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Maine teamster prevailing wage, county by county
A teamster's prevailing wage on Maine public works runs from $26.94 an hour in Washington County to $33.11 in Androscoggin County. The median county is $33.11.
Main teamster classification in each county (Heavy and tractor - trailer truck drivers), 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 teamster make on prevailing wage in Maine?
4 groups of counties with identical rates and 6 with rates of their own, highest main rate first. The table below lists which counties are in each group.
- Statewide1 county$33.12
- Knox County group3 counties$33.11
- Oxford County group2 counties$33.11
- Androscoggin County1 county$33.11
- Franklin County1 county$33.11
- Kennebec County1 county$33.11
- Sagadahoc County1 county$33.11
- Cumberland County group2 counties$30.17
- Aroostook County group4 counties$26.94
- Penobscot County1 county$26.94
Which counties pay which rate
| Counties | Main classification | Total | Base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | Heavy and Tractor - Trailer Truck Drivers | $33.12 | $27.25 |
| Knox County group, 3 localities: Knox, Lincoln, Waldo | Heavy and Tractor - Trailer Truck Drivers | $33.11 | $29.13 |
| Oxford County group, 2 localities: Oxford, Somerset | Heavy and Tractor - Trailer Truck Drivers | $33.11 | $29.13 |
| Androscoggin County | Heavy and Tractor - Trailer Truck Drivers | $33.11 | $29.13 |
| Franklin County | Heavy and Tractor - Trailer Truck Drivers | $33.11 | $29.13 |
| Kennebec County | Heavy and Tractor - Trailer Truck Drivers | $33.11 | $29.13 |
| Sagadahoc County | Heavy and Tractor - Trailer Truck Drivers | $33.11 | $29.13 |
| Cumberland County group, 2 localities: Cumberland, York | Heavy and Tractor - Trailer Truck Drivers | $30.17 | $26.10 |
| Aroostook County group, 4 localities: Aroostook, Hancock, Piscataquis, Washington | Heavy and Tractor - Trailer Truck Drivers | $26.94 | $24.44 |
| Penobscot County | Heavy and Tractor - Trailer Truck Drivers | $26.94 | $24.44 |
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 teamster pay
What is the teamster prevailing wage in Cumberland County?
$30.17 an hour: a $26.10 base wage plus $4.07 in benefits, under MDOL 2026 rates, effective January 10, 2026. Overtime and every teamster classification in Cumberland County.
Does teamster prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Cumberland County the $30.17 total is a $26.10 base wage plus $4.07 in benefits, about 13% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does teamster 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 teamsters 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 teamster rate?
MDOL often publishes the same teamster rates for several counties. Across Maine, the 16 counties with a teamster rate fall into 10 distinct sets of rates, and 4 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 4 counties (the Aroostook County group).