Maryland · Painter
Maryland painter prevailing wage, county by county
A painter's prevailing wage on Maryland public works runs from $29.00 an hour in Wicomico County to $45.93 in Allegany County. The median county is $41.17.
Painter rate in each Maryland county, A to Z
Main painter classification in each county (Painter), 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 painter make on prevailing wage in Maryland?
$29.00 to $45.93 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $41.17. 2 groups of counties with identical rates and 19 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Allegany County1 county$45.93
- Garrett County1 county$45.93
- Washington County1 county$45.93
- Caroline County group3 counties$41.17
- Baltimore City group2 counties$41.17
- Baltimore County1 county$41.17
- Cecil County1 county$41.17
- Dorchester County1 county$41.17
- Frederick County1 county$41.17
- Harford County1 county$41.17
- Montgomery County1 county$41.17
- Prince George's County1 county$41.17
- Somerset County1 county$41.17
- Talbot County1 county$41.17
- Worcester County1 county$41.17
- Carroll County1 county$40.80
- Howard County1 county$40.80
- Calvert County1 county$36.81
- Charles County1 county$36.81
- St. Mary's County1 county$36.81
- Wicomico County1 county$29.00
Which counties share a rate
| Counties and Baltimore City | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegany County | PAINTER | $28.71 | $45.93 |
| Garrett County | PAINTER | $28.71 | $45.93 |
| Washington County | PAINTER | $28.71 | $45.93 |
| Caroline County group, 3 localities: Caroline, Kent, Queen Anne's | PAINTER | $29.16 | $41.17 |
| Baltimore City group, 2 localities: Anne Arundel, Baltimore City | PAINTER | $29.16 | $41.17 |
| Baltimore County | PAINTER | $29.16 | $41.17 |
| Cecil County | PAINTER | $29.16 | $41.17 |
| Dorchester County | PAINTER | $29.16 | $41.17 |
| Frederick County | PAINTER | $29.16 | $41.17 |
| Harford County | PAINTER | $29.16 | $41.17 |
| Montgomery County | PAINTER | $29.16 | $41.17 |
| Prince George's County | PAINTER | $29.16 | $41.17 |
| Somerset County | PAINTER | $29.16 | $41.17 |
| Talbot County | PAINTER | $29.16 | $41.17 |
| Worcester County | PAINTER | $29.16 | $41.17 |
| Carroll County | PAINTER | $28.86 | $40.80 |
| Howard County | PAINTER | $28.86 | $40.80 |
| Calvert County | PAINTER | $28.03 | $36.81 |
| Charles County | PAINTER | $28.03 | $36.81 |
| St. Mary's County | PAINTER | $28.03 | $36.81 |
| Wicomico County | PAINTER | $27.50 | $29.00 |
2 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 19 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 painter pay
What is the painter prevailing wage in Montgomery County?
$41.17 an hour: a $29.16 base wage plus $12.01 in fringe benefits, under Maryland informational rates as printed October 25, 2026. Overtime and every painter classification in Montgomery County.
Does painter prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Montgomery County the $41.17 total is a $29.16 base wage plus $12.01 in fringe benefits, about 29% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does painter 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 painters 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 painter rate?
DOL often publishes the same painter rates for several counties. Across Maryland, the 24 counties with a painter rate fall into 21 distinct sets of rates, and 2 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 3 counties (the Caroline County group).