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Prevailing wage rates in Washington County, Maryland
DOL's Maryland informational rates as printed October 25, 2026 sets 156 prevailing wage rates for 26 trades on public works in Washington County. Each trade's main rate runs from $21.00 an hour (plaster tender) to $105.42 (elevator constructor), base wage plus fringe benefits.
Washington County prevailing wage by trade, A to Z
| Trade | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Asbestos & Lead Abatement LaborerLABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER · 2 rates | $25.10 | $6.72 | $31.82 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-043 |
Brick TenderLABORER - MASON TENDER · 2 rates | $25.10 | $6.72 | $31.82 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-043 |
BricklayerBRICKLAYER | $35.50 | $14.62 | $50.12 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-043 |
CarpenterCARPENTER · 3 rates | $30.71 | $22.54 | $53.25 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-043 |
Carpet & Soft Floor LayerCARPET LAYER · 2 rates | $35.10 | $15.33 | $50.43 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-043 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON | $32.12 | $22.65 | $54.77 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-043 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 2 rates | $42.20 | $20.91 | $63.11 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-043 |
Elevator ConstructorELEVATOR MECHANIC | $58.81 | $46.61 | $105.42 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-043 |
Fence BuilderIRONWORKER - FENCE ERECTOR | $31.65 | $24.75 | $56.40 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-H-043 |
FireprooferFIREPROOFER - BY HAND · 2 rates | $25.18 | $20.35 | $45.53 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-043 |
FlaggerLABORER - FLAGGER · 2 rates | $21.00 | $0.00 | $21.00 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-043 |
Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker)INSULATION WORKER · 2 rates | $40.77 | $20.42 | $61.19 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-043 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL · 6 rates | $31.65 | $24.75 | $56.40 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-043 |
LaborerLABORER - COMMON · 42 rates | $21.00 | $0.00 | $21.00 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-043 |
Landscape & Irrigation LaborerLABORER - LANDSCAPING · 2 rates | $21.00 | $0.00 | $21.00 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-043 |
MillwrightMILLWRIGHT | $37.61 | $20.18 | $57.79 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-043 |
Operating EngineerPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - CRANE · 53 rates | $42.00 | $19.10 | $61.10 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-043 |
PainterPAINTER · 2 rates | $28.71 | $17.22 | $45.93 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-043 |
Pile DriverPILEDRIVER | $37.74 | $14.73 | $52.47 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-043 |
Plaster TenderLABORER - PLASTERER - HANDLER · 3 rates | $21.00 | $0.00 | $21.00 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-043 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER · 6 rates | $41.78 | $20.28 | $62.06 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-043 |
Refrigeration & A/C MechanicMECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH- HVAC SYSTEMS · 3 rates | $41.78 | $20.28 | $62.06 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-043 |
RooferROOFER/WATERPROOFER | $29.75 | $18.21 | $47.96 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-043 |
Sheet Metal WorkerSHEETMETAL WORKER (INCLUDING METAL ROOFING) · 2 rates | $37.37 | $24.69 | $62.06 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-043 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER - DUMP · 12 rates | $36.07 | $17.10 | $53.17 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-043 |
Telecommunications TechnicianCOMMUNICATION INSTALLER TECHNICIAN | $36.83 | $17.55 | $54.38 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-043 |
One main rate per trade; open a trade for its other classifications, dated steps and DOL's notes. 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.
These are DOL's informational rates. The binding rates are in the project's wage determination, in the bid documents.
Which trades pay the most in Washington County?
Elevator constructor, at $105.42 an hour. Each trade's main rate, as its page leads with it, highest first, split into the base wage and the fringe benefits DOL lists, on one scale.
- Elevator Constructor$105.42
- Electrician$63.11
- Plumber / Pipefitter$62.06
- Refrigeration Mechanic$62.06
- Sheet Metal Worker$62.06
- Heat & Frost Insulator$61.19
- Operating Engineer$61.10
- Millwright$57.79
- Fence Builder$56.40
- Ironworker$56.40
- Cement Mason$54.77
- Telecom Technician$54.38
- Carpenter$53.25
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$53.17
- Pile Driver$52.47
- Soft Floor Layer$50.43
- Bricklayer$50.12
- Roofer$47.96
- Painter$45.93
- Fireproofer$45.53
- Abatement Laborer$31.82
- Brick Tender$31.82
- Flagger$21.00
- Laborer$21.00
- Landscape Laborer$21.00
- Plaster Tender$21.00
Which Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Washington County?
Federally funded or assisted construction here uses the U.S. Department of Labor's rates. Maryland's law excludes the federally funded part of a contract that already pays Davis-Bacon rates (MD Labor FAQ). Each trade's page shows its federal rate next to DOL's.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | MD20260126 | 2 | June 4, 2026 |
| Residential | MD20260069 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | MD20260078 Excludes Dredging | 2 | June 4, 2026 |
| Heavy | MD20260078 Excludes Dredging | 2 | June 4, 2026 |
Specialty WDs also cover Washington County for narrow kinds of work, and don't stand in for the rates above: MD20260005 (All Dredging, except self-propelled hopper dredges, on the Atlantic Coast and tributary wa).
Questions about Washington County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Washington County?
$63.11 an hour: a $42.20 base wage plus $20.91 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under Maryland informational rates as printed October 25, 2026. Overtime and every electrician rate in Washington County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Washington County?
$21.00 an hour: a $21.00 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER - COMMON), under Maryland informational rates as printed October 25, 2026. Overtime and every laborer rate in Washington County.
Does the prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. The rate is a base wage plus fringe benefits, and the employer owes both for every hour. For elevator constructor, the highest-paid trade in Washington County, the $105.42 total is a $58.81 base wage plus $46.61 in fringe benefits.
Do Davis-Bacon rates apply in Washington County?
On federally funded or assisted construction, yes: MD20260126 (modification 2, June 4, 2026) for building construction, MD20260069 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction and MD20260078 (modification 2, June 4, 2026) for highway and heavy construction. Maryland's law excludes the federally funded part of a contract that already pays Davis-Bacon rates (MD Labor FAQ).
Does Washington County share its rates with other counties?
For 12 of its 26 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Carpenter rates, for example, are the same in 2 counties (the Washington County group). The other 14 are Washington County's own.