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Maryland marine construction welder prevailing wage, county by county
A marine construction welder's prevailing wage on Maryland public works is $49.23 an hour in every county that has one (6), for the main classification.
Marine Construction Welder rate in each Maryland county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Anne Arundel CountyMARINE - WELDER · Baltimore County group | $37.38 | $11.85 | $49.23 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-003 |
Baltimore CityMARINE - WELDER | $37.38 | $11.85 | $49.23 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-510 |
Baltimore CountyMARINE - WELDER · Baltimore County group | $37.38 | $11.85 | $49.23 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-005 |
Carroll CountyMARINE - WELDER · Baltimore County group | $37.38 | $11.85 | $49.23 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-013 |
Harford CountyMARINE - WELDER · Baltimore County group | $37.38 | $11.85 | $49.23 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-025 |
Howard CountyMARINE - WELDER · Baltimore County group | $37.38 | $11.85 | $49.23 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-027 |
Main marine construction welder classification in each county (Marine - welder), 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 a marine construction welder make on prevailing wage in Maryland?
$49.23 an hour in every county that has a rate, for the main classification. 1 group of counties with identical rates and 1 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Baltimore County group5 counties · MARINE - WELDER$49.23
- Baltimore City1 county · MARINE - WELDER$49.23
Which counties share a rate
| Counties and Baltimore City | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore County group, 5 localities: Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, Howard | MARINE - WELDER | $37.38 | $49.23 |
| Baltimore City | MARINE - WELDER | $37.38 | $49.23 |
1 group of counties with identical DOL rates, and 1 county with rates of its 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 marine construction welder pay
What is the marine construction welder prevailing wage in Baltimore County?
$49.23 an hour: a $37.38 base wage plus $11.85 in fringe benefits, under Maryland informational rates as printed October 25, 2026. Overtime and every marine construction welder classification in Baltimore County.
Does marine construction welder prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Baltimore County the $49.23 total is a $37.38 base wage plus $11.85 in fringe benefits, about 24% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does marine construction welder 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 marine construction welders 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 marine construction welder rate?
DOL often publishes the same marine construction welder rates for several counties. Across Maryland, the 6 counties with a marine construction welder rate fall into 2 distinct sets of rates, and 1 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 5 counties (the Baltimore County group).