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Prevailing wage rates in Piscataquis County, Maine
MDOL's MDOL 2026 rates, effective January 10, 2026 sets 135 prevailing wage rates for 31 trades on public works in Piscataquis County. Each trade's main rate runs from $22.25 an hour (flagger) to $107.10 (elevator constructor), base wage plus fringe benefits.
Piscataquis County prevailing wage by trade, A to Z
| Trade | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Asbestos & Lead Abatement LaborerHazardous Materials Removal Workers · 3 rates | $24.12 | $1.60 | $25.72 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-piscataquis-b2 |
BricklayerBrickmasons and Blockmasons · 3 rates | $43.02 | $7.64 | $50.66 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-piscataquis-b2 |
CarpenterCarpenter · 3 rates | $27.65 | $4.49 | $32.14 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-piscataquis-b2 |
Carpet & Soft Floor LayerFloor Layers - Except Carpet/Wood/Hard Tiles · 3 rates | $29.00 | $8.65 | $37.65 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-piscataquis-b2 |
Cement MasonCement Masons and Concrete Finisher · 3 rates | $24.42 | $2.52 | $26.94 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-piscataquis-b2 |
Drywall FinisherTapers · 3 rates | $29.16 | $5.64 | $34.80 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-piscataquis-b2 |
Earth DrillerEarth Drillers - Except Oil and Gas · 3 rates | $25.04 | $3.77 | $28.81 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-piscataquis-b2 |
Electrical Utility LinemanElectrical Power - Line Installer and Repairers · 3 rates | $48.12 | $15.63 | $63.75 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-piscataquis-b2 |
ElectricianElectricians · 3 rates | $38.48 | $18.99 | $57.47 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-piscataquis-b2 |
Elevator ConstructorElevator Installers and Repairers · 3 rates | $67.34 | $39.76 | $107.10 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-piscataquis-b2 |
Fence BuilderFence Erectors · 3 rates | $30.90 | $2.18 | $33.08 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-piscataquis-b2 |
FlaggerFlaggers · 3 rates | $21.39 | $0.86 | $22.25 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-piscataquis-b2 |
GlazierGlaziers · 3 rates | $23.73 | $4.62 | $28.35 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-piscataquis-b2 |
Heavy Equipment MechanicMobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics - Except Engines · 3 rates | $30.67 | $5.10 | $35.77 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-piscataquis-b2 |
Highway Maintenance WorkerHighway Maintenance Workers · 3 rates | $23.30 | $1.14 | $24.44 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-piscataquis-b2 |
Industrial Engine & Machine MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics · 3 rates | $29.97 | $6.74 | $36.71 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-piscataquis-b2 |
Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker)Insulation Worker - Mechanical · 3 rates | $27.35 | $6.05 | $33.40 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-piscataquis-b2 |
IronworkerStructural Iron and Steel Workers · 9 rates | $27.22 | $20.97 | $48.19 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-piscataquis-b2 |
LaborerConstruction Laborer · 6 rates | $23.48 | $3.34 | $26.82 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-piscataquis-b2 |
MillwrightMillwrights · 3 rates | $35.99 | $10.52 | $46.51 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-piscataquis-b2 |
Operating EngineerCrane and Tower Operators · 27 rates | $40.43 | $8.63 | $49.06 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-piscataquis-b2 |
PainterConstruction and Maintenance Painters · 3 rates | $23.96 | $1.59 | $25.55 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-piscataquis-b2 |
Pile DriverPile-Driver Operators · 3 rates | $37.15 | $3.12 | $40.27 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-piscataquis-b2 |
Plumber / PipefitterPlumbers · 6 rates | $27.20 | $5.69 | $32.89 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-piscataquis-b2 |
Refrigeration & A/C MechanicHeating and Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · 3 rates | $32.88 | $4.41 | $37.29 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-piscataquis-b2 |
RooferRoofers · 3 rates | $24.71 | $4.70 | $29.41 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-piscataquis-b2 |
Sheet Metal WorkerSheet Metal Workers · 3 rates | $24.97 | $5.69 | $30.66 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-piscataquis-b2 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)Heavy and Tractor - Trailer Truck Drivers · 6 rates | $24.44 | $2.50 | $26.94 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-piscataquis-b2 |
Telecommunications TechnicianTelecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers - Except Line Installers · 6 rates | $37.09 | $10.21 | $47.30 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-piscataquis-b2 |
Telephone Line Worker (Outside)Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · 3 rates | $28.49 | $5.29 | $33.78 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-piscataquis-b2 |
Tile SetterTile and Marble Setters · 3 rates | $28.91 | $5.46 | $34.37 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-piscataquis-b2 |
One main rate per trade; open a trade for its other classifications, dated steps and MDOL's notes. 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 against maine.gov on October 25, 2026.
Piscataquis County is in Northern. Rates are published per county. "Locality" in the law is where the work is done plus the areas labor is recruited from (26 MRSA §1304(6)).
MDOL's website rates "are for reference only". Bidders get the project-specific determination from the agency soliciting bids (§1306).
Which trades pay the most in Piscataquis County?
Elevator constructor, at $107.10 an hour. Each trade's main rate, as its page leads with it, highest first, split into the base wage and the benefits MDOL lists, on one scale.
- Elevator Constructor$107.10
- Utility Lineman$63.75
- Electrician$57.47
- Bricklayer$50.66
- Operating Engineer$49.06
- Ironworker$48.19
- Telecom Technician$47.30
- Millwright$46.51
- Pile Driver$40.27
- Soft Floor Layer$37.65
- Refrigeration Mechanic$37.29
- Engine Mechanic$36.71
- Heavy Equipment Mechanic$35.77
- Drywall Finisher$34.80
- Tile Setter$34.37
- Telephone Line Worker$33.78
- Heat & Frost Insulator$33.40
- Fence Builder$33.08
- Plumber / Pipefitter$32.89
- Carpenter$32.14
- Sheet Metal Worker$30.66
- Roofer$29.41
- Earth Driller$28.81
- Glazier$28.35
- Cement Mason$26.94
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$26.94
- Laborer$26.82
- Abatement Laborer$25.72
- Painter$25.55
- Highway Maintenance Worker$24.44
- Flagger$22.25
Which Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Piscataquis County?
Federally funded or assisted construction here uses the U.S. Department of Labor's rates. Maine's law excludes projects under Davis-Bacon with federally set rates, so a job uses one schedule or the other (26 M.R.S. 1304). Each trade's page shows its federal rate next to MDOL's.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | ME20260011 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | ME20260003 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | ME20260041 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | ME20260024 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Specialty WDs also cover Piscataquis County for narrow kinds of work, and don't stand in for the rates above: ME20260001 (All Dredging, except self propelled hopper dredges, on the Atlantic coast from the Canadia).
Questions about Piscataquis County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Piscataquis County?
$57.47 an hour: a $38.48 base wage plus $18.99 in benefits, for the main classification (Electricians), under MDOL 2026 rates, effective January 10, 2026. Overtime and every electrician rate in Piscataquis County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Piscataquis County?
$26.82 an hour: a $23.48 base wage plus $3.34 in benefits, for the main classification (Construction Laborer), under MDOL 2026 rates, effective January 10, 2026. Overtime and every laborer rate in Piscataquis County.
Does the prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. The rate is a base wage plus benefits, and the employer owes both for every hour. For elevator constructor, the highest-paid trade in Piscataquis County, the $107.10 total is a $67.34 base wage plus $39.76 in benefits.
Do Davis-Bacon rates apply in Piscataquis County?
On federally funded or assisted construction, yes: ME20260011 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, ME20260003 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, ME20260041 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and ME20260024 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Maine's law excludes projects under Davis-Bacon with federally set rates, so a job uses one schedule or the other (26 M.R.S. 1304).
Does Piscataquis County share its rates with other counties?
For 29 of its 31 trades, yes: MDOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Electrician rates, for example, are the same in 4 counties (the Aroostook County group). The other 2 are Piscataquis County's own.