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Maryland flagger prevailing wage, county by county

A flagger's prevailing wage on Maryland public works runs from $19.56 an hour in Wicomico County to $47.69 in Allegany County. The median county is $27.90.

Main flagger classification in each county (Laborer - flagger), 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 flagger: $21.00 per hourAllegany County flagger: $47.69 per hourCaroline County flagger: $24.91 per hourWicomico County flagger: $19.56 per hourSt. Mary's County flagger: $39.48 per hourCarroll County flagger: $34.22 per hourDorchester County flagger: $21.73 per hourGarrett County flagger: $47.69 per hourKent County flagger: $27.47 per hourMontgomery County flagger: $36.60 per hourTalbot County flagger: $24.91 per hourBaltimore City flagger: $30.38 per hourCecil County flagger: $24.19 per hourHoward County flagger: $27.56 per hourCalvert County flagger: $39.62 per hourQueen Anne's County flagger: $24.19 per hourCharles County flagger: $34.00 per hourSomerset County flagger: $21.73 per hourWorcester County flagger: $24.50 per hourAnne Arundel County flagger: $28.24 per hourHarford County flagger: $34.53 per hourBaltimore County flagger: $24.34 per hourFrederick County flagger: $47.60 per hourPrince George's County flagger: $39.57 per hour
$19$24$24$34$39$47Flagger, main rate, base + fringe per hour. Each shade holds about a fifth of the counties.

How much does a flagger make on prevailing wage in Maryland?

24 counties, highest main rate first. The table below lists which counties are in each group.

  1. Allegany County1 county$47.69
  2. Garrett County1 county$47.69
  3. Frederick County1 county$47.60
  4. Calvert County1 county$39.62
  5. Prince George's County1 county$39.57
  6. St. Mary's County1 county$39.48
  7. Montgomery County1 county$36.60
  8. Harford County1 county$34.53
  9. Carroll County1 county$34.22
  10. Charles County1 county$34.00
  11. Baltimore City1 county$30.38
  12. Anne Arundel County1 county$28.24
  13. Howard County1 county$27.56
  14. Kent County1 county$27.47
  15. Caroline County1 county$24.91
  16. Talbot County1 county$24.91
  17. Worcester County1 county$24.50
  18. Baltimore County1 county$24.34
  19. Cecil County1 county$24.19
  20. Queen Anne's County1 county$24.19
  21. Dorchester County1 county$21.73
  22. Somerset County1 county$21.73
  23. Washington County1 county$21.00
  24. Wicomico County1 county$19.56

Which counties pay which rate

Counties and Baltimore CityMain classificationBase + fringeBase
Allegany CountyLABORER - FLAGGER$47.69 $24.69 
Garrett CountyLABORER - FLAGGER$47.69 $24.69 
Frederick CountyLABORER - FLAGGER$47.60 $24.60 
Calvert CountyLABORER - FLAGGER$39.62 $31.00 
Prince George's CountyLABORER - FLAGGER$39.57 $30.47 
St. Mary's CountyLABORER - FLAGGER$39.48 $30.45 
Montgomery CountyLABORER - FLAGGER$36.60 $28.13 
Harford CountyLABORER - FLAGGER$34.53 $27.32 
Carroll CountyLABORER - FLAGGER$34.22 $26.98 
Charles CountyLABORER - FLAGGER$34.00 $29.66 
Baltimore CityLABORER - FLAGGER$30.38 $24.46 
Anne Arundel CountyLABORER - FLAGGER$28.24 $21.34 
Howard CountyLABORER - FLAGGER$27.56 $23.32 
Kent CountyLABORER - FLAGGER$27.47 $25.08 
Caroline CountyLABORER - FLAGGER$24.91 $22.44 
Talbot CountyLABORER - FLAGGER$24.91 $22.44 
Worcester CountyLABORER - FLAGGER$24.50 $21.03 
Baltimore CountyLABORER - FLAGGER$24.34 $19.73 
Cecil CountyLABORER - FLAGGER$24.19 $21.40 
Queen Anne's CountyLABORER - FLAGGER$24.19 $21.40 
Dorchester CountyLABORER - FLAGGER$21.73 $21.00 
Somerset CountyLABORER - FLAGGER$21.73 $21.00 
Washington CountyLABORER - FLAGGER$21.00 $21.00 
Wicomico CountyLABORER - FLAGGER$19.56 $18.00 

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 flagger pay

What is the flagger prevailing wage in Montgomery County?

$36.60 an hour: a $28.13 base wage plus $8.47 in fringe benefits, under Maryland informational rates as printed October 25, 2026. Overtime and every flagger classification in Montgomery County.

Does flagger prevailing wage include fringe benefits?

Yes. In Montgomery County the $36.60 total is a $28.13 base wage plus $8.47 in fringe benefits, about 23% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.

Does flagger 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 flaggers 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 flaggers the most in Maryland?

Allegany County, at $47.69 an hour for the main classification. The lowest is Wicomico County at $19.56, and the median county is $27.90.