Maryland · Millwright
Maryland millwright prevailing wage, county by county
A millwright's prevailing wage on Maryland public works runs from $43.41 an hour in Montgomery County to $57.79 in Allegany County. The median county is $57.02.
Millwright rate in each Maryland county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Allegany CountyMILLWRIGHT · Washington County group | $37.61 | $20.18 | $57.79 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-001 |
Anne Arundel CountyMILLWRIGHT · Anne Arundel County group | $39.50 | $17.52 | $57.02 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-003 |
Baltimore CityMILLWRIGHT · Baltimore County group | $39.50 | $17.52 | $57.02 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-510 |
Baltimore CountyMILLWRIGHT · Baltimore County group | $39.50 | $17.52 | $57.02 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-005 |
Calvert CountyMILLWRIGHT · St. Mary's County group | $39.50 | $17.52 | $57.02 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-009 |
Caroline CountyMILLWRIGHT · Caroline County group | $39.50 | $17.52 | $57.02 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-011 |
Carroll CountyMILLWRIGHT | $39.50 | $17.52 | $57.02 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-013 |
Cecil CountyMILLWRIGHT · Anne Arundel County group | $39.50 | $17.52 | $57.02 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-015 |
Charles CountyMILLWRIGHT | $39.50 | $17.52 | $57.02 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-017 |
Dorchester CountyMILLWRIGHT | $35.81 | $7.79 | $43.60 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-019 |
Frederick CountyMILLWRIGHT | $39.50 | $17.52 | $57.02 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-021 |
Garrett CountyMILLWRIGHT | $37.61 | $20.18 | $57.79 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-023 |
Harford CountyMILLWRIGHT · Baltimore County group | $39.50 | $17.52 | $57.02 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-025 |
Howard CountyMILLWRIGHT | $39.50 | $17.52 | $57.02 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-027 |
Kent CountyMILLWRIGHT · Caroline County group | $39.50 | $17.52 | $57.02 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
Montgomery CountyMILLWRIGHT | $36.50 | $6.91 | $43.41 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
Prince George's CountyMILLWRIGHT | $39.50 | $17.52 | $57.02 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-033 |
Queen Anne's CountyMILLWRIGHT · Caroline County group | $39.50 | $17.52 | $57.02 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-035 |
Somerset CountyMILLWRIGHT · Wicomico County group | $35.81 | $7.79 | $43.60 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-039 |
St. Mary's CountyMILLWRIGHT · St. Mary's County group | $39.50 | $17.52 | $57.02 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-037 |
Talbot CountyMILLWRIGHT · Caroline County group | $39.50 | $17.52 | $57.02 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-041 |
Washington CountyMILLWRIGHT · Washington County group | $37.61 | $20.18 | $57.79 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-043 |
Wicomico CountyMILLWRIGHT · Wicomico County group | $35.81 | $7.79 | $43.60 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-045 |
Worcester CountyMILLWRIGHT · Wicomico County group | $35.81 | $7.79 | $43.60 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-047 |
Main millwright classification in each county (Millwright), 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 millwright make on prevailing wage in Maryland?
$43.41 to $57.79 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $57.02. 6 groups of counties with identical rates and 8 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Washington County group2 counties$57.79
- Garrett County1 county$57.79
- Caroline County group4 counties$57.02
- Baltimore County group3 counties$57.02
- Anne Arundel County group2 counties$57.02
- St. Mary's County group2 counties$57.02
- Carroll County1 county$57.02
- Charles County1 county$57.02
- Frederick County1 county$57.02
- Howard County1 county$57.02
- Prince George's County1 county$57.02
- Wicomico County group3 counties$43.60
- Dorchester County1 county$43.60
- Montgomery County1 county$43.41
Which counties share a rate
| Counties and Baltimore City | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County group, 2 localities: Allegany, Washington | MILLWRIGHT | $37.61 | $57.79 |
| Garrett County | MILLWRIGHT | $37.61 | $57.79 |
| Caroline County group, 4 localities: Caroline, Kent, Queen Anne's, Talbot | MILLWRIGHT | $39.50 | $57.02 |
| Baltimore County group, 3 localities: Baltimore, Baltimore City, Harford | MILLWRIGHT | $39.50 | $57.02 |
| Anne Arundel County group, 2 localities: Anne Arundel, Cecil | MILLWRIGHT | $39.50 | $57.02 |
| St. Mary's County group, 2 localities: Calvert, St. Mary's | MILLWRIGHT | $39.50 | $57.02 |
| Carroll County | MILLWRIGHT | $39.50 | $57.02 |
| Charles County | MILLWRIGHT | $39.50 | $57.02 |
| Frederick County | MILLWRIGHT | $39.50 | $57.02 |
| Howard County | MILLWRIGHT | $39.50 | $57.02 |
| Prince George's County | MILLWRIGHT | $39.50 | $57.02 |
| Wicomico County group, 3 localities: Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester | MILLWRIGHT | $35.81 | $43.60 |
| Dorchester County | MILLWRIGHT | $35.81 | $43.60 |
| Montgomery County | MILLWRIGHT | $36.50 | $43.41 |
6 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 millwright pay
What is the millwright prevailing wage in Montgomery County?
$43.41 an hour: a $36.50 base wage plus $6.91 in fringe benefits, under Maryland informational rates as printed October 25, 2026. Overtime and every millwright classification in Montgomery County.
Does millwright prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Montgomery County the $43.41 total is a $36.50 base wage plus $6.91 in fringe benefits, about 16% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does millwright 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 millwrights 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 millwright rate?
DOL often publishes the same millwright rates for several counties. Across Maryland, the 24 counties with a millwright rate fall into 14 distinct sets of rates, and 6 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 4 counties (the Caroline County group).