Prevailing wage rates in Washington County, Maryland

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

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination MD20260069, 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$16.92$5.43$22.35
Laborer: Pipelayer$16.19$2.15$18.34
Laborer: Common Or General, Including Brick Mason Tending And Cement Mason Tending$13.00$0.00$13.00
Ironworker, Ornamental$17.31$0.00$17.31
Electrician$18.00$0.00$18.00
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$17.54$0.00$17.54
Carpenter$15.85$0.88$16.73
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 MD20260126, revision 2, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Balancing Technician$50.92$24.61$75.53
Bricklayer$35.50$14.62$50.12
Carpenter$30.71$22.54$53.25
Carpet Layer$35.10$15.33$50.43
Communication Installer Technician$36.83$17.55$54.38
Electrician$42.20$20.91$63.11
Elevator Mechanic$58.81$46.61$105.42
Fireproofer - By Hand$25.18$20.35$45.53
Fireproofer - Sprayer$25.25$20.35$45.60
Insulation Worker$40.77$20.42$61.19
Ironworker - Ornamental$30.31$24.40$54.71
Ironworker - Reinforcing$31.65$24.75$56.40
Ironworker - Structural$31.65$24.75$56.40
Laborer - Air Tool Operator$25.10$6.72$31.82
Laborer - Asphalt Paver$25.10$6.72$31.82
Laborer - Asphalt Raker$21.00$0.00$21.00
Laborer - Blaster - Dynamite$25.10$6.72$31.82
Laborer - Burner$25.10$6.72$31.82
Laborer - Common$21.00$0.00$21.00
Laborer - Concrete Puddler$21.00$0.00$21.00
Laborer - Concrete Surfacer$25.10$6.72$31.82
Laborer - Concrete Tender$21.00$0.00$21.00
Laborer - Concrete Vibrator$21.00$0.00$21.00
Laborer - Density Gauge$21.00$0.00$21.00
Laborer - Fireproofer - Mixer$21.00$0.00$21.00
Laborer - Flagger$21.00$0.00$21.00
Laborer - Grade Checker$21.00$0.00$21.00
Laborer - Hand Roller$21.00$0.00$21.00
Laborer - Hazardous Material Handler$25.10$6.72$31.82
Laborer - Jackhammer$21.00$0.00$21.00
Laborer - Landscaping$21.00$0.00$21.00
Laborer - Layout$21.00$0.00$21.00
Laborer - Luteman$21.00$0.00$21.00
Laborer - Mason Tender$25.10$6.72$31.82
Laborer - Mortar Mixer$21.00$0.00$21.00
Laborer - Pipelayer$25.10$6.72$31.82
Laborer - Plasterer - Handler$21.00$0.00$21.00
Laborer - Scaffold Builder$25.10$6.72$31.82
Laborer - Tamper$21.00$0.00$21.00
Mechanical Systems Service Tech- HVAC Systems$41.78$20.28$62.06
Mechanical Systems Service Tech- Plumbing Systems$41.78$20.28$62.06
Systems$38.78$20.28$59.06
Millwright$37.61$20.18$57.79
Piledriver$37.74$14.73$52.47
Plasterer - Mixer$20.00$2.24$22.24
Plumber$41.78$20.28$62.06
Power Equipment Operator - Backhoe$36.62$17.10$53.72
Power Equipment Operator - Bulldozer$36.62$17.10$53.72
Power Equipment Operator - Concrete Pump$36.62$17.10$53.72
Power Equipment Operator - Crane$42.00$19.10$61.10
Power Equipment Operator - Excavator$36.62$17.10$53.72
Power Equipment Operator - Forklift$36.62$17.10$53.72
Power Equipment Operator - Oiler$36.62$17.10$53.72
Power Equipment Operator - Roller - Earth$36.62$17.10$53.72
Power Equipment Operator - Skid Steer (Bobcat)$36.62$17.10$53.72
Power Equipment Operator - Trencher$36.62$17.10$53.72
Power Equipment Operator-Vacuum Truck$38.60$15.75$54.35
Resilient Floor$35.10$15.33$50.43
Roofer/Waterproofer$29.75$18.21$47.96
Sheetmetal Worker (Including Metal Roofing)$37.37$24.69$62.06
Steamfitter/Pipefitter$41.78$20.28$62.06

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: Maryland Counties of Washington

Wage determination 2015-4293, revision 35, updated 8/12/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.88
01111General Clerk I$17.38
07010Baker$17.01
07130Food Service Worker$15.05
07260Waiter/Waitress$16.50
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$15.76
11090Gardener$21.30
11150Janitor$17.50
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.93
11240Maid or Houseman$15.00
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$40.30
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$42.45
23160Electrician, Maintenance$29.96
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$33.26
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.94
23470Laborer$18.33
27101Guard I$16.71
27102Guard II$18.69
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$20.27
31361Truckdriver, Light$25.57
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.88
01012Accounting Clerk II$20.07
01013Accounting Clerk III$22.45
01020Administrative Assistant$33.30
01035Court Reporter$23.53
01041Customer Service Representative I$16.83
01042Customer Service Representative II$18.37
01043Customer Service Representative III$20.61
01051Data Entry Operator I$17.00
01052Data Entry Operator II$18.55
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$24.18
01070Document Preparation Clerk$18.07
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$18.07
01111General Clerk I$17.38
01112General Clerk II$18.97
01113General Clerk III$21.29
01120Housing Referral Assistant$26.24
01141Messenger Courier$15.81
01191Order Clerk I$19.45
01192Order Clerk II$21.23
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$22.24
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$24.88
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$27.75
01270Production Control Clerk$26.65
01290Rental Clerk$18.41
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$21.03
01311Secretary I$21.03
01312Secretary II$23.53
01313Secretary III$26.24
01320Service Order Dispatcher$21.62
01410Supply Technician$33.30
01420Survey Worker$20.03
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$17.13
01531Travel Clerk I$18.74
01532Travel Clerk II$21.03
01533Travel Clerk III$23.53
01611Word Processor I$18.74
01612Word Processor II$21.03
01613Word Processor III$23.53
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$25.07
05010Automotive Electrician$22.44
05040Automotive Glass Installer$21.68
05070Automotive Worker$21.68
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$20.17
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$23.19
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$21.68
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$23.19
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$19.42
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$20.91
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$21.68
05310Painter, Automotive$22.44
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$21.68
05370Tire Repairer$18.21
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$23.19
07010Baker$17.01
07041Cook I$16.62
07042Cook II$19.28
07070Dishwasher$15.00
07130Food Service Worker$15.05
07210Meat Cutter$18.32
07260Waiter/Waitress$16.50
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$25.91
09040Furniture Handler$19.87
09080Furniture Refinisher$25.91
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$21.54
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$23.19
09130Upholsterer$25.91
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$15.76
11060Elevator Operator$17.50
11090Gardener$21.30
11122Housekeeping Aide$17.50
11150Janitor$17.50
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.93
11240Maid or Houseman$15.00
11260Pruner$17.12
11270Tractor Operator$20.50
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$17.93
11360Window Cleaner$18.33
12010Ambulance Driver$19.27
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$27.71
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$33.67
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$31.72
12020Dental Assistant$22.45
12025Dental Hygienist$40.13
12030EKG Technician$39.20
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$39.20
12040Emergency Medical Technician$19.27
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$24.77
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$27.71
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$30.90
12100Medical Assistant$20.30
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$25.35
12160Medical Record Clerk$22.29
12190Medical Record Technician$25.42
12195Medical Transcriptionist$24.77
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$60.90
12221Nursing Assistant I$15.47
12222Nursing Assistant II$17.40
12223Nursing Assistant III$18.99
12224Nursing Assistant IV$21.32
12235Optical Dispenser$21.01
12236Optical Technician$24.77
12250Pharmacy Technician$21.12
12280Phlebotomist$21.57
12305Radiologic Technologist$37.32
12311Registered Nurse I$30.13
12312Registered Nurse II$36.85
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$36.85
12314Registered Nurse III$44.60
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$44.60
12316Registered Nurse IV$53.46
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$34.32
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$29.04
13011Exhibits Specialist I$22.09
13012Exhibits Specialist II$27.38
13013Exhibits Specialist III$33.48
13041Illustrator I$22.09
13042Illustrator II$27.38
13043Illustrator III$33.48
13047Librarian$33.88
13050Library Aide/Clerk$17.59
13058Library Technician$22.09
13061Media Specialist I$19.76
13062Media Specialist II$22.09
13063Media Specialist III$24.63
13071Photographer I$19.62
13072Photographer II$21.95
13073Photographer III$27.19
13074Photographer IV$33.26
13075Photographer V$40.25
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$22.09
13110Video Teleconference Technician$22.43
14041Computer Operator I$20.18
14042Computer Operator II$22.57
14043Computer Operator III$25.17
14044Computer Operator IV$27.97
14045Computer Operator V$30.97
14071Computer Programmer I$26.36
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$20.18
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$27.97
14170System Support Specialist$30.97
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$45.01
15060Educational Technologist$44.92
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$53.95
15080Graphic Artist$25.95
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$53.95
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$53.95
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$53.95
15090Technical Instructor$25.43
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$31.11
15110Test Proctor$20.76
15120Tutor$20.76
16010Assembler$17.29
16030Counter Attendant$17.29
16040Dry Cleaner$19.75
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$17.29
16090Presser, Hand$17.29
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$17.29
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$17.29
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$17.29
16190Sewing Machine Operator$20.57
16220Tailor$21.39
16250Washer, Machine$18.11
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$29.86
19040Tool And Die Maker$35.44
21020Forklift Operator$21.33
21030Material Coordinator$26.65
21040Material Expediter$26.65
21050Material Handling Laborer$18.33
21071Order Filler$18.91
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$21.33
21110Shipping Packer$22.73
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$22.73
21140Store Worker I$21.55
21150Stock Clerk$24.52
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$21.33
21410Warehouse Specialist$21.33
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$42.45
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$36.34
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$40.30
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$42.45
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$44.52
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$33.75
23050Aircraft, Painter$38.99
23060Aircraft Servicer$36.34
23080Aircraft Worker$37.68
23110Appliance Mechanic$29.86
23120Bicycle Repairer$26.85
23125Cable Splicer$43.50
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$26.77
23140Carpet Layer$28.86
23160Electrician, Maintenance$29.96
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$33.26
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$34.43
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$35.57
23260Fabric Worker$27.83
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$26.86
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$26.85
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$33.38
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$29.04
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.94
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$40.30
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$36.34
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$37.68
23391Gunsmith I$26.85
23392Gunsmith II$28.86
23393Gunsmith III$30.87
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$30.29
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$24.43
23460Instrument Mechanic$30.87
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$29.86
23470Laborer$18.33
23510Locksmith$29.86
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$30.30
23550Machinist, Maintenance$29.77
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$18.45
23591Metrology Technician I$30.87
23592Metrology Technician II$32.36
23593Metrology Technician III$33.94
23640Millwright$30.87
23710Office Appliance Repairer$23.68
23760Painter, Maintenance$22.06
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$27.41
23810Plumber, Maintenance$26.50
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$30.87
23850Rigger$30.87
23870Scale Mechanic$28.86
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$29.43
23910Small Engine Mechanic$28.86
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$31.69
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$32.71
23950Telephone Lineman$43.51
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$25.52
23965Well Driller$30.87
23970Woodcraft Worker$30.87
23980Woodworker$26.85
24550Case Manager$20.45
24570Child Care Attendant$15.26
24580Child Care Center Clerk$19.04
24610Chore Aide$15.68
24630Homemaker$20.45
25010Boiler Tender$27.55
25040Sewage Plant Operator$26.65
25070Stationary Engineer$27.55
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$23.07
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$26.65
27004Alarm Monitor$25.66
27007Baggage Inspector$16.71
27008Corrections Officer$30.89
27010Court Security Officer$27.81
27030Detection Dog Handler$18.69
27040Detention Officer$30.89
27070Firefighter$25.62
27101Guard I$16.71
27102Guard II$18.69
27131Police Officer I$28.60
27132Police Officer II$31.79
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$18.16
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$18.87
28043Carnival Worker$15.00
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$20.97
28310Lifeguard$15.00
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$23.46
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$17.13
28515Recreation Specialist$29.07
28630Sports Official$18.69
28690Swimming Pool Operator$20.28
29010Blocker And Bracer$28.86
29020Hatch Tender$28.86
29030Line Handler$28.86
29041Stevedore I$27.83
29042Stevedore II$29.86
30021Archeological Technician I$23.68
30022Archeological Technician II$26.49
30023Archeological Technician III$32.81
30030Cartographic Technician$32.81
30040Civil Engineering Technician$32.81
30051Cryogenic Technician I$36.34
30052Cryogenic Technician II$40.14
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$23.68
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$26.49
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$29.54
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$36.34
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$31.26
30095Evidence Control Specialist$32.81
30210Laboratory Technician$31.87
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$36.34
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$40.14
30240Mathematical Technician$32.81
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$26.43
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$32.76
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$40.07
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$48.48
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$40.14
30390Photo-Optics Technician$32.81
30395Radiation Control Technician$40.14
30461Technical Writer I$32.81
30462Technical Writer II$40.14
30463Technical Writer III$48.58
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$36.34
30502Weather Forecaster II$44.21
30621Weather Observer, Senior$32.81
31010Airplane Pilot$40.94
31020Bus Aide$19.04
31030Bus Driver$22.94
31043Driver Courier$23.40
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$20.27
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$18.08
31310Taxi Driver$14.25
31361Truckdriver, Light$25.57
31362Truckdriver, Medium$27.20
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$27.07
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$27.07
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$19.96
99030Cashier$15.00
99050Desk Clerk$15.00
99095Embalmer$33.50
99130Flight Follower$33.84
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$19.36
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$20.11
99260Marketing Analyst$31.00
99310Mortician$33.50
99410Pest Controller$22.16
99510Photofinishing Worker$17.78
99710Recycling Laborer$20.65
99711Recycling Specialist$24.18
99730Refuse Collector$19.76
99810Sales Clerk$15.14
99820School Crossing Guard$16.44
99830Survey Party Chief$27.17
99831Surveying Aide$16.97
99832Surveying Technician$23.24
99840Vending Machine Attendant$25.48
99841Vending Machine Repairer$31.31
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.