Residential Construction — St Mary's, Maryland
WD MD20260068-16461-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in St Mary's, Maryland (construction type: residential) is $19.77/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $19.77/hr total package (WD MD20260068-16461-res, 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 | $19.77 | $0.00 | $19.77 -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION | $19.20 | $3.48 | $22.68 Top 10% -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $16.40 | $2.00 | $18.40 -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL HANGER AND METAL STUD INSTALLER | $19.28 | $0.00 | $19.28 Above median -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $27.01 | $8.16 | $35.17 +11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, ORNAMENTAL | $17.31 | $0.00 | $17.31 -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL, INCLUDING BRICK MASON TENDING AND CEMENT MASON TENDING | $12.25 | $2.75 | $15.00 -33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $16.19 | $2.15 | $18.34 Above median -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $21.46 | $2.81 | $24.27 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $20.25 | $2.06 | $22.31 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $16.71 | $0.00 | $16.71 -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $18.80 | $6.63 | $25.43 -16% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER, EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION | $26.00 | $6.67 | $32.67 Bottom 10% +7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $19.40 | $4.28 | $23.68 -5% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $19.89 | $1.20 | $21.09 -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $20.75 | $2.85 | $23.60 -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $14.50 | $0.00 | $14.50 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the St Mary's, MD — Residential 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.
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for residential construction in St Mary's, 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.