Building Construction — Baltimore City, Maryland
WD MD20260107-15405-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BALANCING TECHNICIAN in Baltimore City, Maryland (construction type: building) is $47.92/hr base + $24.44/hr fringe = $72.36/hr total package (WD MD20260107-15405-bld, Rev. 1).
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WD Number: MD20260107-15405-bld
Revision: 1
Construction Type: building
State: Maryland (MD)
County: Baltimore City
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 58
Prevailing Wage Rates — All Trades
Base hourly rates and fringe benefit requirements for all trade classifications covered by this wage determination. Total package = base + fringe.
| Trade Classification | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALANCING TECHNICIAN | $47.92 | $24.44 | $72.36 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $37.50 | $14.78 | $52.28 +86% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $34.41 | $14.49 | $48.90 +69% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER-SHORING SCAFFOLD BUILDER | $34.41 | $14.49 | $48.90 Above median +69% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPET LAYER | $34.12 | $14.86 | $48.98 +108% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON | $25.00 | $1.94 | $26.94 Bottom 10% +13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| COMMUNICATION INSTALLER TECHNICIAN | $33.34 | $18.52 | $51.86 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL-SPACKLING, TAPING, & FINISHING | $34.41 | $14.49 | $48.90 Top 10% +97% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $47.00 | $20.84 | $67.84 Above median +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELEVATOR MECHANIC | $56.36 | $45.50 | $101.86 Top 10% +78% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FIRESTOPPER | $29.81 | $10.08 | $39.89 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $35.60 | $14.41 | $50.01 +78% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSULATION WORKER | $40.02 | $19.92 | $59.94 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, ORNAMENTAL | $31.17 | $24.38 | $55.55 Above median +71% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $29.20 | $23.57 | $52.77 Above median +62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $36.10 | $25.52 | $61.62 Above median +89% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER-FENCE ERECTOR | $40.02 | $19.92 | $59.94 Top 10% +84% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $22.42 | $5.32 | $27.74 +25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $22.66 | $5.89 | $28.55 +28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT RAKER | $22.42 | $5.32 | $27.74 Above median +25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $22.66 | $5.89 | $28.55 Above median +28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH | $52.27 | $24.58 | $76.85 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH | $46.21 | $24.90 | $71.11 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH..$ 46.21 24.90 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH | $46.21 | $24.90 | $71.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLWRIGHT | $38.61 | $17.21 | $55.82 +62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $28.55 | $11.87 | $40.42 Above median +71% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $35.55 | $15.28 | $50.83 Above median +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PILEDRIVER | $36.60 | $16.78 | $53.38 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $46.21 | $24.90 | $71.11 Above median +134% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $37.50 | $14.85 | $52.35 Above median +80% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $28.60 | $14.62 | $43.22 Above median +48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $32.10 | $13.55 | $45.65 Above median +57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $28.15 | $12.62 | $40.77 Above median +40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $23.50 | $5.07 | $28.57 Above median -2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $34.18 | $14.62 | $48.80 Above median +67% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $34.00 | $13.55 | $47.55 Above median +63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $41.00 | $18.10 | $59.10 Above median +103% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $33.00 | $13.55 | $46.55 Above median +60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $32.23 | $14.62 | $46.85 Above median +61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (SKID STEER) | $32.23 | $14.62 | $46.85 Above median +61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE | $33.00 | $13.55 | $46.55 Above median +60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $41.00 | $18.10 | $59.10 Above median +103% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: EXCAVATOR | $34.18 | $14.62 | $48.80 Above median +67% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $36.24 | $14.62 | $50.86 Above median +75% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $30.58 | $13.55 | $44.13 Top 10% +51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: SCREED | $30.00 | $11.80 | $41.80 Top 10% +43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| RESILIENT FLOOR | $34.12 | $14.86 | $48.98 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER/WATERPROOFER | $52.21 | $14.91 | $67.12 Top 10% +168% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEETMETAL WORKER | $47.92 | $24.44 | $72.36 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $42.32 | $26.05 | $68.37 +125% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| STEAMFITTER/PIPEFITTER | $46.21 | $24.90 | $71.11 Above median +134% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| STONE MASON | $44.30 | $21.22 | $65.52 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE & TERRAZZO FINISHER | $28.09 | $12.59 | $40.68 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE & TERRAZZO MECHANIC | $33.41 | $14.24 | $47.65 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $27.35 | $8.97 | $36.32 Above median +32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $29.68 | $10.51 | $40.19 Above median +46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $20.94 | $7.63 | $28.57 Above median +4% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $17.64 | $1.92 | $19.56 Above median -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Baltimore City, MD — Building construction prevailing wage rates. Add a row for each trade in your crew, set the number of workers and hours, and optionally add a burden percentage for payroll taxes, workers’ comp, and insurance.
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Loaded cost (with burden)
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This is an estimate only. Burden percentages vary widely by state, employer experience modifier, and benefit plan structure. Davis-Bacon also requires per-trade record-keeping on Form WH-347; this calculator does not replace certified payroll reporting.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- The Davis-Bacon Act applies to contracts ≥$2,000 involving construction, alteration, or repair of federal or federally assisted buildings.
- The total package (base + fringe) is the minimum hourly labor cost per worker. Employers may satisfy fringe requirements by contributing to bona fide benefit plans.
- Apprentices must be registered with a DOL-approved apprenticeship program to be paid apprentice rates.
- Contractors must post this wage determination at the job site. Certified payroll records must be submitted weekly using Form WH-347.
- If a trade classification you need isn't listed below, request a conformance from the DOL Wage and Hour Division.