charles County group, 3 localities: Calvert, Charles, St. Mary's | FIREPROOFER - BY HAND | $29.04 | $35.73 |
| Cecil County group, 5 localities: Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's, Talbot | FIREPROOFER - BY HAND | $23.96 | $28.81 |
| Wicomico County group, 4 localities: Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester | FIREPROOFER - BY HAND | $22.18 | $26.43 |
| Anne Arundel County group, 3 localities: Anne Arundel, Carroll, Howard | FIREPROOFER - BY HAND | $17.00 | $19.24 |
| Baltimore City | FIREPROOFER - BY HAND | $17.00 | $19.24 |
| Baltimore County | FIREPROOFER - BY HAND | $17.00 | $19.24 |
| Harford County | FIREPROOFER - BY HAND | $17.00 | $19.24 |
6 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 3 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 fireproofer pay
What is the fireproofer prevailing wage in Montgomery County?
$36.55 an hour: a $28.44 base wage plus $8.11 in fringe benefits, under Maryland informational rates as printed October 25, 2026. Overtime and every fireproofer classification in Montgomery County.
Does fireproofer prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Montgomery County the $36.55 total is a $28.44 base wage plus $8.11 in fringe benefits, about 22% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does fireproofer 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 fireproofers 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 fireproofer rate?
DOL often publishes the same fireproofer rates for several counties. Across Maryland, the 24 counties with a fireproofer rate fall into 9 distinct sets of rates, and 6 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 5 counties (the Cecil County group).