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Maine industrial engine mechanic prevailing wage, county by county
An industrial engine mechanic's prevailing wage on Maine public works is $36.71 an hour in every county that has one (16), for the main classification.
Industrial Engine & Machine Mechanic rate in each Maine county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Androscoggin CountyIndustrial Machinery Mechanics · Androscoggin County group | $29.97 | $6.74 | $36.71 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-androscoggin-b2 |
Aroostook CountyIndustrial Machinery Mechanics · Penobscot County group | $29.97 | $6.74 | $36.71 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-aroostook-b2 |
Cumberland CountyIndustrial Machinery Mechanics · Cumberland County group | $29.97 | $6.74 | $36.71 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-cumberland-b2 |
Franklin CountyIndustrial Machinery Mechanics · Androscoggin County group | $29.97 | $6.74 | $36.71 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-franklin-b2 |
Hancock CountyIndustrial Machinery Mechanics · Penobscot County group | $29.97 | $6.74 | $36.71 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-hancock-b2 |
Kennebec CountyIndustrial Machinery Mechanics · Kennebec County group | $29.97 | $6.74 | $36.71 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-kennebec-b2 |
Knox CountyIndustrial Machinery Mechanics · Kennebec County group | $29.97 | $6.74 | $36.71 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-knox-b2 |
Lincoln CountyIndustrial Machinery Mechanics · Kennebec County group | $29.97 | $6.74 | $36.71 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-lincoln-b2 |
Oxford CountyIndustrial Machinery Mechanics · Androscoggin County group | $29.97 | $6.74 | $36.71 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-oxford-b2 |
Penobscot CountyIndustrial Machinery Mechanics · Penobscot County group | $29.97 | $6.74 | $36.71 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-penobscot-b2 |
Piscataquis CountyIndustrial Machinery Mechanics · Penobscot County group | $29.97 | $6.74 | $36.71 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-piscataquis-b2 |
Sagadahoc CountyIndustrial Machinery Mechanics · Kennebec County group | $29.97 | $6.74 | $36.71 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-sagadahoc-b2 |
Somerset CountyIndustrial Machinery Mechanics · Androscoggin County group | $29.97 | $6.74 | $36.71 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-somerset-b2 |
Statewide scheduleIndustrial Machinery Mechanics | $29.09 | $6.68 | $35.77 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-statewide-b2 |
Waldo CountyIndustrial Machinery Mechanics · Kennebec County group | $29.97 | $6.74 | $36.71 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-waldo-b2 |
Washington CountyIndustrial Machinery Mechanics · Penobscot County group | $29.97 | $6.74 | $36.71 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-washington-b2 |
York CountyIndustrial Machinery Mechanics · Cumberland County group | $29.97 | $6.74 | $36.71 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-york-b2 |
Main industrial engine mechanic classification in each county (Industrial machinery mechanics), 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 industrial engine mechanic make on prevailing wage in Maine?
$36.71 an hour in every county that has a rate, for the main classification. 4 groups of counties with identical rates and 1 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Kennebec County group5 counties · Industrial Machinery Mechanics$36.71
- Penobscot County group5 counties · Industrial Machinery Mechanics$36.71
- Androscoggin County group4 counties · Industrial Machinery Mechanics$36.71
- Cumberland County group2 counties · Industrial Machinery Mechanics$36.71
- Statewide1 county · Industrial Machinery Mechanics$35.77
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennebec County group, 5 localities: Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Waldo | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $29.97 | $36.71 |
| Penobscot County group, 5 localities: Aroostook, Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Washington | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $29.97 | $36.71 |
| Androscoggin County group, 4 localities: Androscoggin, Franklin, Oxford, Somerset | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $29.97 | $36.71 |
| Cumberland County group, 2 localities: Cumberland, York | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $29.97 | $36.71 |
| Statewide | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $29.09 | $35.77 |
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 industrial engine mechanic pay
What is the industrial engine mechanic prevailing wage in Cumberland County?
$36.71 an hour: a $29.97 base wage plus $6.74 in benefits, under MDOL 2026 rates, effective January 10, 2026. Overtime and every industrial engine mechanic classification in Cumberland County.
Does industrial engine mechanic prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Cumberland County the $36.71 total is a $29.97 base wage plus $6.74 in benefits, about 18% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does industrial engine mechanic 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 industrial engine mechanics 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 industrial engine mechanic rate?
MDOL often publishes the same industrial engine mechanic rates for several counties. Across Maine, the 16 counties with an industrial engine mechanic 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).