Prevailing wage rates in Allegany County, Maryland

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Allegany County, Maryland (2026), from the official SAM.gov wage determinations. Updated monthly.

Davis-Bacon rates (construction)

Minimum pay for laborers and mechanics on federal and federally funded construction over $2,000 in Allegany County, Maryland.

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination MD20260059, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Electrician (Includes Low Voltage Wiring And Installation Of Security Systems (Alarms And Cameras))$44.00$20.69$64.69
Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only)$19.89$1.20$21.09
Roofer$22.69$0.00$22.69
Plumber$20.89$3.22$24.11
Painter (Brush And Roller)$16.36$1.45$17.81
Operator: Loader$20.25$2.06$22.31
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$16.92$5.43$22.35
Laborer: Pipelayer$16.19$2.15$18.34
Laborer: Common Or General, Including Brick Mason Tending And Cement Mason Tending$14.15$1.14$15.29
Ironworker, Ornamental$17.31$0.00$17.31
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$17.54$0.00$17.54
Carpenter$21.60$7.17$28.77
Bricklayer$26.20$7.43$33.63

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination MD20260081, revision 2, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Balancing Technician$50.92$24.61$75.53
Bricklayer$35.50$14.62$50.12
Carpenter$30.71$22.54$53.25
Carpet Layer$35.10$15.33$50.43
Communication Installer Technician$36.83$17.55$54.38
Electrician$41.58$20.98$62.56
Elevator Mechanic$58.81$46.61$105.42
Fireproofer - By Hand$25.18$20.35$45.53
Fireproofer - Sprayer$25.25$20.35$45.60
Insulation Worker$40.77$20.42$61.19
Ironworker - Ornamental$30.31$24.40$54.71
Ironworker - Reinforcing$31.65$24.75$56.40
Ironworker - Structural$31.65$24.75$56.40
Laborer - Air Tool Operator$24.69$23.00$47.69
Laborer - Asphalt Paver$24.69$23.00$47.69
Laborer - Asphalt Raker$24.69$23.00$47.69
Laborer - Blaster - Dynamite$24.69$23.00$47.69
Laborer - Burner$24.69$23.00$47.69
Laborer - Common$24.69$23.00$47.69
Laborer - Concrete Puddler$24.69$23.00$47.69
Laborer - Concrete Surfacer$24.69$23.00$47.69
Laborer - Concrete Tender$24.69$23.00$47.69
Laborer - Concrete Vibrator$24.69$23.00$47.69
Laborer - Density Gauge$24.69$23.00$47.69
Laborer - Fireproofer - Mixer$24.69$23.00$47.69
Laborer - Flagger$24.69$23.00$47.69
Laborer - Grade Checker$24.69$23.00$47.69
Laborer - Hand Roller$24.69$23.00$47.69
Laborer - Hazardous Material Handler$24.69$23.00$47.69
Laborer - Jackhammer$24.69$23.00$47.69
Laborer - Landscaping$24.69$23.00$47.69
Laborer - Layout$24.69$23.00$47.69
Laborer - Luteman$24.69$23.00$47.69
Laborer - Mason Tender$24.69$23.00$47.69
Laborer - Mortar Mixer$24.69$23.00$47.69
Laborer - Pipelayer$24.69$23.00$47.69
Laborer - Plasterer - Handler$24.69$23.00$47.69
Laborer - Scaffold Builder$24.69$23.00$47.69
Laborer - Tamper$24.69$23.00$47.69
Mechanical Systems Service Tech- HVAC Systems$38.78$20.28$59.06
Mechanical Systems Service Tech- Plumbing Systems$38.78$20.28$59.06
Systems$38.78$20.28$59.06
Millwright$37.61$20.18$57.79
Piledriver$37.74$14.73$52.47
Plasterer - Mixer$20.00$2.24$22.24
Plumber$38.78$20.28$59.06
Power Equipment Operator - Backhoe$36.62$17.10$53.72
Power Equipment Operator - Bulldozer$36.62$17.10$53.72
Power Equipment Operator - Concrete Pump$36.62$17.10$53.72
Power Equipment Operator - Crane$37.22$17.10$54.32
Power Equipment Operator - Excavator$36.62$17.10$53.72
Power Equipment Operator - Forklift$36.62$17.10$53.72
Power Equipment Operator - Oiler$36.62$17.10$53.72
Power Equipment Operator - Roller - Earth$36.62$17.10$53.72
Power Equipment Operator - Skid Steer (Bobcat)$36.62$17.10$53.72
Power Equipment Operator - Trencher$36.62$17.10$53.72
Power Equipment Operator-Vacuum Truck$38.60$15.75$54.35
Resilient Floor$35.10$15.33$50.43
Roofer/Waterproofer$29.75$18.21$47.96
Sheetmetal Worker (Including Metal Roofing)$34.37$24.69$59.06
Steamfitter/Pipefitter$38.78$20.28$59.06

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination MD20260005, revision 2, updated 1. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
(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
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
(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
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
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
(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
(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

Service Contract Act rates (services)

Minimum pay for service employees on federal service contracts over $2,500 in Allegany County, Maryland: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Maryland Counties of Allegany

Wage determination 2015-4289, revision 35, updated 8/12/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.72
01111General Clerk I$17.40
07010Baker$18.79
07130Food Service Worker$16.04
07260Waiter/Waitress$16.30
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.74
11090Gardener$21.58
11150Janitor$17.46
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.63
11240Maid or Houseman$16.70
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$30.12
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$31.12
23160Electrician, Maintenance$28.56
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$27.67
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.27
23470Laborer$18.16
27101Guard I$18.06
27102Guard II$20.20
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$17.39
31361Truckdriver, Light$22.81
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.72
01012Accounting Clerk II$21.00
01013Accounting Clerk III$23.50
01020Administrative Assistant$32.78
01035Court Reporter$24.93
01041Customer Service Representative I$16.71
01042Customer Service Representative II$18.23
01043Customer Service Representative III$20.45
01051Data Entry Operator I$16.75
01052Data Entry Operator II$18.28
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$24.42
01070Document Preparation Clerk$18.50
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$18.50
01111General Clerk I$17.40
01112General Clerk II$18.99
01113General Clerk III$21.31
01120Housing Referral Assistant$27.80
01141Messenger Courier$16.57
01191Order Clerk I$18.65
01192Order Clerk II$20.35
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$21.70
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$24.28
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$27.07
01270Production Control Clerk$26.56
01290Rental Clerk$18.09
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$22.28
01311Secretary I$22.28
01312Secretary II$24.93
01313Secretary III$27.80
01320Service Order Dispatcher$21.87
01410Supply Technician$32.78
01420Survey Worker$22.03
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$17.95
01531Travel Clerk I$19.86
01532Travel Clerk II$22.28
01533Travel Clerk III$24.93
01611Word Processor I$19.86
01612Word Processor II$22.28
01613Word Processor III$24.93
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$25.80
05010Automotive Electrician$21.46
05040Automotive Glass Installer$20.43
05070Automotive Worker$20.43
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$18.88
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$22.48
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$20.43
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$22.48
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$18.12
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$19.61
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$20.43
05310Painter, Automotive$21.46
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$20.43
05370Tire Repairer$18.68
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$22.48
07010Baker$18.79
07041Cook I$17.90
07042Cook II$20.21
07070Dishwasher$15.31
07130Food Service Worker$16.04
07210Meat Cutter$17.01
07260Waiter/Waitress$16.30
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$23.81
09040Furniture Handler$18.83
09080Furniture Refinisher$23.81
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$20.42
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$22.01
09130Upholsterer$23.81
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.74
11060Elevator Operator$17.20
11090Gardener$21.58
11122Housekeeping Aide$17.46
11150Janitor$17.46
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.63
11240Maid or Houseman$16.70
11260Pruner$17.51
11270Tractor Operator$20.65
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$18.63
11360Window Cleaner$18.58
12010Ambulance Driver$22.75
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$28.90
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$32.90
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$32.50
12020Dental Assistant$25.74
12025Dental Hygienist$45.64
12030EKG Technician$39.18
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$39.18
12040Emergency Medical Technician$22.75
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$25.84
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$28.90
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$32.21
12100Medical Assistant$21.27
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$27.95
12160Medical Record Clerk$22.61
12190Medical Record Technician$25.29
12195Medical Transcriptionist$25.84
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$63.50
12221Nursing Assistant I$15.48
12222Nursing Assistant II$17.41
12223Nursing Assistant III$19.00
12224Nursing Assistant IV$21.32
12235Optical Dispenser$23.88
12236Optical Technician$25.84
12250Pharmacy Technician$21.92
12280Phlebotomist$22.51
12305Radiologic Technologist$37.77
12311Registered Nurse I$30.40
12312Registered Nurse II$36.78
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$36.78
12314Registered Nurse III$44.14
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$44.14
12316Registered Nurse IV$52.91
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$35.81
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$30.10
13011Exhibits Specialist I$23.09
13012Exhibits Specialist II$28.59
13013Exhibits Specialist III$34.98
13041Illustrator I$23.47
13042Illustrator II$29.08
13043Illustrator III$35.59
13047Librarian$37.27
13050Library Aide/Clerk$17.84
13058Library Technician$21.84
13061Media Specialist I$20.99
13062Media Specialist II$23.47
13063Media Specialist III$26.17
13071Photographer I$20.03
13072Photographer II$22.55
13073Photographer III$27.93
13074Photographer IV$34.17
13075Photographer V$41.06
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$22.41
13110Video Teleconference Technician$24.67
14041Computer Operator I$23.93
14042Computer Operator II$26.75
14043Computer Operator III$29.83
14044Computer Operator IV$33.15
14045Computer Operator V$36.71
14071Computer Programmer I$26.36
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$23.93
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$33.15
14170System Support Specialist$36.71
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$47.85
15060Educational Technologist$45.76
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$57.35
15080Graphic Artist$33.02
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$57.17
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$57.17
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$57.17
15090Technical Instructor$26.98
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$33.02
15110Test Proctor$22.18
15120Tutor$22.18
16010Assembler$16.92
16030Counter Attendant$16.92
16040Dry Cleaner$19.34
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$16.92
16090Presser, Hand$16.92
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$16.92
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$16.92
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$16.92
16190Sewing Machine Operator$20.14
16220Tailor$20.94
16250Washer, Machine$17.73
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$28.81
19040Tool And Die Maker$33.30
21020Forklift Operator$21.51
21030Material Coordinator$26.56
21040Material Expediter$26.56
21050Material Handling Laborer$18.16
21071Order Filler$17.60
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$21.51
21110Shipping Packer$19.53
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$19.53
21140Store Worker I$19.44
21150Stock Clerk$23.23
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$21.51
21410Warehouse Specialist$21.51
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$31.12
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$25.81
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$30.12
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$31.12
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$32.16
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$22.54
23050Aircraft, Painter$28.81
23060Aircraft Servicer$25.81
23080Aircraft Worker$27.33
23110Appliance Mechanic$28.81
23120Bicycle Repairer$24.21
23125Cable Splicer$31.48
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$24.35
23140Carpet Layer$25.15
23160Electrician, Maintenance$28.56
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$27.67
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$28.81
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$29.95
23260Fabric Worker$25.81
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$29.13
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$24.21
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$29.95
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$24.63
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.27
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$30.12
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$25.81
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$27.33
23391Gunsmith I$24.21
23392Gunsmith II$27.33
23393Gunsmith III$29.95
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$26.77
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$27.10
23460Instrument Mechanic$29.95
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$28.81
23470Laborer$18.16
23510Locksmith$28.81
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$30.08
23550Machinist, Maintenance$30.19
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$19.85
23591Metrology Technician I$29.95
23592Metrology Technician II$30.98
23593Metrology Technician III$32.16
23640Millwright$30.19
23710Office Appliance Repairer$26.47
23760Painter, Maintenance$23.08
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$32.16
23810Plumber, Maintenance$31.12
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$29.95
23850Rigger$29.95
23870Scale Mechanic$27.33
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$28.45
23910Small Engine Mechanic$25.15
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$30.99
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$32.01
23950Telephone Lineman$33.17
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$26.06
23965Well Driller$29.95
23970Woodcraft Worker$29.95
23980Woodworker$24.21
24550Case Manager$19.44
24570Child Care Attendant$15.73
24580Child Care Center Clerk$19.62
24610Chore Aide$16.86
24630Homemaker$20.92
25010Boiler Tender$27.05
25040Sewage Plant Operator$23.72
25070Stationary Engineer$26.37
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$21.76
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$23.72
27004Alarm Monitor$23.24
27007Baggage Inspector$18.06
27008Corrections Officer$30.36
27010Court Security Officer$27.09
27030Detection Dog Handler$20.20
27040Detention Officer$30.36
27070Firefighter$24.63
27101Guard I$18.06
27102Guard II$20.20
27131Police Officer I$27.74
27132Police Officer II$30.81
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$13.93
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$14.52
28043Carnival Worker$11.18
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$20.29
28310Lifeguard$15.45
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$22.70
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$16.57
28515Recreation Specialist$28.12
28630Sports Official$18.08
28690Swimming Pool Operator$24.43
29010Blocker And Bracer$27.33
29020Hatch Tender$27.33
29030Line Handler$27.33
29041Stevedore I$25.81
29042Stevedore II$28.81
30021Archeological Technician I$21.48
30022Archeological Technician II$24.20
30023Archeological Technician III$30.00
30030Cartographic Technician$30.00
30040Civil Engineering Technician$29.93
30051Cryogenic Technician I$32.51
30052Cryogenic Technician II$35.90
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$21.48
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$24.20
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$27.71
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$32.88
30081Engineering Technician I$22.92
30082Engineering Technician II$25.72
30083Engineering Technician III$28.79
30084Engineering Technician IV$35.64
30085Engineering Technician V$43.61
30086Engineering Technician VI$52.76
30090Environmental Technician$29.54
30095Evidence Control Specialist$29.35
30210Laboratory Technician$26.01
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$32.51
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$35.90
30240Mathematical Technician$29.83
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$24.18
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$30.68
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$37.52
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$45.40
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$35.90
30390Photo-Optics Technician$30.78
30395Radiation Control Technician$35.90
30461Technical Writer I$29.35
30462Technical Writer II$35.90
30463Technical Writer III$43.44
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$33.84
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$40.94
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$49.07
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$33.84
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$33.84
30501Weather Forecaster I$32.88
30502Weather Forecaster II$40.00
30621Weather Observer, Senior$29.83
31010Airplane Pilot$40.94
31020Bus Aide$18.84
31030Bus Driver$22.01
31043Driver Courier$21.24
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$17.39
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$17.68
31310Taxi Driver$15.83
31361Truckdriver, Light$22.81
31362Truckdriver, Medium$24.32
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$26.42
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$26.42
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$19.96
99030Cashier$15.72
99050Desk Clerk$16.32
99095Embalmer$30.11
99130Flight Follower$33.84
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$16.61
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$17.60
99260Marketing Analyst$28.59
99310Mortician$30.11
99410Pest Controller$27.24
99510Photofinishing Worker$17.78
99710Recycling Laborer$22.73
99711Recycling Specialist$24.23
99730Refuse Collector$21.45
99810Sales Clerk$16.49
99820School Crossing Guard$20.34
99830Survey Party Chief$28.14
99831Surveying Aide$17.56
99832Surveying Technician$24.05
99840Vending Machine Attendant$25.10
99841Vending Machine Repairer$30.43
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$25.10

Always price from the wage determination attached to the solicitation (and any amendment): it is the one that applies to that contract. Rates shown are copied from the public SAM.gov documents; check the official document before you bid.