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Maine plumber or pipefitter prevailing wage, county by county
A plumber or pipefitter's prevailing wage on Maine public works runs from $32.89 an hour in Washington County to $64.71 in Androscoggin County. The median county is $37.65.
Plumber / Pipefitter rate in each Maine county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Androscoggin CountyPlumbers | $40.00 | $24.71 | $64.71 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-androscoggin-b2 |
Aroostook CountyPlumbers · Aroostook County group | $27.20 | $5.69 | $32.89 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-aroostook-b2 |
Cumberland CountyPlumbers · Cumberland County group | $40.00 | $24.71 | $64.71 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-cumberland-b2 |
Franklin CountyPlumbers · Oxford County group | $30.00 | $5.83 | $35.83 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-franklin-b2 |
Hancock CountyPlumbers | $29.33 | $4.88 | $34.20 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-hancock-b2 |
Kennebec CountyPlumbers · Kennebec County group | $31.30 | $6.35 | $37.65 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-kennebec-b2 |
Knox CountyPlumbers | $31.30 | $6.35 | $37.65 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-knox-b2 |
Lincoln CountyPlumbers · Kennebec County group | $31.30 | $6.35 | $37.65 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-lincoln-b2 |
Oxford CountyPlumbers · Oxford County group | $30.00 | $5.83 | $35.83 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-oxford-b2 |
Penobscot CountyPlumbers | $40.00 | $24.71 | $64.71 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-penobscot-b2 |
Piscataquis CountyPlumbers · Aroostook County group | $27.20 | $5.69 | $32.89 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-piscataquis-b2 |
Sagadahoc CountyPlumbers | $40.00 | $24.71 | $64.71 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-sagadahoc-b2 |
Somerset CountyPlumbers · Oxford County group | $30.00 | $5.83 | $35.83 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-somerset-b2 |
Statewide schedulePlumbers | $34.11 | $7.80 | $41.91 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-statewide-b2 |
Waldo CountyPlumbers · Kennebec County group | $31.30 | $6.35 | $37.65 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-waldo-b2 |
Washington CountyPlumbers · Aroostook County group | $27.20 | $5.69 | $32.89 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-washington-b2 |
York CountyPlumbers · Cumberland County group | $40.00 | $24.71 | $64.71 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-york-b2 |
Main plumber or pipefitter classification in each county (Plumbers), 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 plumber or pipefitter make on prevailing wage in Maine?
$32.89 to $64.71 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $37.65. 4 groups of counties with identical rates and 6 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Cumberland County group2 counties$64.71
- Androscoggin County1 county$64.71
- Penobscot County1 county$64.71
- Sagadahoc County1 county$64.71
- Statewide1 county$41.91
- Kennebec County group3 counties$37.65
- Knox County1 county$37.65
- Oxford County group3 counties$35.83
- Hancock County1 county$34.20
- Aroostook County group3 counties$32.89
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County group, 2 localities: Cumberland, York | Plumbers | $40.00 | $64.71 |
| Androscoggin County | Plumbers | $40.00 | $64.71 |
| Penobscot County | Plumbers | $40.00 | $64.71 |
| Sagadahoc County | Plumbers | $40.00 | $64.71 |
| Statewide | Plumbers | $34.11 | $41.91 |
| Kennebec County group, 3 localities: Kennebec, Lincoln, Waldo | Plumbers | $31.30 | $37.65 |
| Knox County | Plumbers | $31.30 | $37.65 |
| Oxford County group, 3 localities: Franklin, Oxford, Somerset | Plumbers | $30.00 | $35.83 |
| Hancock County | Plumbers | $29.33 | $34.20 |
| Aroostook County group, 3 localities: Aroostook, Piscataquis, Washington | Plumbers | $27.20 | $32.89 |
4 groups of counties with identical MDOL rates, and 6 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 plumber or pipefitter pay
What is the plumber or pipefitter prevailing wage in Cumberland County?
$64.71 an hour: a $40.00 base wage plus $24.71 in benefits, under MDOL 2026 rates, effective January 10, 2026. Overtime and every plumber or pipefitter classification in Cumberland County.
Does plumber or pipefitter prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Cumberland County the $64.71 total is a $40.00 base wage plus $24.71 in benefits, about 38% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does plumber or pipefitter 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 plumber or pipefitters 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 plumber or pipefitter rate?
MDOL often publishes the same plumber or pipefitter rates for several counties. Across Maine, the 16 counties with a plumber or pipefitter rate fall into 10 distinct sets of rates, and 4 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 3 counties (the Aroostook County group).