Highway Construction — Penobscot, Maine
WD ME20260047-17906-hwy · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK in Penobscot, Maine (construction type: highway) is $18.95/hr base + $3.23/hr fringe = $22.18/hr total package (WD ME20260047-17906-hwy, Rev. 2).
Scroll down for all 20 trade classifications covered by this determination.
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 | $18.95 | $3.23 | $22.18 Above median -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $19.27 | $1.13 | $20.40 -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $25.78 | $6.83 | $32.61 +0% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $21.85 | $0.00 | $21.85 -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $22.33 | $4.50 | $26.83 -11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $17.08 | $2.48 | $19.56 Above median -11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.83 | $2.20 | $15.03 Above median -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $17.03 | $2.81 | $19.84 Above median -9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.33 | $2.78 | $19.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $19.26 | $5.57 | $24.83 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $18.77 | $0.00 | $18.77 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $21.71 | $5.67 | $27.38 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $18.94 | $7.66 | $26.60 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $26.83 | $7.05 | $33.88 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $17.61 | $2.97 | $20.58 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE, MECHANIC, PAVER, ROLLER ASPHALT | $30.17 | $13.80 | $43.97 +66% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $9.00 | $0.00 | $9.00 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELS - SETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER | $17.02 | $5.37 | $22.39 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $14.56 | $6.32 | $20.88 Above median -16% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: VACUUM TRUCK | $25.65 | $17.69 | $43.34 +74% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Penobscot, 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 Penobscot
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway construction in Penobscot, 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.