Maine · Tile Setter
Maine tile setter prevailing wage, county by county
A tile setter's prevailing wage on Maine public works is $34.37 an hour in every county that has one (16), for the main classification.
Tile Setter rate in each Maine county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Androscoggin CountyTile and Marble Setters · Androscoggin County group | $28.91 | $5.46 | $34.37 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-androscoggin-b2 |
Aroostook CountyTile and Marble Setters · Penobscot County group | $28.91 | $5.46 | $34.37 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-aroostook-b2 |
Cumberland CountyTile and Marble Setters · Cumberland County group | $28.91 | $5.46 | $34.37 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-cumberland-b2 |
Franklin CountyTile and Marble Setters · Androscoggin County group | $28.91 | $5.46 | $34.37 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-franklin-b2 |
Hancock CountyTile and Marble Setters · Penobscot County group | $28.91 | $5.46 | $34.37 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-hancock-b2 |
Kennebec CountyTile and Marble Setters · Kennebec County group | $28.91 | $5.46 | $34.37 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-kennebec-b2 |
Knox CountyTile and Marble Setters · Kennebec County group | $28.91 | $5.46 | $34.37 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-knox-b2 |
Lincoln CountyTile and Marble Setters · Kennebec County group | $28.91 | $5.46 | $34.37 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-lincoln-b2 |
Oxford CountyTile and Marble Setters · Androscoggin County group | $28.91 | $5.46 | $34.37 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-oxford-b2 |
Penobscot CountyTile and Marble Setters · Penobscot County group | $28.91 | $5.46 | $34.37 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-penobscot-b2 |
Piscataquis CountyTile and Marble Setters · Penobscot County group | $28.91 | $5.46 | $34.37 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-piscataquis-b2 |
Sagadahoc CountyTile and Marble Setters · Kennebec County group | $28.91 | $5.46 | $34.37 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-sagadahoc-b2 |
Somerset CountyTile and Marble Setters · Androscoggin County group | $28.91 | $5.46 | $34.37 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-somerset-b2 |
Statewide scheduleTile and Marble Setters | $28.91 | $5.46 | $34.37 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-statewide-b2 |
Waldo CountyTile and Marble Setters · Kennebec County group | $28.91 | $5.46 | $34.37 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-waldo-b2 |
Washington CountyTile and Marble Setters · Penobscot County group | $28.91 | $5.46 | $34.37 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-washington-b2 |
York CountyTile and Marble Setters · Cumberland County group | $28.91 | $5.46 | $34.37 | Jan 10, 2026 | MDOL-2026-york-b2 |
Main tile setter classification in each county (Tile and marble setters), 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 tile setter make on prevailing wage in Maine?
$34.37 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 · Tile and Marble Setters$34.37
- Penobscot County group5 counties · Tile and Marble Setters$34.37
- Androscoggin County group4 counties · Tile and Marble Setters$34.37
- Cumberland County group2 counties · Tile and Marble Setters$34.37
- Statewide1 county · Tile and Marble Setters$34.37
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennebec County group, 5 localities: Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Waldo | Tile and Marble Setters | $28.91 | $34.37 |
| Penobscot County group, 5 localities: Aroostook, Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Washington | Tile and Marble Setters | $28.91 | $34.37 |
| Androscoggin County group, 4 localities: Androscoggin, Franklin, Oxford, Somerset | Tile and Marble Setters | $28.91 | $34.37 |
| Cumberland County group, 2 localities: Cumberland, York | Tile and Marble Setters | $28.91 | $34.37 |
| Statewide | Tile and Marble Setters | $28.91 | $34.37 |
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 tile setter pay
What is the tile setter prevailing wage in Cumberland County?
$34.37 an hour: a $28.91 base wage plus $5.46 in benefits, under MDOL 2026 rates, effective January 10, 2026. Overtime and every tile setter classification in Cumberland County.
Does tile setter prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Cumberland County the $34.37 total is a $28.91 base wage plus $5.46 in benefits, about 16% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does tile setter 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 tile setters 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 tile setter rate?
MDOL often publishes the same tile setter rates for several counties. Across Maine, the 16 counties with a tile setter 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).