Prevailing Wage for a Operator in Worcester County, Maryland (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Operator (Building construction) in Worcester County is $42.00 base + $19.10 fringe = $61.10 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Worcester 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 · MD20260128 | $42.00 | $19.10 | $61.10 |
| Heavy | Federal · MD20260080 | $42.00 | $19.10 | $61.10 |
| Residential | Federal · MD20260072 | $23.33 | $6.62 | $29.95 |
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
- MD20260128
- Modification
- #2
- Effective
- Jun 4, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination MD20260128 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Operator on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $1,680.00 in base wages plus $764.00 in fringe = $2,444.00 gross for the week (Building). Overtime pays 1.5× the base only; fringe stays flat per hour. Run your own numbers in the calculator.
Nearby & related
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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