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Maryland underground gas mechanic prevailing wage, county by county
An underground gas mechanic's prevailing wage on Maryland public works runs from $34.32 an hour in Anne Arundel County to $77.85 in Baltimore City. The median county is $35.08.
Underground Gas Mechanic rate in each Maryland county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Anne Arundel CountyUNDERGROUND GAS MECHANIC | $27.57 | $6.75 | $34.32 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-003 |
Baltimore CityUNDERGROUND GAS MECHANIC | $52.25 | $25.60 | $77.85 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-510 |
Baltimore CountyUNDERGROUND GAS MECHANIC · Baltimore County group | $27.05 | $7.70 | $34.75 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-005 |
Caroline CountyUNDERGROUND GAS MECHANIC · Caroline County group | $27.05 | $7.70 | $34.75 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-011 |
Carroll CountyUNDERGROUND GAS MECHANIC | $28.90 | $7.01 | $35.91 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-013 |
Cecil CountyUNDERGROUND GAS MECHANIC · Baltimore County group | $27.05 | $7.70 | $34.75 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-015 |
Frederick CountyUNDERGROUND GAS MECHANIC | $31.07 | $5.64 | $36.71 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-021 |
Harford CountyUNDERGROUND GAS MECHANIC | $29.57 | $6.65 | $36.22 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-025 |
Howard CountyUNDERGROUND GAS MECHANIC | $28.79 | $6.62 | $35.41 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-027 |
Kent CountyUNDERGROUND GAS MECHANIC · Caroline County group | $27.05 | $7.70 | $34.75 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-029 |
Montgomery CountyUNDERGROUND GAS MECHANIC | $29.57 | $8.82 | $38.39 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-031 |
Prince George's CountyUNDERGROUND GAS MECHANIC | $31.65 | $9.17 | $40.82 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-033 |
Queen Anne's CountyUNDERGROUND GAS MECHANIC · Caroline County group | $27.05 | $7.70 | $34.75 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-035 |
Talbot CountyUNDERGROUND GAS MECHANIC · Caroline County group | $27.05 | $7.70 | $34.75 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-041 |
Main underground gas mechanic classification in each county (Underground gas mechanic), 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 underground gas mechanic make on prevailing wage in Maryland?
$34.32 to $77.85 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $35.08. 2 groups of counties with identical rates and 8 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Baltimore City1 county$77.85
- Prince George's County1 county$40.82
- Montgomery County1 county$38.39
- Frederick County1 county$36.71
- Harford County1 county$36.22
- Carroll County1 county$35.91
- Howard County1 county$35.41
- Caroline County group4 counties$34.75
- Baltimore County group2 counties$34.75
- Anne Arundel County1 county$34.32
Which counties share a rate
| Counties and Baltimore City | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore City | UNDERGROUND GAS MECHANIC | $52.25 | $77.85 |
| Prince George's County | UNDERGROUND GAS MECHANIC | $31.65 | $40.82 |
| Montgomery County | UNDERGROUND GAS MECHANIC | $29.57 | $38.39 |
| Frederick County | UNDERGROUND GAS MECHANIC | $31.07 | $36.71 |
| Harford County | UNDERGROUND GAS MECHANIC | $29.57 | $36.22 |
| Carroll County | UNDERGROUND GAS MECHANIC | $28.90 | $35.91 |
| Howard County | UNDERGROUND GAS MECHANIC | $28.79 | $35.41 |
| Caroline County group, 4 localities: Caroline, Kent, Queen Anne's, Talbot | UNDERGROUND GAS MECHANIC | $27.05 | $34.75 |
| Baltimore County group, 2 localities: Baltimore, Cecil | UNDERGROUND GAS MECHANIC | $27.05 | $34.75 |
| Anne Arundel County | UNDERGROUND GAS MECHANIC | $27.57 | $34.32 |
2 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 8 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 underground gas mechanic pay
What is the underground gas mechanic prevailing wage in Montgomery County?
$38.39 an hour: a $29.57 base wage plus $8.82 in fringe benefits, under Maryland informational rates as printed October 25, 2026. Overtime and every underground gas mechanic classification in Montgomery County.
Does underground gas mechanic prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Montgomery County the $38.39 total is a $29.57 base wage plus $8.82 in fringe benefits, about 23% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does underground gas mechanic 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 underground gas mechanics 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 underground gas mechanic rate?
DOL often publishes the same underground gas mechanic rates for several counties. Across Maryland, the 14 counties with an underground gas mechanic rate fall into 10 distinct sets of rates, and 2 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 4 counties (the Caroline County group).