Prevailing wage rates in Kent County, Maryland
DOL's Maryland informational rates as printed October 25, 2026 sets 142 prevailing wage rates for 33 trades on public works in Kent County. Each trade's main rate runs from $27.47 an hour (plaster tender) to $105.42 (elevator constructor), base wage plus fringe benefits.
Kent County prevailing wage by trade, A to Z
| Trade | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Asbestos & Lead Abatement LaborerLABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER · 2 rates | $27.00 | $7.88 | $34.88 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
BoilermakerBOILERMAKER | $36.35 | $13.78 | $50.13 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
Brick TenderLABORER - MASON TENDER · 2 rates | $27.00 | $7.88 | $34.88 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
BricklayerBRICKLAYER | $38.80 | $15.57 | $54.37 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
CarpenterCARPENTER · 2 rates | $32.87 | $19.43 | $52.30 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
Carpet & Soft Floor LayerCARPET LAYER · 2 rates | $35.10 | $15.33 | $50.43 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON · 2 rates | $30.00 | $3.03 | $33.03 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
Diver & TenderMARINE - DIVER | $42.22 | $10.78 | $53.00 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-029 |
Drywall FinisherDRYWALL - SPACKLING, TAPING, & FINISHING | $29.16 | $12.01 | $41.17 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 2 rates | $36.75 | $26.41 | $63.16 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
Elevator ConstructorELEVATOR MECHANIC | $58.81 | $46.61 | $105.42 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
Fence BuilderIRONWORKER - FENCE ERECTOR | $32.97 | $23.39 | $56.36 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
FireprooferFIREPROOFER - BY HAND · 2 rates | $23.96 | $4.85 | $28.81 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
FlaggerLABORER - FLAGGER · 2 rates | $25.08 | $2.39 | $27.47 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
GlazierGLAZIER | $28.02 | $13.35 | $41.37 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
Inland BoatmanMARINE - BOAT CAPTAIN · 2 rates | $38.24 | $11.95 | $50.19 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-029 |
Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker)INSULATION WORKER | $40.77 | $20.42 | $61.19 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL · 4 rates | $35.58 | $26.21 | $61.79 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
LaborerLABORER - COMMON · 42 rates | $25.08 | $2.39 | $27.47 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
Landscape & Irrigation LaborerLABORER - LANDSCAPING · 2 rates | $25.08 | $2.39 | $27.47 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
MillwrightMILLWRIGHT · 2 rates | $39.50 | $17.52 | $57.02 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
Operating EngineerPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - CRANE · 38 rates | $42.00 | $19.10 | $61.10 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
PainterPAINTER · 2 rates | $29.16 | $12.01 | $41.17 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
Plaster TenderLABORER - PLASTERER - HANDLER · 3 rates | $25.08 | $2.39 | $27.47 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER · 3 rates | $45.70 | $24.51 | $70.21 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
Refrigeration & A/C MechanicMECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS · 2 rates | $47.78 | $25.90 | $73.68 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
RooferROOFER/WATERPROOFER | $46.31 | $12.69 | $59.00 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
Sheet Metal WorkerSHEETMETAL WORKER (INCLUDING METAL ROOFING) · 4 rates | $50.92 | $24.61 | $75.53 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER - DUMP · 8 rates | $23.62 | $5.07 | $28.69 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
Telecommunications TechnicianCOMMUNICATION INSTALLER TECHNICIAN | $39.71 | $12.29 | $52.00 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
Tile FinisherTILE & TERRAZZO FINISHER | $28.85 | $12.85 | $41.70 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
Tile SetterTILE & TERRAZZO MECHANIC · 2 rates | $34.34 | $14.50 | $48.84 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
Underground Gas MechanicUNDERGROUND GAS MECHANIC | $27.05 | $7.70 | $34.75 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-029 |
One main rate per trade; open a trade for its other classifications, dated steps and DOL's notes. 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 against labor.maryland.gov on October 25, 2026.
These are DOL's informational rates. The binding rates are in the project's wage determination, in the bid documents.
Which trades pay the most in Kent County?
Elevator constructor, at $105.42 an hour. Each trade's main rate, as its page leads with it, highest first, split into the base wage and the fringe benefits DOL lists, on one scale.
- Elevator Constructor$105.42
- Sheet Metal Worker$75.53
- Refrigeration Mechanic$73.68
- Plumber / Pipefitter$70.21
- Electrician$63.16
- Ironworker$61.79
- Heat & Frost Insulator$61.19
- Operating Engineer$61.10
- Roofer$59.00
- Millwright$57.02
- Fence Builder$56.36
- Bricklayer$54.37
- Diver & Tender$53.00
- Carpenter$52.30
- Telecom Technician$52.00
- Soft Floor Layer$50.43
- Inland Boatman$50.19
- Boilermaker$50.13
- Tile Setter$48.84
- Tile Finisher$41.70
- Glazier$41.37
- Drywall Finisher$41.17
- Painter$41.17
- Abatement Laborer$34.88
- Brick Tender$34.88
- Underground Gas Mechanic$34.75
- Cement Mason$33.03
- Fireproofer$28.81
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$28.69
- Flagger$27.47
- Laborer$27.47
- Landscape Laborer$27.47
- Plaster Tender$27.47
Which Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Kent County?
Federally funded or assisted construction here uses the U.S. Department of Labor's rates. Maryland's law excludes the federally funded part of a contract that already pays Davis-Bacon rates (MD Labor FAQ). Each trade's page shows its federal rate next to DOL's.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | MD20260119 | 2 | June 4, 2026 |
| Residential | MD20260003 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | MD20260042 Excludes Dredging | 3 | September 28, 2026 |
| Heavy | MD20260042 Excludes Dredging | 3 | September 28, 2026 |
Specialty WDs also cover Kent County for narrow kinds of work, and don't stand in for the rates above: MD20260005 (All Dredging, except self-propelled hopper dredges, on the Atlantic Coast and tributary wa).
Questions about Kent County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Kent County?
$63.16 an hour: a $36.75 base wage plus $26.41 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under Maryland informational rates as printed October 25, 2026. Overtime and every electrician rate in Kent County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Kent County?
$27.47 an hour: a $25.08 base wage plus $2.39 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER - COMMON), under Maryland informational rates as printed October 25, 2026. Overtime and every laborer rate in Kent County.
Does the prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. The rate is a base wage plus fringe benefits, and the employer owes both for every hour. For elevator constructor, the highest-paid trade in Kent County, the $105.42 total is a $58.81 base wage plus $46.61 in fringe benefits.
Do Davis-Bacon rates apply in Kent County?
On federally funded or assisted construction, yes: MD20260119 (modification 2, June 4, 2026) for building construction, MD20260003 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction and MD20260042 (modification 3, September 28, 2026) for highway and heavy construction. Maryland's law excludes the federally funded part of a contract that already pays Davis-Bacon rates (MD Labor FAQ).
Does Kent County share its rates with other counties?
For 21 of its 33 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Carpenter rates, for example, are the same in 2 counties (the Caroline County group). The other 12 are Kent County's own.