Prevailing wage rates in Caroline County, Maryland

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

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination MD20260003, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, The Friday After Thanksgiving Day And Christmas Day. B. Vacations: Employer Contributes 8% Of Basic Hourly Rate For 5 Years Of Service Or More; 6% Of Basic Hourly Rate For 6 Months To 5 Years Of Service As Vacation Pay Credit$58.81$38.44$97.25
Sheet Metal Worker$21.16$9.99$31.15
Painter: Brush And Roller$11.31$0.00$11.31
Operator: Backhoe$19.67$0.00$19.67
Laborer: Common Or General$11.00$0.00$11.00
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$17.00$0.00$17.00
Carpenter$16.90$2.29$19.19

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 MD20260110, revision 2, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Balancing Technician$36.00$7.82$43.82
Bricklayer$38.80$15.57$54.37
Carpenter$32.87$19.43$52.30
Carpet Layer$35.10$15.33$50.43
Cement Mason$30.00$3.03$33.03
Communication Installer Technician$39.71$12.29$52.00
Drywall - Spackling, Taping, & Finishing$29.16$12.01$41.17
Electrician$36.75$26.41$63.16
Elevator Mechanic$58.81$46.61$105.42
Fireproofer - By Hand$23.96$4.85$28.81
Fireproofer - Sprayer$27.68$11.63$39.31
Insulation Worker$40.77$20.42$61.19
Ironworker - Reinforcing$33.12$25.63$58.75
Ironworker - Structural$24.56$1.96$26.52
Laborer - Air Tool Operator$24.23$5.66$29.89
Laborer - Asphalt Paver$24.23$5.66$29.89
Laborer - Asphalt Raker$22.44$2.47$24.91
Laborer - Blaster - Dynamite$24.23$5.66$29.89
Laborer - Burner$24.23$5.66$29.89
Laborer - Common$22.44$2.47$24.91
Laborer - Concrete Puddler$22.44$2.47$24.91
Laborer - Concrete Surfacer$24.23$5.66$29.89
Laborer - Concrete Tender$22.44$2.47$24.91
Laborer - Concrete Vibrator$22.44$2.47$24.91
Laborer - Density Gauge$22.44$2.47$24.91
Laborer - Fireproofer - Mixer$22.44$2.47$24.91
Laborer - Flagger$22.44$2.47$24.91
Laborer - Grade Checker$22.44$2.47$24.91
Laborer - Hand Roller$22.44$2.47$24.91
Laborer - Hazardous Material Handler$24.23$5.66$29.89
Laborer - Jackhammer$22.44$2.47$24.91
Laborer - Landscaping$22.44$2.47$24.91
Laborer - Layout$22.44$2.47$24.91
Laborer - Luteman$22.44$2.47$24.91
Laborer - Mason Tender$24.23$5.66$29.89
Laborer - Mortar Mixer$22.44$2.47$24.91
Laborer - Pipelayer$24.23$5.66$29.89
Laborer - Plasterer - Handler$22.44$2.47$24.91
Laborer - Scaffold Builder$24.23$5.66$29.89
Laborer - Tamper$22.44$2.47$24.91
Mechanical Systems Service Tech- HVAC Systems$47.78$25.93$73.71
Systems$47.78$25.93$73.71
Millwright$39.50$17.52$57.02
Painter$29.16$12.01$41.17
Plasterer - Mixer$20.00$2.24$22.24
Power Equipment Operator - Asphalt Distributor$31.25$6.31$37.56
Power Equipment Operator - Broom / Sweeper$31.30$7.33$38.63
Power Equipment Operator - Bulldozer$30.11$5.23$35.34
Power Equipment Operator - Crane$42.00$19.10$61.10
Power Equipment Operator - Excavator$30.29$5.09$35.38
Power Equipment Operator - Forklift$35.18$15.12$50.30
Power Equipment Operator - Gradall$33.00$3.05$36.05
Power Equipment Operator - Grader$32.05$6.80$38.85
Power Equipment Operator - Loader$29.22$4.01$33.23
Power Equipment Operator - Mechanic$33.20$7.99$41.19
Power Equipment Operator - Milling Machine$32.00$8.57$40.57
Power Equipment Operator - Paver$27.00$6.04$33.04
Power Equipment Operator - Roller - Asphalt$28.75$3.80$32.55
Power Equipment Operator - Roller - Earth$27.80$10.14$37.94
Power Equipment Operator - Scraper$22.58$6.64$29.22
Power Equipment Operator - Screed$32.00$6.89$38.89
Power Equipment Operator - Skid Steer (Bobcat)$30.00$7.84$37.84
Power Equipment Operator-Vacuum Truck$38.60$15.75$54.35
Resilient Floor$35.10$15.33$50.43
Roofer/Waterproofer$46.31$12.69$59.00
Sheetmetal Worker (Including Metal Roofing)$50.92$24.61$75.53
Steamfitter/Pipefitter$47.78$25.93$73.71
Tile & Terrazzo Finisher$28.85$12.85$41.70
Tile & Terrazzo Mechanic$34.34$14.50$48.84
Truck Driver - Dump$22.53$3.14$25.67
Truck Driver - Dump - Articulating$21.50$2.59$24.09
Truck Driver - Water$27.00$4.87$31.87
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 Caroline County, Maryland: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Maryland Counties of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent and Talbot

Wage determination 2015-4275, revision 34, 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$17.70
07010Baker$18.94
07130Food Service Worker$16.63
07260Waiter/Waitress$17.12
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.74
11090Gardener$23.27
11150Janitor$17.46
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.63
11240Maid or Houseman$16.70
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$30.19
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$31.68
23160Electrician, Maintenance$29.21
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$29.18
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.27
23470Laborer$18.16
27101Guard I$18.38
27102Guard II$21.31
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$17.36
31361Truckdriver, Light$22.81
All 345 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$17.18
01042Customer Service Representative II$18.75
01043Customer Service Representative III$21.04
01051Data Entry Operator I$16.74
01052Data Entry Operator II$18.27
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$25.64
01070Document Preparation Clerk$18.79
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$18.79
01111General Clerk I$17.70
01112General Clerk II$19.32
01113General Clerk III$21.69
01120Housing Referral Assistant$27.80
01141Messenger Courier$17.71
01191Order Clerk I$19.11
01192Order Clerk II$20.86
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$18.42
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$22.28
01311Secretary I$22.28
01312Secretary II$24.93
01313Secretary III$27.80
01320Service Order Dispatcher$22.92
01410Supply Technician$32.78
01420Survey Worker$22.15
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$17.95
01531Travel Clerk I$19.15
01532Travel Clerk II$20.61
01533Travel Clerk III$22.10
01611Word Processor I$19.86
01612Word Processor II$22.28
01613Word Processor III$24.93
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$28.09
05010Automotive Electrician$22.35
05040Automotive Glass Installer$21.07
05070Automotive Worker$21.19
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$19.63
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$23.19
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$21.22
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$23.19
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$18.71
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$20.54
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$21.22
05310Painter, Automotive$22.14
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$21.22
05370Tire Repairer$18.68
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$23.49
07010Baker$18.94
07041Cook I$17.90
07042Cook II$20.21
07070Dishwasher$15.31
07130Food Service Worker$16.63
07210Meat Cutter$22.27
07260Waiter/Waitress$17.12
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$24.63
09040Furniture Handler$17.39
09080Furniture Refinisher$24.69
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$19.83
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$22.43
09130Upholsterer$24.63
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.74
11060Elevator Operator$17.46
11090Gardener$23.27
11122Housekeeping Aide$17.46
11150Janitor$17.46
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.63
11240Maid or Houseman$16.70
11260Pruner$17.51
11270Tractor Operator$21.67
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$18.63
11360Window Cleaner$18.58
12010Ambulance Driver$23.03
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$30.16
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$37.17
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$32.37
12020Dental Assistant$26.53
12025Dental Hygienist$49.77
12030EKG Technician$41.06
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$41.06
12040Emergency Medical Technician$23.03
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$26.96
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$30.16
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$33.62
12100Medical Assistant$21.35
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$28.14
12160Medical Record Clerk$20.77
12190Medical Record Technician$27.83
12195Medical Transcriptionist$26.96
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$66.29
12221Nursing Assistant I$15.48
12222Nursing Assistant II$17.41
12223Nursing Assistant III$19.00
12224Nursing Assistant IV$21.32
12235Optical Dispenser$27.09
12236Optical Technician$26.96
12250Pharmacy Technician$21.98
12280Phlebotomist$26.64
12305Radiologic Technologist$38.91
12311Registered Nurse I$31.11
12312Registered Nurse II$38.06
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$38.06
12314Registered Nurse III$46.04
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$46.04
12316Registered Nurse IV$55.19
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$37.36
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$30.10
13011Exhibits Specialist I$26.21
13012Exhibits Specialist II$32.41
13013Exhibits Specialist III$39.64
13041Illustrator I$27.49
13042Illustrator II$34.07
13043Illustrator III$40.03
13047Librarian$37.73
13050Library Aide/Clerk$20.36
13058Library Technician$21.86
13061Media Specialist I$23.38
13062Media Specialist II$26.15
13063Media Specialist III$29.15
13071Photographer I$23.38
13072Photographer II$26.15
13073Photographer III$32.41
13074Photographer IV$39.64
13075Photographer V$47.94
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$22.41
13110Video Teleconference Technician$27.05
14041Computer Operator I$25.19
14042Computer Operator II$28.18
14043Computer Operator III$31.41
14044Computer Operator IV$34.90
14045Computer Operator V$38.66
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$25.19
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$34.90
14170System Support Specialist$38.66
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$47.85
15060Educational Technologist$45.76
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$57.35
15080Graphic Artist$27.49
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$57.35
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$57.35
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$57.35
15090Technical Instructor$26.99
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$33.01
15110Test Proctor$21.79
15120Tutor$21.79
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)$28.82
19040Tool And Die Maker$34.40
21020Forklift Operator$21.62
21030Material Coordinator$26.56
21040Material Expediter$26.56
21050Material Handling Laborer$18.16
21071Order Filler$17.60
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$21.62
21110Shipping Packer$19.53
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$19.53
21140Store Worker I$19.14
21150Stock Clerk$23.23
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$21.62
21410Warehouse Specialist$21.62
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$31.68
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$25.81
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$30.19
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$31.68
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$33.08
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$22.89
23050Aircraft, Painter$28.82
23060Aircraft Servicer$25.81
23080Aircraft Worker$27.33
23110Appliance Mechanic$28.82
23120Bicycle Repairer$24.25
23125Cable Splicer$44.94
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$24.40
23140Carpet Layer$27.33
23160Electrician, Maintenance$29.21
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$29.18
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$30.77
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$32.23
23260Fabric Worker$25.81
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$29.99
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$24.25
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$30.72
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$24.63
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.27
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$30.19
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$25.81
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$27.33
23391Gunsmith I$24.25
23392Gunsmith II$27.33
23393Gunsmith III$30.19
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$30.42
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$27.10
23460Instrument Mechanic$30.19
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$28.82
23470Laborer$18.16
23510Locksmith$28.82
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$29.43
23550Machinist, Maintenance$26.61
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$19.85
23591Metrology Technician I$30.19
23592Metrology Technician II$31.68
23593Metrology Technician III$33.08
23640Millwright$30.19
23710Office Appliance Repairer$28.00
23760Painter, Maintenance$21.97
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$30.24
23810Plumber, Maintenance$28.24
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$30.19
23850Rigger$30.19
23870Scale Mechanic$27.33
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$29.10
23910Small Engine Mechanic$26.73
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$30.37
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$31.87
23950Telephone Lineman$40.82
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$26.06
23965Well Driller$30.19
23970Woodcraft Worker$30.19
23980Woodworker$24.25
24550Case Manager$21.20
24570Child Care Attendant$16.50
24580Child Care Center Clerk$20.57
24610Chore Aide$18.00
24630Homemaker$22.14
25010Boiler Tender$29.19
25040Sewage Plant Operator$23.78
25070Stationary Engineer$29.19
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$22.24
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$23.78
27004Alarm Monitor$23.99
27007Baggage Inspector$18.38
27008Corrections Officer$29.39
27010Court Security Officer$27.70
27030Detection Dog Handler$21.31
27040Detention Officer$29.39
27070Firefighter$27.25
27101Guard I$18.38
27102Guard II$21.31
27131Police Officer I$28.28
27132Police Officer II$31.43
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$19.20
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$20.48
28043Carnival Worker$15.37
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$23.75
29010Blocker And Bracer$27.33
29020Hatch Tender$27.33
29030Line Handler$27.33
29041Stevedore I$25.81
29042Stevedore II$28.82
30021Archeological Technician I$21.29
30022Archeological Technician II$23.82
30023Archeological Technician III$29.51
30030Cartographic Technician$29.51
30040Civil Engineering Technician$29.93
30051Cryogenic Technician I$32.54
30052Cryogenic Technician II$35.94
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$21.29
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$23.82
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$26.56
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$32.68
30081Engineering Technician I$18.97
30082Engineering Technician II$21.29
30083Engineering Technician III$26.18
30084Engineering Technician IV$31.87
30085Engineering Technician V$38.78
30086Engineering Technician VI$43.67
30090Environmental Technician$29.51
30095Evidence Control Specialist$29.38
30210Laboratory Technician$26.55
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$32.54
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$35.94
30240Mathematical Technician$29.51
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$24.77
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$30.68
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$37.52
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$45.40
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$35.94
30390Photo-Optics Technician$29.51
30395Radiation Control Technician$35.94
30461Technical Writer I$29.38
30462Technical Writer II$35.94
30463Technical Writer III$43.47
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$32.68
30502Weather Forecaster II$39.75
30621Weather Observer, Senior$29.51
31010Airplane Pilot$40.94
31020Bus Aide$16.45
31030Bus Driver$21.65
31043Driver Courier$21.24
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$17.36
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$19.00
31310Taxi Driver$14.63
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$16.64
99095Embalmer$33.98
99130Flight Follower$33.84
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$17.49
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$18.67
99260Marketing Analyst$31.58
99310Mortician$33.98
99410Pest Controller$27.29
99510Photofinishing Worker$17.78
99710Recycling Laborer$23.37
99711Recycling Specialist$27.18
99730Refuse Collector$21.96
99810Sales Clerk$16.49
99820School Crossing Guard$18.90
99830Survey Party Chief$26.71
99831Surveying Aide$17.68
99832Surveying Technician$24.32
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.