Prevailing Wages in Charles County, Maryland
Prevailing wages in Charles County, Maryland run $31.88 to $98.34 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 50 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below, which is page one of a larger set. The median total is $37.74, and among the 50 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $8.08. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Balancing Technician in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $72.36
Base Rate: $47.92 | Fringe: $24.44
#federal – Bricklayer in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $52.28
Base Rate: $37.50 | Fringe: $14.78
#federal – Carpenter in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $48.96
Base Rate: $34.41 | Fringe: $14.55
#federal – Carpet Layer in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $48.98
Base Rate: $34.12 | Fringe: $14.86
#federal – Communication Installer Technician in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $45.40
Base Rate: $33.04 | Fringe: $12.36
#federal – Electrician in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $77.47
Base Rate: $55.50 | Fringe: $21.97
#federal – Elevator Mechanic in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $98.34
Base Rate: $54.77 | Fringe: $43.57
#federal – Firestopper in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $39.89
Base Rate: $29.81 | Fringe: $10.08
#federal – Glazier in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $50.01
Base Rate: $35.60 | Fringe: $14.41
#federal – Insulation Worker in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $59.94
Base Rate: $40.02 | Fringe: $19.92
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $61.62
Base Rate: $36.10 | Fringe: $25.52
#federal – Laborer (Air Tool Operator) in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $32.93
Base Rate: $28.95 | Fringe: $3.98
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Paver) in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $32.93
Base Rate: $28.95 | Fringe: $3.98
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt Raker in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $37.74
Base Rate: $29.66 | Fringe: $8.08
#federal – Laborer (Blaster - Dynamite) in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $32.93
Base Rate: $28.95 | Fringe: $3.98
#federal – Laborer (Burner) in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $32.93
Base Rate: $28.95 | Fringe: $3.98
#federal – Laborer (Common) in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $37.74
Base Rate: $29.66 | Fringe: $8.08
#federal – Laborer (Concrete Puddler) in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $37.74
Base Rate: $29.66 | Fringe: $8.08
#federal – Laborer (Concrete Surfacer) in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $32.93
Base Rate: $28.95 | Fringe: $3.98
#federal – Laborer (Concrete Tender) in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $37.74
Base Rate: $29.66 | Fringe: $8.08
#federal – Laborer (Concrete Vibrator) in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $37.74
Base Rate: $29.66 | Fringe: $8.08
#federal – Laborer (Density Gauge) in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $37.74
Base Rate: $29.66 | Fringe: $8.08
#federal – Laborer (Fireproofer - Mixer) in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $37.74
Base Rate: $29.66 | Fringe: $8.08
#federal – Laborer (Flagger) in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $37.74
Base Rate: $29.66 | Fringe: $8.08
#federal – Laborer (Grade Checker) in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $37.74
Base Rate: $29.66 | Fringe: $8.08
#federal – Laborer (Hand Roller) in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $37.74
Base Rate: $29.66 | Fringe: $8.08
#federal – Laborer (Hazardous Material Handler) in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $32.93
Base Rate: $28.95 | Fringe: $3.98
#federal – Laborer (Jackhammer) in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $37.74
Base Rate: $29.66 | Fringe: $8.08
#federal – Laborer (Landscaping) in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $37.74
Base Rate: $29.66 | Fringe: $8.08
#federal – Laborer (Layout) in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $37.74
Base Rate: $29.66 | Fringe: $8.08
#federal – Laborer (Luteman) in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $37.74
Base Rate: $29.66 | Fringe: $8.08
#federal – Laborer (Mason Tender) in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $32.93
Base Rate: $28.95 | Fringe: $3.98
#federal – Laborer (Mortar Mixer) in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $37.74
Base Rate: $29.66 | Fringe: $8.08
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $32.93
Base Rate: $28.95 | Fringe: $3.98
#federal – Laborer (Plasterer - Handler) in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $37.74
Base Rate: $29.66 | Fringe: $8.08
#federal – Laborer (Scaffold Builder) in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $32.93
Base Rate: $28.95 | Fringe: $3.98
#federal – Laborer (Tamper) in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $37.74
Base Rate: $29.66 | Fringe: $8.08
#federal – Mechanical Systems Service Tech (HVAC Systems) in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $76.85
Base Rate: $52.27 | Fringe: $24.58
#federal – Mechanical Systems Service Tech (Refrigeration Systems) in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $76.85
Base Rate: $52.27 | Fringe: $24.58
#federal – Millwright in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $54.35
Base Rate: $38.49 | Fringe: $15.86
#federal – Painter (Industrial) in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $50.83
Base Rate: $35.55 | Fringe: $15.28
#federal – Plumber in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $71.76
Base Rate: $49.00 | Fringe: $22.76
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Backhoe in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $45.71
Base Rate: $35.00 | Fringe: $10.71
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Boom Truck) in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $47.69
Base Rate: $36.72 | Fringe: $10.97
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Broom / Sweeper) in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $31.88
Base Rate: $24.88 | Fringe: $7.00
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Concrete Pump) in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $42.96
Base Rate: $30.46 | Fringe: $12.50
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $59.10
Base Rate: $41.00 | Fringe: $18.10
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Excavator in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $43.06
Base Rate: $32.35 | Fringe: $10.71
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Forklift) in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $38.33
Base Rate: $29.66 | Fringe: $8.67
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Gradall) in Charles County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $47.55
Base Rate: $34.00 | Fringe: $13.55
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Charles County, Maryland?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 50 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Charles County, Maryland runs from $31.88 to $98.34 per hour, median $37.74. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Charles County, Maryland?
The determinations on this page cover Building construction. Davis-Bacon splits work into Building, Residential, Highway and Heavy, and the same trade can carry a different rate under each. A Highway rate does not apply to Building work in the same county.
Are these federal or state rates?
This page shows federal determinations. Federal Davis-Bacon rates apply to federal and federally assisted projects; state and city determinations apply to their own public works. Where more than one applies to a project, the higher rate for each classification generally governs.
How current are the Charles County, Maryland rates?
The most recent determination shown here is dated July 28, 2026. WageFinder re-reads the official sources weekly. Every rate links back to its determination on the government source, which is the authoritative document for compliance.