Prevailing wage rates in Aroostook County, Maine

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Aroostook County, Maine (2026), from the official SAM.gov wage determinations. Updated monthly.

Davis-Bacon rates (construction)

Minimum pay for laborers and mechanics on federal and federally funded construction over $2,000 in Aroostook County, Maine.

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination ME20260020, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$16.54$3.39$19.93
Operator: Loader$14.62$4.24$18.86
Operator: Crane$22.70$6.40$29.10
Operator: Bulldozer$22.91$6.04$28.95
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$24.37$5.17$29.54
Laborer: Pipelayer$21.17$5.63$26.80
Laborer: Common Or General$13.57$1.38$14.95
Ironworker, Structural$24.95$12.32$37.27
Electrician$24.87$8.54$33.41
Carpenter, Includes Form Work$18.07$4.33$22.40

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination ME20260034, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Power Equipment Operator: Grader/Blade, Milling Machine, Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete), Roller Asphalt$30.17$13.80$43.97
Truck Driver: Tacktruck$18.82$8.29$27.11
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$14.40$7.04$21.44
Traffic Control: Laborer-Cones/ Barricades/Barrels - Setter/Mover/Sweeper$17.48$5.37$22.85
Traffic Control: Flagger$9.00$0.00$9.00
Operator: Roller (Earth)$15.55$5.83$21.38
Operator: Screed$18.82$4.75$23.57
Operator: Mechanic$22.30$8.71$31.01
Operator: Loader$16.21$3.23$19.44
Operator: Bulldozer$16.58$2.89$19.47
Operator: Broom/Sweeper$16.52$6.38$22.90
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$20.36$5.06$25.42
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$17.63$2.28$19.91
Laborer: Wheelman$15.40$3.01$18.41
Laborer: Common Or General$13.23$1.22$14.45
Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader And Distributor$14.32$3.17$17.49
Ironworker, Reinforcing$16.27$0.00$16.27
Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Laborer$14.29$1.89$16.18
Carpenter, Includes Form Work$18.34$2.84$21.18

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination ME20260001, revision 2, updated 1. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
(Abs Certification) $1.55 Footnotes Applicable To Above Crafts: A. Paid Holidays: New Year'S Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.'S Birthday, Memorial Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day And Christmas Day B. Vacation: Eight Percent (8%) Of The Straight Time Rate, Multiplied By The Total Hours Worked$30.86$14.15$45.01
Footnotes Applicable To Above Crafts: A. Paid Holidays: New Year'S Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.'S Birthday, Memorial Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day And Christmas Day B. Vacation: Eight Percent (8%) Of The Straight Time Rate, Multiplied By The Total Hours Worked$37.15$14.57$51.72
(Abs Certification) $1.55 Footnotes Applicable To Above Crafts: A. Paid Holidays: New Year'S Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.'S Birthday, Memorial Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day And Christmas Day B. Vacation: Eight Percent (8%) Of The Straight Time Rate, Multiplied By The Total Hours Worked$38.38$14.66$53.04
Footnotes Applicable To Above Crafts: A. Paid Holidays: New Year'S Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.'S Birthday, Memorial Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day And Christmas Day B. Vacation: Eight Percent (8%) Of The Straight Time Rate, Multiplied By The Total Hours Worked$39.46$14.73$54.19
Footnotes Applicable To Above Crafts: A. Paid Holidays: New Year'S Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.'S Birthday, Memorial Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day And Christmas Day B. Vacation: Eight Percent (8%) Of The Straight Time Rate, Multiplied By The Total Hours Worked$41.93$14.90$56.83
(Abs Certification) $1.55 Footnotes Applicable To Above Crafts: A. Paid Holidays: New Year'S Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.'S Birthday, Memorial Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day And Christmas Day B. Vacation: Eight Percent (8%) Of The Straight Time Rate, Multiplied By The Total Hours Worked$43.20$14.99$58.19
(Abs Certification) $1.55 Footnotes Applicable To Above Crafts: A. Paid Holidays: New Year'S Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.'S Birthday, Memorial Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day And Christmas Day B. Vacation: Eight Percent (8%) Of The Straight Time Rate, Multiplied By The Total Hours Worked$48.48$15.34$63.82

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination ME20260003, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver$7.25$0.00$7.25
Roofer$7.25$0.00$7.25
Power Equipment Operators: Bulldozer$7.25$0.00$7.25
Power Equipment Operators: (Backhoe)$7.25$0.00$7.25
Plumber$8.36$0.00$8.36
Painter (Excluding Drywall Finishing)$7.25$0.00$7.25
Laborer$7.25$0.00$7.25
Electrician$7.50$0.00$7.50
Carpenter (Including Drywall Hanging)$9.20$0.00$9.20

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination ME20260006, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Ironworker: Ornamental And Reinforcing$33.65$26.27$59.92
Laborer: Common Or General (Industrial Work Only)$21.90$19.72$41.62
Pipefitter$40.00$24.71$64.71
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$14.79$2.53$17.32
Sheet Metal Worker, Includes HVAC Duct Installation$16.97$1.92$18.89
Painter (Brush And Roller)$17.38$4.70$22.08
Operator: Crane$24.07$6.08$30.15
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$20.42$3.12$23.54
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$18.33$2.01$20.34
Laborer: Common Or General$13.59$2.72$16.31
Ironworker, Structural$20.65$8.26$28.91
Electrician$22.78$7.35$30.13
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$16.13$3.82$19.95
Carpenter, Includes Form Work$17.54$4.13$21.67
Bricklayer$27.38$9.14$36.52

Service Contract Act rates (services)

Minimum pay for service employees on federal service contracts over $2,500 in Aroostook County, Maine: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Maine Counties of Aroostook, Hancock, Piscataquis and Washington

Wage determination 2015-4007, revision 35, updated 8/12/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.02
01111General Clerk I$17.02
07010Baker$17.63
07130Food Service Worker$16.84
07260Waiter/Waitress$18.37
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$18.00
11090Gardener$26.30
11150Janitor$18.59
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$21.77
11240Maid or Houseman$17.72
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$32.06
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$33.27
23160Electrician, Maintenance$34.89
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$35.00
23370General Maintenance Worker$23.08
23470Laborer$18.39
27101Guard I$18.90
27102Guard II$21.14
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.98
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.31
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.02
01012Accounting Clerk II$20.22
01013Accounting Clerk III$22.62
01020Administrative Assistant$32.42
01035Court Reporter$21.18
01041Customer Service Representative I$16.61
01042Customer Service Representative II$18.12
01043Customer Service Representative III$20.33
01051Data Entry Operator I$15.46
01052Data Entry Operator II$16.87
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$23.85
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.87
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.87
01111General Clerk I$17.02
01112General Clerk II$18.57
01113General Clerk III$20.84
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.62
01141Messenger Courier$13.75
01191Order Clerk I$15.42
01192Order Clerk II$17.27
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.05
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.32
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$23.77
01270Production Control Clerk$26.78
01290Rental Clerk$17.84
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.93
01311Secretary I$18.93
01312Secretary II$21.18
01313Secretary III$23.62
01320Service Order Dispatcher$21.32
01410Supply Technician$32.42
01420Survey Worker$18.78
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$18.88
01531Travel Clerk I$16.57
01532Travel Clerk II$18.19
01533Travel Clerk III$20.36
01611Word Processor I$16.87
01612Word Processor II$18.93
01613Word Processor III$21.18
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$24.89
05010Automotive Electrician$22.01
05040Automotive Glass Installer$21.07
05070Automotive Worker$21.07
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$19.25
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$22.93
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$21.07
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$22.93
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$18.07
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$20.13
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$21.07
05310Painter, Automotive$22.01
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$21.07
05370Tire Repairer$17.64
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$22.93
07010Baker$17.63
07041Cook I$18.52
07042Cook II$20.27
07070Dishwasher$16.84
07130Food Service Worker$16.84
07210Meat Cutter$18.89
07260Waiter/Waitress$18.37
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$24.78
09040Furniture Handler$17.94
09080Furniture Refinisher$24.78
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$20.34
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$22.66
09130Upholsterer$24.78
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$18.00
11060Elevator Operator$18.59
11090Gardener$26.30
11122Housekeeping Aide$18.59
11150Janitor$18.59
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$21.77
11240Maid or Houseman$17.72
11260Pruner$20.41
11270Tractor Operator$24.69
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$21.77
11360Window Cleaner$19.83
12010Ambulance Driver$21.62
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$27.04
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$37.09
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$30.04
12020Dental Assistant$23.03
12025Dental Hygienist$43.29
12030EKG Technician$40.97
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$40.97
12040Emergency Medical Technician$21.62
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$24.17
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$27.04
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$30.15
12100Medical Assistant$21.97
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$33.16
12160Medical Record Clerk$19.67
12190Medical Record Technician$21.99
12195Medical Transcriptionist$24.17
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$59.42
12221Nursing Assistant I$14.93
12222Nursing Assistant II$16.79
12223Nursing Assistant III$18.32
12224Nursing Assistant IV$20.56
12235Optical Dispenser$27.04
12236Optical Technician$24.17
12250Pharmacy Technician$19.37
12280Phlebotomist$18.77
12305Radiologic Technologist$36.58
12311Registered Nurse I$26.34
12312Registered Nurse II$32.21
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$32.21
12314Registered Nurse III$38.97
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$38.97
12316Registered Nurse IV$46.72
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$33.49
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$28.13
13011Exhibits Specialist I$18.31
13012Exhibits Specialist II$22.69
13013Exhibits Specialist III$27.76
13041Illustrator I$18.31
13042Illustrator II$22.69
13043Illustrator III$27.76
13047Librarian$25.13
13050Library Aide/Clerk$16.05
13058Library Technician$19.12
13061Media Specialist I$16.37
13062Media Specialist II$18.31
13063Media Specialist III$20.42
13071Photographer I$16.37
13072Photographer II$19.74
13073Photographer III$24.42
13074Photographer IV$29.89
13075Photographer V$36.16
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$20.14
13110Video Teleconference Technician$17.37
14041Computer Operator I$18.52
14042Computer Operator II$20.72
14043Computer Operator III$23.12
14044Computer Operator IV$26.18
14045Computer Operator V$28.44
14071Computer Programmer I$25.44
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$18.52
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$26.62
14170System Support Specialist$29.48
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$43.26
15060Educational Technologist$36.06
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$51.85
15080Graphic Artist$26.09
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$51.85
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$51.85
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$51.85
15090Technical Instructor$25.67
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$31.40
15110Test Proctor$20.73
15120Tutor$20.73
16010Assembler$18.32
16030Counter Attendant$18.32
16040Dry Cleaner$20.93
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$18.32
16090Presser, Hand$18.32
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$18.32
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$18.32
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$18.32
16190Sewing Machine Operator$21.80
16220Tailor$22.67
16250Washer, Machine$19.19
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$30.77
19040Tool And Die Maker$35.58
21020Forklift Operator$22.70
21030Material Coordinator$26.78
21040Material Expediter$26.78
21050Material Handling Laborer$18.39
21071Order Filler$17.69
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$22.70
21110Shipping Packer$22.33
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$22.33
21140Store Worker I$18.14
21150Stock Clerk$21.99
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$22.70
21410Warehouse Specialist$22.70
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$33.27
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$28.15
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$32.06
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$33.27
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$34.34
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$25.26
23050Aircraft, Painter$30.77
23060Aircraft Servicer$28.15
23080Aircraft Worker$29.46
23110Appliance Mechanic$30.77
23120Bicycle Repairer$26.91
23125Cable Splicer$45.46
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$29.99
23140Carpet Layer$29.46
23160Electrician, Maintenance$34.89
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$35.00
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$36.57
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$38.10
23260Fabric Worker$28.15
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$32.06
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$26.91
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$31.29
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$26.27
23370General Maintenance Worker$23.08
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$32.06
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$28.15
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$29.46
23391Gunsmith I$26.91
23392Gunsmith II$29.46
23393Gunsmith III$32.06
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$28.52
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$24.11
23460Instrument Mechanic$32.06
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$30.77
23470Laborer$18.39
23510Locksmith$30.77
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$34.47
23550Machinist, Maintenance$25.48
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$19.99
23591Metrology Technician I$32.06
23592Metrology Technician II$33.27
23593Metrology Technician III$34.34
23640Millwright$31.80
23710Office Appliance Repairer$30.77
23760Painter, Maintenance$23.81
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$30.26
23810Plumber, Maintenance$29.05
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$32.06
23850Rigger$32.06
23870Scale Mechanic$29.46
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$32.06
23910Small Engine Mechanic$21.81
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$34.95
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$36.42
23950Telephone Lineman$36.86
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$21.95
23965Well Driller$32.06
23970Woodcraft Worker$32.06
23980Woodworker$26.91
24550Case Manager$21.94
24570Child Care Attendant$17.86
24580Child Care Center Clerk$22.28
24610Chore Aide$18.44
24630Homemaker$21.94
25010Boiler Tender$29.61
25040Sewage Plant Operator$25.55
25070Stationary Engineer$29.61
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$23.33
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$25.55
27004Alarm Monitor$26.43
27007Baggage Inspector$18.90
27008Corrections Officer$22.25
27010Court Security Officer$22.54
27030Detection Dog Handler$21.14
27040Detention Officer$22.25
27070Firefighter$22.82
27101Guard I$18.90
27102Guard II$21.14
27131Police Officer I$26.78
27132Police Officer II$29.75
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$19.20
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$20.46
28043Carnival Worker$15.91
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$22.05
28310Lifeguard$19.65
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$24.67
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$18.01
28515Recreation Specialist$30.56
28630Sports Official$19.65
28690Swimming Pool Operator$22.39
29010Blocker And Bracer$26.30
29020Hatch Tender$26.30
29030Line Handler$26.30
29041Stevedore I$24.79
29042Stevedore II$27.49
30021Archeological Technician I$19.23
30022Archeological Technician II$21.51
30023Archeological Technician III$26.65
30030Cartographic Technician$26.65
30040Civil Engineering Technician$29.32
30051Cryogenic Technician I$29.51
30052Cryogenic Technician II$32.60
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$19.23
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$21.51
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$23.98
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$29.51
30081Engineering Technician I$17.13
30082Engineering Technician II$19.23
30083Engineering Technician III$21.51
30084Engineering Technician IV$26.65
30085Engineering Technician V$32.60
30086Engineering Technician VI$39.44
30090Environmental Technician$26.65
30095Evidence Control Specialist$26.65
30210Laboratory Technician$23.98
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$29.51
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$32.60
30240Mathematical Technician$26.65
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$23.60
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$29.24
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$35.77
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$43.29
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$32.60
30390Photo-Optics Technician$26.65
30395Radiation Control Technician$32.60
30461Technical Writer I$26.65
30462Technical Writer II$32.60
30463Technical Writer III$39.44
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$29.57
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$35.78
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$42.89
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$29.57
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$29.57
30501Weather Forecaster I$29.51
30502Weather Forecaster II$35.90
30621Weather Observer, Senior$26.65
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$15.98
31030Bus Driver$20.19
31043Driver Courier$18.12
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.98
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$17.28
31310Taxi Driver$14.23
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.31
31362Truckdriver, Medium$20.19
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$24.25
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$24.25
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$16.34
99050Desk Clerk$17.66
99095Embalmer$29.57
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$25.11
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$26.76
99260Marketing Analyst$36.01
99310Mortician$29.57
99410Pest Controller$26.03
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$19.97
99711Recycling Specialist$22.54
99730Refuse Collector$18.77
99810Sales Clerk$17.65
99820School Crossing Guard$20.82
99830Survey Party Chief$21.48
99831Surveying Aide$14.64
99832Surveying Technician$19.52
99840Vending Machine Attendant$23.36
99841Vending Machine Repairer$27.24
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$23.36

Always price from the wage determination attached to the solicitation (and any amendment): it is the one that applies to that contract. Rates shown are copied from the public SAM.gov documents; check the official document before you bid.