Maryland · Ironworker
Maryland ironworker prevailing wage, county by county
An ironworker's prevailing wage on Maryland public works runs from $26.52 an hour in Talbot County to $68.54 in Baltimore County. The median county is $62.94.
Ironworker rate in each Maryland county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Allegany CountyIRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL | $31.65 | $24.75 | $56.40 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-001 |
Anne Arundel CountyIRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL | $37.86 | $26.22 | $64.08 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-003 |
Baltimore CityIRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL | $37.86 | $26.22 | $64.08 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-510 |
Baltimore CountyIRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL | $39.01 | $29.53 | $68.54 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-005 |
Calvert CountyIRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL | $37.86 | $26.22 | $64.08 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-009 |
Caroline CountyIRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL | $24.56 | $1.96 | $26.52 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-011 |
Carroll CountyIRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL | $37.60 | $27.13 | $64.73 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-013 |
Cecil CountyIRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL · Cecil County group | $24.56 | $1.96 | $26.52 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-015 |
Charles CountyIRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL | $37.86 | $26.22 | $64.08 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-017 |
Dorchester CountyIRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL | $37.70 | $17.11 | $54.81 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-019 |
Frederick CountyIRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL | $39.30 | $27.14 | $66.44 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-021 |
Garrett CountyIRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL · Washington County group | $31.65 | $24.75 | $56.40 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-023 |
Harford CountyIRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL | $37.60 | $27.13 | $64.73 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-025 |
Howard CountyIRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL | $39.30 | $27.14 | $66.44 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-027 |
Kent CountyIRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL | $35.58 | $26.21 | $61.79 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
Montgomery CountyIRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL | $39.30 | $27.14 | $66.44 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
Prince George's CountyIRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL | $39.30 | $27.14 | $66.44 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-033 |
Queen Anne's CountyIRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL · Cecil County group | $24.56 | $1.96 | $26.52 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-035 |
Somerset CountyIRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL · Worcester County group | $37.70 | $17.11 | $54.81 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-039 |
St. Mary's CountyIRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL | $39.30 | $27.14 | $66.44 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-037 |
Talbot CountyIRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL | $24.56 | $1.96 | $26.52 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-041 |
Washington CountyIRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL · Washington County group | $31.65 | $24.75 | $56.40 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-043 |
Wicomico CountyIRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL | $37.70 | $17.11 | $54.81 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-045 |
Worcester CountyIRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL · Worcester County group | $37.70 | $17.11 | $54.81 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-047 |
Main ironworker classification in each county (Ironworker - structural), 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 ironworker make on prevailing wage in Maryland?
$26.52 to $68.54 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $62.94. 3 groups of counties with identical rates and 18 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Baltimore County1 county$68.54
- Frederick County1 county$66.44
- Howard County1 county$66.44
- Montgomery County1 county$66.44
- Prince George's County1 county$66.44
- St. Mary's County1 county$66.44
- Carroll County1 county$64.73
- Harford County1 county$64.73
- Anne Arundel County1 county$64.08
- Baltimore City1 county$64.08
- Calvert County1 county$64.08
- Charles County1 county$64.08
- Kent County1 county$61.79
- Washington County group2 counties$56.40
- Allegany County1 county$56.40
- Worcester County group2 counties$54.81
- Dorchester County1 county$54.81
- Wicomico County1 county$54.81
- Cecil County group2 counties$26.52
- Caroline County1 county$26.52
- Talbot County1 county$26.52
Which counties share a rate
| Counties and Baltimore City | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore County | IRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL | $39.01 | $68.54 |
| Frederick County | IRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL | $39.30 | $66.44 |
| Howard County | IRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL | $39.30 | $66.44 |
| Montgomery County | IRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL | $39.30 | $66.44 |
| Prince George's County | IRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL | $39.30 | $66.44 |
| St. Mary's County | IRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL | $39.30 | $66.44 |
| Carroll County | IRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL | $37.60 | $64.73 |
| Harford County | IRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL | $37.60 | $64.73 |
| Anne Arundel County | IRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL | $37.86 | $64.08 |
| Baltimore City | IRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL | $37.86 | $64.08 |
| Calvert County | IRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL | $37.86 | $64.08 |
| Charles County | IRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL | $37.86 | $64.08 |
| Kent County | IRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL | $35.58 | $61.79 |
| Washington County group, 2 localities: Garrett, Washington | IRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL | $31.65 | $56.40 |
| Allegany County | IRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL | $31.65 | $56.40 |
| Worcester County group, 2 localities: Somerset, Worcester | IRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL | $37.70 | $54.81 |
| Dorchester County | IRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL | $37.70 | $54.81 |
| Wicomico County | IRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL | $37.70 | $54.81 |
| Cecil County group, 2 localities: Cecil, Queen Anne's | IRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL | $24.56 | $26.52 |
| Caroline County | IRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL | $24.56 | $26.52 |
| Talbot County | IRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL | $24.56 | $26.52 |
3 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 18 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 ironworker pay
What is the ironworker prevailing wage in Montgomery County?
$66.44 an hour: a $39.30 base wage plus $27.14 in fringe benefits, under Maryland informational rates as printed October 25, 2026. Overtime and every ironworker classification in Montgomery County.
Does ironworker prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Montgomery County the $66.44 total is a $39.30 base wage plus $27.14 in fringe benefits, about 41% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does ironworker 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 ironworkers 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 ironworker rate?
DOL often publishes the same ironworker rates for several counties. Across Maryland, the 24 counties with an ironworker rate fall into 21 distinct sets of rates, and 3 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 2 counties (the Cecil County group).