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Davis-Bacon rates — Howard 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
MD20260118 rev 2 · 06/04/2026 · 78 classifications
ClassificationBase rateFringeTotal
BALANCING TECHNICIAN50.9224.6175.53
BRICKLAYER38.8015.5754.37
CARPENTER35.8914.6050.49
CARPENTER - SHORING SCAFFOLD BUILDER35.8914.6050.49
CARPET LAYER35.1015.3350.43
COMMUNICATION INSTALLER TECHNICIAN32.6016.8549.45
DRYWALL - SPACKLING, TAPING, & FINISHING35.8914.6050.49
ELECTRICIAN49.5020.8070.30
ELEVATOR MECHANIC58.8146.61105.42
FIREPROOFER - BY HAND17.002.2419.24
FIREPROOFER - SPRAYER27.005.2232.22
FIRESTOPPER30.2110.6840.89
GLAZIER36.6514.6151.26
INSULATION WORKER40.7720.4261.19
IRONWORKER - FENCE ERECTOR48.2521.1169.36
IRONWORKER - ORNAMENTAL27.994.5832.57
IRONWORKER - REINFORCING30.1824.0954.27
IRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL39.3027.1466.44
LABORER - AIR TOOL OPERATOR31.019.3540.36
LABORER - ASPHALT PAVER31.019.3540.36
LABORER - ASPHALT RAKER23.324.2427.56
LABORER - BLASTER - DYNAMITE31.019.3540.36
LABORER - BURNER31.019.3540.36
LABORER - COMMON23.324.2427.56
LABORER - CONCRETE PUDDLER23.324.2427.56
LABORER - CONCRETE SURFACER31.019.3540.36
LABORER - CONCRETE TENDER23.324.2427.56
LABORER - CONCRETE VIBRATOR23.324.2427.56
LABORER - DENSITY GAUGE23.324.2427.56
LABORER - FIREPROOFER - MIXER23.324.2427.56
LABORER - FLAGGER23.324.2427.56
LABORER - GRADE CHECKER23.324.2427.56
LABORER - HAND ROLLER23.324.2427.56
LABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER31.019.3540.36
LABORER - JACKHAMMER23.324.2427.56
LABORER - LANDSCAPING23.324.2427.56
LABORER - LAYOUT23.324.2427.56
LABORER - LUTEMAN23.324.2427.56
LABORER - MASON TENDER31.019.3540.36
LABORER - MORTAR MIXER23.324.2427.56
LABORER - PIPELAYER31.019.3540.36
LABORER - PLASTERER - HANDLER23.324.2427.56
LABORER - SCAFFOLD BUILDER31.019.3540.36
LABORER - TAMPER23.324.2427.56
Mechanical Systems Service Tech- HVAC Systems55.0025.3080.30
Mechanical Systems Service Tech- Refrigeration Systems55.0025.3080.30
MILLWRIGHT39.5017.5257.02
PAINTER28.8611.9440.80
PAINTER-INDUSTRIAL36.3716.2152.58
PILEDRIVER37.7417.6455.38
PLASTERER - MIXER20.002.2422.24
PLUMBER45.0021.2466.24
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - BACKHOE32.008.6640.66
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - BROOM / SWEEPER33.2315.1248.35
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 - CRANE - TOWER42.0019.1061.10
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 - LOADER28.006.9834.98
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - MECHANIC37.2415.1252.36
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - ROLLER - EARTH29.6015.1244.72
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - SKID STEER (Bobcat)33.2315.1248.35
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR-VACUUM TRUCK32.309.3641.66
RESILIENT FLOOR35.1015.3350.43
ROOFER/WATERPROOFER52.7114.0666.77
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 - DUMP26.257.6033.85
TRUCK DRIVER - FLATBED26.257.6033.85
TRUCK DRIVER - LOWBOY31.509.1940.69
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - ROLLER - ASPHALT33.1014.0547.15
SPRINKLERFITTER45.2226.6471.86
Residential
MD20260064 rev 1 · 05/18/2026 · 18 classifications
ClassificationBase rateFringeTotal
FLOOR LAYER: CARPET34.1214.6448.76
SPRINKLER FITTER (FIRE SPRINKLERS)26.066.5232.58
SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY)20.091.9622.05
ROOFER26.80—26.80
PLUMBER, EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION20.48—20.48
PLUMBER (HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION ONLY)17.60—17.60
PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER), EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING15.120.8816.00
OPERATOR: LOADER20.252.0622.31
OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE18.404.4222.82
LABORER: PIPELAYER16.192.1518.34
LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL, INCLUDING BRICK MASON TENDING AND CEMENT MASON TENDING14.02—14.02
IRONWORKER, ORNAMENTAL17.31—17.31
ELECTRICIAN23.490.8124.30
DRYWALL HANGER AND METAL STUD INSTALLER17.270.6217.89
DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER19.095.0024.09
CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER20.29—20.29
CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION21.481.5423.02
BRICKLAYER26.207.4333.63
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
MD20260041 rev 2 · 06/04/2026 · 64 classifications
ClassificationBase rateFringeTotal
BRICKLAYER38.8015.5754.37
CARPENTER35.8914.6050.49
CARPENTER - SHORING SCAFFOLD BUILDER35.8914.6050.49
CEMENT MASON24.00—24.00
ELECTRICIAN36.8419.6256.46
IRONWORKER - STRUCTURAL38.0023.9661.96
MILLWRIGHT39.5017.5257.02
PAINTER - BRIDGE45.0017.0162.01
PILEDRIVER37.7414.7352.47
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - BACKHOE34.0014.0548.05
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - BROOM / SWEEPER31.0414.0545.09
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - BULLDOZER34.0014.0548.05
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - CONCRETE PUMP34.0014.0548.05
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 - GRADALL35.0014.0549.05
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - GRADER35.0014.0549.05
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - LOADER34.0014.0548.05
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - MECHANIC35.0014.0549.05
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - MILLING MACHINE28.262.1530.41
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - PAVER21.001.4622.46
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - ROLLER - ASPHALT29.635.8235.45
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-VACUUM TRUCK38.6015.7554.35
STONE MASON45.6521.5167.16
TILE & TERRAZZO FINISHER28.8512.8541.70
TRUCK DRIVER - DUMP29.155.2034.35
TRUCK DRIVER - FLATBED21.00—21.00
TRUCK DRIVER - LOWBOY24.752.0026.75
TRUCK DRIVER - TACK/TAR TRUCK32.6413.9146.55
TRUCK DRIVER - WATER25.00—25.00
LABORER - AIR TOOL OPERATOR28.927.3036.22
LABORER - ASPHALT PAVER28.927.3036.22
LABORER - ASPHALT RAKER34.329.1043.42
LABORER - BLASTER - DYNAMITE28.927.3036.22
LABORER - BURNER28.927.3036.22
LABORER - COMMON34.329.1043.42
LABORER - CONCRETE PUDDLER34.329.1043.42
LABORER - CONCRETE SURFACER28.927.3036.22
LABORER - CONCRETE TENDER34.329.1043.42
LABORER - CONCRETE VIBRATOR34.329.1043.42
LABORER - DENSITY GAUGE34.329.1043.42
LABORER - FIREPROOFER - MIXER34.329.1043.42
LABORER - FLAGGER34.329.1043.42
LABORER - GRADE CHECKER34.329.1043.42
LABORER - HAND ROLLER34.329.1043.42
LABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER28.927.3036.22
LABORER - JACKHAMMER34.329.1043.42
LABORER - LANDSCAPING34.329.1043.42
LABORER - LAYOUT34.329.1043.42
LABORER - LUTEMAN34.329.1043.42
LABORER - MASON TENDER28.927.3036.22
LABORER - MORTAR MIXER34.329.1043.42
LABORER - PIPELAYER28.927.3036.22
LABORER - PLASTERER - HANDLER34.329.1043.42
LABORER - SCAFFOLD BUILDER28.927.3036.22
LABORER - TAMPER34.329.1043.42
LINEWORKER/UNDERGROUND MECHANIC29.815.2235.03
UNDERGROUND CABLE SPLICER34.0015.0049.00
UNDERGROUND GAS MECHANIC28.796.6235.41
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