Prevailing Wages in Dorchester County, Maryland
Prevailing wages in Dorchester County, Maryland run $19.11 to $101.86 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 $29.69, and among the 49 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $4.36. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Balancing Technician in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $34.54
Base Rate: $26.25 | Fringe: $8.29
#federal – Bricklayer in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $52.28
Base Rate: $37.50 | Fringe: $14.78
#federal – Carpenter in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $49.30
Base Rate: $30.54 | Fringe: $18.76
#federal – Carpet Layer in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $48.98
Base Rate: $34.12 | Fringe: $14.86
#federal – Cement Mason in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $30.50
Base Rate: $30.50
#federal – Electrician in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $68.77
Base Rate: $48.76 | Fringe: $20.01
#federal – Elevator Mechanic in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $101.86
Base Rate: $56.36 | Fringe: $45.50
#federal – Insulation Worker in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $59.94
Base Rate: $40.02 | Fringe: $19.92
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $26.49
Base Rate: $21.00 | Fringe: $5.49
#federal – Laborer (Air Tool Operator) in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $29.69
Base Rate: $25.33 | Fringe: $4.36
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Paver) in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $29.69
Base Rate: $25.33 | Fringe: $4.36
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt Raker in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $19.11
Base Rate: $19.00 | Fringe: $0.11
#federal – Laborer (Blaster - Dynamite) in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $29.69
Base Rate: $25.33 | Fringe: $4.36
#federal – Laborer (Burner) in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $29.69
Base Rate: $25.33 | Fringe: $4.36
#federal – Laborer (Common) in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $19.11
Base Rate: $19.00 | Fringe: $0.11
#federal – Laborer (Concrete Puddler) in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $19.11
Base Rate: $19.00 | Fringe: $0.11
#federal – Laborer (Concrete Surfacer) in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $29.69
Base Rate: $25.33 | Fringe: $4.36
#federal – Laborer (Concrete Tender) in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $19.11
Base Rate: $19.00 | Fringe: $0.11
#federal – Laborer (Concrete Vibrator) in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $19.11
Base Rate: $19.00 | Fringe: $0.11
#federal – Laborer (Density Gauge) in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $19.11
Base Rate: $19.00 | Fringe: $0.11
#federal – Laborer (Fireproofer - Mixer) in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $19.11
Base Rate: $19.00 | Fringe: $0.11
#federal – Laborer (Flagger) in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $19.11
Base Rate: $19.00 | Fringe: $0.11
#federal – Laborer (Grade Checker) in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $19.11
Base Rate: $19.00 | Fringe: $0.11
#federal – Laborer (Hand Roller) in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $19.11
Base Rate: $19.00 | Fringe: $0.11
#federal – Laborer (Hazardous Material Handler) in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $29.69
Base Rate: $25.33 | Fringe: $4.36
#federal – Laborer (Jackhammer) in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $19.11
Base Rate: $19.00 | Fringe: $0.11
#federal – Laborer (Landscaping) in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $19.11
Base Rate: $19.00 | Fringe: $0.11
#federal – Laborer (Layout) in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $19.11
Base Rate: $19.00 | Fringe: $0.11
#federal – Laborer (Luteman) in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $19.11
Base Rate: $19.00 | Fringe: $0.11
#federal – Laborer (Mason Tender) in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $29.69
Base Rate: $25.33 | Fringe: $4.36
#federal – Laborer (Mortar Mixer) in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $19.11
Base Rate: $19.00 | Fringe: $0.11
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $29.69
Base Rate: $25.33 | Fringe: $4.36
#federal – Laborer (Plasterer - Handler) in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $19.11
Base Rate: $19.00 | Fringe: $0.11
#federal – Laborer (Scaffold Builder) in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $29.69
Base Rate: $25.33 | Fringe: $4.36
#federal – Laborer (Tamper) in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $19.11
Base Rate: $19.00 | Fringe: $0.11
#federal – Mechanical Systems Service Tech (HVAC Systems) in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $71.11
Base Rate: $46.21 | Fringe: $24.90
#federal – Plumber in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $75.69
Base Rate: $52.50 | Fringe: $23.19
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer) in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $28.88
Base Rate: $27.95 | Fringe: $0.93
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $59.10
Base Rate: $41.00 | Fringe: $18.10
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Excavator in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $48.80
Base Rate: $34.18 | Fringe: $14.62
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Forklift) in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $48.80
Base Rate: $34.18 | Fringe: $14.62
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Gradall) in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $29.81
Base Rate: $23.00 | Fringe: $6.81
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Loader) in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $36.11
Base Rate: $27.75 | Fringe: $8.36
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $32.46
Base Rate: $30.00 | Fringe: $2.46
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Paver) in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $22.58
Base Rate: $21.00 | Fringe: $1.58
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller - Asphalt) in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $27.89
Base Rate: $25.00 | Fringe: $2.89
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller - Earth) in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $43.22
Base Rate: $28.60 | Fringe: $14.62
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Skid Steer (bobcat)) in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $46.85
Base Rate: $32.23 | Fringe: $14.62
#federal – Resilient Floor in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $48.98
Base Rate: $34.12 | Fringe: $14.86
#federal – Roofer/Waterproofer in Dorchester County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $67.12
Base Rate: $52.21 | Fringe: $14.91
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Dorchester 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 Dorchester County, Maryland runs from $19.11 to $101.86 per hour, median $29.69. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Dorchester 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 Dorchester 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.