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Painter prevailing wage, Caroline County group, Maryland (3 counties)
DOL sets the same painter rates, row for row, in 3 counties: Caroline, Kent and Queen Anne's. Every figure on this page applies in each of them.
$41.17an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$29.16 base wage + $12.01 fringe benefits · Building Construction · CR
On Maryland public works in each of these 3 counties, a painter must be paid at least $41.17 an hour: a $29.16 base wage plus $12.01 in fringe benefits. DOL prints no total, so $41.17 is our sum of the two.
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.
DOL lists 2 painter rates for each of these counties, from $41.17 to $62.01 an hour. See all of them.
These are DOL's informational rates. The binding rates are in the project's wage determination, in the bid documents.
- No survey data here, so DOL borrowed this rate from Talbot County (SFP 17-208).
Base wage and fringe benefits: $29.16 + $12.01
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $29.16 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $12.01 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $41.17 |
When does this rate change?
- A determination applies to a project whose call for bids is published before it expires. Mid-year changes apply only to newly issued determinations: "Wage determinations that have already been issued will not be affected" (SFP 17-209(c)(4); DOL notice).
- DOL publishes rates on or about December 1 each year, effective for one year, and adds supplemental rates in between (DOL FAQ #11, #20). The portal prints no issue or effective date, so this page shows the date it was printed.
Every painter rate in the Caroline County group
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAINTERBuilding ConstructionCR | $29.16 | $12.01 | $41.17 | — |
| PAINTER - BRIDGEHighway Construction (includes heavy)CR | $45.00 | $17.01 | $62.01 | — |
Davis-Bacon painter rates in these counties
The counties share DOL's rates, but not always the same federal wage determination. Maryland's law excludes the federally funded part of a contract that already pays Davis-Bacon rates (MD Labor FAQ).
| County | Federal classification | Base + fringe | WD | vs DOL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline County | PAINTER | $41.17 | MD20260110 Mod 2 | same |
| Kent County | PAINTER | $41.17 | MD20260119 Mod 2 | same |
| Queen Anne's County | PAINTER | $41.17 | MD20260122 Mod 2 | same |
How the Caroline County group compares
The main painter rate in every county that has one, and how the pay splits here and nearby. All bars use the same scale.
Every county in Maryland
Wage and fringe benefits, nearby
- Caroline County groupbase $29.16$41.17
- Talbot Countybase $29.16$41.17
- Queen Anne's Countybase $29.16$41.17
- Wicomico Countybase $27.50$29.00
Which county is in which painter group
Every Maryland county with a painter rate. Counties DOL treats alike share one page; the rest have their own.
| 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.
More from DOL on this rate
- Maryland DOL's prevailing wage portal
- These are journeyworker rates. Apprentices registered with the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council get the Council's percentage; helpers and trainees aren't allowed (SFP 17-205).
Every trade's rates, county by county: Caroline · Kent · Queen Anne's
Are you being paid this rate?
Add your base wage to what your employer pays for bona fide benefits for you (or in cash), and compare it with the total. Certified payrolls go to the Commissioner within 14 days of each payroll, and underpayment is fined up to $250 per worker per day (SFP 17-220). Prevailing Wage Unit: 410-767-2342.
Source
Department of Labor (DOL), Maryland informational rates as printed October 25, 2026. For the row this page leads with:
- Caroline: MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-011, page 2
- Kent: MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029, page 2
- Queen Anne's: MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-035, page 2
We pull every locality's Building and Highway informational report from DOL's portal, read every row, and check every number with a second read and against DOL's rate workbook. DOL prints no total; ours is base plus fringe. How we check · Download every Maryland rate as CSV · Report an error