Highway Construction — Washington, Maryland
WD MD20260078-15411-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Washington, Maryland (construction type: highway) is $30.25/hr base + $22.00/hr fringe = $52.25/hr total package (WD MD20260078-15411-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 | $30.25 | $22.00 | $52.25 +81% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER-SHORING SCAFFOLD BUILDER | $30.25 | $22.00 | $52.25 Above median +81% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON | $30.13 | $21.35 | $51.48 +117% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $41.00 | $20.68 | $61.68 Above median +95% 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, ORNAMENTAL | $31.00 | $24.40 | $55.40 Above median +70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $31.00 | $24.40 | $55.40 Above median +70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $31.00 | $24.40 | $55.40 Above median +70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER-FENCE ERECTOR | $31.00 | $24.40 | $55.40 Bottom 10% +70% 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: ASPHALT RAKER | $23.81 | $22.70 | $46.51 Top 10% +109% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $23.81 | $22.70 | $46.51 Top 10% +109% vs market | $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 |
| PAINTER | $44.18 | $16.08 | $60.26 Top 10% +155% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $35.47 | $16.70 | $52.17 Above median +79% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (SKID STEER) | $35.47 | $16.70 | $52.17 Top 10% +79% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR.$ 35.47 16.70 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $35.47 | $16.70 | $52.17 +79% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE | $35.47 | $16.70 | $52.17 Top 10% +79% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $35.47 | $16.70 | $52.17 Above median +79% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: EXCAVATOR | $35.47 | $16.70 | $52.17 Top 10% +79% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $35.47 | $16.70 | $52.17 Top 10% +79% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $26.37 | $4.42 | $30.79 Above median +6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: SCREED | $35.47 | $16.70 | $52.17 Top 10% +79% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $35.47 | $16.70 | $52.17 Above median +90% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $27.00 | $4.86 | $31.86 Above median +16% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $27.29 | $9.02 | $36.31 Above median +32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Washington, 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 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.