Prevailing Wage for a Operator in Waldo County, Maine (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Operator (Building construction) in Waldo County is $23.98 base + $7.46 fringe = $31.44 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Waldo County. Maine also sets its own prevailing wage (ME DIR) — on state or locally funded work you owe the higher of the two, so confirm the ME rate before bidding.
Rate table by construction type
| Construction type | Source | Base | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | Federal · ME20260014 | $23.98 | $7.46 | $31.44 |
| Heavy | Federal · ME20260026 | $43.86 | $33.86 | $77.72 |
| Highway | Federal · ME20260043 | $30.17 | $13.80 | $43.97 |
| Residential | Federal · ME20260005 | $7.50 | $0.00 | $7.50 |
These are the federal Davis‑Bacon rates for Maine (they govern federally funded work); the ME state (DIR) rate is compared separately for state-funded work. Each construction type is its own wage determination — the WD# is shown per row. Scroll the table sideways on mobile.
Which rate applies?
Federally funded work → the federal Davis-Bacon rate applies.
State/local-funded work → Maine's prevailing-wage law applies.
Covered by both → pay the higher of the two. See federal vs state.
Source & freshness
- WD number
- ME20260014
- Modification
- #1
- Effective
- May 18, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination ME20260014 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Operator on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $959.20 in base wages plus $298.40 in fringe = $1,257.60 gross for the week (Building). Overtime pays 1.5× the base only; fringe stays flat per hour. Run your own numbers in the calculator.
Nearby & related
Operator in Androscoggin Countyrate →Operator in Aroostook Countyrate →Operator in Cumberland Countyrate →Operator in Franklin Countyrate →Operator in Hancock Countyrate →Operator in Kennebec Countyrate →Operator in Knox Countyrate →Operator in Lincoln Countyrate →Bricklayer in Waldo Countyrate →Carpenter in Waldo Countyrate →Cement Mason / Concrete Finisher in Waldo Countyrate →Drywall in Waldo Countyrate →
Verify the current wage determination on SAM.gov or with the DOL Wage and Hour Division before bidding or paying. This is a readable presentation of the official determination, not legal or tax advice.
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026 · Reviewed by: the Davis-Bacon Wage editorial team
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026 · Reviewed by: the Davis-Bacon Wage editorial team