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Maryland refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage, county by county
A refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic's prevailing wage on Maryland public works runs from $59.06 an hour in Allegany County to $80.30 in Calvert County. The median county is $73.71.
Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic rate in each Maryland county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Allegany CountyMECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS | $38.78 | $20.28 | $59.06 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-001 |
Anne Arundel CountyMECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS | $47.70 | $25.93 | $73.63 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-003 |
Baltimore CityMECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS | $47.78 | $25.93 | $73.71 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-510 |
Baltimore CountyMECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS | $47.78 | $25.93 | $73.71 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-005 |
Calvert CountyMECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS | $55.00 | $25.30 | $80.30 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-009 |
Caroline CountyMECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS · Caroline County group | $47.78 | $25.93 | $73.71 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-011 |
Carroll CountyMECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS · Howard County group | $55.00 | $25.30 | $80.30 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-013 |
Cecil CountyMECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS | $47.78 | $25.93 | $73.71 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-015 |
Charles CountyMECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS · Charles County group | $55.00 | $25.30 | $80.30 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-017 |
Dorchester CountyMECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS | $47.70 | $25.93 | $73.63 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-019 |
Frederick CountyMECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS · Montgomery County group | $55.00 | $25.30 | $80.30 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-021 |
Garrett CountyMECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS | $39.78 | $20.28 | $60.06 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-023 |
Harford CountyMECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS | $47.78 | $25.93 | $73.71 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-025 |
Howard CountyMECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS · Howard County group | $55.00 | $25.30 | $80.30 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-027 |
Kent CountyMECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS | $47.78 | $25.90 | $73.68 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
Montgomery CountyMECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS · Montgomery County group | $55.00 | $25.30 | $80.30 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
Prince George's CountyMECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS · Montgomery County group | $55.00 | $25.30 | $80.30 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-033 |
Queen Anne's CountyMECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS | $47.78 | $25.93 | $73.71 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-035 |
Somerset CountyMECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS · Worcester County group | $47.78 | $25.93 | $73.71 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-039 |
St. Mary's CountyMECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS · Charles County group | $55.00 | $25.30 | $80.30 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-037 |
Talbot CountyMECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS · Caroline County group | $47.78 | $25.93 | $73.71 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-041 |
Washington CountyMECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS | $41.78 | $20.28 | $62.06 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-043 |
Wicomico CountyMECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS | $55.00 | $25.30 | $80.30 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-045 |
Worcester CountyMECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS · Worcester County group | $47.78 | $25.93 | $73.71 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-047 |
Main refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic classification in each county (Mechanical systems service tech- hvac systems), 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 refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic make on prevailing wage in Maryland?
$59.06 to $80.30 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $73.71. 5 groups of counties with identical rates and 13 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Montgomery County group3 counties$80.30
- Charles County group2 counties$80.30
- Howard County group2 counties$80.30
- Calvert County1 county$80.30
- Wicomico County1 county$80.30
- Caroline County group2 counties$73.71
- Worcester County group2 counties$73.71
- Baltimore City1 county$73.71
- Baltimore County1 county$73.71
- Cecil County1 county$73.71
- Harford County1 county$73.71
- Queen Anne's County1 county$73.71
- Kent County1 county$73.68
- Anne Arundel County1 county$73.63
- Dorchester County1 county$73.63
- Washington County1 county$62.06
- Garrett County1 county$60.06
- Allegany County1 county$59.06
Which counties share a rate
| Counties and Baltimore City | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County group, 3 localities: Frederick, Montgomery, Prince George's | MECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS | $55.00 | $80.30 |
| Charles County group, 2 localities: Charles, St. Mary's | MECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS | $55.00 | $80.30 |
| Howard County group, 2 localities: Carroll, Howard | MECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS | $55.00 | $80.30 |
| Calvert County | MECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS | $55.00 | $80.30 |
| Wicomico County | MECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS | $55.00 | $80.30 |
| Caroline County group, 2 localities: Caroline, Talbot | MECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS | $47.78 | $73.71 |
| Worcester County group, 2 localities: Somerset, Worcester | MECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS | $47.78 | $73.71 |
| Baltimore City | MECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS | $47.78 | $73.71 |
| Baltimore County | MECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS | $47.78 | $73.71 |
| Cecil County | MECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS | $47.78 | $73.71 |
| Harford County | MECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS | $47.78 | $73.71 |
| Queen Anne's County | MECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS | $47.78 | $73.71 |
| Kent County | MECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS | $47.78 | $73.68 |
| Anne Arundel County | MECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS | $47.70 | $73.63 |
| Dorchester County | MECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS | $47.70 | $73.63 |
| Washington County | MECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS | $41.78 | $62.06 |
| Garrett County | MECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS | $39.78 | $60.06 |
| Allegany County | MECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS | $38.78 | $59.06 |
5 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 13 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 refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic pay
What is the refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage in Montgomery County?
$80.30 an hour: a $55.00 base wage plus $25.30 in fringe benefits, under Maryland informational rates as printed October 25, 2026. Overtime and every refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic classification in Montgomery County.
Does refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Montgomery County the $80.30 total is a $55.00 base wage plus $25.30 in fringe benefits, about 32% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic 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 refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics 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 refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic rate?
DOL often publishes the same refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic rates for several counties. Across Maryland, the 24 counties with a refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic rate fall into 18 distinct sets of rates, and 5 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 3 counties (the Montgomery County group).