Wage Determination ME20260037-17971-hwy
Kennebec, ME · highway · Rev. 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
Wage determination ME20260037-17971-hwy covers 20 trade classifications for highway construction in Kennebec, ME. Total packages (base + fringe) range from $9.38/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: ME20260037-17971-hwy
Revision: 1
Type: highway
County: Kennebec
State: ME
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 20
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 | $14.80 | $1.27 | $16.07 | $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 | $15.06 | $2.72 | $17.78 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $14.02 | $2.16 | $16.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $18.69 | $2.70 | $21.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: WHEELMAN | $15.64 | $4.29 | $19.93 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $19.52 | $5.15 | $24.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $21.98 | $4.85 | $26.83 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $19.09 | $5.20 | $24.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $17.30 | $3.50 | $20.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $18.59 | $5.53 | $24.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $21.91 | $8.55 | $30.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $16.43 | $3.40 | $19.83 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCREED | $19.43 | $4.90 | $24.33 | $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 | $9.38 | $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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $14.32 | $5.81 | $20.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: TACKTRUCK | $20.18 | $7.75 | $27.93 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |