Highway Construction — Charles, Maryland
WD MD20260036-16457-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for INSULATION WORKER in Charles, Maryland (construction type: highway) is $40.02/hr base + $19.92/hr fringe = $59.94/hr total package (WD MD20260036-16457-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INSULATION WORKER | $40.02 | $19.92 | $59.94 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $27.09 | $8.49 | $35.58 +60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $25.19 | $8.49 | $33.68 +51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT RAKER | $27.09 | $8.49 | $35.58 Top 10% +60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $25.19 | $8.49 | $33.68 Above median +51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLWRIGHT | $38.49 | $15.86 | $54.35 Bottom 10% +58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $34.86 | $10.59 | $45.45 Above median +56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $24.88 | $7.00 | $31.88 Above median +9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $36.72 | $10.97 | $47.69 Above median +64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE | $35.00 | $10.71 | $45.71 Above median +57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $44.16 | $10.71 | $54.87 Above median +88% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: EXCAVATOR | $32.35 | $10.71 | $43.06 Above median +48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $31.50 | $6.30 | $37.80 Above median +38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $30.50 | $6.80 | $37.30 Above median +36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $31.00 | $6.80 | $37.80 Above median +38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Charles, 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 Charles
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway construction in Charles, 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.