Davis-Bacon electrician base rates in Maryland range from $18.00 to $59.50 an hour (median $36.84), before fringe. Service Contract Act janitor rates range from $17.14 to $19.89 an hour (median $17.52), plus health and welfare.
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How prevailing wage works in Maryland
Federal construction contracts over $2,000 must pay at least the Davis-Bacon rates for the county; federal service contracts over $2,500 must pay at least the Service Contract Act rates. Maryland may also have its own state prevailing wage law for state and local projects. See prevailing wage explained.