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Maryland inland boatman prevailing wage, county by county
An inland boatman's prevailing wage on Maryland public works runs from $46.62 an hour in Howard County to $50.19 in Caroline County. The median county is $46.62.
Inland Boatman rate in each Maryland county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Anne Arundel CountyMARINE - DECKHAND · Anne Arundel County group | $37.40 | $9.22 | $46.62 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-003 |
Baltimore CityMARINE - DECKHAND | $37.40 | $9.22 | $46.62 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-510 |
Baltimore CountyMARINE - DECKHAND | $37.40 | $9.22 | $46.62 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-005 |
Caroline CountyMARINE - BOAT CAPTAIN · Cecil County group | $38.24 | $11.95 | $50.19 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-011 |
Carroll CountyMARINE - DECKHAND · Anne Arundel County group | $37.40 | $9.22 | $46.62 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-013 |
Cecil CountyMARINE - BOAT CAPTAIN · Cecil County group | $38.24 | $11.95 | $50.19 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-015 |
Harford CountyMARINE - DECKHAND | $37.40 | $9.22 | $46.62 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-025 |
Howard CountyMARINE - DECKHAND · Anne Arundel County group | $37.40 | $9.22 | $46.62 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-027 |
Kent CountyMARINE - BOAT CAPTAIN · Cecil County group | $38.24 | $11.95 | $50.19 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-029 |
Queen Anne's CountyMARINE - BOAT CAPTAIN | $38.24 | $11.95 | $50.19 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-035 |
Talbot CountyMARINE - BOAT CAPTAIN · Cecil County group | $38.24 | $11.95 | $50.19 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-041 |
Main inland boatman classification in each county, 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 inland boatman make on prevailing wage in Maryland?
$46.62 to $50.19 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $46.62. 2 groups of counties with identical rates and 4 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Cecil County group4 counties · MARINE - BOAT CAPTAIN$50.19
- Queen Anne's County1 county · MARINE - BOAT CAPTAIN$50.19
- Anne Arundel County group3 counties · MARINE - DECKHAND$46.62
- Baltimore City1 county · MARINE - DECKHAND$46.62
- Baltimore County1 county · MARINE - DECKHAND$46.62
- Harford County1 county · MARINE - DECKHAND$46.62
Which counties share a rate
| Counties and Baltimore City | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil County group, 4 localities: Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Talbot | MARINE - BOAT CAPTAIN | $38.24 | $50.19 |
| Queen Anne's County | MARINE - BOAT CAPTAIN | $38.24 | $50.19 |
| Anne Arundel County group, 3 localities: Anne Arundel, Carroll, Howard | MARINE - DECKHAND | $37.40 | $46.62 |
| Baltimore City | MARINE - DECKHAND | $37.40 | $46.62 |
| Baltimore County | MARINE - DECKHAND | $37.40 | $46.62 |
| Harford County | MARINE - DECKHAND | $37.40 | $46.62 |
2 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 4 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 inland boatman pay
What is the inland boatman prevailing wage in Baltimore County?
$46.62 an hour: a $37.40 base wage plus $9.22 in fringe benefits, under Maryland informational rates as printed October 25, 2026. Overtime and every inland boatman classification in Baltimore County.
Does inland boatman prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Baltimore County the $46.62 total is a $37.40 base wage plus $9.22 in fringe benefits, about 20% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does inland boatman 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 inland boatmans 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 inland boatman rate?
DOL often publishes the same inland boatman rates for several counties. Across Maryland, the 11 counties with an inland boatman rate fall into 6 distinct sets of rates, and 2 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 4 counties (the Cecil County group).