Residential Construction — Washington, Maryland
WD MD20260069-15411-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Washington, Maryland (construction type: residential) is $26.20/hr base + $7.43/hr fringe = $33.63/hr total package (WD MD20260069-15411-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 | $26.20 | $7.43 | $33.63 +20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $15.85 | $0.88 | $16.73 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $17.54 | $0.00 | $17.54 -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $18.00 | $0.00 | $18.00 -43% 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 | $13.00 | $0.00 | $13.00 Bottom 10% -42% 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 | $16.92 | $5.43 | $22.35 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 | $16.36 | $1.45 | $17.81 -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $20.89 | $3.22 | $24.11 -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $22.69 | $0.00 | $22.69 -9% 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 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Washington, 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 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.