Prevailing wage rates in Worcester County, Maryland

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Worcester 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 Worcester 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 Building

Wage determination MD20260128, 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$21.03$3.47$24.50
Laborer - Blaster - Dynamite$25.10$4.96$30.06
Laborer - Burner$25.10$4.96$30.06
Laborer - Common$21.03$3.47$24.50
Laborer - Concrete Puddler$21.03$3.47$24.50
Laborer - Concrete Surfacer$25.10$4.96$30.06
Laborer - Concrete Tender$21.03$3.47$24.50
Laborer - Concrete Vibrator$21.03$3.47$24.50
Laborer - Density Gauge$21.03$3.47$24.50
Laborer - Fireproofer - Mixer$21.03$3.47$24.50
Laborer - Flagger$21.03$3.47$24.50
Laborer - Grade Checker$21.03$3.47$24.50
Laborer - Hand Roller$21.03$3.47$24.50
Laborer - Hazardous Material Handler$25.10$4.96$30.06
Laborer - Jackhammer$21.03$3.47$24.50
Laborer - Landscaping$21.03$3.47$24.50
Laborer - Layout$21.03$3.47$24.50
Laborer - Luteman$21.03$3.47$24.50
Laborer - Mason Tender$25.10$4.96$30.06
Laborer - Mortar Mixer$21.03$3.47$24.50
Laborer - Pipelayer$25.10$4.96$30.06
Laborer - Plasterer - Handler$21.03$3.47$24.50
Laborer - Scaffold Builder$25.10$4.96$30.06
Laborer - Tamper$21.03$3.47$24.50
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$35.18$15.12$50.30
Power Equipment Operator - Forklift$35.18$15.12$50.30
Power Equipment Operator - Gradall$29.00$5.25$34.25
Power Equipment Operator - Loader$35.18$15.12$50.30
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
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
Roofer/Waterproofer$43.81$14.35$58.16

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: Maryland Counties of Worcester

Wage determination 2015-5871, revision 6, updated 8/12/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.72
01111General Clerk I$17.70
07010Baker$18.79
07130Food Service Worker$16.63
07260Waiter/Waitress$16.57
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.74
11090Gardener$23.27
11150Janitor$17.46
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.63
11240Maid or Houseman$16.70
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$37.61
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$39.14
23160Electrician, Maintenance$28.19
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$29.18
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.27
23470Laborer$18.16
27101Guard I$18.06
27102Guard II$20.20
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$16.53
31361Truckdriver, Light$22.00
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.72
01012Accounting Clerk II$21.00
01013Accounting Clerk III$23.50
01020Administrative Assistant$32.78
01035Court Reporter$24.93
01041Customer Service Representative I$16.71
01042Customer Service Representative II$18.23
01043Customer Service Representative III$20.45
01051Data Entry Operator I$16.75
01052Data Entry Operator II$18.28
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$24.56
01070Document Preparation Clerk$18.79
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$18.79
01111General Clerk I$17.70
01112General Clerk II$19.32
01113General Clerk III$21.69
01120Housing Referral Assistant$27.80
01141Messenger Courier$17.71
01191Order Clerk I$18.56
01192Order Clerk II$20.25
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$21.70
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$24.28
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$27.07
01270Production Control Clerk$26.56
01290Rental Clerk$18.86
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$22.28
01311Secretary I$22.28
01312Secretary II$24.93
01313Secretary III$27.80
01320Service Order Dispatcher$21.95
01410Supply Technician$32.78
01420Survey Worker$21.07
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$17.95
01531Travel Clerk I$19.86
01532Travel Clerk II$22.28
01533Travel Clerk III$24.93
01611Word Processor I$19.86
01612Word Processor II$22.28
01613Word Processor III$24.93
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$26.63
05010Automotive Electrician$21.84
05040Automotive Glass Installer$20.77
05070Automotive Worker$20.77
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$18.54
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$22.75
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$20.77
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$22.75
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$17.50
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$19.77
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$20.77
05310Painter, Automotive$21.84
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$20.77
05370Tire Repairer$18.08
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$22.75
07010Baker$18.79
07041Cook I$18.84
07042Cook II$21.16
07070Dishwasher$15.31
07130Food Service Worker$16.63
07210Meat Cutter$18.29
07260Waiter/Waitress$16.57
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$21.82
09040Furniture Handler$15.73
09080Furniture Refinisher$22.06
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$17.84
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$19.92
09130Upholsterer$22.12
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.74
11060Elevator Operator$17.46
11090Gardener$23.27
11122Housekeeping Aide$17.46
11150Janitor$17.46
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.63
11240Maid or Houseman$16.70
11260Pruner$17.51
11270Tractor Operator$21.67
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$18.63
11360Window Cleaner$18.58
12010Ambulance Driver$22.75
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$30.16
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$34.64
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$32.50
12020Dental Assistant$26.53
12025Dental Hygienist$49.77
12030EKG Technician$39.18
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$39.18
12040Emergency Medical Technician$22.75
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$26.96
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$30.16
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$33.62
12100Medical Assistant$21.35
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$30.04
12160Medical Record Clerk$21.41
12190Medical Record Technician$23.95
12195Medical Transcriptionist$23.21
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$62.67
12221Nursing Assistant I$15.48
12222Nursing Assistant II$17.41
12223Nursing Assistant III$19.00
12224Nursing Assistant IV$21.32
12235Optical Dispenser$20.25
12236Optical Technician$26.96
12250Pharmacy Technician$21.40
12280Phlebotomist$22.26
12305Radiologic Technologist$38.69
12311Registered Nurse I$28.76
12312Registered Nurse II$35.17
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$35.17
12314Registered Nurse III$42.55
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$42.55
12316Registered Nurse IV$51.02
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$37.36
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$28.35
13011Exhibits Specialist I$25.43
13012Exhibits Specialist II$31.52
13013Exhibits Specialist III$38.56
13041Illustrator I$25.43
13042Illustrator II$31.52
13043Illustrator III$38.56
13047Librarian$34.90
13050Library Aide/Clerk$17.06
13058Library Technician$20.39
13061Media Specialist I$22.74
13062Media Specialist II$25.43
13063Media Specialist III$28.37
13071Photographer I$20.03
13072Photographer II$22.52
13073Photographer III$27.75
13074Photographer IV$33.94
13075Photographer V$41.06
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$21.42
13110Video Teleconference Technician$28.05
14041Computer Operator I$23.14
14042Computer Operator II$25.88
14043Computer Operator III$28.86
14044Computer Operator IV$32.08
14045Computer Operator V$35.52
14071Computer Programmer I$24.75
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$23.14
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$32.08
14170System Support Specialist$35.52
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$46.00
15060Educational Technologist$45.76
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$55.15
15080Graphic Artist$26.28
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$55.15
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$55.15
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$55.15
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)$28.82
19040Tool And Die Maker$34.40
21020Forklift Operator$21.17
21030Material Coordinator$26.56
21040Material Expediter$26.56
21050Material Handling Laborer$18.16
21071Order Filler$17.60
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$21.17
21110Shipping Packer$19.53
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$19.53
21140Store Worker I$19.14
21150Stock Clerk$23.23
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$21.17
21410Warehouse Specialist$21.17
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$24.21
23125Cable Splicer$45.17
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$23.72
23140Carpet Layer$23.67
23160Electrician, Maintenance$28.19
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$29.18
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$30.77
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$32.21
23260Fabric Worker$25.81
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$29.99
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$24.25
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$30.72
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$24.63
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.27
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$37.61
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$32.10
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$33.67
23391Gunsmith I$24.25
23392Gunsmith II$27.33
23393Gunsmith III$30.19
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$30.42
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$27.10
23460Instrument Mechanic$30.19
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$28.82
23470Laborer$18.16
23510Locksmith$28.82
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$29.84
23550Machinist, Maintenance$25.25
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$18.56
23591Metrology Technician I$30.19
23592Metrology Technician II$31.68
23593Metrology Technician III$33.08
23640Millwright$30.19
23710Office Appliance Repairer$26.47
23760Painter, Maintenance$21.69
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$28.82
23810Plumber, Maintenance$27.51
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$30.19
23850Rigger$30.19
23870Scale Mechanic$27.33
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$26.77
23910Small Engine Mechanic$22.25
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$30.37
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$31.87
23950Telephone Lineman$41.07
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$26.06
23965Well Driller$30.19
23970Woodcraft Worker$30.19
23980Woodworker$24.25
24550Case Manager$21.48
24570Child Care Attendant$16.50
24580Child Care Center Clerk$20.57
24610Chore Aide$17.17
24630Homemaker$21.48
25010Boiler Tender$33.92
25040Sewage Plant Operator$23.72
25070Stationary Engineer$33.92
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$25.61
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$23.72
27004Alarm Monitor$23.24
27007Baggage Inspector$18.06
27008Corrections Officer$30.89
27010Court Security Officer$27.09
27030Detection Dog Handler$20.20
27040Detention Officer$30.89
27070Firefighter$23.29
27101Guard I$18.06
27102Guard II$20.20
27131Police Officer I$29.59
27132Police Officer II$32.88
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$20.15
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$21.55
28043Carnival Worker$16.04
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$20.29
28310Lifeguard$15.45
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$22.70
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$16.57
28515Recreation Specialist$28.12
28630Sports Official$18.08
28690Swimming Pool Operator$23.75
29010Blocker And Bracer$27.33
29020Hatch Tender$27.33
29030Line Handler$27.33
29041Stevedore I$25.81
29042Stevedore II$28.82
30021Archeological Technician I$21.19
30022Archeological Technician II$23.70
30023Archeological Technician III$29.35
30030Cartographic Technician$29.35
30040Civil Engineering Technician$29.38
30051Cryogenic Technician I$32.51
30052Cryogenic Technician II$35.90
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$21.19
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$23.70
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$26.41
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$32.51
30081Engineering Technician I$18.88
30082Engineering Technician II$21.19
30083Engineering Technician III$23.70
30084Engineering Technician IV$29.35
30085Engineering Technician V$35.90
30086Engineering Technician VI$43.44
30090Environmental Technician$25.69
30095Evidence Control Specialist$29.35
30210Laboratory Technician$23.95
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$32.51
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$35.90
30240Mathematical Technician$29.35
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$23.27
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$28.82
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$35.25
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$42.66
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$35.90
30390Photo-Optics Technician$29.35
30395Radiation Control Technician$35.90
30461Technical Writer I$29.35
30462Technical Writer II$35.90
30463Technical Writer III$43.44
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$32.51
30502Weather Forecaster II$39.55
30621Weather Observer, Senior$29.35
31010Airplane Pilot$40.94
31020Bus Aide$14.92
31030Bus Driver$20.72
31043Driver Courier$20.43
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$16.53
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$17.68
31310Taxi Driver$14.87
31361Truckdriver, Light$22.00
31362Truckdriver, Medium$23.51
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$26.42
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$26.42
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$19.96
99030Cashier$15.72
99050Desk Clerk$16.64
99095Embalmer$31.62
99130Flight Follower$33.84
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$17.87
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$19.19
99260Marketing Analyst$28.60
99310Mortician$31.62
99410Pest Controller$22.11
99510Photofinishing Worker$17.78
99710Recycling Laborer$22.13
99711Recycling Specialist$26.25
99730Refuse Collector$20.08
99810Sales Clerk$16.49
99820School Crossing Guard$20.28
99830Survey Party Chief$30.34
99831Surveying Aide$19.87
99832Surveying Technician$27.23
99840Vending Machine Attendant$25.10
99841Vending Machine Repairer$30.43
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$25.10

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.