Maine · Fence Builder
Maine fence builder prevailing wage, county by county
A fence builder's prevailing wage on Maine public works runs from $29.98 an hour in York County to $33.08 in Androscoggin County. The median county is $33.08.
Main fence builder classification in each county (Fence erectors), 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 fence builder make on prevailing wage in Maine?
4 groups of counties with identical rates and 1 with rates of their own, highest main rate first. The table below lists which counties are in each group.
- Kennebec County group5 counties · Fence Erectors$33.08
- Penobscot County group5 counties · Fence Erectors$33.08
- Androscoggin County group4 counties · Fence Erectors$33.08
- Statewide1 county · Fence Erectors$33.08
- Cumberland County group2 counties · Fence Erectors$29.98
Which counties pay which rate
| Counties | Main classification | Total | Base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennebec County group, 5 localities: Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Waldo | Fence Erectors | $33.08 | $30.90 |
| Penobscot County group, 5 localities: Aroostook, Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Washington | Fence Erectors | $33.08 | $30.90 |
| Androscoggin County group, 4 localities: Androscoggin, Franklin, Oxford, Somerset | Fence Erectors | $33.08 | $30.90 |
| Statewide | Fence Erectors | $33.08 | $30.90 |
| Cumberland County group, 2 localities: Cumberland, York | Fence Erectors | $29.98 | $26.69 |
4 groups of counties with identical MDOL rates, and 1 county with rates of its 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 fence builder pay
What is the fence builder prevailing wage in Cumberland County?
$29.98 an hour: a $26.69 base wage plus $3.29 in benefits, under MDOL 2026 rates, effective January 10, 2026. Overtime and every fence builder classification in Cumberland County.
Does fence builder prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Cumberland County the $29.98 total is a $26.69 base wage plus $3.29 in benefits, about 11% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does fence builder 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 fence builders 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 fence builder rate?
MDOL often publishes the same fence builder rates for several counties. Across Maine, the 16 counties with a fence builder rate fall into 5 distinct sets of rates, and 4 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 5 counties (the Kennebec County group).