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Davis-Bacon rates — Frederick 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
MD20260115 rev 2 · 06/04/2026 · 86 classifications
ClassificationBase rateFringeTotal
BALANCING TECHNICIAN50.9224.6175.53
BOILERMAKER47.3725.9473.31
BRICKLAYER38.8015.5754.37
CARPENTER35.8914.6050.49
CARPENTER - SHORING SCAFFOLD BUILDER35.8914.6050.49
CARPET LAYER35.1015.3350.43
CEMENT MASON29.6511.8841.53
COMMUNICATION INSTALLER TECHNICIAN34.6012.9847.58
DRYWALL - SPACKLING, TAPING, & FINISHING35.8914.6050.49
ELECTRICIAN49.5020.7970.29
ELEVATOR MECHANIC58.8146.61105.42
FIREPROOFER - BY HAND28.448.1136.55
FIREPROOFER - SPRAYER27.618.3435.95
FIRESTOPPER30.2110.6840.89
GLAZIER33.65—33.65
INSULATION WORKER40.7720.4261.19
IRONWORKER - FENCE ERECTOR40.7720.4261.19
IRONWORKER - ORNAMENTAL39.3027.1466.44
IRONWORKER - REINFORCING34.8424.6459.48
IRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL39.3027.1466.44
LABORER - AIR TOOL OPERATOR24.6923.0047.69
LABORER - ASPHALT PAVER24.6923.0047.69
LABORER - ASPHALT RAKER24.6023.0047.60
LABORER - BLASTER - DYNAMITE24.6923.0047.69
LABORER - BURNER24.6923.0047.69
LABORER - COMMON24.6023.0047.60
LABORER - CONCRETE PUDDLER24.6023.0047.60
LABORER - CONCRETE SURFACER24.6923.0047.69
LABORER - CONCRETE TENDER24.6023.0047.60
LABORER - CONCRETE VIBRATOR24.6023.0047.60
LABORER - DENSITY GAUGE24.6023.0047.60
LABORER - FIREPROOFER - MIXER24.6023.0047.60
LABORER - FLAGGER24.6023.0047.60
LABORER - GRADE CHECKER24.6023.0047.60
LABORER - HAND ROLLER24.6023.0047.60
LABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER24.6923.0047.69
LABORER - JACKHAMMER24.6023.0047.60
LABORER - LANDSCAPING24.6023.0047.60
LABORER - LAYOUT24.6023.0047.60
LABORER - LUTEMAN24.6023.0047.60
LABORER - MASON TENDER24.6923.0047.69
LABORER - MORTAR MIXER24.6023.0047.60
LABORER - PIPELAYER24.6923.0047.69
LABORER - PLASTERER - HANDLER24.6023.0047.60
LABORER - SCAFFOLD BUILDER24.6923.0047.69
LABORER - TAMPER24.6023.0047.60
Mechanical Systems Service Tech- HVAC Systems55.0025.3080.30
Mechanical Systems Service Tech- Refrigeration Systems55.0025.3080.30
MILLWRIGHT39.5017.5257.02
PAINTER29.1612.0141.17
PAINTER-INDUSTRIAL36.3716.2152.58
PILEDRIVER37.7417.6455.38
PLASTERER - MIXER20.002.2422.24
PLUMBER47.7825.9373.71
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - BACKHOE32.133.3835.51
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - BOOM TRUCK24.001.3425.34
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - BULLDOZER35.1815.1250.30
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - CONCRETE PUMP35.1815.1250.30
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - CRANE42.0019.1061.10
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - DRILL - RIG35.1815.1250.30
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - EXCAVATOR35.1815.1250.30
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - FORKLIFT35.1815.1250.30
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - GRADER35.1815.1250.30
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - LOADER35.1815.1250.30
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - MECHANIC37.2415.1252.36
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - PAVER30.001.6831.68
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - ROLLER - EARTH29.6015.1244.72
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - SCRAPER35.1815.1250.30
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - SCREED27.673.2730.94
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - SKID STEER (Bobcat)33.2315.1248.35
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR-VACUUM TRUCK38.6015.7554.35
RESILIENT FLOOR35.1015.3350.43
ROOFER/WATERPROOFER42.0412.1354.17
SHEETMETAL WORKER (including metal roofing)50.9224.6175.53
STEAMFITTER/PIPEFITTER47.7825.9373.71
STONE MASON45.6521.5167.16
TILE & TERRAZZO FINISHER28.8512.8541.70
TILE & TERRAZZO MECHANIC34.3414.5048.84
TRUCK DRIVER - DUMP23.833.0926.92
TRUCK DRIVER - DUMP - ARTICULATING26.362.3628.72
TRUCK DRIVER - FLATBED19.50—19.50
TRUCK DRIVER - LOWBOY28.182.8731.05
TRUCK DRIVER - TACK/TAR TRUCK28.003.4131.41
TRUCK DRIVER - TRACTOR TRAILER35.4616.2351.69
TRUCK DRIVER - WATER25.001.7526.75
SPRINKLERFITTER45.2226.4471.66
Residential
MD20260062 rev 1 · 05/18/2026 · 17 classifications
ClassificationBase rateFringeTotal
TILE SETTER14.50—14.50
SPRINKLER FITTER (FIRE SPRINKLERS)20.752.8523.60
SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY)19.891.2021.09
ROOFER19.404.2823.68
PLUMBER, EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION26.006.6732.67
PLUMBER (HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY)18.806.6325.43
PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER)18.611.3819.99
OPERATOR: LOADER20.252.0622.31
OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE21.462.8124.27
LABORER: PIPELAYER16.192.1518.34
LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL, INCLUDING BRICK MASON TENDING AND CEMENT MASON TENDING13.552.1815.73
IRONWORKER, ORNAMENTAL17.31—17.31
ELECTRICIAN27.018.1635.17
DRYWALL HANGER AND METAL STUD INSTALLER19.28—19.28
CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER16.402.0018.40
CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION18.87—18.87
BRICKLAYER19.77—19.77
Heavy
MD20260005 rev 2 · 05/18/2026 · 7 classifications
ClassificationBase rateFringeTotal
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 WORKED30.8614.1545.01
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 WORKED37.1514.5751.72
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 WORKED38.3814.6653.04
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 WORKED39.4614.7354.19
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 WORKED41.9314.9056.83
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 WORKED43.2014.9958.19
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 WORKED48.4815.3463.82
HeavyHighway
MD20260038 rev 2 · 06/04/2026 · 67 classifications
ClassificationBase rateFringeTotal
BRICKLAYER24.00—24.00
CARPENTER35.8914.6050.49
CARPENTER - SHORING SCAFFOLD BUILDER35.8914.6050.49
CARPET LAYER35.1015.3350.43
CEMENT MASON24.00—24.00
ELECTRICIAN59.5023.0682.56
IRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL39.3027.1466.44
LABORER - AIR TOOL OPERATOR24.5123.0047.51
LABORER - ASPHALT PAVER24.5123.0047.51
LABORER - ASPHALT RAKER22.8623.0045.86
LABORER - BLASTER - DYNAMITE24.5123.0047.51
LABORER - BURNER24.5123.0047.51
LABORER - COMMON22.8623.0045.86
LABORER - CONCRETE PUDDLER22.8623.0045.86
LABORER - CONCRETE SURFACER24.5123.0047.51
LABORER - CONCRETE TENDER22.8623.0045.86
LABORER - CONCRETE VIBRATOR22.8623.0045.86
LABORER - DENSITY GAUGE22.8623.0045.86
LABORER - FIREPROOFER - MIXER22.8623.0045.86
LABORER - FLAGGER22.8623.0045.86
LABORER - GRADE CHECKER22.8623.0045.86
LABORER - HAND ROLLER22.8623.0045.86
LABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER24.5123.0047.51
LABORER - JACKHAMMER22.8623.0045.86
LABORER - LANDSCAPING22.8623.0045.86
LABORER - LAYOUT22.8623.0045.86
LABORER - LUTEMAN22.8623.0045.86
LABORER - MASON TENDER24.5123.0047.51
LABORER - MORTAR MIXER22.8623.0045.86
LABORER - PIPELAYER24.5123.0047.51
LABORER - PLASTERER - HANDLER22.8623.0045.86
LABORER - SCAFFOLD BUILDER24.5123.0047.51
LABORER - TAMPER22.8623.0045.86
MILLWRIGHT29.00—29.00
PAINTER - BRIDGE45.0017.0162.01
PILEDRIVER37.7414.7352.47
PLUMBER51.2523.1074.35
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR33.251.3234.57
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - BACKHOE34.0014.0548.05
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - BOOM TRUCK36.7210.4247.14
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - BROOM / SWEEPER28.956.6335.58
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - BULLDOZER34.0014.0548.05
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - CRANE42.0019.1061.10
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - DRILL - RIG34.0014.0548.05
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - EXCAVATOR34.0014.0548.05
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - FORKLIFT31.0414.0545.09
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - GRADALL38.445.6144.05
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - LOADER34.0014.0548.05
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - MECHANIC35.0014.0549.05
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - MILLING MACHINE28.252.1530.40
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - PAVER27.504.2331.73
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - ROLLER - ASPHALT26.753.3830.13
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - ROLLER - EARTH31.0414.0545.09
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - SCREED29.2316.4845.71
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - SKID STEER (Bobcat)31.0414.0545.09
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR- TRANSFER MACHINE OPERATOR.$ 28.46 14.76 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR-VACUUM TRUCK38.6015.7554.35
RESILIENT FLOOR35.1015.3350.43
SPRINKLERFITTER42.3226.0568.37
STONE MASON45.6521.5167.16
TILE & TERRAZZO FINISHER28.8512.8541.70
TRUCK DRIVER - DUMP30.003.9033.90
TRUCK DRIVER - FLATBED20.00—20.00
TRUCK DRIVER - LOWBOY24.752.0026.75
TRUCK DRIVER - TACK/TAR TRUCK32.6413.9146.55
LINEWORKER/UNDERGROUND MECHANIC31.519.7541.26
UNDERGROUND CABLE SPLICER26.943.4830.42
UNDERGROUND GAS MECHANIC31.075.6436.71
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