Highway Construction — Oxford, Maine
WD ME20260040-17849-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK in Oxford, Maine (construction type: highway) is $18.34/hr base + $2.84/hr fringe = $21.18/hr total package (WD ME20260040-17849-hwy, Rev. 1).
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Prevailing Wage Rates — All Trades
Base hourly rates and fringe benefit requirements for all trade classifications covered by this wage determination. Total package = base + fringe.
| Trade Classification | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $18.34 | $2.84 | $21.18 Above median -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: LABORER | $14.80 | $1.27 | $16.07 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $16.27 | $0.00 | $16.27 -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $15.40 | $2.69 | $18.09 Above median -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $15.83 | $1.99 | $17.82 Above median -19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $18.69 | $2.70 | $21.39 Above median -2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: WHEELMAN | $15.64 | $4.29 | $19.93 Above median -9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $18.80 | $4.16 | $22.96 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $20.38 | $1.66 | $22.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $19.09 | $5.20 | $24.29 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $17.30 | $3.50 | $20.80 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $18.59 | $5.53 | $24.12 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $22.07 | $8.73 | $30.80 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $21.46 | $8.78 | $30.24 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $16.43 | $3.40 | $19.83 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER ASPHALT | $24.16 | $3.55 | $27.71 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCREED | $19.02 | $4.82 | $23.84 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE, MILLING MACHINE | $30.17 | $13.80 | $43.97 +66% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $9.38 | $0.00 | $9.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELS - SETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER | $17.47 | $4.80 | $22.27 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $15.83 | $1.16 | $16.99 Above median -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: TACKTRUCK | $20.18 | $7.75 | $27.93 Top 10% +12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Oxford, ME — Highway construction prevailing wage rates. Add a row for each trade in your crew, set the number of workers and hours, and optionally add a burden percentage for payroll taxes, workers’ comp, and insurance.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
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This is an estimate only. Burden percentages vary widely by state, employer experience modifier, and benefit plan structure. Davis-Bacon also requires per-trade record-keeping on Form WH-347; this calculator does not replace certified payroll reporting.
Other Construction Types in Oxford
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway construction in Oxford, Maine.
- The Davis-Bacon Act applies to contracts ≥$2,000 involving construction, alteration, or repair of federal or federally assisted buildings.
- The total package (base + fringe) is the minimum hourly labor cost per worker. Employers may satisfy fringe requirements by contributing to bona fide benefit plans.
- Apprentices must be registered with a DOL-approved apprenticeship program to be paid apprentice rates.
- Contractors must post this wage determination at the job site. Certified payroll records must be submitted weekly using Form WH-347.
- If a trade classification you need isn't listed below, request a conformance from the DOL Wage and Hour Division.