Prevailing Wages in Howard County, Maryland
Prevailing wages in Howard County, Maryland run $20.50 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 $25.92, and among the 50 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $4.14. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Balancing Technician in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $72.36
Base Rate: $47.92 | Fringe: $24.44
#federal – Bricklayer in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $52.28
Base Rate: $37.50 | Fringe: $14.78
#federal – Carpenter in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $48.90
Base Rate: $34.41 | Fringe: $14.49
#federal – Carpenter-shoring Scaffold Builder in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $48.90
Base Rate: $34.41 | Fringe: $14.49
#federal – Carpet Layer in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $48.98
Base Rate: $34.12 | Fringe: $14.86
#federal – Cement Mason in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $36.80
Base Rate: $25.85 | Fringe: $10.95
#federal – Communication Installer Technician in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $30.31
Base Rate: $25.00 | Fringe: $5.31
#federal – Drywall-spackling, Taping, & Finishing in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $48.90
Base Rate: $34.41 | Fringe: $14.49
#federal – Electrician in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $68.67
Base Rate: $48.33 | Fringe: $20.34
#federal – Elevator Mechanic in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $101.86
Base Rate: $56.36 | Fringe: $45.50
#federal – Firestopper in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $39.89
Base Rate: $29.81 | Fringe: $10.08
#federal – Glazier in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $50.01
Base Rate: $35.60 | Fringe: $14.41
#federal – Insulation Worker in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $59.94
Base Rate: $40.02 | Fringe: $19.92
#federal – Ironworker-fence Erector in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $59.94
Base Rate: $40.02 | Fringe: $19.92
#federal – Ironworker, Ornamental in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $61.62
Base Rate: $36.10 | Fringe: $25.52
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $52.77
Base Rate: $29.20 | Fringe: $23.57
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $64.08
Base Rate: $37.86 | Fringe: $26.22
#federal – Laborer (Air Tool Operator) in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $20.50
Base Rate: $18.75 | Fringe: $1.75
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Paver) in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $20.50
Base Rate: $18.75 | Fringe: $1.75
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt Raker in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $25.92
Base Rate: $21.78 | Fringe: $4.14
#federal – Laborer (Blaster - Dynamite) in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $20.50
Base Rate: $18.75 | Fringe: $1.75
#federal – Laborer (Burner) in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $20.50
Base Rate: $18.75 | Fringe: $1.75
#federal – Laborer (Common) in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $25.92
Base Rate: $21.78 | Fringe: $4.14
#federal – Laborer (Concrete Puddler) in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $25.92
Base Rate: $21.78 | Fringe: $4.14
#federal – Laborer (Concrete Surfacer) in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $20.50
Base Rate: $18.75 | Fringe: $1.75
#federal – Laborer (Concrete Tender) in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $25.92
Base Rate: $21.78 | Fringe: $4.14
#federal – Laborer (Concrete Vibrator) in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $25.92
Base Rate: $21.78 | Fringe: $4.14
#federal – Laborer (Density Gauge) in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $25.92
Base Rate: $21.78 | Fringe: $4.14
#federal – Laborer (Fireproofer - Mixer) in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $25.92
Base Rate: $21.78 | Fringe: $4.14
#federal – Laborer (Flagger) in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $25.92
Base Rate: $21.78 | Fringe: $4.14
#federal – Laborer (Grade Checker) in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $25.92
Base Rate: $21.78 | Fringe: $4.14
#federal – Laborer (Hand Roller) in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $25.92
Base Rate: $21.78 | Fringe: $4.14
#federal – Laborer (Hazardous Material Handler) in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $20.50
Base Rate: $18.75 | Fringe: $1.75
#federal – Laborer (Jackhammer) in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $25.92
Base Rate: $21.78 | Fringe: $4.14
#federal – Laborer (Landscaping) in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $25.92
Base Rate: $21.78 | Fringe: $4.14
#federal – Laborer (Layout) in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $25.92
Base Rate: $21.78 | Fringe: $4.14
#federal – Laborer (Luteman) in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $25.92
Base Rate: $21.78 | Fringe: $4.14
#federal – Laborer (Mason Tender) in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $20.50
Base Rate: $18.75 | Fringe: $1.75
#federal – Laborer (Mortar Mixer) in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $25.92
Base Rate: $21.78 | Fringe: $4.14
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $20.50
Base Rate: $18.75 | Fringe: $1.75
#federal – Laborer (Plasterer - Handler) in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $25.92
Base Rate: $21.78 | Fringe: $4.14
#federal – Laborer (Scaffold Builder) in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $20.50
Base Rate: $18.75 | Fringe: $1.75
#federal – Laborer (Tamper) in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $25.92
Base Rate: $21.78 | Fringe: $4.14
#federal – Mechanical Systems Service Tech (Electrical Systems) in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $71.11
Base Rate: $46.21 | Fringe: $24.90
#federal – Mechanical Systems Service Tech (HVAC Systems) in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $71.11
Base Rate: $46.21 | Fringe: $24.90
#federal – Mechanical Systems Service Tech (Plumbing Systems) in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $71.11
Base Rate: $46.21 | Fringe: $24.90
#federal – Mechanical Systems Service Tech (Refrigeration Systems) in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $76.85
Base Rate: $52.27 | Fringe: $24.58
#federal – Millwright in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $55.82
Base Rate: $38.61 | Fringe: $17.21
#federal – Painter (Industrial) in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $50.83
Base Rate: $35.55 | Fringe: $15.28
#federal – Painter (Painter) in Howard County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $40.42
Base Rate: $28.55 | Fringe: $11.87
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Howard 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 Howard County, Maryland runs from $20.50 to $101.86 per hour, median $25.92. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Howard 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 Howard 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.