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Prevailing wage rates in Montgomery County, Maryland
DOL's Maryland informational rates as printed October 25, 2026 sets 158 prevailing wage rates for 35 trades on public works in Montgomery County. Each trade's main rate runs from $32.06 an hour (teamster) to $101.77 (elevator constructor), base wage plus fringe benefits.
Montgomery 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 | $29.99 | $8.82 | $38.81 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
BoilermakerBOILERMAKER | $47.37 | $25.94 | $73.31 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
Brick TenderLABORER - MASON TENDER · 2 rates | $29.99 | $8.82 | $38.81 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
BricklayerBRICKLAYER · 4 rates | $38.80 | $15.57 | $54.37 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
CarpenterCARPENTER · 4 rates | $35.89 | $14.60 | $50.49 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
Carpet & Soft Floor LayerCARPET LAYER · 4 rates | $35.10 | $15.33 | $50.43 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON · 2 rates | $29.65 | $11.88 | $41.53 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
Diver & TenderMARINE - DIVER | $37.74 | $14.73 | $52.47 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-031 |
Drywall FinisherDRYWALL - SPACKLING, TAPING, & FINISHING | $29.16 | $12.01 | $41.17 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
Electrical Utility LinemanLINEWORKER/UNDERGROUND MECHANIC · 2 rates | $34.18 | $7.04 | $41.22 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-031 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 2 rates | $59.50 | $23.06 | $82.56 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
Elevator ConstructorELEVATOR MECHANIC | $57.16 | $44.61 | $101.77 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
Fence BuilderIRONWORKER - FENCE ERECTOR | $40.77 | $20.42 | $61.19 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
Fire Safety SealerFIRESTOPPER | $30.21 | $10.68 | $40.89 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
FireprooferFIREPROOFER - BY HAND · 2 rates | $28.44 | $8.11 | $36.55 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
FlaggerLABORER - FLAGGER · 2 rates | $28.13 | $8.47 | $36.60 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
GlazierGLAZIER | $36.65 | $14.61 | $51.26 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker)INSULATION WORKER | $40.77 | $20.42 | $61.19 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL · 5 rates | $39.30 | $27.14 | $66.44 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
LaborerLABORER - COMMON · 42 rates | $28.13 | $8.47 | $36.60 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
Landscape & Irrigation LaborerLABORER - LANDSCAPING · 2 rates | $28.13 | $8.47 | $36.60 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
MillwrightMILLWRIGHT · 2 rates | $36.50 | $6.91 | $43.41 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
Operating EngineerPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - CRANE · 37 rates | $48.71 | $15.10 | $63.81 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
PainterPAINTER · 4 rates | $29.16 | $12.01 | $41.17 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
Pile DriverPILEDRIVER · 2 rates | $37.74 | $14.73 | $52.47 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
Plaster TenderLABORER - PLASTERER - HANDLER · 3 rates | $28.13 | $8.47 | $36.60 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER · 5 rates | $51.25 | $23.10 | $74.35 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
Refrigeration & A/C MechanicMECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS · 2 rates | $55.00 | $25.30 | $80.30 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
RooferROOFER/WATERPROOFER | $42.04 | $12.13 | $54.17 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
Sheet Metal WorkerSHEETMETAL WORKER (INCLUDING METAL ROOFING) · 3 rates | $50.92 | $24.61 | $75.53 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER - DUMP · 11 rates | $26.17 | $5.89 | $32.06 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
Telecommunications TechnicianCOMMUNICATION INSTALLER TECHNICIAN | $34.60 | $12.98 | $47.58 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
Tile FinisherTILE & TERRAZZO FINISHER · 2 rates | $28.85 | $12.85 | $41.70 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
Tile SetterTILE & TERRAZZO MECHANIC | $34.34 | $14.50 | $48.84 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
Underground Gas MechanicUNDERGROUND GAS MECHANIC | $29.57 | $8.82 | $38.39 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-031 |
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 Montgomery County?
Elevator constructor, at $101.77 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$101.77
- Electrician$82.56
- Refrigeration Mechanic$80.30
- Sheet Metal Worker$75.53
- Plumber / Pipefitter$74.35
- Boilermaker$73.31
- Ironworker$66.44
- Operating Engineer$63.81
- Fence Builder$61.19
- Heat & Frost Insulator$61.19
- Bricklayer$54.37
- Roofer$54.17
- Diver & Tender$52.47
- Pile Driver$52.47
- Glazier$51.26
- Carpenter$50.49
- Soft Floor Layer$50.43
- Tile Setter$48.84
- Telecom Technician$47.58
- Millwright$43.41
- Tile Finisher$41.70
- Cement Mason$41.53
- Utility Lineman$41.22
- Drywall Finisher$41.17
- Painter$41.17
- Fire Safety Sealer$40.89
- Abatement Laborer$38.81
- Brick Tender$38.81
- Underground Gas Mechanic$38.39
- Flagger$36.60
- Laborer$36.60
- Landscape Laborer$36.60
- Plaster Tender$36.60
- Fireproofer$36.55
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$32.06
Which Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Montgomery 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 | MD20260120 | 2 | June 4, 2026 |
| Residential | MD20260065 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | MD20260043 Excludes Dredging | 3 | September 28, 2026 |
| Heavy | MD20260043 Excludes Dredging | 3 | September 28, 2026 |
Specialty WDs also cover Montgomery 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 Montgomery County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Montgomery County?
$82.56 an hour: a $59.50 base wage plus $23.06 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under Maryland informational rates as printed October 25, 2026. Overtime and every electrician rate in Montgomery County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Montgomery County?
$36.60 an hour: a $28.13 base wage plus $8.47 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER - COMMON), under Maryland informational rates as printed October 25, 2026. Overtime and every laborer rate in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, the $101.77 total is a $57.16 base wage plus $44.61 in fringe benefits.
Do Davis-Bacon rates apply in Montgomery County?
On federally funded or assisted construction, yes: MD20260120 (modification 2, June 4, 2026) for building construction, MD20260065 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction and MD20260043 (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 Montgomery County share its rates with other counties?
For 15 of its 35 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Insulator rates, for example, are the same in 12 counties (the Montgomery County group). The other 20 are Montgomery County's own.