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Maryland tile finisher prevailing wage, county by county
A tile finisher's prevailing wage on Maryland public works is $41.70 an hour in every county that has one (21), for the main classification.
Tile Finisher rate in each Maryland county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Anne Arundel CountyTILE & TERRAZZO FINISHER · Prince George's County group | $28.85 | $12.85 | $41.70 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-003 |
Baltimore CityTILE & TERRAZZO FINISHER · Prince George's County group | $28.85 | $12.85 | $41.70 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-510 |
Baltimore CountyTILE & TERRAZZO FINISHER | $28.85 | $12.85 | $41.70 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-005 |
Calvert CountyTILE & TERRAZZO FINISHER · St. Mary's County group | $28.85 | $12.85 | $41.70 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-009 |
Caroline CountyTILE & TERRAZZO FINISHER · Cecil County group | $28.85 | $12.85 | $41.70 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-011 |
Carroll CountyTILE & TERRAZZO FINISHER | $28.85 | $12.85 | $41.70 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-013 |
Cecil CountyTILE & TERRAZZO FINISHER · Cecil County group | $28.85 | $12.85 | $41.70 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-015 |
Charles CountyTILE & TERRAZZO FINISHER | $28.85 | $12.85 | $41.70 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-017 |
Dorchester CountyTILE & TERRAZZO FINISHER · Dorchester County group | $28.85 | $12.85 | $41.70 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-019 |
Frederick CountyTILE & TERRAZZO FINISHER · Montgomery County group | $28.85 | $12.85 | $41.70 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-021 |
Harford CountyTILE & TERRAZZO FINISHER | $28.85 | $12.85 | $41.70 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-025 |
Howard CountyTILE & TERRAZZO FINISHER | $28.85 | $12.85 | $41.70 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-027 |
Kent CountyTILE & TERRAZZO FINISHER · Cecil County group | $28.85 | $12.85 | $41.70 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
Montgomery CountyTILE & TERRAZZO FINISHER · Montgomery County group | $28.85 | $12.85 | $41.70 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
Prince George's CountyTILE & TERRAZZO FINISHER · Prince George's County group | $28.85 | $12.85 | $41.70 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-033 |
Queen Anne's CountyTILE & TERRAZZO FINISHER · Cecil County group | $28.85 | $12.85 | $41.70 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-035 |
Somerset CountyTILE & TERRAZZO FINISHER · Dorchester County group | $28.85 | $12.85 | $41.70 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-039 |
St. Mary's CountyTILE & TERRAZZO FINISHER · St. Mary's County group | $28.85 | $12.85 | $41.70 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-037 |
Talbot CountyTILE & TERRAZZO FINISHER · St. Mary's County group | $28.85 | $12.85 | $41.70 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-041 |
Wicomico CountyTILE & TERRAZZO FINISHER · St. Mary's County group | $28.85 | $12.85 | $41.70 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-045 |
Worcester CountyTILE & TERRAZZO FINISHER · Dorchester County group | $28.85 | $12.85 | $41.70 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-047 |
Main tile finisher classification in each county (Tile & terrazzo finisher), 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 tile finisher make on prevailing wage in Maryland?
$41.70 an hour in every county that has a rate, for the main classification. 5 groups of counties with identical rates and 5 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Cecil County group4 counties$41.70
- St. Mary's County group4 counties$41.70
- Dorchester County group3 counties$41.70
- Prince George's County group3 counties$41.70
- Montgomery County group2 counties$41.70
- Baltimore County1 county$41.70
- Carroll County1 county$41.70
- Charles County1 county$41.70
- Harford County1 county$41.70
- Howard County1 county$41.70
Which counties share a rate
| Counties and Baltimore City | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil County group, 4 localities: Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's | TILE & TERRAZZO FINISHER | $28.85 | $41.70 |
| St. Mary's County group, 4 localities: Calvert, St. Mary's, Talbot, Wicomico | TILE & TERRAZZO FINISHER | $28.85 | $41.70 |
| Dorchester County group, 3 localities: Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester | TILE & TERRAZZO FINISHER | $28.85 | $41.70 |
| Prince George's County group, 3 localities: Anne Arundel, Baltimore City, Prince George's | TILE & TERRAZZO FINISHER | $28.85 | $41.70 |
| Montgomery County group, 2 localities: Frederick, Montgomery | TILE & TERRAZZO FINISHER | $28.85 | $41.70 |
| Baltimore County | TILE & TERRAZZO FINISHER | $28.85 | $41.70 |
| Carroll County | TILE & TERRAZZO FINISHER | $28.85 | $41.70 |
| Charles County | TILE & TERRAZZO FINISHER | $28.85 | $41.70 |
| Harford County | TILE & TERRAZZO FINISHER | $28.85 | $41.70 |
| Howard County | TILE & TERRAZZO FINISHER | $28.85 | $41.70 |
5 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 5 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 tile finisher pay
What is the tile finisher prevailing wage in Montgomery County?
$41.70 an hour: a $28.85 base wage plus $12.85 in fringe benefits, under Maryland informational rates as printed October 25, 2026. Overtime and every tile finisher classification in Montgomery County.
Does tile finisher prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Montgomery County the $41.70 total is a $28.85 base wage plus $12.85 in fringe benefits, about 31% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does tile finisher 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 tile finishers 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 tile finisher rate?
DOL often publishes the same tile finisher rates for several counties. Across Maryland, the 21 counties with a tile finisher rate fall into 10 distinct sets of rates, and 5 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 4 counties (the Cecil County group).