Maine · Roofer
Maine roofer prevailing wage, county by county
A roofer's prevailing wage on Maine public works runs from $26.89 an hour in Somerset County to $32.98 in Cumberland County. The median county is $27.28.
Main roofer classification in each county (Roofers), 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 roofer make on prevailing wage in Maine?
4 groups of counties with identical rates and 1 with rates of their own, highest main rate first. The table below lists which counties are in each group.
- Cumberland County group2 counties · Roofers$32.98
- Penobscot County group5 counties · Roofers$29.41
- Statewide1 county · Roofers$28.99
- Kennebec County group5 counties · Roofers$27.28
- Androscoggin County group4 counties · Roofers$26.89
Which counties pay which rate
| Counties | Main classification | Total | Base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County group, 2 localities: Cumberland, York | Roofers | $32.98 | $28.42 |
| Penobscot County group, 5 localities: Aroostook, Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Washington | Roofers | $29.41 | $24.71 |
| Statewide | Roofers | $28.99 | $25.50 |
| Kennebec County group, 5 localities: Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Waldo | Roofers | $27.28 | $22.93 |
| Androscoggin County group, 4 localities: Androscoggin, Franklin, Oxford, Somerset | Roofers | $26.89 | $24.86 |
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 roofer pay
What is the roofer prevailing wage in Cumberland County?
$32.98 an hour: a $28.42 base wage plus $4.56 in benefits, under MDOL 2026 rates, effective January 10, 2026. Overtime and every roofer classification in Cumberland County.
Does roofer prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Cumberland County the $32.98 total is a $28.42 base wage plus $4.56 in benefits, about 14% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does roofer 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 roofers 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 roofer rate?
MDOL often publishes the same roofer rates for several counties. Across Maine, the 16 counties with a roofer 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).