Maine · Ironworker
Maine ironworker prevailing wage, county by county
An ironworker's prevailing wage on Maine public works runs from $32.55 an hour in Waldo County to $57.94 in Androscoggin County. The median county is $48.19.
Main ironworker classification in each county (Structural iron and steel workers), 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 ironworker make on prevailing wage in Maine?
3 groups of counties with identical rates and 8 with rates of their own, highest main rate first. The table below lists which counties are in each group.
- Androscoggin County1 county$57.94
- Hancock County1 county$57.94
- Sagadahoc County1 county$57.94
- York County1 county$57.94
- Cumberland County1 county$48.41
- Penobscot County1 county$48.41
- Aroostook County group3 counties$48.19
- Somerset County group2 counties$48.19
- Oxford County1 county$48.19
- Statewide1 county$48.19
- Kennebec County group4 counties$32.55
Which counties pay which rate
| Counties | Main classification | Total | Base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin County | Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $57.94 | $32.94 |
| Hancock County | Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $57.94 | $32.94 |
| Sagadahoc County | Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $57.94 | $32.94 |
| York County | Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $57.94 | $32.94 |
| Cumberland County | Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $48.41 | $27.16 |
| Penobscot County | Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $48.41 | $27.16 |
| Aroostook County group, 3 localities: Aroostook, Piscataquis, Washington | Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $48.19 | $27.22 |
| Somerset County group, 2 localities: Franklin, Somerset | Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $48.19 | $27.22 |
| Oxford County | Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $48.19 | $27.22 |
| Statewide | Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $48.19 | $27.22 |
| Kennebec County group, 4 localities: Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Waldo | Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $32.55 | $28.22 |
3 groups of counties with identical MDOL rates, and 8 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 ironworker pay
What is the ironworker prevailing wage in Cumberland County?
$48.41 an hour: a $27.16 base wage plus $21.25 in benefits, under MDOL 2026 rates, effective January 10, 2026. Overtime and every ironworker classification in Cumberland County.
Does ironworker prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Cumberland County the $48.41 total is a $27.16 base wage plus $21.25 in benefits, about 44% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does ironworker 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 ironworkers 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 ironworker rate?
MDOL often publishes the same ironworker rates for several counties. Across Maine, the 16 counties with an ironworker rate fall into 11 distinct sets of rates, and 3 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 4 counties (the Kennebec County group).