Maine · Glazier
Maine glazier prevailing wage, county by county
A glazier's prevailing wage on Maine public works runs from $28.35 an hour in Washington County to $58.54 in Androscoggin County. The median county is $58.54.
Main glazier classification in each county (Glaziers), 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 glazier make on prevailing wage in Maine?
4 groups of counties with identical rates and 3 with rates of their own, highest main rate first. The table below lists which counties are in each group.
- Kennebec County group5 counties · Glaziers$58.54
- Androscoggin County group3 counties · Glaziers$58.54
- Cumberland County group2 counties · Glaziers$58.54
- Hancock County1 county · Glaziers$58.54
- Statewide1 county · Glaziers$58.54
- Somerset County1 county · Glaziers$43.60
- Penobscot County group4 counties · Glaziers$28.35
Which counties pay which rate
| Counties | Main classification | Total | Base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennebec County group, 5 localities: Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Waldo | Glaziers | $58.54 | $39.32 |
| Androscoggin County group, 3 localities: Androscoggin, Franklin, Oxford | Glaziers | $58.54 | $39.32 |
| Cumberland County group, 2 localities: Cumberland, York | Glaziers | $58.54 | $39.32 |
| Hancock County | Glaziers | $58.54 | $39.32 |
| Statewide | Glaziers | $58.54 | $39.32 |
| Somerset County | Glaziers | $43.60 | $37.00 |
| Penobscot County group, 4 localities: Aroostook, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Washington | Glaziers | $28.35 | $23.73 |
4 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 glazier pay
What is the glazier prevailing wage in Cumberland County?
$58.54 an hour: a $39.32 base wage plus $19.22 in benefits, under MDOL 2026 rates, effective January 10, 2026. Overtime and every glazier classification in Cumberland County.
Does glazier prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Cumberland County the $58.54 total is a $39.32 base wage plus $19.22 in benefits, about 33% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does glazier 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 glaziers 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 glazier rate?
MDOL often publishes the same glazier rates for several counties. Across Maine, the 16 counties with a glazier rate fall into 7 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).