Prevailing wage rates in Somerset County, Maryland

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

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination MD20260072, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only)$19.89$1.20$21.09
Roofer$22.69$0.00$22.69
Plumber$20.89$3.22$24.11
Painter (Brush And Roller)$16.36$1.45$17.81
Operator: Loader$20.25$2.06$22.31
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$23.33$6.62$29.95
Laborer: Pipelayer$16.19$2.15$18.34
Laborer: Common Or General, Including Brick Mason Tending And Cement Mason Tending$13.60$1.45$15.05
Ironworker, Ornamental$17.31$0.00$17.31
Electrician$25.56$6.75$32.31
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$17.54$0.00$17.54
Carpenter$19.38$3.97$23.35
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 MD20260123, revision 2, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Balancing Technician$33.00$9.16$42.16
Bricklayer$38.80$15.57$54.37
Carpenter$32.87$19.43$52.30
Carpet Layer$35.10$15.33$50.43
Cement Mason$24.83$2.64$27.47
Communication Installer Technician$33.99$13.85$47.84
Drywall - Spackling, Taping, & Finishing$29.16$12.01$41.17
Electrician$32.55$16.58$49.13
Elevator Mechanic$52.00$11.26$63.26
Fireproofer - By Hand$22.18$4.25$26.43
Fireproofer - Sprayer$22.51$5.03$27.54
Ironworker - Reinforcing$25.44$9.20$34.64
Laborer - Air Tool Operator$25.10$4.96$30.06
Laborer - Asphalt Paver$25.10$4.96$30.06
Laborer - Asphalt Raker$21.00$0.73$21.73
Laborer - Blaster - Dynamite$25.10$4.96$30.06
Laborer - Burner$25.10$4.96$30.06
Laborer - Common$21.00$0.73$21.73
Laborer - Concrete Puddler$21.00$0.73$21.73
Laborer - Concrete Surfacer$25.10$4.96$30.06
Laborer - Concrete Tender$21.00$0.73$21.73
Laborer - Concrete Vibrator$21.00$0.73$21.73
Laborer - Density Gauge$21.00$0.73$21.73
Laborer - Fireproofer - Mixer$21.00$0.73$21.73
Laborer - Flagger$21.00$0.73$21.73
Laborer - Grade Checker$21.00$0.73$21.73
Laborer - Hand Roller$21.00$0.73$21.73
Laborer - Hazardous Material Handler$25.10$4.96$30.06
Laborer - Jackhammer$21.00$0.73$21.73
Laborer - Landscaping$21.00$0.73$21.73
Laborer - Layout$21.00$0.73$21.73
Laborer - Luteman$21.00$0.73$21.73
Laborer - Mason Tender$25.10$4.96$30.06
Laborer - Mortar Mixer$21.00$0.73$21.73
Laborer - Pipelayer$25.10$4.96$30.06
Laborer - Plasterer - Handler$21.00$0.73$21.73
Laborer - Scaffold Builder$25.10$4.96$30.06
Laborer - Tamper$21.00$0.73$21.73
Mechanical Systems Service Tech- HVAC Systems$47.78$25.93$73.71
Painter$29.16$12.01$41.17
Plasterer - Mixer$20.00$2.24$22.24
Plumber$46.22$24.55$70.77
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 - Drill - Rig$35.18$15.12$50.30
Power Equipment Operator - Excavator$27.25$5.03$32.28
Power Equipment Operator - Forklift$35.18$15.12$50.30
Power Equipment Operator - Gradall$29.00$5.25$34.25
Power Equipment Operator - Loader$27.63$7.32$34.95
Power Equipment Operator - Mechanic$35.62$15.12$50.74
Power Equipment Operator - Paver$20.50$1.10$21.60
Power Equipment Operator - Roller - Asphalt$21.09$1.56$22.65
Power Equipment Operator - Roller - Earth$29.60$15.12$44.72
Power Equipment Operator - Scraper$25.00$3.01$28.01
Power Equipment Operator - Screed$26.00$7.12$33.12
Power Equipment Operator - Skid Steer (Bobcat)$33.23$15.12$48.35
Power Equipment Operator-Vacuum Truck$38.60$15.75$54.35
Resilient Floor$35.10$15.33$50.43
Roofer/Waterproofer$43.81$14.35$58.16
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$23.96$3.60$27.56
Truck Driver - Dump - Articulating$21.00$0.66$21.66

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: Maryland Counties of Somerset and Wicomico

Wage determination 2015-4271, revision 34, updated 8/12/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.98
01111General Clerk I$17.89
07010Baker$20.27
07130Food Service Worker$15.13
07260Waiter/Waitress$16.50
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.50
11090Gardener$21.94
11150Janitor$17.14
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.34
11240Maid or Houseman$15.39
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$37.61
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$39.14
23160Electrician, Maintenance$28.34
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$26.66
23370General Maintenance Worker$23.16
23470Laborer$19.19
27101Guard I$18.30
27102Guard II$20.47
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$16.53
31361Truckdriver, Light$22.00
All 347 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.98
01012Accounting Clerk II$21.29
01013Accounting Clerk III$23.82
01020Administrative Assistant$32.20
01035Court Reporter$23.19
01041Customer Service Representative I$17.17
01042Customer Service Representative II$18.74
01043Customer Service Representative III$21.03
01051Data Entry Operator I$16.54
01052Data Entry Operator II$18.05
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$23.88
01070Document Preparation Clerk$18.47
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$18.47
01111General Clerk I$17.89
01112General Clerk II$19.53
01113General Clerk III$21.91
01120Housing Referral Assistant$25.84
01141Messenger Courier$16.99
01191Order Clerk I$16.87
01192Order Clerk II$18.41
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.94
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$22.31
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$24.86
01270Production Control Clerk$23.04
01290Rental Clerk$18.86
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$20.73
01311Secretary I$20.73
01312Secretary II$23.19
01313Secretary III$25.84
01320Service Order Dispatcher$21.35
01410Supply Technician$32.20
01420Survey Worker$20.15
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$17.41
01531Travel Clerk I$18.47
01532Travel Clerk II$20.73
01533Travel Clerk III$23.09
01611Word Processor I$18.47
01612Word Processor II$20.73
01613Word Processor III$23.19
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$26.00
05010Automotive Electrician$25.18
05040Automotive Glass Installer$23.96
05070Automotive Worker$23.96
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$21.33
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$26.24
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$23.96
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$26.24
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$19.81
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$22.79
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$23.96
05310Painter, Automotive$25.18
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$23.96
05370Tire Repairer$19.56
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$26.24
07010Baker$20.27
07041Cook I$20.72
07042Cook II$23.07
07070Dishwasher$15.00
07130Food Service Worker$15.13
07210Meat Cutter$20.46
07260Waiter/Waitress$16.50
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$26.24
09040Furniture Handler$17.53
09080Furniture Refinisher$26.70
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$20.74
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$24.00
09130Upholsterer$26.76
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.50
11060Elevator Operator$17.14
11090Gardener$21.94
11122Housekeeping Aide$17.14
11150Janitor$17.14
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.34
11240Maid or Houseman$15.39
11260Pruner$17.15
11270Tractor Operator$20.54
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$18.34
11360Window Cleaner$18.29
12010Ambulance Driver$20.51
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$28.34
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$38.88
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$36.24
12020Dental Assistant$23.00
12025Dental Hygienist$46.78
12030EKG Technician$42.94
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$42.94
12040Emergency Medical Technician$20.51
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$25.33
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$28.34
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$31.60
12100Medical Assistant$19.73
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$30.04
12160Medical Record Clerk$24.31
12190Medical Record Technician$27.19
12195Medical Transcriptionist$23.21
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$62.28
12221Nursing Assistant I$15.17
12222Nursing Assistant II$17.06
12223Nursing Assistant III$18.62
12224Nursing Assistant IV$20.89
12235Optical Dispenser$21.16
12236Optical Technician$25.33
12250Pharmacy Technician$19.66
12280Phlebotomist$22.64
12305Radiologic Technologist$37.63
12311Registered Nurse I$30.35
12312Registered Nurse II$37.13
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$37.13
12314Registered Nurse III$44.91
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$44.91
12316Registered Nurse IV$53.85
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$35.10
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$25.71
13011Exhibits Specialist I$26.99
13012Exhibits Specialist II$33.44
13013Exhibits Specialist III$40.90
13041Illustrator I$26.99
13042Illustrator II$33.44
13043Illustrator III$40.90
13047Librarian$37.04
13050Library Aide/Clerk$16.97
13058Library Technician$22.09
13061Media Specialist I$24.13
13062Media Specialist II$26.99
13063Media Specialist III$30.09
13071Photographer I$21.43
13072Photographer II$24.77
13073Photographer III$28.27
13074Photographer IV$34.74
13075Photographer V$41.06
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$21.31
13110Video Teleconference Technician$24.91
14041Computer Operator I$23.08
14042Computer Operator II$25.83
14043Computer Operator III$28.80
14044Computer Operator IV$31.99
14045Computer Operator V$35.43
14071Computer Programmer I$22.50
14072Computer Programmer II$27.48
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$23.08
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$31.99
14170System Support Specialist$35.43
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$41.82
15060Educational Technologist$45.05
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$50.14
15080Graphic Artist$28.91
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$50.14
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$50.14
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$50.14
15090Technical Instructor$29.58
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$36.19
15110Test Proctor$23.88
15120Tutor$23.88
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)$27.63
19040Tool And Die Maker$31.63
21020Forklift Operator$21.88
21030Material Coordinator$23.04
21040Material Expediter$23.04
21050Material Handling Laborer$19.19
21071Order Filler$18.97
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$21.88
21110Shipping Packer$18.30
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$18.30
21140Store Worker I$19.61
21150Stock Clerk$25.76
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$21.88
21410Warehouse Specialist$21.88
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$39.14
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$32.10
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$37.61
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$39.14
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$40.67
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$27.78
23050Aircraft, Painter$35.57
23060Aircraft Servicer$32.10
23080Aircraft Worker$33.67
23110Appliance Mechanic$26.40
23120Bicycle Repairer$24.68
23125Cable Splicer$45.17
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$24.23
23140Carpet Layer$26.04
23160Electrician, Maintenance$28.34
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$26.66
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$27.63
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$28.61
23260Fabric Worker$25.65
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$30.61
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$24.68
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$30.55
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$25.72
23370General Maintenance Worker$23.16
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$37.61
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$32.10
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$33.67
23391Gunsmith I$24.68
23392Gunsmith II$26.66
23393Gunsmith III$28.61
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$30.26
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$25.29
23460Instrument Mechanic$28.61
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$27.63
23470Laborer$19.19
23510Locksmith$27.63
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$24.66
23550Machinist, Maintenance$23.51
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$19.07
23591Metrology Technician I$28.61
23592Metrology Technician II$29.74
23593Metrology Technician III$30.67
23640Millwright$28.61
23710Office Appliance Repairer$27.08
23760Painter, Maintenance$21.42
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$30.83
23810Plumber, Maintenance$29.78
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$28.61
23850Rigger$28.61
23870Scale Mechanic$26.66
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$27.18
23910Small Engine Mechanic$24.48
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$31.53
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$32.80
23950Telephone Lineman$45.18
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$26.69
23965Well Driller$28.61
23970Woodcraft Worker$28.61
23980Woodworker$24.68
24550Case Manager$21.48
24570Child Care Attendant$16.11
24580Child Care Center Clerk$20.10
24610Chore Aide$17.17
24630Homemaker$21.48
25010Boiler Tender$33.92
25040Sewage Plant Operator$23.32
25070Stationary Engineer$33.92
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$25.61
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$23.32
27004Alarm Monitor$24.18
27007Baggage Inspector$18.30
27008Corrections Officer$30.89
27010Court Security Officer$29.55
27030Detection Dog Handler$20.47
27040Detention Officer$30.89
27070Firefighter$27.73
27101Guard I$18.30
27102Guard II$20.47
27131Police Officer I$29.59
27132Police Officer II$32.88
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$17.32
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$18.65
28043Carnival Worker$13.25
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$20.78
28310Lifeguard$17.55
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$23.24
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$16.97
28515Recreation Specialist$28.79
28630Sports Official$18.52
28690Swimming Pool Operator$20.95
29010Blocker And Bracer$26.66
29020Hatch Tender$26.66
29030Line Handler$26.66
29041Stevedore I$25.65
29042Stevedore II$27.63
30021Archeological Technician I$20.85
30022Archeological Technician II$23.32
30023Archeological Technician III$28.89
30030Cartographic Technician$28.89
30040Civil Engineering Technician$26.71
30051Cryogenic Technician I$32.00
30052Cryogenic Technician II$35.34
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$20.85
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$23.32
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$26.01
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$32.00
30081Engineering Technician I$18.58
30082Engineering Technician II$20.85
30083Engineering Technician III$23.32
30084Engineering Technician IV$28.89
30085Engineering Technician V$35.34
30086Engineering Technician VI$42.77
30090Environmental Technician$28.26
30095Evidence Control Specialist$28.89
30210Laboratory Technician$23.95
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$32.00
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$35.34
30240Mathematical Technician$28.89
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$24.08
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$29.82
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$36.48
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$44.12
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$35.34
30390Photo-Optics Technician$28.89
30395Radiation Control Technician$35.34
30461Technical Writer I$28.89
30462Technical Writer II$35.34
30463Technical Writer III$42.77
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$32.00
30502Weather Forecaster II$38.92
30621Weather Observer, Senior$28.89
31010Airplane Pilot$39.43
31020Bus Aide$14.92
31030Bus Driver$20.72
31043Driver Courier$20.43
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$16.53
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$18.04
31310Taxi Driver$14.87
31361Truckdriver, Light$22.00
31362Truckdriver, Medium$23.51
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$26.14
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$26.14
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$19.22
99030Cashier$15.00
99050Desk Clerk$15.27
99095Embalmer$32.59
99130Flight Follower$32.59
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$20.77
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$22.52
99260Marketing Analyst$29.80
99310Mortician$32.59
99410Pest Controller$22.11
99510Photofinishing Worker$17.13
99710Recycling Laborer$22.13
99711Recycling Specialist$26.25
99730Refuse Collector$20.08
99810Sales Clerk$15.87
99820School Crossing Guard$21.86
99830Survey Party Chief$27.58
99831Surveying Aide$18.06
99832Surveying Technician$24.75
99840Vending Machine Attendant$27.05
99841Vending Machine Repairer$30.86
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$27.27

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.