Highway Construction — York, Maine
WD ME20260049-17667-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK in York, Maine (construction type: highway) is $18.66/hr base + $3.46/hr fringe = $22.12/hr total package (WD ME20260049-17667-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 25 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 | $18.66 | $3.46 | $22.12 Above median -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $19.83 | $1.16 | $20.99 -19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $25.21 | $5.63 | $30.84 -5% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: LABORER | $16.27 | $2.19 | $18.46 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSTALLER - GUARDRAIL | $19.98 | $2.55 | $22.53 Top 10% | $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 | $22.78 | $4.40 | $27.18 -10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $17.53 | $2.13 | $19.66 Above median -10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $15.11 | $2.46 | $17.57 Above median -20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: EPOXY INJECTOR | $13.43 | $1.15 | $14.58 -33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: WHEELMAN | $20.97 | $5.13 | $26.10 Top 10% +19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $20.58 | $3.81 | $24.39 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $23.66 | $0.97 | $24.63 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $19.49 | $0.00 | $19.49 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: GRADER/BLADE | $27.40 | $8.13 | $35.53 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $18.91 | $3.27 | $22.18 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $24.71 | $7.83 | $32.54 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $27.44 | $6.37 | $33.81 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $20.17 | $4.83 | $25.00 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $16.52 | $1.66 | $18.18 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER ASPHALT | $19.64 | $6.09 | $25.73 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $10.33 | $0.00 | $10.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELS - SETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER | $17.84 | $5.91 | $23.75 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $19.99 | $4.00 | $23.99 Above median -4% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the York, 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.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway construction in York, 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.