Maine · Flagger
Maine flagger prevailing wage, county by county
A flagger's prevailing wage on Maine public works is $22.25 an hour in every county that has one (16), for the main classification.
Flagger rate in each Maine county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Androscoggin CountyFlaggers | $21.39 | $0.86 | $22.25 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-androscoggin-b2 |
Aroostook CountyFlaggers · Aroostook County group | $21.39 | $0.86 | $22.25 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-aroostook-b2 |
Cumberland CountyFlaggers · Cumberland County group | $21.39 | $0.86 | $22.25 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-cumberland-b2 |
Franklin CountyFlaggers · Oxford County group | $21.39 | $0.86 | $22.25 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-franklin-b2 |
Hancock CountyFlaggers · Penobscot County group | $21.39 | $0.86 | $22.25 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-hancock-b2 |
Kennebec CountyFlaggers · Kennebec County group | $21.39 | $0.86 | $22.25 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-kennebec-b2 |
Knox CountyFlaggers · Kennebec County group | $21.39 | $0.86 | $22.25 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-knox-b2 |
Lincoln CountyFlaggers · Kennebec County group | $21.39 | $0.86 | $22.25 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-lincoln-b2 |
Oxford CountyFlaggers · Oxford County group | $21.39 | $0.86 | $22.25 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-oxford-b2 |
Penobscot CountyFlaggers · Penobscot County group | $21.39 | $0.86 | $22.25 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-penobscot-b2 |
Piscataquis CountyFlaggers · Aroostook County group | $21.39 | $0.86 | $22.25 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-piscataquis-b2 |
Sagadahoc CountyFlaggers | $21.39 | $0.86 | $22.25 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-sagadahoc-b2 |
Somerset CountyFlaggers · Oxford County group | $21.39 | $0.86 | $22.25 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-somerset-b2 |
Statewide scheduleFlaggers | $21.39 | $0.86 | $22.25 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-statewide-b2 |
Waldo CountyFlaggers · Kennebec County group | $21.39 | $0.86 | $22.25 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-waldo-b2 |
Washington CountyFlaggers · Penobscot County group | $21.39 | $0.86 | $22.25 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-washington-b2 |
York CountyFlaggers · Cumberland County group | $21.39 | $0.86 | $22.25 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-york-b2 |
Main flagger classification in each county (Flaggers), 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 flagger make on prevailing wage in Maine?
$22.25 an hour in every county that has a rate, for the main classification. 5 groups of counties with identical rates and 3 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Kennebec County group4 counties · Flaggers$22.25
- Oxford County group3 counties · Flaggers$22.25
- Penobscot County group3 counties · Flaggers$22.25
- Aroostook County group2 counties · Flaggers$22.25
- Cumberland County group2 counties · Flaggers$22.25
- Androscoggin County1 county · Flaggers$22.25
- Sagadahoc County1 county · Flaggers$22.25
- Statewide1 county · Flaggers$22.25
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennebec County group, 4 localities: Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Waldo | Flaggers | $21.39 | $22.25 |
| Oxford County group, 3 localities: Franklin, Oxford, Somerset | Flaggers | $21.39 | $22.25 |
| Penobscot County group, 3 localities: Hancock, Penobscot, Washington | Flaggers | $21.39 | $22.25 |
| Aroostook County group, 2 localities: Aroostook, Piscataquis | Flaggers | $21.39 | $22.25 |
| Cumberland County group, 2 localities: Cumberland, York | Flaggers | $21.39 | $22.25 |
| Androscoggin County | Flaggers | $21.39 | $22.25 |
| Sagadahoc County | Flaggers | $21.39 | $22.25 |
| Statewide | Flaggers | $21.39 | $22.25 |
5 groups of counties with identical MDOL rates, and 3 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 flagger pay
What is the flagger prevailing wage in Cumberland County?
$22.25 an hour: a $21.39 base wage plus $0.86 in benefits, under MDOL 2026 rates, effective January 10, 2026. Overtime and every flagger classification in Cumberland County.
Does flagger prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Cumberland County the $22.25 total is a $21.39 base wage plus $0.86 in benefits, about 4% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does flagger 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 flaggers 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 flagger rate?
MDOL often publishes the same flagger rates for several counties. Across Maine, the 16 counties with a flagger rate fall into 8 distinct sets of rates, and 5 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 4 counties (the Kennebec County group).