Prevailing wage rates in Howard County, Maryland

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

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination MD20260064, 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)$20.09$1.96$22.05
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$14.02$0.00$14.02
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$20.29$0.00$20.29
Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging, And Metal Stud Installation$21.48$1.54$23.02
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 MD20260118, revision 2, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Balancing Technician$50.92$24.61$75.53
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$32.60$16.85$49.45
Drywall - Spackling, Taping, & Finishing$35.89$14.60$50.49
Electrician$49.50$20.80$70.30
Elevator Mechanic$58.81$46.61$105.42
Fireproofer - By Hand$17.00$2.24$19.24
Fireproofer - Sprayer$27.00$5.22$32.22
Firestopper$30.21$10.68$40.89
Glazier$36.65$14.61$51.26
Insulation Worker$40.77$20.42$61.19
Ironworker - Fence Erector$48.25$21.11$69.36
Ironworker - Ornamental$27.99$4.58$32.57
Ironworker - Reinforcing$30.18$24.09$54.27
Ironworker - Structural$39.30$27.14$66.44
Laborer - Air Tool Operator$31.01$9.35$40.36
Laborer - Asphalt Paver$31.01$9.35$40.36
Laborer - Asphalt Raker$23.32$4.24$27.56
Laborer - Blaster - Dynamite$31.01$9.35$40.36
Laborer - Burner$31.01$9.35$40.36
Laborer - Common$23.32$4.24$27.56
Laborer - Concrete Puddler$23.32$4.24$27.56
Laborer - Concrete Surfacer$31.01$9.35$40.36
Laborer - Concrete Tender$23.32$4.24$27.56
Laborer - Concrete Vibrator$23.32$4.24$27.56
Laborer - Density Gauge$23.32$4.24$27.56
Laborer - Fireproofer - Mixer$23.32$4.24$27.56
Laborer - Flagger$23.32$4.24$27.56
Laborer - Grade Checker$23.32$4.24$27.56
Laborer - Hand Roller$23.32$4.24$27.56
Laborer - Hazardous Material Handler$31.01$9.35$40.36
Laborer - Jackhammer$23.32$4.24$27.56
Laborer - Landscaping$23.32$4.24$27.56
Laborer - Layout$23.32$4.24$27.56
Laborer - Luteman$23.32$4.24$27.56
Laborer - Mason Tender$31.01$9.35$40.36
Laborer - Mortar Mixer$23.32$4.24$27.56
Laborer - Pipelayer$31.01$9.35$40.36
Laborer - Plasterer - Handler$23.32$4.24$27.56
Laborer - Scaffold Builder$31.01$9.35$40.36
Laborer - Tamper$23.32$4.24$27.56
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$28.86$11.94$40.80
Painter-Industrial$36.37$16.21$52.58
Piledriver$37.74$17.64$55.38
Plasterer - Mixer$20.00$2.24$22.24
Plumber$45.00$21.24$66.24
Power Equipment Operator - Backhoe$32.00$8.66$40.66
Power Equipment Operator - Broom / Sweeper$33.23$15.12$48.35
Power Equipment Operator - Bulldozer$35.18$15.12$50.30
Power Equipment Operator - Concrete Pump$35.18$15.12$50.30
Power Equipment Operator - Crane$42.00$19.10$61.10
Power Equipment Operator - Crane - Tower$42.00$19.10$61.10
Power Equipment Operator - Drill - Rig$35.18$15.12$50.30
Power Equipment Operator - Excavator$35.18$15.12$50.30
Power Equipment Operator - Forklift$35.18$15.12$50.30
Power Equipment Operator - Loader$28.00$6.98$34.98
Power Equipment Operator - Mechanic$37.24$15.12$52.36
Power Equipment Operator - Roller - Earth$29.60$15.12$44.72
Power Equipment Operator - Skid Steer (Bobcat)$33.23$15.12$48.35
Power Equipment Operator-Vacuum Truck$32.30$9.36$41.66
Resilient Floor$35.10$15.33$50.43
Roofer/Waterproofer$52.71$14.06$66.77
Sheetmetal Worker (Including Metal Roofing)$50.92$24.61$75.53
Steamfitter/Pipefitter$47.78$25.93$73.71
Stone Mason$45.65$21.51$67.16
Tile & Terrazzo Finisher$28.85$12.85$41.70
Tile & Terrazzo Mechanic$34.34$14.50$48.84
Truck Driver - Dump$26.25$7.60$33.85
Truck Driver - Flatbed$26.25$7.60$33.85
Truck Driver - Lowboy$31.50$9.19$40.69
Power Equipment Operator - Roller - Asphalt$33.10$14.05$47.15
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 Howard County, Maryland: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Maryland Counties of Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Carroll, Harford, Howard and Queen Anne's

Wage determination 2015-4265, revision 35, updated 8/22/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$20.51
01111General Clerk I$18.17
07010Baker$17.95
07130Food Service Worker$16.87
07260Waiter/Waitress$17.35
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.20
11090Gardener$23.30
11150Janitor$17.53
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$19.05
11240Maid or Houseman$16.69
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$48.53
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$51.12
23160Electrician, Maintenance$31.54
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$35.32
23370General Maintenance Worker$25.05
23470Laborer$20.79
27101Guard I$18.29
27102Guard II$20.46
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$16.10
31361Truckdriver, Light$23.11
All 345 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$20.51
01012Accounting Clerk II$23.02
01013Accounting Clerk III$25.75
01020Administrative Assistant$37.69
01035Court Reporter$30.23
01041Customer Service Representative I$17.65
01042Customer Service Representative II$19.26
01043Customer Service Representative III$21.61
01051Data Entry Operator I$17.75
01052Data Entry Operator II$19.37
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$24.43
01070Document Preparation Clerk$22.37
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$22.37
01111General Clerk I$18.17
01112General Clerk II$19.82
01113General Clerk III$22.24
01120Housing Referral Assistant$26.39
01141Messenger Courier$18.82
01191Order Clerk I$21.31
01192Order Clerk II$23.25
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$22.17
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$24.80
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$27.66
01270Production Control Clerk$27.45
01290Rental Clerk$19.08
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$21.15
01311Secretary I$21.15
01312Secretary II$23.66
01313Secretary III$26.39
01320Service Order Dispatcher$21.84
01410Supply Technician$37.69
01420Survey Worker$22.81
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$18.13
01531Travel Clerk I$19.07
01532Travel Clerk II$21.12
01533Travel Clerk III$23.63
01611Word Processor I$19.31
01612Word Processor II$21.67
01613Word Processor III$24.24
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$28.12
05010Automotive Electrician$26.32
05040Automotive Glass Installer$25.34
05070Automotive Worker$25.34
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$23.26
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$27.71
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$25.34
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$27.71
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$22.13
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$24.37
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$25.34
05310Painter, Automotive$26.32
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$25.34
05370Tire Repairer$20.11
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$27.71
07010Baker$17.95
07041Cook I$18.90
07042Cook II$21.98
07070Dishwasher$16.00
07130Food Service Worker$16.87
07210Meat Cutter$22.44
07260Waiter/Waitress$17.35
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$27.40
09040Furniture Handler$19.09
09080Furniture Refinisher$25.51
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$21.26
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$23.40
09130Upholsterer$27.27
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.20
11060Elevator Operator$17.53
11090Gardener$23.30
11122Housekeeping Aide$17.53
11150Janitor$17.53
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$19.05
11240Maid or Houseman$16.69
11260Pruner$18.19
11270Tractor Operator$22.15
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$19.05
11360Window Cleaner$18.36
12010Ambulance Driver$23.89
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$32.27
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$39.72
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$38.10
12020Dental Assistant$23.28
12025Dental Hygienist$55.83
12030EKG Technician$41.48
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$41.48
12040Emergency Medical Technician$23.89
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$28.85
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$32.27
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$35.99
12100Medical Assistant$22.50
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$27.85
12160Medical Record Clerk$26.88
12190Medical Record Technician$30.07
12195Medical Transcriptionist$24.17
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$48.37
12221Nursing Assistant I$15.57
12222Nursing Assistant II$17.52
12223Nursing Assistant III$19.12
12224Nursing Assistant IV$21.46
12235Optical Dispenser$23.23
12236Optical Technician$22.64
12250Pharmacy Technician$21.75
12280Phlebotomist$21.89
12305Radiologic Technologist$41.29
12311Registered Nurse I$32.33
12312Registered Nurse II$39.55
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$39.55
12314Registered Nurse III$47.86
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$47.86
12316Registered Nurse IV$57.36
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$39.98
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$27.77
13011Exhibits Specialist I$25.47
13012Exhibits Specialist II$31.55
13013Exhibits Specialist III$38.59
13041Illustrator I$27.95
13042Illustrator II$34.63
13043Illustrator III$42.35
13047Librarian$39.95
13050Library Aide/Clerk$19.65
13058Library Technician$24.18
13061Media Specialist I$26.03
13062Media Specialist II$29.12
13063Media Specialist III$32.47
13071Photographer I$22.20
13072Photographer II$24.84
13073Photographer III$30.77
13074Photographer IV$37.64
13075Photographer V$45.55
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$24.66
13110Video Teleconference Technician$30.82
14041Computer Operator I$32.26
14042Computer Operator II$36.09
14043Computer Operator III$40.24
14044Computer Operator IV$44.70
14045Computer Operator V$49.51
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$32.26
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$44.70
14170System Support Specialist$49.51
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$44.86
15060Educational Technologist$43.31
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$53.77
15080Graphic Artist$35.06
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$53.77
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$53.77
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$53.77
15090Technical Instructor$30.75
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$37.61
15110Test Proctor$24.82
15120Tutor$24.82
16010Assembler$16.95
16030Counter Attendant$16.95
16040Dry Cleaner$19.37
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$16.95
16090Presser, Hand$16.95
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$16.95
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$16.95
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$16.95
16190Sewing Machine Operator$20.17
16220Tailor$21.16
16250Washer, Machine$17.76
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$32.81
19040Tool And Die Maker$38.92
21020Forklift Operator$22.44
21030Material Coordinator$27.45
21040Material Expediter$27.45
21050Material Handling Laborer$20.79
21071Order Filler$18.93
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$22.44
21110Shipping Packer$22.81
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$22.81
21140Store Worker I$21.73
21150Stock Clerk$25.93
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$22.44
21410Warehouse Specialist$22.44
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$51.12
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$40.61
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$48.53
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$51.12
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$53.22
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$36.87
23050Aircraft, Painter$46.10
23060Aircraft Servicer$40.61
23080Aircraft Worker$43.43
23110Appliance Mechanic$25.70
23120Bicycle Repairer$24.79
23125Cable Splicer$49.52
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$29.99
23140Carpet Layer$27.58
23160Electrician, Maintenance$31.54
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$35.32
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$36.62
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$37.97
23260Fabric Worker$29.91
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$30.75
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$28.54
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$28.67
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$23.48
23370General Maintenance Worker$25.05
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$48.53
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$40.61
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$43.43
23391Gunsmith I$28.54
23392Gunsmith II$31.10
23393Gunsmith III$34.54
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$33.76
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$29.20
23460Instrument Mechanic$33.82
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$32.81
23470Laborer$20.79
23510Locksmith$29.91
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$35.24
23550Machinist, Maintenance$29.47
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$20.37
23591Metrology Technician I$33.82
23592Metrology Technician II$35.01
23593Metrology Technician III$36.04
23640Millwright$35.36
23710Office Appliance Repairer$24.76
23760Painter, Maintenance$23.36
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$31.98
23810Plumber, Maintenance$30.38
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$34.54
23850Rigger$35.68
23870Scale Mechanic$31.10
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$29.81
23910Small Engine Mechanic$22.00
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$29.94
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$31.26
23950Telephone Lineman$44.64
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$29.77
23965Well Driller$34.20
23970Woodcraft Worker$34.54
23980Woodworker$28.54
24550Case Manager$23.28
24570Child Care Attendant$16.76
24580Child Care Center Clerk$20.91
24610Chore Aide$18.10
24630Homemaker$23.28
25010Boiler Tender$40.16
25040Sewage Plant Operator$29.16
25070Stationary Engineer$40.16
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$32.14
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$29.16
27004Alarm Monitor$29.36
27007Baggage Inspector$18.29
27008Corrections Officer$30.89
27010Court Security Officer$33.19
27030Detection Dog Handler$20.46
27040Detention Officer$30.89
27070Firefighter$35.49
27101Guard I$18.29
27102Guard II$20.46
27131Police Officer I$33.50
27132Police Officer II$37.23
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$19.46
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$20.46
28043Carnival Worker$15.96
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$21.06
28310Lifeguard$16.39
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$23.56
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$17.20
28515Recreation Specialist$29.18
28630Sports Official$18.77
28690Swimming Pool Operator$22.29
29010Blocker And Bracer$39.83
29020Hatch Tender$39.83
29030Line Handler$39.83
29041Stevedore I$37.16
29042Stevedore II$41.37
30021Archeological Technician I$23.75
30022Archeological Technician II$26.57
30023Archeological Technician III$32.91
30030Cartographic Technician$32.91
30040Civil Engineering Technician$31.38
30051Cryogenic Technician I$36.45
30052Cryogenic Technician II$40.26
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$23.75
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$26.57
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$29.63
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$36.45
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$30.02
30095Evidence Control Specialist$32.91
30210Laboratory Technician$27.40
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$35.60
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$39.32
30240Mathematical Technician$33.86
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$25.75
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$31.91
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$39.02
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$47.21
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$40.26
30390Photo-Optics Technician$32.91
30395Radiation Control Technician$40.26
30461Technical Writer I$33.17
30462Technical Writer II$40.58
30463Technical Writer III$49.11
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$36.45
30502Weather Forecaster II$44.34
30621Weather Observer, Senior$32.91
31010Airplane Pilot$40.94
31020Bus Aide$27.04
31030Bus Driver$33.18
31043Driver Courier$21.15
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$16.10
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$19.83
31310Taxi Driver$15.07
31361Truckdriver, Light$23.11
31362Truckdriver, Medium$25.08
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$28.59
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$28.59
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$19.96
99030Cashier$16.23
99050Desk Clerk$16.91
99095Embalmer$35.87
99130Flight Follower$33.84
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$21.21
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$22.43
99260Marketing Analyst$35.88
99310Mortician$35.87
99410Pest Controller$26.18
99510Photofinishing Worker$20.83
99710Recycling Laborer$23.19
99711Recycling Specialist$26.37
99730Refuse Collector$22.14
99810Sales Clerk$16.73
99820School Crossing Guard$17.24
99830Survey Party Chief$37.88
99831Surveying Aide$21.37
99832Surveying Technician$31.48
99840Vending Machine Attendant$20.06
99841Vending Machine Repairer$23.58
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$20.06

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.