Prevailing wage rates in St Mary's County, Maryland

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for St Mary's 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 St Mary's County, Maryland.

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination MD20260068, 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$12.25$2.75$15.00
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$19.20$3.48$22.68
Bricklayer (Insulator Foam)$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 MD20260124, 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$75.58$11.69$87.27
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$36.40$6.35$42.75
Insulation Worker$40.77$20.42$61.19
Ironworker - Reinforcing$31.80$22.20$54.00
Ironworker - Structural$39.30$27.14$66.44
Laborer - Air Tool Operator$30.45$9.03$39.48
Laborer - Asphalt Paver$30.45$9.03$39.48
Laborer - Asphalt Raker$30.45$9.03$39.48
Laborer - Blaster - Dynamite$30.45$9.03$39.48
Laborer - Burner$30.45$9.03$39.48
Laborer - Common$30.45$9.03$39.48
Laborer - Concrete Puddler$30.45$9.03$39.48
Laborer - Concrete Surfacer$30.45$9.03$39.48
Laborer - Concrete Tender$30.45$9.03$39.48
Laborer - Concrete Vibrator$30.45$9.03$39.48
Laborer - Density Gauge$30.45$9.03$39.48
Laborer - Fireproofer - Mixer$30.45$9.03$39.48
Laborer - Flagger$30.45$9.03$39.48
Laborer - Grade Checker$30.45$9.03$39.48
Laborer - Hand Roller$30.45$9.03$39.48
Laborer - Hazardous Material Handler$30.45$9.03$39.48
Laborer - Jackhammer$30.45$9.03$39.48
Laborer - Landscaping$30.45$9.03$39.48
Laborer - Layout$30.45$9.03$39.48
Laborer - Luteman$30.45$9.03$39.48
Laborer - Mason Tender$30.45$9.03$39.48
Laborer - Mortar Mixer$30.45$9.03$39.48
Laborer - Pipelayer$30.45$9.03$39.48
Laborer - Plasterer - Handler$30.45$9.03$39.48
Laborer - Scaffold Builder$30.45$9.03$39.48
Laborer - Tamper$30.45$9.03$39.48
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$52.27$24.58$76.85
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 St Mary's County, Maryland: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Maryland Counties of St Mary's

Wage determination 2015-4279, revision 34, updated 8/22/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$19.72
01111General Clerk I$17.97
07010Baker$24.90
07130Food Service Worker$16.27
07260Waiter/Waitress$17.09
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.88
11090Gardener$28.22
11150Janitor$19.89
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$21.49
11240Maid or Houseman$16.50
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$48.32
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$50.90
23160Electrician, Maintenance$33.22
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$32.41
23370General Maintenance Worker$25.05
23470Laborer$17.41
27101Guard I$21.58
27102Guard II$24.14
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$13.19
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.14
All 345 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$19.72
01012Accounting Clerk II$22.12
01013Accounting Clerk III$24.75
01020Administrative Assistant$38.76
01035Court Reporter$23.00
01041Customer Service Representative I$17.53
01042Customer Service Representative II$19.13
01043Customer Service Representative III$21.46
01051Data Entry Operator I$17.85
01052Data Entry Operator II$19.48
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$24.40
01070Document Preparation Clerk$18.32
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$18.32
01111General Clerk I$17.97
01112General Clerk II$19.61
01113General Clerk III$22.00
01120Housing Referral Assistant$25.65
01141Messenger Courier$14.93
01191Order Clerk I$17.31
01192Order Clerk II$18.89
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$23.11
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$25.85
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$28.83
01270Production Control Clerk$30.90
01290Rental Clerk$18.42
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$20.56
01311Secretary I$20.56
01312Secretary II$23.00
01313Secretary III$25.65
01320Service Order Dispatcher$21.81
01410Supply Technician$38.76
01420Survey Worker$23.00
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$18.32
01531Travel Clerk I$18.32
01532Travel Clerk II$20.56
01533Travel Clerk III$23.00
01611Word Processor I$18.32
01612Word Processor II$20.56
01613Word Processor III$23.00
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$32.10
05010Automotive Electrician$30.49
05040Automotive Glass Installer$28.71
05070Automotive Worker$28.71
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$24.70
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$32.10
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$28.71
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$32.10
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$22.59
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$26.80
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$28.71
05310Painter, Automotive$30.49
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$28.71
05370Tire Repairer$23.25
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$32.10
07010Baker$24.90
07041Cook I$19.43
07042Cook II$22.60
07070Dishwasher$15.00
07130Food Service Worker$16.27
07210Meat Cutter$24.90
07260Waiter/Waitress$17.09
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$32.00
09040Furniture Handler$19.74
09080Furniture Refinisher$32.00
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$23.72
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$28.13
09130Upholsterer$32.00
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.88
11060Elevator Operator$19.89
11090Gardener$28.22
11122Housekeeping Aide$19.89
11150Janitor$19.89
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$21.49
11240Maid or Houseman$16.50
11260Pruner$20.52
11270Tractor Operator$25.83
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$21.49
11360Window Cleaner$20.85
12010Ambulance Driver$31.92
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$31.92
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$43.79
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$38.28
12020Dental Assistant$23.48
12025Dental Hygienist$50.22
12030EKG Technician$46.51
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$46.51
12040Emergency Medical Technician$31.92
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$28.53
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$31.92
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$35.57
12100Medical Assistant$21.25
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$32.11
12160Medical Record Clerk$23.79
12190Medical Record Technician$26.62
12195Medical Transcriptionist$28.53
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$70.15
12221Nursing Assistant I$15.46
12222Nursing Assistant II$17.39
12223Nursing Assistant III$18.98
12224Nursing Assistant IV$21.29
12235Optical Dispenser$31.92
12236Optical Technician$28.53
12250Pharmacy Technician$20.54
12280Phlebotomist$24.94
12305Radiologic Technologist$41.29
12311Registered Nurse I$30.78
12312Registered Nurse II$37.65
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$37.65
12314Registered Nurse III$45.57
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$45.57
12316Registered Nurse IV$54.62
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$39.53
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$30.68
13011Exhibits Specialist I$27.23
13012Exhibits Specialist II$33.73
13013Exhibits Specialist III$41.25
13041Illustrator I$27.23
13042Illustrator II$33.73
13043Illustrator III$41.25
13047Librarian$37.36
13050Library Aide/Clerk$21.69
13058Library Technician$22.31
13061Media Specialist I$24.35
13062Media Specialist II$27.23
13063Media Specialist III$30.35
13071Photographer I$24.35
13072Photographer II$27.23
13073Photographer III$33.73
13074Photographer IV$41.25
13075Photographer V$49.91
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$27.23
13110Video Teleconference Technician$24.35
14041Computer Operator I$30.47
14042Computer Operator II$34.11
14043Computer Operator III$38.02
14044Computer Operator IV$42.22
14045Computer Operator V$46.81
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$30.47
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$42.22
14170System Support Specialist$48.44
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$48.86
15060Educational Technologist$48.69
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$58.56
15080Graphic Artist$33.71
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$58.56
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$58.56
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$58.56
15090Technical Instructor$37.12
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$45.41
15110Test Proctor$29.97
15120Tutor$29.97
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$20.98
16250Washer, Machine$17.76
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$31.51
19040Tool And Die Maker$38.26
21020Forklift Operator$24.95
21030Material Coordinator$30.90
21040Material Expediter$30.90
21050Material Handling Laborer$17.41
21071Order Filler$18.26
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$24.95
21110Shipping Packer$22.77
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$22.77
21140Store Worker I$19.28
21150Stock Clerk$23.14
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$24.95
21410Warehouse Specialist$24.95
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$50.90
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$40.35
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$48.32
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$50.90
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$53.38
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$34.03
23050Aircraft, Painter$45.90
23060Aircraft Servicer$40.35
23080Aircraft Worker$43.24
23110Appliance Mechanic$31.51
23120Bicycle Repairer$25.52
23125Cable Splicer$33.16
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$30.15
23140Carpet Layer$29.68
23160Electrician, Maintenance$33.22
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$32.41
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$34.40
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$36.21
23260Fabric Worker$27.69
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$33.16
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$25.52
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$33.16
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$25.52
23370General Maintenance Worker$25.05
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$48.32
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$40.35
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$43.24
23391Gunsmith I$25.52
23392Gunsmith II$29.68
23393Gunsmith III$33.16
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$35.53
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$29.29
23460Instrument Mechanic$33.16
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$31.51
23470Laborer$17.41
23510Locksmith$31.51
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$36.25
23550Machinist, Maintenance$32.92
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$20.02
23591Metrology Technician I$33.16
23592Metrology Technician II$34.93
23593Metrology Technician III$36.64
23640Millwright$33.16
23710Office Appliance Repairer$31.51
23760Painter, Maintenance$31.27
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$32.19
23810Plumber, Maintenance$30.57
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$33.16
23850Rigger$33.16
23870Scale Mechanic$29.68
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$34.56
23910Small Engine Mechanic$29.68
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$33.16
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$34.93
23950Telephone Lineman$32.92
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$29.51
23965Well Driller$33.16
23970Woodcraft Worker$33.16
23980Woodworker$25.52
24550Case Manager$21.76
24570Child Care Attendant$16.47
24580Child Care Center Clerk$20.55
24610Chore Aide$19.26
24630Homemaker$21.76
25010Boiler Tender$36.21
25040Sewage Plant Operator$31.27
25070Stationary Engineer$36.21
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$25.50
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$31.27
27004Alarm Monitor$28.20
27007Baggage Inspector$21.58
27008Corrections Officer$24.63
27010Court Security Officer$24.72
27030Detection Dog Handler$24.14
27040Detention Officer$24.63
27070Firefighter$24.63
27101Guard I$21.58
27102Guard II$24.14
27131Police Officer I$34.31
27132Police Officer II$38.13
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$20.23
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$22.12
28043Carnival Worker$15.15
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$22.19
28310Lifeguard$19.77
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$24.83
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$18.12
28515Recreation Specialist$30.75
28630Sports Official$19.77
28690Swimming Pool Operator$25.72
29010Blocker And Bracer$29.68
29020Hatch Tender$29.68
29030Line Handler$29.68
29041Stevedore I$27.69
29042Stevedore II$31.51
30021Archeological Technician I$24.43
30022Archeological Technician II$27.33
30023Archeological Technician III$33.86
30030Cartographic Technician$33.86
30040Civil Engineering Technician$33.86
30051Cryogenic Technician I$37.50
30052Cryogenic Technician II$41.42
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$24.43
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$27.33
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$30.48
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$37.50
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$33.86
30095Evidence Control Specialist$33.86
30210Laboratory Technician$30.48
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$37.50
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$41.42
30240Mathematical Technician$33.86
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$24.75
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$30.66
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$37.50
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$45.39
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$41.42
30390Photo-Optics Technician$33.86
30395Radiation Control Technician$41.42
30461Technical Writer I$31.76
30462Technical Writer II$38.85
30463Technical Writer III$47.02
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$37.50
30502Weather Forecaster II$45.62
30621Weather Observer, Senior$33.86
31010Airplane Pilot$40.94
31020Bus Aide$14.32
31030Bus Driver$20.85
31043Driver Courier$16.60
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$13.19
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$18.95
31310Taxi Driver$16.92
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.14
31362Truckdriver, Medium$19.68
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$27.04
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$27.04
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$19.96
99030Cashier$15.95
99050Desk Clerk$19.33
99095Embalmer$33.84
99130Flight Follower$33.84
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$25.48
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$27.84
99260Marketing Analyst$43.09
99310Mortician$33.84
99410Pest Controller$30.21
99510Photofinishing Worker$17.78
99710Recycling Laborer$21.61
99711Recycling Specialist$25.96
99730Refuse Collector$20.62
99810Sales Clerk$16.52
99820School Crossing Guard$20.24
99830Survey Party Chief$26.54
99831Surveying Aide$16.49
99832Surveying Technician$25.23
99840Vending Machine Attendant$25.48
99841Vending Machine Repairer$32.38
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$25.48

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.