Prevailing wage rates in Cecil County, Maryland

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

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination MD20260070, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Floor Layer: Carpet$34.12$14.64$48.76
Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers)$26.06$6.52$32.58
Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only)$18.82$1.20$20.02
Roofer$26.80$0.00$26.80
Plumber, Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation$20.48$0.00$20.48
Plumber (HVAC Pipe Installation Only)$17.60$0.00$17.60
Painter (Brush And Roller), Excludes Drywall Finishing/Taping$15.12$0.88$16.00
Operator: Loader$20.25$2.06$22.31
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$18.40$4.42$22.82
Laborer: Pipelayer$16.19$2.15$18.34
Laborer: Common Or General, Including Brick Mason Tending And Cement Mason Tending$13.50$1.50$15.00
Ironworker, Ornamental$17.31$0.00$17.31
Electrician$23.49$0.81$24.30
Drywall Hanger And Metal Stud Installer$17.27$0.62$17.89
Drywall Finisher/Taper$19.09$5.00$24.09
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$18.92$0.00$18.92
Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging, And Metal Stud Installation$19.41$3.11$22.52
Bricklayer$26.20$7.43$33.63

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 MD20260112, revision 2, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Balancing Technician$31.63$8.82$40.45
Bricklayer$38.80$15.57$54.37
Carpenter$37.08$25.48$62.56
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$50.00$12.84$62.84
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$21.40$2.79$24.19
Laborer - Blaster - Dynamite$24.23$5.66$29.89
Laborer - Burner$24.23$5.66$29.89
Laborer - Common$21.40$2.79$24.19
Laborer - Concrete Puddler$21.40$2.79$24.19
Laborer - Concrete Surfacer$24.23$5.66$29.89
Laborer - Concrete Tender$21.40$2.79$24.19
Laborer - Concrete Vibrator$21.40$2.79$24.19
Laborer - Density Gauge$21.40$2.79$24.19
Laborer - Fireproofer - Mixer$21.40$2.79$24.19
Laborer - Flagger$21.40$2.79$24.19
Laborer - Grade Checker$21.40$2.79$24.19
Laborer - Hand Roller$21.40$2.79$24.19
Laborer - Hazardous Material Handler$24.23$5.66$29.89
Laborer - Jackhammer$21.40$2.79$24.19
Laborer - Landscaping$21.40$2.79$24.19
Laborer - Layout$21.40$2.79$24.19
Laborer - Luteman$21.40$2.79$24.19
Laborer - Mason Tender$24.23$5.66$29.89
Laborer - Mortar Mixer$21.40$2.79$24.19
Laborer - Pipelayer$24.23$5.66$29.89
Laborer - Plasterer - Handler$21.40$2.79$24.19
Laborer - Scaffold Builder$24.23$5.66$29.89
Laborer - Tamper$21.40$2.79$24.19
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$33.38$13.92$47.30
Power Equipment Operator - Crane$42.00$19.10$61.10
Power Equipment Operator - Excavator$33.38$13.92$47.30
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$33.38$13.92$47.30
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$33.38$13.92$47.30
Power Equipment Operator - Roller - Asphalt$33.38$13.92$47.30
Power Equipment Operator - Roller - Earth$27.80$13.92$41.72
Power Equipment Operator - Scraper$22.58$6.64$29.22
Power Equipment Operator - Screed$30.25$7.52$37.77
Power Equipment Operator - Skid Steer (Bobcat)$31.43$13.92$45.35
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$21.97$3.86$25.83
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 Cecil County, Maryland: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Delaware Counties of New Castle

Wage determination 2015-4215, revision 33, updated 8/12/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$20.19
01111General Clerk I$18.48
07010Baker$18.16
07130Food Service Worker$16.62
07260Waiter/Waitress$17.58
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.91
11090Gardener$24.20
11150Janitor$17.75
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$20.26
11240Maid or Houseman$17.09
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$40.43
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$42.02
23160Electrician, Maintenance$35.86
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$34.02
23370General Maintenance Worker$24.33
23470Laborer$20.89
27101Guard I$18.54
27102Guard II$20.76
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.49
31361Truckdriver, Light$21.99
All 345 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$20.19
01012Accounting Clerk II$22.65
01013Accounting Clerk III$25.34
01020Administrative Assistant$38.22
01035Court Reporter$35.94
01041Customer Service Representative I$18.48
01042Customer Service Representative II$20.17
01043Customer Service Representative III$22.63
01051Data Entry Operator I$18.19
01052Data Entry Operator II$19.85
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$24.60
01070Document Preparation Clerk$19.71
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$19.71
01111General Clerk I$18.48
01112General Clerk II$20.16
01113General Clerk III$22.62
01120Housing Referral Assistant$26.20
01141Messenger Courier$19.40
01191Order Clerk I$21.01
01192Order Clerk II$22.91
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.58
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.91
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$24.43
01270Production Control Clerk$29.67
01290Rental Clerk$21.79
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$21.00
01311Secretary I$21.00
01312Secretary II$23.49
01313Secretary III$26.20
01320Service Order Dispatcher$21.99
01410Supply Technician$38.22
01420Survey Worker$22.35
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$18.29
01531Travel Clerk I$19.82
01532Travel Clerk II$21.68
01533Travel Clerk III$24.25
01611Word Processor I$19.10
01612Word Processor II$21.44
01613Word Processor III$23.98
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$28.37
05010Automotive Electrician$27.10
05040Automotive Glass Installer$26.06
05070Automotive Worker$26.06
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$23.73
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$28.11
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$26.06
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$28.11
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$22.49
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$24.90
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$26.06
05310Painter, Automotive$27.10
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$26.06
05370Tire Repairer$21.05
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$28.11
07010Baker$18.16
07041Cook I$18.78
07042Cook II$20.69
07070Dishwasher$16.00
07130Food Service Worker$16.62
07210Meat Cutter$21.72
07260Waiter/Waitress$17.58
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$24.47
09040Furniture Handler$17.89
09080Furniture Refinisher$24.41
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$20.26
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$22.43
09130Upholsterer$22.39
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.91
11060Elevator Operator$17.75
11090Gardener$24.20
11122Housekeeping Aide$17.75
11150Janitor$17.75
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$20.26
11240Maid or Houseman$17.09
11260Pruner$18.89
11270Tractor Operator$22.94
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$20.26
11360Window Cleaner$19.02
12010Ambulance Driver$22.97
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$30.49
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$36.10
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$34.25
12020Dental Assistant$24.13
12025Dental Hygienist$48.54
12030EKG Technician$35.28
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$35.28
12040Emergency Medical Technician$22.97
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$27.25
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$30.49
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$34.00
12100Medical Assistant$22.06
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$31.70
12160Medical Record Clerk$21.35
12190Medical Record Technician$23.89
12195Medical Transcriptionist$21.32
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$49.26
12221Nursing Assistant I$16.14
12222Nursing Assistant II$18.15
12223Nursing Assistant III$19.80
12224Nursing Assistant IV$22.22
12235Optical Dispenser$23.70
12236Optical Technician$21.24
12250Pharmacy Technician$20.87
12280Phlebotomist$22.78
12305Radiologic Technologist$38.55
12311Registered Nurse I$29.51
12312Registered Nurse II$33.65
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$33.65
12314Registered Nurse III$40.71
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$40.71
12316Registered Nurse IV$48.80
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$37.77
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$28.74
13011Exhibits Specialist I$26.41
13012Exhibits Specialist II$32.70
13013Exhibits Specialist III$40.01
13041Illustrator I$26.81
13042Illustrator II$33.22
13043Illustrator III$40.03
13047Librarian$37.18
13050Library Aide/Clerk$18.26
13058Library Technician$23.50
13061Media Specialist I$24.22
13062Media Specialist II$27.10
13063Media Specialist III$30.22
13071Photographer I$21.04
13072Photographer II$23.54
13073Photographer III$29.16
13074Photographer IV$35.67
13075Photographer V$43.17
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$22.54
13110Video Teleconference Technician$29.96
14041Computer Operator I$25.45
14042Computer Operator II$28.47
14043Computer Operator III$31.75
14044Computer Operator IV$35.27
14045Computer Operator V$39.06
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$25.45
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$35.27
14170System Support Specialist$39.06
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$42.13
15060Educational Technologist$37.69
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$50.50
15080Graphic Artist$30.33
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$50.50
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$50.50
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$50.50
15090Technical Instructor$30.15
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$36.88
15110Test Proctor$24.34
15120Tutor$24.34
16010Assembler$17.41
16030Counter Attendant$17.41
16040Dry Cleaner$19.90
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$17.41
16090Presser, Hand$17.41
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$17.41
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$17.41
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$17.41
16190Sewing Machine Operator$20.73
16220Tailor$21.56
16250Washer, Machine$18.24
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$30.48
19040Tool And Die Maker$35.54
21020Forklift Operator$25.96
21030Material Coordinator$29.67
21040Material Expediter$29.67
21050Material Handling Laborer$20.89
21071Order Filler$17.69
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$25.96
21110Shipping Packer$22.18
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$22.18
21140Store Worker I$21.16
21150Stock Clerk$26.04
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$25.96
21410Warehouse Specialist$25.96
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$42.02
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$35.81
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$40.43
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$42.02
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$43.47
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$32.08
23050Aircraft, Painter$38.98
23060Aircraft Servicer$35.81
23080Aircraft Worker$37.49
23110Appliance Mechanic$27.74
23120Bicycle Repairer$21.53
23125Cable Splicer$57.44
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$29.98
23140Carpet Layer$32.13
23160Electrician, Maintenance$35.86
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$34.02
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$35.37
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$36.69
23260Fabric Worker$32.02
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$29.74
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$30.51
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$41.49
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$35.03
23370General Maintenance Worker$24.33
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$40.43
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$35.81
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$37.49
23391Gunsmith I$30.51
23392Gunsmith II$33.51
23393Gunsmith III$36.14
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$33.21
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$32.12
23460Instrument Mechanic$36.24
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$34.84
23470Laborer$20.89
23510Locksmith$31.00
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$33.82
23550Machinist, Maintenance$29.46
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$20.50
23591Metrology Technician I$36.24
23592Metrology Technician II$37.69
23593Metrology Technician III$39.02
23640Millwright$37.08
23710Office Appliance Repairer$24.78
23760Painter, Maintenance$27.60
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$35.99
23810Plumber, Maintenance$34.70
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$36.14
23850Rigger$34.91
23870Scale Mechanic$33.51
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$39.01
23910Small Engine Mechanic$25.51
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$34.83
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$36.20
23950Telephone Lineman$46.42
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$28.07
23965Well Driller$32.47
23970Woodcraft Worker$36.14
23980Woodworker$30.51
24550Case Manager$21.81
24570Child Care Attendant$16.60
24580Child Care Center Clerk$20.71
24610Chore Aide$14.33
24630Homemaker$21.81
25010Boiler Tender$38.33
25040Sewage Plant Operator$32.06
25070Stationary Engineer$38.33
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$30.67
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$32.06
27004Alarm Monitor$27.38
27007Baggage Inspector$18.54
27008Corrections Officer$32.31
27010Court Security Officer$34.92
27030Detection Dog Handler$20.76
27040Detention Officer$32.31
27070Firefighter$39.52
27101Guard I$18.54
27102Guard II$20.76
27131Police Officer I$39.21
27132Police Officer II$43.58
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$18.79
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$19.88
28043Carnival Worker$15.49
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$21.02
28310Lifeguard$15.49
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$23.52
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$17.17
28515Recreation Specialist$29.13
28630Sports Official$18.74
28690Swimming Pool Operator$21.89
29010Blocker And Bracer$33.45
29020Hatch Tender$33.45
29030Line Handler$33.45
29041Stevedore I$32.01
29042Stevedore II$34.92
30021Archeological Technician I$20.99
30022Archeological Technician II$23.49
30023Archeological Technician III$29.09
30030Cartographic Technician$29.09
30040Civil Engineering Technician$30.60
30051Cryogenic Technician I$32.22
30052Cryogenic Technician II$35.59
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$20.99
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$23.49
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$26.19
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$32.22
30081Engineering Technician I$20.53
30082Engineering Technician II$23.03
30083Engineering Technician III$26.18
30084Engineering Technician IV$31.92
30085Engineering Technician V$39.05
30086Engineering Technician VI$47.26
30090Environmental Technician$29.94
30095Evidence Control Specialist$29.09
30210Laboratory Technician$32.18
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$29.60
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$32.69
30240Mathematical Technician$31.59
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$23.86
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$29.55
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$36.15
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$43.73
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$35.59
30390Photo-Optics Technician$29.09
30395Radiation Control Technician$35.59
30461Technical Writer I$29.62
30462Technical Writer II$36.23
30463Technical Writer III$43.84
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$32.59
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$39.43
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$47.26
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$32.59
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$32.59
30501Weather Forecaster I$32.22
30502Weather Forecaster II$39.19
30621Weather Observer, Senior$29.09
31010Airplane Pilot$39.43
31020Bus Aide$22.99
31030Bus Driver$29.63
31043Driver Courier$20.84
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.49
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$19.00
31310Taxi Driver$17.99
31361Truckdriver, Light$21.99
31362Truckdriver, Medium$23.08
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$28.85
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$28.85
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$19.22
99030Cashier$15.89
99050Desk Clerk$17.15
99095Embalmer$36.28
99130Flight Follower$32.59
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$19.16
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$20.22
99260Marketing Analyst$38.18
99310Mortician$36.28
99410Pest Controller$22.72
99510Photofinishing Worker$18.64
99710Recycling Laborer$27.14
99711Recycling Specialist$31.26
99730Refuse Collector$25.06
99810Sales Clerk$16.74
99820School Crossing Guard$18.19
99830Survey Party Chief$31.70
99831Surveying Aide$20.98
99832Surveying Technician$28.87
99840Vending Machine Attendant$19.88
99841Vending Machine Repairer$23.04
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$19.88

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.