Davis-Bacon rates — Calvert County, Maryland

Every active general wage determination covering this county, one section per construction type. These rates are the minimum that must be paid on a federal or federally assisted contract.

Pick the construction type that matches your contract, not the highest rate. Building, Residential, Highway and Heavy are separate determinations with different rates, and using the wrong one is a common reason a certified payroll comes back rejected. Where your trade appears under several classifications the choice between them is a judgement call — the plainest match is usually right, and the contracting officer can confirm it.

Building

MD20260109 rev 2 · 06/04/2026 · 62 classifications

Classification	Base rate	Fringe	Total
BALANCING TECHNICIAN	50.92	24.61	75.53
BOILERMAKER	47.37	25.94	73.31
BRICKLAYER	38.80	15.57	54.37
CARPENTER	35.89	14.60	50.49
CARPENTER - SHORING SCAFFOLD BUILDER	35.89	14.60	50.49
CARPET LAYER	35.10	15.33	50.43
COMMUNICATION INSTALLER TECHNICIAN	30.62	11.64	42.26
DRYWALL - SPACKLING, TAPING, & FINISHING	29.16	12.01	41.17
ELECTRICIAN	57.00	22.15	79.15
ELEVATOR MECHANIC	57.16	44.61	101.77
FIREPROOFER - BY HAND	29.04	6.69	35.73
FIREPROOFER - SPRAYER	29.41	7.77	37.18
FIRESTOPPER	30.21	10.68	40.89
GLAZIER	36.40	6.35	42.75
INSULATION WORKER	40.77	20.42	61.19
IRONWORKER - REINFORCING	31.80	22.20	54.00
IRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL	37.86	26.22	64.08
LABORER - AIR TOOL OPERATOR	32.16	9.35	41.51
LABORER - ASPHALT PAVER	32.16	9.35	41.51
LABORER - ASPHALT RAKER	31.00	8.62	39.62
LABORER - BLASTER - DYNAMITE	32.16	9.35	41.51
LABORER - BURNER	32.16	9.35	41.51
LABORER - COMMON	31.00	8.62	39.62
LABORER - CONCRETE PUDDLER	31.00	8.62	39.62
LABORER - CONCRETE SURFACER	32.16	9.35	41.51
LABORER - CONCRETE TENDER	31.00	8.62	39.62
LABORER - CONCRETE VIBRATOR	31.00	8.62	39.62
LABORER - DENSITY GAUGE	31.00	8.62	39.62
LABORER - FIREPROOFER - MIXER	31.00	8.62	39.62
LABORER - FLAGGER	31.00	8.62	39.62
LABORER - GRADE CHECKER	31.00	8.62	39.62
LABORER - HAND ROLLER	31.00	8.62	39.62
LABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER	32.16	9.35	41.51
LABORER - JACKHAMMER	31.00	8.62	39.62
LABORER - LANDSCAPING	31.00	8.62	39.62
LABORER - LAYOUT	31.00	8.62	39.62
LABORER - LUTEMAN	31.00	8.62	39.62
LABORER - MASON TENDER	32.16	9.35	41.51
LABORER - MORTAR MIXER	31.00	8.62	39.62
LABORER - PIPELAYER	32.16	9.35	41.51
LABORER - PLASTERER - HANDLER	31.00	8.62	39.62
LABORER - SCAFFOLD BUILDER	32.16	9.35	41.51
LABORER - TAMPER	31.00	8.62	39.62
Mechanical Systems Service Tech- HVAC Systems	55.00	25.30	80.30
Mechanical Systems Service Tech- Refrigeration Systems	55.00	25.30	80.30
MILLWRIGHT	39.50	17.52	57.02
PAINTER-INDUSTRIAL	36.37	16.21	52.58
PILEDRIVER	37.74	14.73	52.47
PLASTERER - MIXER	20.00	2.24	22.24
PLUMBER	51.25	24.52	75.77
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - CRANE	42.00	19.10	61.10
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - DRILL - RIG	43.44	13.27	56.71
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - FORKLIFT	35.18	15.12	50.30
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - MECHANIC	37.24	15.12	52.36
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR-VACUUM TRUCK	38.60	15.75	54.35
RESILIENT FLOOR	35.10	15.33	50.43
ROOFER/WATERPROOFER	38.85	9.91	48.76
SHEETMETAL WORKER (including metal roofing)	50.92	24.61	75.53
STEAMFITTER/PIPEFITTER	55.00	25.30	80.30
TILE & TERRAZZO FINISHER	28.85	12.85	41.70
TILE & TERRAZZO MECHANIC	34.34	14.50	48.84
SPRINKLERFITTER	45.22	26.64	71.86

Residential

MD20260071 rev 1 · 05/18/2026 · 17 classifications

Classification	Base rate	Fringe	Total
TILE SETTER	14.50	—	14.50
SPRINKLER FITTER (FIRE SPRINKLERS)	20.75	2.85	23.60
SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY)	19.89	1.20	21.09
ROOFER	19.40	4.28	23.68
PLUMBER, EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION	26.00	6.67	32.67
PLUMBER (HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY)	18.80	6.63	25.43
PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER)	16.71	—	16.71
OPERATOR: LOADER	20.25	2.06	22.31
OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE	21.46	2.81	24.27
LABORER: PIPELAYER	16.19	2.15	18.34
LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL, INCLUDING BRICK MASON TENDING AND CEMENT MASON TENDING	13.75	0.43	14.18
IRONWORKER, ORNAMENTAL	17.31	—	17.31
ELECTRICIAN	27.01	8.16	35.17
DRYWALL HANGER AND METAL STUD INSTALLER	19.28	—	19.28
CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER	16.40	2.00	18.40
CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION	19.58	—	19.58
BRICKLAYER	19.77	—	19.77

Heavy

MD20260005 rev 2 · 05/18/2026 · 7 classifications

Classification	Base rate	Fringe	Total
RODMAN, SCOWMAN, COOK, MESSMAN, PORTER/JANITOR INCENTIVE PAY: (ADD TO HOURLY RATE) OPERATOR (NCCCO LICENSE/CERTIFICATION) $1.80 LICENSED TUG OPERATOR OVER 1000 HP (ASSIGNED AS MASTER) (USCG LICENSED MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS (MOTV) $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR (ASSIGNED AS LEAD BOAT CAPTAIN) USCG LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR $1.30; ENGINEER (QMED AND TANKERMAN ENDORSEMENT OR LICENSED ENGINEER (USCG) $1.80 OILER (QMED AND TANKERMAN ENDORSEMENT (USCG) $1.80; ALL CLASSIFICATIONS (TANKERMAN ENDORSEMENT ONLY) USCG $1.55; DECKHAND OR MATE (AB WITH LIFEBOATMAN ENDORSEMENT (USCG) $1.80; ALL CLASSIFICATIONS (LIFEBOATMAN ENDORSEMENT ONLY (USCG) $1.55; WELDER (ABS CERTIFICATION) $1.55 FOOTNOTES APPLICABLE TO ABOVE CRAFTS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERANS' DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY B. VACATION: EIGHT PERCENT (8%) OF THE STRAIGHT TIME RATE, MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED	30.86	14.15	45.01
DREDGING: CLASS C2: BOAT OPERATOR. INCENTIVE PAY: (ADD TO HOURLY RATE) OPERATOR (NCCCO LICENSE/CERTIFICATION) $1.80 LICENSED TUG OPERATOR OVER 1000 HP (ASSIGNED AS MASTER) (USCG LICENSED MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS (MOTV) $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR (ASSIGNED AS LEAD BOAT CAPTAIN) USCG LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR $1.30; ENGINEER (QMED AND TANKERMAN ENDORSEMENT OR LICENSED ENGINEER (USCG) $1.80 OILER (QMED AND TANKERMAN ENDORSEMENT (USCG) $1.80; ALL CLASSIFICATIONS (TANKERMAN ENDORSEMENT ONLY) USCG $1.55; DECKHAND OR MATE (AB WITH LIFEBOATMAN ENDORSEMENT (USCG) $1.80; ALL CLASSIFICATIONS (LIFEBOATMAN ENDORSEMENT ONLY (USCG) $1.55; WELDER (ABS CERTIFICATION) $1.55 FOOTNOTES APPLICABLE TO ABOVE CRAFTS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERANS' DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY B. VACATION EIGHT PERCENT (8%) OF THE STRAIGHT TIME RATE, MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED	37.15	14.57	51.72
ASSISTANT FILL PLACER, WELDER, STEWARD INCENTIVE PAY: (ADD TO HOURLY RATE) OPERATOR (NCCCO LICENSE/CERTIFICATION) $1.80 LICENSED TUG OPERATOR OVER 1000 HP (ASSIGNED AS MASTER) (USCG LICENSED MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS (MOTV) $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR (ASSIGNED AS LEAD BOAT CAPTAIN) USCG LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR $1.30; ENGINEER (QMED AND TANKERMAN ENDORSEMENT OR LICENSED ENGINEER (USCG) $1.80 OILER (QMED AND TANKERMAN ENDORSEMENT (USCG) $1.80; ALL CLASSIFICATIONS (TANKERMAN ENDORSEMENT ONLY) USCG $1.55; DECKHAND OR MATE (AB WITH LIFEBOATMAN ENDORSEMENT (USCG) $1.80; ALL CLASSIFICATIONS (LIFEBOATMAN ENDORSEMENT ONLY (USCG) $1.55; WELDER (ABS CERTIFICATION) $1.55 FOOTNOTES APPLICABLE TO ABOVE CRAFTS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERANS' DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY B. VACATION: EIGHT PERCENT (8%) OF THE STRAIGHT TIME RATE, MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED	38.38	14.66	53.04
DREDGING: CLASS B2: CERTIFIED WELDER. INCENTIVE PAY: (ADD TO HOURLY RATE) OPERATOR (NCCCO LICENSE/CERTIFICATION) $1.80 LICENSED TUG OPERATOR OVER 1000 HP (ASSIGNED AS MASTER) (USCG LICENSED MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS (MOTV) $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR (ASSIGNED AS LEAD BOAT CAPTAIN) USCG LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR $1.30; ENGINEER (QMED AND TANKERMAN ENDORSEMENT OR LICENSED ENGINEER (USCG) $1.80 OILER (QMED AND TANKERMAN ENDORSEMENT (USCG) $1.80; ALL CLASSIFICATIONS (TANKERMAN ENDORSEMENT ONLY) USCG $1.55; DECKHAND OR MATE (AB WITH LIFEBOATMAN ENDORSEMENT (USCG) $1.80; ALL CLASSIFICATIONS (LIFEBOATMAN ENDORSEMENT ONLY (USCG) $1.55; WELDER (ABS CERTIFICATION) $1.55 FOOTNOTES APPLICABLE TO ABOVE CRAFTS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERANS' DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY B. VACATION EIGHT PERCENT (8%) OF THE STRAIGHT TIME RATE, MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED	39.46	14.73	54.19
LICENSED CREW BOAT OPERATOR. INCENTIVE PAY: (ADD TO HOURLY RATE) OPERATOR (NCCCO LICENSE/CERTIFICATION) $1.80 LICENSED TUG OPERATOR OVER 1000 HP (ASSIGNED AS MASTER) (USCG LICENSED MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS (MOTV) $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR (ASSIGNED AS LEAD BOAT CAPTAIN) USCG LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR $1.30; ENGINEER (QMED AND TANKERMAN ENDORSEMENT OR LICENSED ENGINEER (USCG) $1.80 OILER (QMED AND TANKERMAN ENDORSEMENT (USCG) $1.80; ALL CLASSIFICATIONS (TANKERMAN ENDORSEMENT ONLY) USCG $1.55; DECKHAND OR MATE (AB WITH LIFEBOATMAN ENDORSEMENT (USCG) $1.80; ALL CLASSIFICATIONS (LIFEBOATMAN ENDORSEMENT ONLY (USCG) $1.55; WELDER (ABS CERTIFICATION) $1.55 FOOTNOTES APPLICABLE TO ABOVE CRAFTS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERANS' DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY B. VACATION EIGHT PERCENT (8%) OF THE STRAIGHT TIME RATE, MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED	41.93	14.90	56.83
DREDGING: CLASS A2: CRANE OPERATOR (360 SWING) INCENTIVE PAY: (ADD TO HOURLY RATE) OPERATOR (NCCCO LICENSE/CERTIFICATION) $1.80 LICENSED TUG OPERATOR OVER 1000 HP (ASSIGNED AS MASTER) (USCG LICENSED MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS (MOTV) $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR (ASSIGNED AS LEAD BOAT CAPTAIN) USCG LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR $1.30; ENGINEER (QMED AND TANKERMAN ENDORSEMENT OR LICENSED ENGINEER (USCG) $1.80 OILER (QMED AND TANKERMAN ENDORSEMENT (USCG) $1.80; ALL CLASSIFICATIONS (TANKERMAN ENDORSEMENT ONLY) USCG $1.55; DECKHAND OR MATE (AB WITH LIFEBOATMAN ENDORSEMENT (USCG) $1.80; ALL CLASSIFICATIONS (LIFEBOATMAN ENDORSEMENT ONLY (USCG) $1.55; WELDER (ABS CERTIFICATION) $1.55 FOOTNOTES APPLICABLE TO ABOVE CRAFTS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERANS' DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY B. VACATION: EIGHT PERCENT (8%) OF THE STRAIGHT TIME RATE, MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED	43.20	14.99	58.19
DREDGE OPERATOR, LEVERMAN, LICENSED TUG OPERATOR OVER 1000 HP. INCENTIVE PAY: (ADD TO HOURLY RATE) OPERATOR (NCCCO LICENSE/CERTIFICATION) $1.80 LICENSED TUG OPERATOR OVER 1000 HP (ASSIGNED AS MASTER) (USCG LICENSED MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS (MOTV) $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR (ASSIGNED AS LEAD BOAT CAPTAIN) USCG LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR $1.30; ENGINEER (QMED AND TANKERMAN ENDORSEMENT OR LICENSED ENGINEER (USCG) $1.80 OILER (QMED AND TANKERMAN ENDORSEMENT (USCG) $1.80; ALL CLASSIFICATIONS (TANKERMAN ENDORSEMENT ONLY) USCG $1.55; DECKHAND OR MATE (AB WITH LIFEBOATMAN ENDORSEMENT (USCG) $1.80; ALL CLASSIFICATIONS (LIFEBOATMAN ENDORSEMENT ONLY (USCG) $1.55; WELDER (ABS CERTIFICATION) $1.55 FOOTNOTES APPLICABLE TO ABOVE CRAFTS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERANS' DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY B. VACATION: EIGHT PERCENT (8%) OF THE STRAIGHT TIME RATE, MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED	48.48	15.34	63.82

HeavyHighway

MD20260032 rev 2 · 06/04/2026 · 32 classifications

Classification	Base rate	Fringe	Total
LABORER - ASPHALT RAKER	16.12	0.34	16.46
LABORER - COMMON	16.12	0.34	16.46
LABORER - CONCRETE PUDDLER	16.12	0.34	16.46
LABORER - CONCRETE TENDER	16.12	0.34	16.46
LABORER - CONCRETE VIBRATOR	16.12	0.34	16.46
LABORER - DENSITY GAUGE	16.12	0.34	16.46
LABORER - FIREPROOFER - MIXER	16.12	0.34	16.46
LABORER - FLAGGER	16.12	0.34	16.46
LABORER - GRADE CHECKER	16.12	0.34	16.46
LABORER - HAND ROLLER	16.12	0.34	16.46
LABORER - JACKHAMMER	16.12	0.34	16.46
LABORER - LANDSCAPING	16.12	0.34	16.46
LABORER - LAYOUT	16.12	0.34	16.46
LABORER - LUTEMAN	16.12	0.34	16.46
LABORER - MORTAR MIXER	16.12	0.34	16.46
LABORER - PLASTERER - HANDLER	16.12	0.34	16.46
LABORER - TAMPER	16.12	0.34	16.46
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - CRANE	42.00	19.10	61.10
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - MILLING MACHINE	27.00	4.77	31.77
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - ROLLER - ASPHALT	21.45	4.60	26.05
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - SKID STEER (Bobcat)	27.85	8.28	36.13
SHEETMETAL WORKER (including metal roofing)	50.92	24.61	75.53
TRUCK DRIVER - DUMP	30.45	4.16	34.61
LABORER - AIR TOOL OPERATOR	25.08	5.27	30.35
LABORER - ASPHALT PAVER	25.08	5.27	30.35
LABORER - BLASTER - DYNAMITE	25.08	5.27	30.35
LABORER - BURNER	25.08	5.27	30.35
LABORER - CONCRETE SURFACER	25.08	5.27	30.35
LABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER	25.08	5.27	30.35
LABORER - MASON TENDER	25.08	5.27	30.35
LABORER - PIPELAYER	25.08	5.27	30.35
LABORER - SCAFFOLD BUILDER	25.08	5.27	30.35

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