Prevailing Wage for a Operator in Allegany County, Maryland (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Operator (Building construction) in Allegany County is $38.60 base + $15.75 fringe = $54.35 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Allegany County. Maryland also sets its own prevailing wage (MD DIR) — on state or locally funded work you owe the higher of the two, so confirm the MD rate before bidding.
Rate table by construction type
| Construction type | Source | Base | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | Federal · MD20260081 | $38.60 | $15.75 | $54.35 |
| Heavy | Federal · MD20260008 | $38.60 | $15.75 | $54.35 |
| Residential | Federal · MD20260059 | $20.25 | $2.06 | $22.31 |
These are the federal Davis‑Bacon rates for Maryland (they govern federally funded work); the MD state (DIR) rate is compared separately for state-funded work. Each construction type is its own wage determination — the WD# is shown per row. Scroll the table sideways on mobile.
Which rate applies?
Federally funded work → the federal Davis-Bacon rate applies.
State/local-funded work → Maryland's prevailing-wage law applies.
Covered by both → pay the higher of the two. See federal vs state.
Source & freshness
- WD number
- MD20260081
- Modification
- #2
- Effective
- Jun 4, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination MD20260081 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Operator on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $1,544.00 in base wages plus $630.00 in fringe = $2,174.00 gross for the week (Building). Overtime pays 1.5× the base only; fringe stays flat per hour. Run your own numbers in the calculator.
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Verify the current wage determination on SAM.gov or with the DOL Wage and Hour Division before bidding or paying. This is a readable presentation of the official determination, not legal or tax advice.
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026 · Reviewed by: the Davis-Bacon Wage editorial team
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026 · Reviewed by: the Davis-Bacon Wage editorial team