Building Construction — Somerset, Maine
WD ME20260012-17975-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Somerset, Maine (construction type: building) is $43.91/hr base + $28.47/hr fringe = $72.38/hr total package (WD ME20260012-17975-bld, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER | $43.91 | $28.47 | $72.38 Above median +124% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION | $19.56 | $7.13 | $26.69 Above median -6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $16.13 | $3.82 | $19.95 -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CREDIT | $74.17 | $38.44 | $112.61 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $16.84 | $2.87 | $19.71 -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $25.27 | $9.30 | $34.57 +6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $22.61 | $8.67 | $31.28 +4% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL AND REINFORCING | $33.65 | $26.27 | $59.92 Bottom 10% +99% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $11.36 | $0.00 | $11.36 -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $18.33 | $2.01 | $20.34 Above median -7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $20.42 | $3.12 | $23.54 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $23.98 | $7.46 | $31.44 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $15.86 | $2.66 | $18.52 -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION.$ 16.97 1.92 PLUMBER, INCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $20.35 | $5.09 | $25.44 -12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $14.79 | $2.53 | $17.32 Above median -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Somerset, ME — Building 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.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Somerset, 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.