Maryland · Pile Driver
Maryland pile driver prevailing wage, county by county
A pile driver's prevailing wage on Maryland public works runs from $52.47 an hour in Washington County to $55.38 in Anne Arundel County. The median county is $55.38.
Pile Driver rate in each Maryland county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Allegany CountyPILEDRIVER | $37.74 | $14.73 | $52.47 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-001 |
Anne Arundel CountyPILEDRIVER · Baltimore County group | $37.74 | $17.64 | $55.38 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-003 |
Baltimore CityPILEDRIVER | $37.74 | $17.64 | $55.38 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-510 |
Baltimore CountyPILEDRIVER · Baltimore County group | $37.74 | $17.64 | $55.38 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-005 |
Calvert CountyPILEDRIVER | $37.74 | $14.73 | $52.47 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-009 |
Carroll CountyPILEDRIVER · Howard County group | $37.74 | $17.64 | $55.38 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-013 |
Charles CountyPILEDRIVER · Charles County group | $37.74 | $14.73 | $52.47 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-017 |
Frederick CountyPILEDRIVER | $37.74 | $17.64 | $55.38 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-021 |
Garrett CountyPILEDRIVER | $37.74 | $17.64 | $55.38 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-023 |
Harford CountyPILEDRIVER | $37.74 | $17.64 | $55.38 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-025 |
Howard CountyPILEDRIVER · Howard County group | $37.74 | $17.64 | $55.38 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-027 |
Montgomery CountyPILEDRIVER | $37.74 | $14.73 | $52.47 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
Prince George's CountyPILEDRIVER | $37.74 | $14.73 | $52.47 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-033 |
St. Mary's CountyPILEDRIVER · Charles County group | $37.74 | $14.73 | $52.47 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-037 |
Washington CountyPILEDRIVER · Charles County group | $37.74 | $14.73 | $52.47 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-043 |
Main pile driver classification in each county (Piledriver), 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 pile driver make on prevailing wage in Maryland?
$52.47 to $55.38 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $55.38. 3 groups of counties with identical rates and 8 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Baltimore County group2 counties$55.38
- Howard County group2 counties$55.38
- Baltimore City1 county$55.38
- Frederick County1 county$55.38
- Garrett County1 county$55.38
- Harford County1 county$55.38
- Charles County group3 counties$52.47
- Allegany County1 county$52.47
- Calvert County1 county$52.47
- Montgomery County1 county$52.47
- Prince George's County1 county$52.47
Which counties share a rate
| Counties and Baltimore City | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore County group, 2 localities: Anne Arundel, Baltimore | PILEDRIVER | $37.74 | $55.38 |
| Howard County group, 2 localities: Carroll, Howard | PILEDRIVER | $37.74 | $55.38 |
| Baltimore City | PILEDRIVER | $37.74 | $55.38 |
| Frederick County | PILEDRIVER | $37.74 | $55.38 |
| Garrett County | PILEDRIVER | $37.74 | $55.38 |
| Harford County | PILEDRIVER | $37.74 | $55.38 |
| Charles County group, 3 localities: Charles, St. Mary's, Washington | PILEDRIVER | $37.74 | $52.47 |
| Allegany County | PILEDRIVER | $37.74 | $52.47 |
| Calvert County | PILEDRIVER | $37.74 | $52.47 |
| Montgomery County | PILEDRIVER | $37.74 | $52.47 |
| Prince George's County | PILEDRIVER | $37.74 | $52.47 |
3 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 pile driver pay
What is the pile driver prevailing wage in Montgomery County?
$52.47 an hour: a $37.74 base wage plus $14.73 in fringe benefits, under Maryland informational rates as printed October 25, 2026. Overtime and every pile driver classification in Montgomery County.
Does pile driver prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Montgomery County the $52.47 total is a $37.74 base wage plus $14.73 in fringe benefits, about 28% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does pile driver 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 pile drivers 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 pile driver rate?
DOL often publishes the same pile driver rates for several counties. Across Maryland, the 15 counties with a pile driver rate fall into 11 distinct sets of rates, and 3 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 3 counties (the Charles County group).