Highway Construction — Baltimore City, Maryland
WD MD20260030-15405-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Baltimore City, Maryland (construction type: highway) is $37.50/hr base + $14.78/hr fringe = $52.28/hr total package (WD MD20260030-15405-hwy, Rev. 1).
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $46.00 | $19.87 | $65.87 Above median +109% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $30.70 | $23.91 | $54.61 Above median +68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $37.25 | $23.24 | $60.49 Above median +86% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $19.90 | $4.63 | $24.53 +10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $25.64 | $6.59 | $32.23 +45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT RAKER | $19.90 | $4.63 | $24.53 Above median +10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $25.64 | $6.59 | $32.23 Above median +45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MARINE-DIVER | $40.87 | $7.72 | $48.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MARINE-DIVER TENDER | $35.91 | $6.66 | $42.57 | $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: BRIDGE | $44.18 | $16.08 | $60.26 +155% 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 |
| 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 | $30.04 | $13.55 | $43.59 Above median +50% 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 | $36.02 | $5.15 | $41.17 Above median +41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $40.71 | $14.90 | $55.61 Above median +91% 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 | $34.00 | $13.55 | $47.55 Above median +63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (SKID STEER) | $30.04 | $13.55 | $43.59 Above median +50% 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 | $33.00 | $13.55 | $46.55 Above median +60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $34.00 | $13.55 | $47.55 Above median +63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $33.00 | $13.55 | $46.55 Top 10% +60% 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 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $29.39 | $10.51 | $39.90 Above median +45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $30.40 | $10.51 | $40.91 Above median +49% 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 | $23.66 | $12.07 | $35.73 Above median +30% 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 — Highway 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.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
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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 highway 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.