Maine Prevailing Wage Rates (Davis-Bacon and SCA)
Updated
The federal prevailing wage rates in force today for Maine: 40 Davis-Bacon wage determinations for construction and 21 Service Contract Act wage determinations for services, with every rate, by county.
These rates apply to federal and federally funded contracts in Maine. Many states also set their own prevailing wage for state and local public works; those rates come from the state's labor department and are not listed here.
Davis-Bacon wage rates in Maine: the most common classifications
| Classification (base rate an hour) | Lowest | Median | Highest | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $7.50 | $25.21 | $38.74 | 29 |
| Laborer: Common or General | $12.37 | $15.16 | $25.40 | 38 |
| Plumber | $8.36 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 6 |
| Carpenter, Includes Form Work | $15.15 | $18.34 | $20.04 | 25 |
| Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe | $14.91 | $20.09 | $32.79 | 33 |
| Truck Driver: Dump Truck | $13.98 | $15.40 | $19.99 | 33 |
| Ironworker, Reinforcing | $16.27 | $16.27 | $33.65 | 20 |
| Painter | $7.25 | $20.74 | $23.36 | 11 |
| Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher | $16.13 | $19.27 | $45.38 | 14 |
| Roofer | $7.25 | $7.71 | $8.17 | 2 |
| Sheet Metal Worker, Includes HVAC Duct Installation | $16.97 | $16.97 | $16.97 | 4 |
| Pipefitter | $40.00 | $43.76 | $43.76 | 7 |
| Bricklayer | $27.38 | $33.00 | $43.91 | 9 |
| Drywall Finisher/Taper | $16.84 | $16.84 | $16.84 | 2 |
| Operator: Loader | $14.62 | $18.59 | $21.15 | 24 |
Base rates an hour, before fringe benefits, across all construction types; "areas" is how many wage determinations list the classification. Open a wage determination below for the exact rate and fringe in a county.
Service Contract Act wages in Maine: the most common occupations
| Occupation (hourly wage) | Lowest | Median | Highest | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janitor | $17.99 | $18.74 | $20.17 | 14 |
| Guard I | $17.92 | $19.25 | $21.19 | 14 |
| Guard II | $20.05 | $21.53 | $23.71 | 14 |
| General Maintenance Worker | $22.47 | $23.60 | $25.28 | 14 |
| Laborer, Grounds Maintenance | $20.32 | $21.74 | $22.98 | 14 |
| Laborer | $18.39 | $19.50 | $21.80 | 15 |
| Truckdriver, Light | $16.00 | $20.88 | $23.61 | 15 |
| General Clerk I | $16.83 | $17.67 | $18.48 | 14 |
| Secretary I | $18.63 | $20.89 | $21.42 | 14 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $24.11 | $26.99 | $36.56 | 15 |
| Environmental Technician | $22.40 | $27.10 | $33.38 | 15 |
| Airplane Pilot | $35.43 | $39.27 | $40.53 | 15 |
| Truckdriver, Medium | $19.93 | $22.87 | $28.65 | 15 |
| Truckdriver, Heavy | $24.25 | $27.75 | $30.07 | 15 |
| Accounting Clerk I | $18.02 | $19.00 | $20.91 | 14 |
Building construction wage determinations (9)
- Androscoggin County, Maine ME20260004
- Aroostook County, Maine ME20260006
- Cumberland County, Maine ME20260050
- Franklin County, Maine ME20260007
- Hancock County, Maine ME20260008
- Kennebec County, Maine ME20260009
- Penobscot County, Maine ME20260051
- Sagadahoc County, Maine ME20260052
- York County, Maine ME20260053
Heavy construction wage determinations (13)
- 3 Counties in Maine ME20260028
- Androscoggin County, Maine ME20260029
- Cumberland County, Maine ME20260030
- Hancock County, Maine ME20260021
- Kennebec County, Maine ME20260022
- Oxford County, Maine ME20260023
- Penobscot County, Maine ME20260031
- Piscataquis County, Maine ME20260024
- Sagadahoc County, Maine ME20260032
- Somerset County, Maine ME20260025
- Waldo County, Maine ME20260026
- Washington County, Maine ME20260027
- York County, Maine ME20260033
Highway construction wage determinations (16)
- Androscoggin County, Maine ME20260045
- Aroostook County, Maine ME20260034
- Cumberland County, Maine ME20260046
- Franklin County, Maine ME20260035
- Hancock County, Maine ME20260036
- Kennebec County, Maine ME20260037
- Knox County, Maine ME20260038
- Lincoln County, Maine ME20260039
- Oxford County, Maine ME20260040
- Penobscot County, Maine ME20260047
- Piscataquis County, Maine ME20260041
- Sagadahoc County, Maine ME20260048
- Somerset County, Maine ME20260042
- Waldo County, Maine ME20260043
- Washington County, Maine ME20260044
- York County, Maine ME20260049
Residential construction wage determinations (2)
- 10 Counties in Maine ME20260005
- 3 Counties in Maine ME20260003
Service Contract Act wage determinations (21)
- 2015-6057 Androscoggin County, Maine, 347 occupations
- 2015-4009 7 Counties in Maine, 346 occupations
- 2015-4007 4 Counties in Maine, 346 occupations
- 2015-4011 York County, Maine, 346 occupations
- 2015-4001 Penobscot County, Maine, 346 occupations
- 2015-4003 Androscoggin County, Maine, 346 occupations
- 2015-4015 York County, Maine, 346 occupations
- 2015-6055 Penobscot County, Maine, 346 occupations
- 2015-6049 Waldo County, Maine, 346 occupations
- 2015-6047 Hancock and Piscataquis Counties, Maine, 346 occupations
- 2015-6059 3 Counties in Maine, 346 occupations
- 2015-6051 Kennebec and Oxford Counties, Maine, 346 occupations
- 2015-4005 Cumberland and York Counties, Maine, 345 occupations
- 2015-6053 Androscoggin County, Maine, 345 occupations
- 1996-0223 149 Counties in 53 States, 25 occupations
- 1981-0205 16 Counties in Maine, 13 occupations
- 2017-0057 11 Counties in Maine, 2 occupations
- 2017-0055 3 Counties in Maine, 2 occupations
- 2017-0059 2 Counties in Maine and New Hampshire, 2 occupations
- 2017-0053 4 Counties in Maine, 2 occupations
- 2020-0085 York County, Maine, 1 occupations
Questions
What is the prevailing wage in Maine?
For federal construction it is the Davis-Bacon rate for the county and type of construction of the job. Across Maine's wage determinations the median base rate is $25.21 an hour for an electrician and $15.16 for a general laborer, plus fringe benefits. State-funded public works follow the state's own prevailing wage.
What is the SCA wage for a janitor in Maine?
The median Service Contract Act wage for a janitor (occupation 11150) across Maine's wage determinations is $18.74 an hour, plus health and welfare. The exact wage depends on the county in the wage determination attached to the contract.
Which wage determination applies to my bid?
The one included in the solicitation. Federal construction bids include a Davis-Bacon general decision for the county and construction type; service bids include an SCA wage determination for the place of performance. Our bid pages list the documents of each bid, the wage determination among them.
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