Maine · Millwright
Maine millwright prevailing wage, county by county
A millwright's prevailing wage on Maine public works runs from $46.51 an hour in York County to $51.43 in Knox County. The median county is $46.51.
Millwright rate in each Maine county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Androscoggin CountyMillwrights · Androscoggin County group | $35.99 | $10.52 | $46.51 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-androscoggin-b2 |
Aroostook CountyMillwrights · Penobscot County group | $35.99 | $10.52 | $46.51 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-aroostook-b2 |
Cumberland CountyMillwrights · Cumberland County group | $35.99 | $10.52 | $46.51 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-cumberland-b2 |
Franklin CountyMillwrights · Androscoggin County group | $35.99 | $10.52 | $46.51 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-franklin-b2 |
Hancock CountyMillwrights · Penobscot County group | $35.99 | $10.52 | $46.51 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-hancock-b2 |
Kennebec CountyMillwrights · Kennebec County group | $35.99 | $10.52 | $46.51 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-kennebec-b2 |
Knox CountyMillwrights | $26.73 | $24.69 | $51.43 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-knox-b2 |
Lincoln CountyMillwrights · Kennebec County group | $35.99 | $10.52 | $46.51 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-lincoln-b2 |
Oxford CountyMillwrights · Androscoggin County group | $35.99 | $10.52 | $46.51 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-oxford-b2 |
Penobscot CountyMillwrights · Penobscot County group | $35.99 | $10.52 | $46.51 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-penobscot-b2 |
Piscataquis CountyMillwrights · Penobscot County group | $35.99 | $10.52 | $46.51 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-piscataquis-b2 |
Sagadahoc CountyMillwrights · Kennebec County group | $35.99 | $10.52 | $46.51 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-sagadahoc-b2 |
Somerset CountyMillwrights · Androscoggin County group | $35.99 | $10.52 | $46.51 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-somerset-b2 |
Statewide scheduleMillwrights | $26.73 | $12.89 | $39.63 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-statewide-b2 |
Waldo CountyMillwrights · Kennebec County group | $35.99 | $10.52 | $46.51 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-waldo-b2 |
Washington CountyMillwrights · Penobscot County group | $35.99 | $10.52 | $46.51 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-washington-b2 |
York CountyMillwrights · Cumberland County group | $35.99 | $10.52 | $46.51 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-york-b2 |
Main millwright classification in each county (Millwrights), 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 millwright make on prevailing wage in Maine?
$46.51 to $51.43 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $46.51. 4 groups of counties with identical rates and 2 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Knox County1 county · Millwrights$51.43
- Penobscot County group5 counties · Millwrights$46.51
- Androscoggin County group4 counties · Millwrights$46.51
- Kennebec County group4 counties · Millwrights$46.51
- Cumberland County group2 counties · Millwrights$46.51
- Statewide1 county · Millwrights$39.63
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knox County | Millwrights | $26.73 | $51.43 |
| Penobscot County group, 5 localities: Aroostook, Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Washington | Millwrights | $35.99 | $46.51 |
| Androscoggin County group, 4 localities: Androscoggin, Franklin, Oxford, Somerset | Millwrights | $35.99 | $46.51 |
| Kennebec County group, 4 localities: Kennebec, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Waldo | Millwrights | $35.99 | $46.51 |
| Cumberland County group, 2 localities: Cumberland, York | Millwrights | $35.99 | $46.51 |
| Statewide | Millwrights | $26.73 | $39.63 |
4 groups of counties with identical MDOL rates, and 2 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 millwright pay
What is the millwright prevailing wage in Cumberland County?
$46.51 an hour: a $35.99 base wage plus $10.52 in benefits, under MDOL 2026 rates, effective January 10, 2026. Overtime and every millwright classification in Cumberland County.
Does millwright prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Cumberland County the $46.51 total is a $35.99 base wage plus $10.52 in benefits, about 23% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does millwright 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 millwrights 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 millwright rate?
MDOL often publishes the same millwright rates for several counties. Across Maine, the 16 counties with a millwright rate fall into 6 distinct sets of rates, and 4 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 5 counties (the Penobscot County group).