Maryland · Roofer
Maryland roofer prevailing wage, county by county
A roofer's prevailing wage on Maryland public works runs from $47.96 an hour in Washington County to $66.77 in Anne Arundel County. The median county is $54.17.
Main roofer classification in each county (Roofer/waterproofer), 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 roofer make on prevailing wage in Maryland?
7 groups of counties with identical rates and 2 with rates of their own, highest main rate first. The table below lists which counties are in each group.
- Howard County group2 counties$66.77
- Anne Arundel County1 county$66.77
- Cecil County group5 counties$59.00
- Wicomico County group3 counties$58.16
- Montgomery County group3 counties$54.17
- Baltimore County group2 counties$49.67
- Baltimore City1 county$49.67
- Charles County group3 counties$48.76
- Washington County group3 counties$47.96
Which counties pay which rate
| Counties and Baltimore City | Main classification | Base + fringe | Base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard County group, 2 localities: Carroll, Howard | ROOFER/WATERPROOFER | $66.77 | $52.71 |
| Anne Arundel County | ROOFER/WATERPROOFER | $66.77 | $52.71 |
| Cecil County group, 5 localities: Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's, Talbot | ROOFER/WATERPROOFER | $59.00 | $46.31 |
| Wicomico County group, 3 localities: Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester | ROOFER/WATERPROOFER | $58.16 | $43.81 |
| Montgomery County group, 3 localities: Frederick, Montgomery, Prince George's | ROOFER/WATERPROOFER | $54.17 | $42.04 |
| Baltimore County group, 2 localities: Baltimore, Harford | ROOFER/WATERPROOFER | $49.67 | $34.76 |
| Baltimore City | ROOFER/WATERPROOFER | $49.67 | $34.76 |
| Charles County group, 3 localities: Calvert, Charles, St. Mary's | ROOFER/WATERPROOFER | $48.76 | $38.85 |
| Washington County group, 3 localities: Allegany, Garrett, Washington | ROOFER/WATERPROOFER | $47.96 | $29.75 |
7 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 2 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 roofer pay
What is the roofer prevailing wage in Montgomery County?
$54.17 an hour: a $42.04 base wage plus $12.13 in fringe benefits, under Maryland informational rates as printed October 25, 2026. Overtime and every roofer classification in Montgomery County.
Does roofer prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Montgomery County the $54.17 total is a $42.04 base wage plus $12.13 in fringe benefits, about 22% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does roofer 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 roofers 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 roofer rate?
DOL often publishes the same roofer rates for several counties. Across Maryland, the 23 counties with a roofer rate fall into 9 distinct sets of rates, and 7 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 5 counties (the Cecil County group).