Prevailing wage rates in Calvert County, Maryland

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Calvert 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 Calvert County, Maryland.

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination MD20260071, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Tile Setter$14.50$0.00$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$0.00$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$0.00$17.31
Electrician$27.01$8.16$35.17
Drywall Hanger And Metal Stud Installer$19.28$0.00$19.28
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$16.40$2.00$18.40
Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging, And Metal Stud Installation$19.58$0.00$19.58
Bricklayer$19.77$0.00$19.77

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

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination MD20260109, revision 2, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
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
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

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: Maryland Counties of Calvert

Wage determination 2015-5873, revision 6, updated 8/22/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$21.35
01111General Clerk I$18.31
07010Baker$19.45
07130Food Service Worker$17.01
07260Waiter/Waitress$17.09
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.88
11090Gardener$28.22
11150Janitor$19.89
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$21.49
11240Maid or Houseman$16.96
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$48.32
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$50.90
23160Electrician, Maintenance$33.41
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$37.15
23370General Maintenance Worker$25.05
23470Laborer$18.44
27101Guard I$21.33
27102Guard II$23.86
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$16.85
31361Truckdriver, Light$22.77
All 345 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$21.35
01012Accounting Clerk II$23.96
01013Accounting Clerk III$26.80
01020Administrative Assistant$38.79
01035Court Reporter$28.71
01041Customer Service Representative I$17.53
01042Customer Service Representative II$19.13
01043Customer Service Representative III$21.46
01051Data Entry Operator I$19.73
01052Data Entry Operator II$21.53
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$24.53
01070Document Preparation Clerk$19.93
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$19.93
01111General Clerk I$18.31
01112General Clerk II$19.98
01113General Clerk III$22.42
01120Housing Referral Assistant$26.61
01141Messenger Courier$21.58
01191Order Clerk I$18.41
01192Order Clerk II$20.09
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$23.11
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$25.85
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$28.83
01270Production Control Clerk$30.90
01290Rental Clerk$20.61
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$21.33
01311Secretary I$21.33
01312Secretary II$23.86
01313Secretary III$26.61
01320Service Order Dispatcher$21.93
01410Supply Technician$38.79
01420Survey Worker$23.00
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$18.32
01531Travel Clerk I$22.65
01532Travel Clerk II$24.70
01533Travel Clerk III$26.66
01611Word Processor I$18.97
01612Word Processor II$21.29
01613Word Processor III$23.81
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$31.04
05010Automotive Electrician$27.46
05040Automotive Glass Installer$25.87
05070Automotive Worker$25.87
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$22.24
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$28.91
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$25.87
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$28.91
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$20.35
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$24.14
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$25.87
05310Painter, Automotive$27.46
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$25.87
05370Tire Repairer$21.12
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$28.91
07010Baker$19.45
07041Cook I$20.22
07042Cook II$23.51
07070Dishwasher$16.96
07130Food Service Worker$17.01
07210Meat Cutter$23.74
07260Waiter/Waitress$17.09
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$32.00
09040Furniture Handler$17.02
09080Furniture Refinisher$27.29
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$20.22
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$23.98
09130Upholsterer$24.04
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.88
11060Elevator Operator$19.89
11090Gardener$28.22
11122Housekeeping Aide$19.89
11150Janitor$19.89
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$21.49
11240Maid or Houseman$16.96
11260Pruner$20.52
11270Tractor Operator$25.83
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$21.49
11360Window Cleaner$20.85
12010Ambulance Driver$29.15
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$31.92
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$43.79
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$36.79
12020Dental Assistant$23.78
12025Dental Hygienist$51.13
12030EKG Technician$45.90
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$45.90
12040Emergency Medical Technician$29.15
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$28.53
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$31.92
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$35.57
12100Medical Assistant$22.39
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$34.93
12160Medical Record Clerk$25.58
12190Medical Record Technician$28.61
12195Medical Transcriptionist$25.07
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$56.40
12221Nursing Assistant I$15.46
12222Nursing Assistant II$17.39
12223Nursing Assistant III$18.98
12224Nursing Assistant IV$21.29
12235Optical Dispenser$31.92
12236Optical Technician$28.44
12250Pharmacy Technician$21.46
12280Phlebotomist$23.66
12305Radiologic Technologist$40.96
12311Registered Nurse I$31.84
12312Registered Nurse II$38.95
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$38.95
12314Registered Nurse III$47.12
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$47.12
12316Registered Nurse IV$56.48
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$39.53
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$30.68
13011Exhibits Specialist I$26.73
13012Exhibits Specialist II$33.11
13013Exhibits Specialist III$40.50
13041Illustrator I$26.94
13042Illustrator II$33.36
13043Illustrator III$40.81
13047Librarian$42.46
13050Library Aide/Clerk$21.22
13058Library Technician$24.01
13061Media Specialist I$27.67
13062Media Specialist II$30.94
13063Media Specialist III$34.50
13071Photographer I$24.35
13072Photographer II$27.23
13073Photographer III$33.73
13074Photographer IV$41.25
13075Photographer V$49.91
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$26.65
13110Video Teleconference Technician$30.84
14041Computer Operator I$29.98
14042Computer Operator II$33.53
14043Computer Operator III$37.39
14044Computer Operator IV$41.54
14045Computer Operator V$46.00
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$29.98
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$41.54
14170System Support Specialist$46.00
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$49.42
15060Educational Technologist$48.69
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$59.24
15080Graphic Artist$38.51
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$59.24
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$59.24
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$59.24
15090Technical Instructor$35.82
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$43.81
15110Test Proctor$28.91
15120Tutor$28.91
16010Assembler$19.59
16030Counter Attendant$19.59
16040Dry Cleaner$22.40
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$19.59
16090Presser, Hand$19.59
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$19.59
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$19.59
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$19.59
16190Sewing Machine Operator$23.34
16220Tailor$24.28
16250Washer, Machine$20.53
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$31.51
19040Tool And Die Maker$38.26
21020Forklift Operator$24.95
21030Material Coordinator$30.90
21040Material Expediter$30.90
21050Material Handling Laborer$18.44
21071Order Filler$18.24
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$24.95
21110Shipping Packer$22.26
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$22.26
21140Store Worker I$19.28
21150Stock Clerk$23.14
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$24.95
21410Warehouse Specialist$24.95
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$50.90
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$40.35
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$48.32
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$50.90
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$53.38
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$34.03
23050Aircraft, Painter$45.90
23060Aircraft Servicer$40.35
23080Aircraft Worker$43.24
23110Appliance Mechanic$30.59
23120Bicycle Repairer$23.35
23125Cable Splicer$40.48
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$30.23
23140Carpet Layer$27.27
23160Electrician, Maintenance$33.41
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$37.15
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$39.43
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$41.51
23260Fabric Worker$27.69
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$33.16
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$25.52
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$37.07
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$28.53
23370General Maintenance Worker$25.05
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$48.32
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$40.35
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$43.24
23391Gunsmith I$25.52
23392Gunsmith II$29.68
23393Gunsmith III$33.16
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$33.16
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$29.29
23460Instrument Mechanic$35.15
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$31.51
23470Laborer$18.44
23510Locksmith$32.72
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$36.00
23550Machinist, Maintenance$31.20
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$20.02
23591Metrology Technician I$35.15
23592Metrology Technician II$37.03
23593Metrology Technician III$38.83
23640Millwright$33.16
23710Office Appliance Repairer$27.79
23760Painter, Maintenance$25.53
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$33.08
23810Plumber, Maintenance$31.42
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$33.16
23850Rigger$34.16
23870Scale Mechanic$29.68
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$32.73
23910Small Engine Mechanic$27.84
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$37.06
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$39.03
23950Telephone Lineman$43.07
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$29.51
23965Well Driller$33.16
23970Woodcraft Worker$33.16
23980Woodworker$25.52
24550Case Manager$22.04
24570Child Care Attendant$17.20
24580Child Care Center Clerk$21.46
24610Chore Aide$19.26
24630Homemaker$22.04
25010Boiler Tender$40.12
25040Sewage Plant Operator$29.55
25070Stationary Engineer$40.12
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$28.25
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$29.55
27004Alarm Monitor$30.03
27007Baggage Inspector$21.33
27008Corrections Officer$31.85
27010Court Security Officer$30.66
27030Detection Dog Handler$23.86
27040Detention Officer$31.85
27070Firefighter$31.96
27101Guard I$21.33
27102Guard II$23.86
27131Police Officer I$34.58
27132Police Officer II$38.41
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$21.51
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$23.50
28043Carnival Worker$17.08
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$22.88
28310Lifeguard$18.61
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$25.60
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$18.69
28515Recreation Specialist$31.71
28630Sports Official$20.39
28690Swimming Pool Operator$27.33
29010Blocker And Bracer$35.06
29020Hatch Tender$35.06
29030Line Handler$35.06
29041Stevedore I$32.73
29042Stevedore II$37.23
30021Archeological Technician I$24.43
30022Archeological Technician II$27.33
30023Archeological Technician III$33.86
30030Cartographic Technician$33.86
30040Civil Engineering Technician$37.80
30051Cryogenic Technician I$37.50
30052Cryogenic Technician II$41.42
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$24.43
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$27.33
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$30.48
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$37.50
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$33.86
30095Evidence Control Specialist$33.86
30210Laboratory Technician$30.48
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$37.63
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$41.56
30240Mathematical Technician$38.51
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$25.58
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$31.69
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$38.77
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$46.90
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$41.42
30390Photo-Optics Technician$33.86
30395Radiation Control Technician$41.42
30461Technical Writer I$32.98
30462Technical Writer II$40.34
30463Technical Writer III$48.81
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$37.50
30502Weather Forecaster II$45.62
30621Weather Observer, Senior$33.86
31010Airplane Pilot$40.94
31020Bus Aide$18.33
31030Bus Driver$26.31
31043Driver Courier$20.84
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$16.85
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$19.93
31310Taxi Driver$17.71
31361Truckdriver, Light$22.77
31362Truckdriver, Medium$24.71
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$27.88
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$27.88
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$19.96
99030Cashier$15.95
99050Desk Clerk$16.90
99095Embalmer$34.10
99130Flight Follower$33.84
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$22.35
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$24.42
99260Marketing Analyst$38.33
99310Mortician$34.10
99410Pest Controller$26.51
99510Photofinishing Worker$22.57
99710Recycling Laborer$22.98
99711Recycling Specialist$28.16
99730Refuse Collector$20.95
99810Sales Clerk$16.89
99820School Crossing Guard$20.24
99830Survey Party Chief$31.00
99831Surveying Aide$19.26
99832Surveying Technician$29.45
99840Vending Machine Attendant$20.60
99841Vending Machine Repairer$26.18
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$20.60

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.