Maine · Cement Mason
Maine cement mason prevailing wage, county by county
A cement mason's prevailing wage on Maine public works runs from $26.68 an hour in York County to $80.22 in Cumberland County. The median county is $26.94.
Cement Mason rate in each Maine county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Androscoggin CountyCement Masons and Concrete Finisher | $24.42 | $2.52 | $26.94 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-androscoggin-b2 |
Aroostook CountyCement Masons and Concrete Finisher · Aroostook County group | $24.42 | $2.52 | $26.94 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-aroostook-b2 |
Cumberland CountyCement Masons and Concrete Finisher | $45.38 | $34.84 | $80.22 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-cumberland-b2 |
Franklin CountyCement Masons and Concrete Finisher · Oxford County group | $24.42 | $2.52 | $26.94 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-franklin-b2 |
Hancock CountyCement Masons and Concrete Finisher · Aroostook County group | $24.42 | $2.52 | $26.94 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-hancock-b2 |
Kennebec CountyCement Masons and Concrete Finisher · Kennebec County group | $27.44 | $0.87 | $28.31 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-kennebec-b2 |
Knox CountyCement Masons and Concrete Finisher · Kennebec County group | $27.44 | $0.87 | $28.31 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-knox-b2 |
Lincoln CountyCement Masons and Concrete Finisher · Kennebec County group | $27.44 | $0.87 | $28.31 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-lincoln-b2 |
Oxford CountyCement Masons and Concrete Finisher · Oxford County group | $24.42 | $2.52 | $26.94 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-oxford-b2 |
Penobscot CountyCement Masons and Concrete Finisher | $24.42 | $2.52 | $26.94 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-penobscot-b2 |
Piscataquis CountyCement Masons and Concrete Finisher · Aroostook County group | $24.42 | $2.52 | $26.94 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-piscataquis-b2 |
Sagadahoc CountyCement Masons and Concrete Finisher | $27.44 | $0.87 | $28.31 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-sagadahoc-b2 |
Somerset CountyCement Masons and Concrete Finisher · Oxford County group | $24.42 | $2.52 | $26.94 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-somerset-b2 |
Statewide scheduleCement Masons and Concrete Finisher | $24.06 | $2.28 | $26.34 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-statewide-b2 |
Waldo CountyCement Masons and Concrete Finisher · Kennebec County group | $27.44 | $0.87 | $28.31 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-waldo-b2 |
Washington CountyCement Masons and Concrete Finisher · Aroostook County group | $24.42 | $2.52 | $26.94 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-washington-b2 |
York CountyCement Masons and Concrete Finisher | $23.95 | $2.73 | $26.68 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-york-b2 |
Main cement mason classification in each county (Cement masons and concrete finisher), MDOL 2026 rates, effective January 10, 2026. A rate written into a contract "must remain unchanged during the time the contract is in effect" (26 MRSA §1306). Checked October 25, 2026.
How much does a cement mason make on prevailing wage in Maine?
$26.68 to $80.22 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $26.94. 3 groups of counties with identical rates and 6 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Cumberland County1 county$80.22
- Kennebec County group4 counties$28.31
- Sagadahoc County1 county$28.31
- Aroostook County group4 counties$26.94
- Oxford County group3 counties$26.94
- Androscoggin County1 county$26.94
- Penobscot County1 county$26.94
- York County1 county$26.68
- Statewide1 county$26.34
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | Cement Masons and Concrete Finisher | $45.38 | $80.22 |
| Kennebec County group, 4 localities: Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Waldo | Cement Masons and Concrete Finisher | $27.44 | $28.31 |
| Sagadahoc County | Cement Masons and Concrete Finisher | $27.44 | $28.31 |
| Aroostook County group, 4 localities: Aroostook, Hancock, Piscataquis, Washington | Cement Masons and Concrete Finisher | $24.42 | $26.94 |
| Oxford County group, 3 localities: Franklin, Oxford, Somerset | Cement Masons and Concrete Finisher | $24.42 | $26.94 |
| Androscoggin County | Cement Masons and Concrete Finisher | $24.42 | $26.94 |
| Penobscot County | Cement Masons and Concrete Finisher | $24.42 | $26.94 |
| York County | Cement Masons and Concrete Finisher | $23.95 | $26.68 |
| Statewide | Cement Masons and Concrete Finisher | $24.06 | $26.34 |
3 groups of counties with identical MDOL rates, and 6 counties with rates of their own.
MDOL's determinations list journey-level rates only. Registered apprentices are paid "the rates recognized in the sponsorship agreement for registered apprentices working in the pertinent classification" (every MDOL determination; 26 MRSA §1314(2)). Holders of a state apprentice licence who aren't in a registered program are not apprentices for this purpose.
Questions about Maine cement mason pay
What is the cement mason prevailing wage in Cumberland County?
$80.22 an hour: a $45.38 base wage plus $34.84 in benefits, under MDOL 2026 rates, effective January 10, 2026. Overtime and every cement mason classification in Cumberland County.
Does cement mason prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Cumberland County the $80.22 total is a $45.38 base wage plus $34.84 in benefits, about 43% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does cement mason prevailing wage pay overtime in Maine?
MDOL's determinations print no overtime and the prevailing wage law sets none. Maine's general wage law applies: 1½ times the regular rate for hours over 40 in a week, with no daily overtime (26 MRSA §664(3)).
Do apprentice cement masons get this rate?
MDOL's determinations list journey-level rates only. Registered apprentices are paid "the rates recognized in the sponsorship agreement for registered apprentices working in the pertinent classification" (every MDOL determination; 26 MRSA §1314(2)). Holders of a state apprentice licence who aren't in a registered program are not apprentices for this purpose.
Why do some counties have the same cement mason rate?
MDOL often publishes the same cement mason rates for several counties. Across Maine, the 16 counties with a cement mason rate fall into 9 distinct sets of rates, and 3 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 4 counties (the Aroostook County group).