Wage Determination ME20260034-17905-hwy
Aroostook, ME · highway · Rev. 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
Wage determination ME20260034-17905-hwy covers 19 trade classifications for highway construction in Aroostook, ME. Total packages (base + fringe) range from $9.00/hr to $43.97/hr, with the highest going to POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE, MILLING MACHINE, PAVER, ROLLER ASPHALT. Federal contracts of $2,000+ for this work must pay no less than the rates below.
WD Number: ME20260034-17905-hwy
Revision: 1
Type: highway
County: Aroostook
State: ME
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 19
Highest rate: $43.97/hr
Prevailing Wage Rates
| Trade | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $18.34 | $2.84 | $21.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: LABORER | $14.29 | $1.89 | $16.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $16.27 | $0.00 | $16.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $14.32 | $3.17 | $17.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $13.23 | $1.22 | $14.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: WHEELMAN | $15.40 | $3.01 | $18.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $17.63 | $2.28 | $19.91 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $20.36 | $5.06 | $25.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $16.52 | $6.38 | $22.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $16.58 | $2.89 | $19.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $16.21 | $3.23 | $19.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $22.30 | $8.71 | $31.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $15.55 | $5.83 | $21.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCREED | $18.82 | $4.75 | $23.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE, MILLING MACHINE, PAVER, ROLLER ASPHALT | $30.17 | $13.80 | $43.97 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $9.00 | $0.00 | $9.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELS - SETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER | $17.48 | $5.37 | $22.85 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $14.40 | $7.04 | $21.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: TACKTRUCK | $18.82 | $8.29 | $27.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |