Maine · Pile Driver
Maine pile driver prevailing wage, county by county
A pile driver's prevailing wage on Maine public works is $40.27 an hour in every county that has one (16), for the main classification.
Pile Driver rate in each Maine county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Androscoggin CountyPile-Driver Operators · Androscoggin County group | $37.15 | $3.12 | $40.27 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-androscoggin-b2 |
Aroostook CountyPile-Driver Operators · Penobscot County group | $37.15 | $3.12 | $40.27 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-aroostook-b2 |
Cumberland CountyPile-Driver Operators · Cumberland County group | $37.15 | $3.12 | $40.27 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-cumberland-b2 |
Franklin CountyPile-Driver Operators · Androscoggin County group | $37.15 | $3.12 | $40.27 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-franklin-b2 |
Hancock CountyPile-Driver Operators · Penobscot County group | $37.15 | $3.12 | $40.27 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-hancock-b2 |
Kennebec CountyPile-Driver Operators · Kennebec County group | $37.15 | $3.12 | $40.27 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-kennebec-b2 |
Knox CountyPile-Driver Operators · Kennebec County group | $37.15 | $3.12 | $40.27 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-knox-b2 |
Lincoln CountyPile-Driver Operators · Kennebec County group | $37.15 | $3.12 | $40.27 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-lincoln-b2 |
Oxford CountyPile-Driver Operators · Androscoggin County group | $37.15 | $3.12 | $40.27 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-oxford-b2 |
Penobscot CountyPile-Driver Operators · Penobscot County group | $37.15 | $3.12 | $40.27 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-penobscot-b2 |
Piscataquis CountyPile-Driver Operators · Penobscot County group | $37.15 | $3.12 | $40.27 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-piscataquis-b2 |
Sagadahoc CountyPile-Driver Operators · Kennebec County group | $37.15 | $3.12 | $40.27 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-sagadahoc-b2 |
Somerset CountyPile-Driver Operators · Androscoggin County group | $37.15 | $3.12 | $40.27 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-somerset-b2 |
Statewide schedulePile-Driver Operators | $37.15 | $3.12 | $40.27 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-statewide-b2 |
Waldo CountyPile-Driver Operators · Kennebec County group | $37.15 | $3.12 | $40.27 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-waldo-b2 |
Washington CountyPile-Driver Operators · Penobscot County group | $37.15 | $3.12 | $40.27 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-washington-b2 |
York CountyPile-Driver Operators · Cumberland County group | $37.15 | $3.12 | $40.27 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-york-b2 |
Main pile driver classification in each county (Pile-driver operators), 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 pile driver make on prevailing wage in Maine?
$40.27 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 · Pile-Driver Operators$40.27
- Penobscot County group5 counties · Pile-Driver Operators$40.27
- Androscoggin County group4 counties · Pile-Driver Operators$40.27
- Cumberland County group2 counties · Pile-Driver Operators$40.27
- Statewide1 county · Pile-Driver Operators$40.27
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennebec County group, 5 localities: Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Waldo | Pile-Driver Operators | $37.15 | $40.27 |
| Penobscot County group, 5 localities: Aroostook, Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Washington | Pile-Driver Operators | $37.15 | $40.27 |
| Androscoggin County group, 4 localities: Androscoggin, Franklin, Oxford, Somerset | Pile-Driver Operators | $37.15 | $40.27 |
| Cumberland County group, 2 localities: Cumberland, York | Pile-Driver Operators | $37.15 | $40.27 |
| Statewide | Pile-Driver Operators | $37.15 | $40.27 |
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 pile driver pay
What is the pile driver prevailing wage in Cumberland County?
$40.27 an hour: a $37.15 base wage plus $3.12 in benefits, under MDOL 2026 rates, effective January 10, 2026. Overtime and every pile driver classification in Cumberland County.
Does pile driver prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Cumberland County the $40.27 total is a $37.15 base wage plus $3.12 in benefits, about 8% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does pile driver 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 pile drivers 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 pile driver rate?
MDOL often publishes the same pile driver rates for several counties. Across Maine, the 16 counties with a pile driver 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).