Highway Construction — Howard, Maryland
WD MD20260041-15408-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Howard, Maryland (construction type: highway) is $37.50/hr base + $14.78/hr fringe = $52.28/hr total package (WD MD20260041-15408-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 | $25.85 | $10.95 | $36.80 Bottom 10% +55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| COMMUNICATION INSTALLER TECHNICIAN | $25.00 | $5.31 | $30.31 Bottom 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 | $20.11 | $3.90 | $24.01 +8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $28.33 | $7.64 | $35.97 +62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT RAKER | $20.11 | $3.90 | $24.01 Above median +8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $28.33 | $7.64 | $35.97 Above median +62% 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 |
| PILEDRIVER | $36.60 | $17.53 | $54.13 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 | $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 | $34.50 | $13.55 | $48.05 Above median +65% 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 Howard, 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 Howard, 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.