Prevailing wage rates in Charles County, Maryland

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Charles 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 Charles 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 MD20260113, 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$57.04$3.98$61.02
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$29.66$8.67$38.33
Laborer - Asphalt Paver$29.66$8.67$38.33
Laborer - Asphalt Raker$29.66$4.34$34.00
Laborer - Blaster - Dynamite$29.66$8.67$38.33
Laborer - Burner$29.66$8.67$38.33
Laborer - Common$29.66$4.34$34.00
Laborer - Concrete Puddler$29.66$4.34$34.00
Laborer - Concrete Surfacer$29.66$8.67$38.33
Laborer - Concrete Tender$29.66$4.34$34.00
Laborer - Concrete Vibrator$29.66$4.34$34.00
Laborer - Density Gauge$29.66$4.34$34.00
Laborer - Fireproofer - Mixer$29.66$4.34$34.00
Laborer - Flagger$29.66$4.34$34.00
Laborer - Grade Checker$29.66$4.34$34.00
Laborer - Hand Roller$29.66$4.34$34.00
Laborer - Hazardous Material Handler$29.66$8.67$38.33
Laborer - Jackhammer$29.66$4.34$34.00
Laborer - Landscaping$29.66$4.34$34.00
Laborer - Layout$29.66$4.34$34.00
Laborer - Luteman$29.66$4.34$34.00
Laborer - Mason Tender$29.66$8.67$38.33
Laborer - Mortar Mixer$29.66$4.34$34.00
Laborer - Pipelayer$29.66$8.67$38.33
Laborer - Plasterer - Handler$29.66$4.34$34.00
Laborer - Scaffold Builder$29.66$8.67$38.33
Laborer - Tamper$29.66$4.34$34.00
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$23.10$74.35
Power Equipment Operator - Crane$48.71$15.10$63.81
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$43.77$26.64$70.41

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: Virginia Counties of Alexandria*, Arlington, Fairfax, Fairfax*, Falls Church*, Fauquier, Loudoun, Manassas Park*, Manassas*, Prince William

Wage determination 2015-4281, revision 39, updated 8/22/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$22.71
01111General Clerk I$20.37
07010Baker$18.58
07130Food Service Worker$18.09
07260Waiter/Waitress$20.33
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.68
11090Gardener$26.96
11150Janitor$18.19
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$20.53
11240Maid or Houseman$18.19
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$45.15
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$47.56
23160Electrician, Maintenance$36.50
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$35.18
23370General Maintenance Worker$27.52
23470Laborer$20.47
27101Guard I$20.31
27102Guard II$22.72
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$17.75
31361Truckdriver, Light$23.10
All 345 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$22.71
01012Accounting Clerk II$25.48
01013Accounting Clerk III$28.51
01020Administrative Assistant$43.42
01035Court Reporter$29.26
01041Customer Service Representative I$18.15
01042Customer Service Representative II$19.80
01043Customer Service Representative III$22.22
01051Data Entry Operator I$19.11
01052Data Entry Operator II$20.85
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$27.48
01070Document Preparation Clerk$21.07
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$21.07
01111General Clerk I$20.37
01112General Clerk II$22.23
01113General Clerk III$24.94
01120Housing Referral Assistant$26.61
01141Messenger Courier$22.01
01191Order Clerk I$20.97
01192Order Clerk II$22.88
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$22.79
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$25.49
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$28.43
01270Production Control Clerk$29.32
01290Rental Clerk$23.08
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$21.33
01311Secretary I$21.33
01312Secretary II$23.86
01313Secretary III$26.61
01320Service Order Dispatcher$24.56
01410Supply Technician$43.42
01420Survey Worker$23.90
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$19.83
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$29.21
05010Automotive Electrician$28.76
05040Automotive Glass Installer$27.09
05070Automotive Worker$27.09
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$23.30
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$30.28
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$27.09
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$30.28
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$21.32
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$25.28
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$27.09
05310Painter, Automotive$28.76
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$27.09
05370Tire Repairer$23.23
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$30.28
07010Baker$18.58
07041Cook I$21.58
07042Cook II$25.10
07070Dishwasher$17.79
07130Food Service Worker$18.09
07210Meat Cutter$22.13
07260Waiter/Waitress$20.33
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$28.23
09040Furniture Handler$15.47
09080Furniture Refinisher$24.81
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$18.38
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$21.80
09130Upholsterer$21.85
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.68
11060Elevator Operator$18.19
11090Gardener$26.96
11122Housekeeping Aide$18.19
11150Janitor$18.19
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$20.53
11240Maid or Houseman$18.19
11260Pruner$19.60
11270Tractor Operator$24.67
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$20.53
11360Window Cleaner$19.05
12010Ambulance Driver$24.09
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$32.70
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$42.43
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$37.88
12020Dental Assistant$23.78
12025Dental Hygienist$57.30
12030EKG Technician$45.58
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$45.58
12040Emergency Medical Technician$24.09
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$29.23
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$32.70
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$36.47
12100Medical Assistant$22.48
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$34.27
12160Medical Record Clerk$25.58
12190Medical Record Technician$28.61
12195Medical Transcriptionist$20.72
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$52.84
12221Nursing Assistant I$15.97
12222Nursing Assistant II$17.96
12223Nursing Assistant III$19.60
12224Nursing Assistant IV$21.99
12235Optical Dispenser$28.62
12236Optical Technician$23.50
12250Pharmacy Technician$22.44
12280Phlebotomist$23.72
12305Radiologic Technologist$45.66
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)$40.51
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$31.38
13011Exhibits Specialist I$26.32
13012Exhibits Specialist II$32.60
13013Exhibits Specialist III$39.88
13041Illustrator I$27.19
13042Illustrator II$33.68
13043Illustrator III$41.20
13047Librarian$45.90
13050Library Aide/Clerk$22.51
13058Library Technician$26.94
13061Media Specialist I$29.90
13062Media Specialist II$33.46
13063Media Specialist III$37.31
13071Photographer I$24.22
13072Photographer II$27.09
13073Photographer III$33.55
13074Photographer IV$41.04
13075Photographer V$49.65
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$28.26
13110Video Teleconference Technician$33.92
14041Computer Operator I$28.94
14042Computer Operator II$32.38
14043Computer Operator III$36.11
14044Computer Operator IV$40.11
14045Computer Operator V$44.42
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$28.94
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$40.11
14170System Support Specialist$44.42
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$50.96
15060Educational Technologist$50.59
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$61.08
15080Graphic Artist$41.07
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$61.08
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$61.08
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$61.08
15090Technical Instructor$32.56
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$39.83
15110Test Proctor$26.28
15120Tutor$26.28
16010Assembler$20.24
16030Counter Attendant$20.24
16040Dry Cleaner$23.13
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$20.24
16090Presser, Hand$20.24
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$20.24
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$20.24
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$20.24
16190Sewing Machine Operator$24.10
16220Tailor$25.07
16250Washer, Machine$21.20
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$33.25
19040Tool And Die Maker$40.38
21020Forklift Operator$24.07
21030Material Coordinator$29.32
21040Material Expediter$29.32
21050Material Handling Laborer$20.47
21071Order Filler$18.21
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$24.07
21110Shipping Packer$22.90
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$22.90
21140Store Worker I$19.28
21150Stock Clerk$23.14
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$24.07
21410Warehouse Specialist$24.07
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$47.56
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$37.70
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$45.15
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$47.56
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$49.88
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$31.80
23050Aircraft, Painter$42.89
23060Aircraft Servicer$37.70
23080Aircraft Worker$40.41
23110Appliance Mechanic$30.59
23120Bicycle Repairer$22.03
23125Cable Splicer$45.91
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$29.23
23140Carpet Layer$27.27
23160Electrician, Maintenance$36.50
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$35.18
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$37.35
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$39.32
23260Fabric Worker$29.23
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$32.11
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$26.93
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$37.07
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$28.53
23370General Maintenance Worker$27.52
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$45.15
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$37.70
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$40.41
23391Gunsmith I$26.93
23392Gunsmith II$31.33
23393Gunsmith III$35.00
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$34.40
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$29.64
23460Instrument Mechanic$39.52
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$33.25
23470Laborer$20.47
23510Locksmith$35.47
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$35.92
23550Machinist, Maintenance$34.32
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$21.76
23591Metrology Technician I$39.52
23592Metrology Technician II$41.63
23593Metrology Technician III$43.66
23640Millwright$29.89
23710Office Appliance Repairer$25.69
23760Painter, Maintenance$24.31
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$36.37
23810Plumber, Maintenance$34.55
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$35.00
23850Rigger$34.16
23870Scale Mechanic$31.33
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$30.59
23910Small Engine Mechanic$24.99
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$37.06
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$39.03
23950Telephone Lineman$45.94
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$29.17
23965Well Driller$32.07
23970Woodcraft Worker$35.00
23980Woodworker$26.93
24550Case Manager$23.26
24570Child Care Attendant$18.08
24580Child Care Center Clerk$22.56
24610Chore Aide$18.52
24630Homemaker$23.26
25010Boiler Tender$43.98
25040Sewage Plant Operator$35.38
25070Stationary Engineer$43.98
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$30.97
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$35.38
27004Alarm Monitor$29.45
27007Baggage Inspector$20.31
27008Corrections Officer$33.93
27010Court Security Officer$33.07
27030Detection Dog Handler$22.72
27040Detention Officer$33.93
27070Firefighter$32.62
27101Guard I$20.31
27102Guard II$22.72
27131Police Officer I$36.36
27132Police Officer II$40.39
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$23.00
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$25.13
28043Carnival Worker$18.27
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$23.96
28310Lifeguard$16.92
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$26.80
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$19.56
28515Recreation Specialist$33.19
28630Sports Official$21.34
28690Swimming Pool Operator$29.23
29010Blocker And Bracer$39.39
29020Hatch Tender$39.39
29030Line Handler$39.39
29041Stevedore I$36.76
29042Stevedore II$41.81
30021Archeological Technician I$24.14
30022Archeological Technician II$27.00
30023Archeological Technician III$33.44
30030Cartographic Technician$33.44
30040Civil Engineering Technician$41.58
30051Cryogenic Technician I$37.04
30052Cryogenic Technician II$40.90
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$24.14
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$27.00
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$30.09
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$37.04
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$31.79
30095Evidence Control Specialist$33.44
30210Laboratory Technician$29.01
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$37.63
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$41.56
30240Mathematical Technician$42.36
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$25.89
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$32.07
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$39.23
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$47.48
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$40.90
30390Photo-Optics Technician$33.44
30395Radiation Control Technician$40.90
30461Technical Writer I$32.44
30462Technical Writer II$39.69
30463Technical Writer III$48.03
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$37.04
30502Weather Forecaster II$45.05
30621Weather Observer, Senior$33.44
31010Airplane Pilot$40.94
31020Bus Aide$22.00
31030Bus Driver$31.35
31043Driver Courier$21.14
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$17.75
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$21.94
31310Taxi Driver$17.71
31361Truckdriver, Light$23.10
31362Truckdriver, Medium$25.07
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$28.76
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$28.76
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$19.96
99030Cashier$17.05
99050Desk Clerk$18.12
99095Embalmer$35.31
99130Flight Follower$33.84
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$21.79
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$23.81
99260Marketing Analyst$41.91
99310Mortician$34.10
99410Pest Controller$23.08
99510Photofinishing Worker$22.57
99710Recycling Laborer$23.43
99711Recycling Specialist$28.16
99730Refuse Collector$22.37
99810Sales Clerk$17.60
99820School Crossing Guard$20.44
99830Survey Party Chief$31.00
99831Surveying Aide$19.26
99832Surveying Technician$29.45
99840Vending Machine Attendant$19.45
99841Vending Machine Repairer$24.72
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$19.45

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.