Maine · Electrician
Maine electrician prevailing wage, county by county
An electrician's prevailing wage on Maine public works runs from $39.11 an hour in Somerset County to $60.27 in Cumberland County. The median county is $57.47.
Electrician rate in each Maine county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Androscoggin CountyElectricians | $38.74 | $21.14 | $59.88 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-androscoggin-b2 |
Aroostook CountyElectricians · Aroostook County group | $38.48 | $18.99 | $57.47 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-aroostook-b2 |
Cumberland CountyElectricians · Cumberland County group | $38.75 | $21.52 | $60.27 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-cumberland-b2 |
Franklin CountyElectricians | $29.67 | $9.69 | $39.36 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-franklin-b2 |
Hancock CountyElectricians · Aroostook County group | $38.48 | $18.99 | $57.47 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-hancock-b2 |
Kennebec CountyElectricians · Kennebec County group | $36.22 | $19.40 | $55.62 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-kennebec-b2 |
Knox CountyElectricians · Kennebec County group | $36.22 | $19.40 | $55.62 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-knox-b2 |
Lincoln CountyElectricians · Kennebec County group | $36.22 | $19.40 | $55.62 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-lincoln-b2 |
Oxford CountyElectricians | $29.75 | $17.33 | $47.08 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-oxford-b2 |
Penobscot CountyElectricians | $38.74 | $21.14 | $59.88 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-penobscot-b2 |
Piscataquis CountyElectricians · Aroostook County group | $38.48 | $18.99 | $57.47 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-piscataquis-b2 |
Sagadahoc CountyElectricians | $38.74 | $21.14 | $59.88 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-sagadahoc-b2 |
Somerset CountyElectricians | $32.35 | $6.76 | $39.11 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-somerset-b2 |
Statewide scheduleElectricians | $37.27 | $18.60 | $55.87 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-statewide-b2 |
Waldo CountyElectricians · Kennebec County group | $36.22 | $19.40 | $55.62 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-waldo-b2 |
Washington CountyElectricians · Aroostook County group | $38.48 | $18.99 | $57.47 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-washington-b2 |
York CountyElectricians · Cumberland County group | $38.75 | $21.52 | $60.27 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-york-b2 |
Main electrician classification in each county (Electricians), 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 an electrician make on prevailing wage in Maine?
$39.11 to $60.27 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $57.47. 3 groups of counties with identical rates and 7 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Cumberland County group2 counties$60.27
- Androscoggin County1 county$59.88
- Penobscot County1 county$59.88
- Sagadahoc County1 county$59.88
- Aroostook County group4 counties$57.47
- Statewide1 county$55.87
- Kennebec County group4 counties$55.62
- Oxford County1 county$47.08
- Franklin County1 county$39.36
- Somerset County1 county$39.11
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County group, 2 localities: Cumberland, York | Electricians | $38.75 | $60.27 |
| Androscoggin County | Electricians | $38.74 | $59.88 |
| Penobscot County | Electricians | $38.74 | $59.88 |
| Sagadahoc County | Electricians | $38.74 | $59.88 |
| Aroostook County group, 4 localities: Aroostook, Hancock, Piscataquis, Washington | Electricians | $38.48 | $57.47 |
| Statewide | Electricians | $37.27 | $55.87 |
| Kennebec County group, 4 localities: Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Waldo | Electricians | $36.22 | $55.62 |
| Oxford County | Electricians | $29.75 | $47.08 |
| Franklin County | Electricians | $29.67 | $39.36 |
| Somerset County | Electricians | $32.35 | $39.11 |
3 groups of counties with identical MDOL rates, and 7 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 electrician pay
What is the electrician prevailing wage in Cumberland County?
$60.27 an hour: a $38.75 base wage plus $21.52 in benefits, under MDOL 2026 rates, effective January 10, 2026. Overtime and every electrician classification in Cumberland County.
Does electrician prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Cumberland County the $60.27 total is a $38.75 base wage plus $21.52 in benefits, about 36% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does electrician 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 electricians 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 electrician rate?
MDOL often publishes the same electrician rates for several counties. Across Maine, the 16 counties with an electrician rate fall into 10 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).