Prevailing Wages in Montgomery County, Maryland
Prevailing wages in Montgomery County, Maryland run $34.29 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 $37.03, 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 Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $72.36
Base Rate: $47.92 | Fringe: $24.44
#federal – Bricklayer in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $52.28
Base Rate: $37.50 | Fringe: $14.78
#federal – Carpenter in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $48.90
Base Rate: $34.41 | Fringe: $14.49
#federal – Carpenter-shoring Scaffold Builder in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $48.90
Base Rate: $34.41 | Fringe: $14.49
#federal – Carpet Layer in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $48.98
Base Rate: $34.12 | Fringe: $14.86
#federal – Cement Mason in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $41.53
Base Rate: $29.65 | Fringe: $11.88
#federal – Communication Installer Technician in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $45.40
Base Rate: $33.04 | Fringe: $12.36
#federal – Drywall-spackling, Taping, & Finishing in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $48.90
Base Rate: $34.41 | Fringe: $14.49
#federal – Electrician in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $75.77
Base Rate: $54.00 | Fringe: $21.77
#federal – Elevator Mechanic in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $98.34
Base Rate: $54.77 | Fringe: $43.57
#federal – Firestopper in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $39.89
Base Rate: $29.81 | Fringe: $10.08
#federal – Glazier in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $50.01
Base Rate: $35.60 | Fringe: $14.41
#federal – Insulation Worker in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $59.94
Base Rate: $40.02 | Fringe: $19.92
#federal – Ironworker, Ornamental in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $39.35
Base Rate: $32.40 | Fringe: $6.95
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $57.32
Base Rate: $33.57 | Fringe: $23.75
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $61.62
Base Rate: $36.10 | Fringe: $25.52
#federal – Laborer (Air Tool Operator) in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $37.03
Base Rate: $28.95 | Fringe: $8.08
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Paver) in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $37.03
Base Rate: $28.95 | Fringe: $8.08
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt Raker in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $35.11
Base Rate: $28.59 | Fringe: $6.52
#federal – Laborer (Blaster - Dynamite) in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $37.03
Base Rate: $28.95 | Fringe: $8.08
#federal – Laborer (Burner) in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $37.03
Base Rate: $28.95 | Fringe: $8.08
#federal – Laborer (Common) in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $35.11
Base Rate: $28.59 | Fringe: $6.52
#federal – Laborer (Concrete Puddler) in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $35.11
Base Rate: $28.59 | Fringe: $6.52
#federal – Laborer (Concrete Surfacer) in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $37.03
Base Rate: $28.95 | Fringe: $8.08
#federal – Laborer (Concrete Tender) in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $35.11
Base Rate: $28.59 | Fringe: $6.52
#federal – Laborer (Concrete Vibrator) in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $35.11
Base Rate: $28.59 | Fringe: $6.52
#federal – Laborer (Density Gauge) in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $35.11
Base Rate: $28.59 | Fringe: $6.52
#federal – Laborer (Fireproofer - Mixer) in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $35.11
Base Rate: $28.59 | Fringe: $6.52
#federal – Laborer (Flagger) in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $35.11
Base Rate: $28.59 | Fringe: $6.52
#federal – Laborer (Grade Checker) in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $35.11
Base Rate: $28.59 | Fringe: $6.52
#federal – Laborer (Hand Roller) in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $35.11
Base Rate: $28.59 | Fringe: $6.52
#federal – Laborer (Hazardous Material Handler) in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $37.03
Base Rate: $28.95 | Fringe: $8.08
#federal – Laborer (Jackhammer) in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $35.11
Base Rate: $28.59 | Fringe: $6.52
#federal – Laborer (Landscaping) in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $35.11
Base Rate: $28.59 | Fringe: $6.52
#federal – Laborer (Layout) in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $35.11
Base Rate: $28.59 | Fringe: $6.52
#federal – Laborer (Luteman) in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $35.11
Base Rate: $28.59 | Fringe: $6.52
#federal – Laborer (Mason Tender) in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $37.03
Base Rate: $28.95 | Fringe: $8.08
#federal – Laborer (Mortar Mixer) in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $35.11
Base Rate: $28.59 | Fringe: $6.52
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $37.03
Base Rate: $28.95 | Fringe: $8.08
#federal – Laborer (Plasterer - Handler) in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $35.11
Base Rate: $28.59 | Fringe: $6.52
#federal – Laborer (Scaffold Builder) in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $37.03
Base Rate: $28.95 | Fringe: $8.08
#federal – Laborer (Tamper) in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $35.11
Base Rate: $28.59 | Fringe: $6.52
#federal – Mechanical Systems Service Tech (HVAC Systems) in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $76.85
Base Rate: $52.27 | Fringe: $24.58
#federal – Mechanical Systems Service Tech (Refrigeration Systems) in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $76.85
Base Rate: $52.27 | Fringe: $24.58
#federal – Millwright in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $54.35
Base Rate: $38.49 | Fringe: $15.86
#federal – Painter (Industrial) in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $50.83
Base Rate: $35.55 | Fringe: $15.28
#federal – Painter (Painter) in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $40.42
Base Rate: $28.55 | Fringe: $11.87
#federal – Piledriver in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $50.47
Base Rate: $36.60 | Fringe: $13.87
#federal – Plumber in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $71.76
Base Rate: $49.00 | Fringe: $22.76
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Backhoe in Montgomery County, Maryland – Building
Total Wage: $34.29
Base Rate: $32.00 | Fringe: $2.29
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, Maryland runs from $34.29 to $98.34 per hour, median $37.03. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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.