Building Construction — Washington, Maryland
WD MD20260126-15411-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BALANCING TECHNICIAN in Washington, Maryland (construction type: building) is $47.92/hr base + $24.44/hr fringe = $72.36/hr total package (WD MD20260126-15411-bld, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALANCING TECHNICIAN | $47.92 | $24.44 | $72.36 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $33.46 | $25.04 | $58.50 Above median +108% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $30.00 | $21.25 | $51.25 +77% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $40.00 | $20.20 | $60.20 Above median +91% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELEVATOR MECHANIC | $56.36 | $45.50 | $101.86 Top 10% +78% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FIRESTOPPER | $29.81 | $10.08 | $39.89 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $35.60 | $14.41 | $50.01 +78% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSULATION WORKER | $40.02 | $19.92 | $59.94 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $30.69 | $24.40 | $55.09 Above median +69% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $30.69 | $24.40 | $55.09 Above median +69% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $23.81 | $22.70 | $46.51 Above median +109% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $23.99 | $22.70 | $46.69 Above median +110% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT RAKER | $23.81 | $22.70 | $46.51 Top 10% +109% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $23.99 | $22.70 | $46.69 Top 10% +110% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH | $52.27 | $24.78 | $77.05 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH..$ 36.78 19.28 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE TECH | $46.21 | $24.90 | $71.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLWRIGHT | $35.82 | $20.01 | $55.83 +62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $46.21 | $24.90 | $71.11 Above median +134% 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 | $36.02 | $16.70 | $52.72 Above median +81% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (SKID STEER) | $36.02 | $16.70 | $52.72 Top 10% +81% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE | $36.02 | $16.70 | $52.72 Top 10% +81% 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 | $36.02 | $16.70 | $52.72 Top 10% +81% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $36.02 | $16.70 | $52.72 Top 10% +81% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER/WATERPROOFER | $30.00 | $17.46 | $47.46 Bottom 10% +90% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEETMETAL WORKER | $34.12 | $24.69 | $58.81 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| STEAMFITTER/PIPEFITTER | $46.21 | $24.90 | $71.11 Above median +134% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Washington, MD — Building 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 building construction in Washington, 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.