Davis-Bacon Wage Determinations — Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore has 4 active Davis-Bacon wage determinations. Select a construction type to view trade rates and fringe benefit requirements.
Quick Answer
Davis-Bacon prevailing wage determinations for Baltimore, Maryland cover 4 construction types: Building, Heavy, Highway and Residential. Each determination sets the minimum base hourly wage and fringe benefits per trade classification for federal construction projects in the county. Select a construction type below for the full trade-by-trade rate table.
building
Active
WD: MD20260108-15404-bld Rev. 1
Effective: May 17, 2026
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heavy
Active
WD: MD20260005-15404-hvy Rev. 2
Effective: May 17, 2026
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highway
Active
WD: MD20260031-15404-hwy Rev. 1
Effective: May 17, 2026
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residential
Active
WD: MD20260070-15404-res Rev. 1
Effective: May 17, 2026
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Top-Paying Trades in Baltimore
Highest Davis-Bacon total packages (base + fringe) across this county's wage determinations. Each row shows the construction type that yields the highest rate for that trade.
| # | Trade | Construction Type | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ELEVATOR MECHANIC | building | $56.36 | $45.50 | $101.86 | WD → |
| 2 | MECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH | building | $52.27 | $24.58 | $76.85 | WD → |
| 3 | TECH Refrigeration Systems | building | $52.27 | $24.58 | $76.85 | WD → |
| 4 | SHEETMETAL WORKER | building | $47.92 | $24.44 | $72.36 | WD → |
| 5 | BALANCING TECHNICIAN | building | $47.92 | $24.44 | $72.36 | WD → |
| 6 | PLUMBER | building | $46.21 | $24.90 | $71.11 | WD → |
| 7 | MECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH Electrical Systems | building | $46.21 | $24.90 | $71.11 | WD → |
| 8 | STEAMFITTER/PIPEFITTER | building | $46.21 | $24.90 | $71.11 | WD → |
| 9 | MECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH..$ 46.21 24.90 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH | building | $46.21 | $24.90 | $71.11 | WD → |
| 10 | TECH HVAC Systems | building | $46.21 | $24.90 | $71.11 | WD → |
Each wage determination above lists the minimum hourly base rate and required fringe benefits per trade classification. Full Davis-Bacon compliance guide →