Highway Construction — Caroline, Maryland
WD MD20260033-16449-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Caroline, Maryland (construction type: highway) is $27.00/hr base + $7.35/hr fringe = $34.35/hr total package (WD MD20260033-16449-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $27.00 | $7.35 | $34.35 +19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER-SHORING SCAFFOLD BUILDER | $37.08 | $25.48 | $62.56 Top 10% +116% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $21.66 | $3.09 | $24.75 +11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $26.80 | $7.08 | $33.88 +52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT RAKER | $21.66 | $3.09 | $24.75 Above median +11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $26.80 | $7.08 | $33.88 Above median +52% vs market | $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 | $44.18 | $16.08 | $60.26 Top 10% +155% 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 | $23.00 | $6.79 | $29.79 Above median +2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $25.75 | $5.11 | $30.86 Above median +6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $26.22 | $4.80 | $31.02 Above median +6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $24.00 | $5.20 | $29.20 Above median +0% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $23.95 | $5.07 | $29.02 Above median +0% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $32.00 | $2.66 | $34.66 Above median +19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $24.38 | $3.82 | $28.20 Above median -3% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $32.50 | $7.81 | $40.31 Above median +38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (SKID STEER) | $23.88 | $3.17 | $27.05 -7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE | $25.70 | $1.58 | $27.28 -6% 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 | $7.17 | $40.17 +38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $31.05 | $7.64 | $38.69 Above median +33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: SCREED | $29.00 | $7.50 | $36.50 Above median +25% vs market | $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 | $28.69 | $10.51 | $39.20 Above median +43% 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 | $23.63 | $4.78 | $28.41 Above median +3% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $19.67 | $2.15 | $21.82 Above median -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Caroline, 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.
Other Construction Types in Caroline
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway construction in Caroline, 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.