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Operating Engineer prevailing wage in Tulare County, California
$108.51an hour, total · Group 1
$72.22 wage + $36.29 employer payments
On California public works in Tulare County, a Group 1 operating engineer must be paid at least $108.51 an hour in total: $72.22 in wages plus $36.29 in employer payments to health, pension, training and other funds. Daily overtime is $144.62 and Sunday and holiday work is $180.73. DIR puts 4 job titles in Group 1, cranes over 100 tons and derrick over 100 tons among them.
DIR general determination NC-23-63-1-2026-2D, issued August 22, 2026. Expires June 27, 2027. Checked against dir.ca.gov on October 24, 2026.
DIR lists 131 operating engineer rates for Tulare County, from $81.55 to $110.29 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe: $72.22 + $36.29
The basic hourly rate is the taxable wage. The other lines, usually called fringe benefits, are what DIR expects the employer to pay into health, pension and other plans for each hour worked. An employer can pay part of that as extra wages instead, as long as the total per hour stays at $108.51 or more.
| Basic hourly rate (taxable wage) | $72.22 |
| Health and welfare | $13.88 |
| Pension | $13.28 |
| Vacation and holiday (footnote b) | $6.19 |
| Training | $1.31 |
| Other payments | $1.63 |
| Total straight-time hourly rate | $108.51 |
Straight time covers an 8-hour day.
Davis-Bacon operating engineer rate in Tulare County
Federally funded or assisted construction here uses the U.S. Department of Labor's wage determinations. When a California awarding body runs a federally funded or assisted project, DIR's rates must be paid where they are higher than the Davis-Bacon rates (DIR public works FAQ).
We don't put a federal figure next to DIR's here, because the federal determinations split this trade into groups that don't line up with DIR's. The federal rows for this trade are below; match the classification to the work.
| Construction | Federal classification | Base + fringe | Base | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: LOADERSUCA1984-001 | $10.27 | $9.65 | CA20260016 Mod 4 |
| Building | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: MOTOR GRADERSUCA1984-001 | $11.81 | $11.19 | CA20260016 Mod 4 |
| Building | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: TRACTORSUCA1984-001 | $9.15 | $8.53 | CA20260016 Mod 4 |
| Highway, Heavy | OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, TUNNEL AND UNDERGROUND WORK - AREA 1:: UNDERGROUND: (GROUP 5)ENGI0003-006 | $90.62 | $58.09 | CA20260021 Mod 2 |
| Highway, Heavy | OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, TUNNEL AND UNDERGROUND WORK - AREA 1:: UNDERGROUND: (GROUP 4)ENGI0003-006 | $91.76 | $59.23 | CA20260021 Mod 2 |
| Highway, Heavy | OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, TUNNEL AND UNDERGROUND WORK - AREA 1:: UNDERGROUND: (GROUP 3)ENGI0003-006 | $92.90 | $60.37 | CA20260021 Mod 2 |
| Highway, Heavy | OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, TUNNEL AND UNDERGROUND WORK - AREA 1:: UNDERGROUND: (GROUP 2)ENGI0003-006 | $94.23 | $61.70 | CA20260021 Mod 2 |
| Highway, Heavy | OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, TUNNEL AND UNDERGROUND WORK - AREA 1:: UNDERGROUND: (GROUP 1-A)ENGI0003-006 | $97.96 | $65.43 | CA20260021 Mod 2 |
| Highway, Heavy | OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, TUNNEL AND UNDERGROUND WORK - AREA 1:: UNDERGROUND: (GROUP 1)ENGI0003-006 | $95.49 | $62.96 | CA20260021 Mod 2 |
| Highway, Heavy | OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, TUNNEL AND UNDERGROUND WORK - AREA 1:: SHAFTS, STOPES, RAISES: (GROUP 5)ENGI0003-006 | $90.72 | $58.19 | CA20260021 Mod 2 |
| Highway, Heavy | OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, TUNNEL AND UNDERGROUND WORK - AREA 1:: SHAFTS, STOPES, RAISES: (GROUP 4)ENGI0003-006 | $91.86 | $59.33 | CA20260021 Mod 2 |
| Highway, Heavy | OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, TUNNEL AND UNDERGROUND WORK - AREA 1:: SHAFTS, STOPES, RAISES: (GROUP 3)ENGI0003-006 | $93.00 | $60.47 | CA20260021 Mod 2 |
| Highway, Heavy | OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, TUNNEL AND UNDERGROUND WORK - AREA 1:: SHAFTS, STOPES, RAISES: (GROUP 2)ENGI0003-006 | $94.33 | $61.80 | CA20260021 Mod 2 |
| Highway, Heavy | OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, TUNNEL AND UNDERGROUND WORK - AREA 1:: SHAFTS, STOPES, RAISES: (GROUP 1-A)ENGI0003-006 | $98.06 | $65.53 | CA20260021 Mod 2 |
| Highway, Heavy | OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, TUNNEL AND UNDERGROUND WORK - AREA 1:: SHAFTS, STOPES, RAISES: (GROUP 1)ENGI0003-006 | $95.59 | $63.06 | CA20260021 Mod 2 |
| Highway, Heavy | OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, STEEL ERECTION - AREA 1:CRANE: GROUP 5: BOOM CATENGI0003-006 | $94.77 | $62.24 | CA20260021 Mod 2 |
| Highway, Heavy | OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, STEEL ERECTION - AREA 1:: GROUP 3 (Hydraulic)ENGI0003-006 | $93.14 | $60.61 | CA20260021 Mod 2 |
| Highway, Heavy | OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, STEEL ERECTION - AREA 1:: GROUP 3 (Cranes)ENGI0003-006 | $98.09 | $65.56 | CA20260021 Mod 2 |
| Highway, Heavy | OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, STEEL ERECTION - AREA 1: CRANES: GROUP 2: CRANE OVER 45 TONS TO 100 TONS; DERRICK UNDER 100 TONS; SELF-PROPELLED BOOM-TYPE LIFTING …ENGI0003-006 | $99.57 | $67.04 | CA20260021 Mod 2 |
| Highway, Heavy | OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, STEEL ERECTION - AREA 1: CRANES: GROUP 1: CRANE OVER 100 TONS; DERRICK OVER 100 TONS; SELF- PROPELLED BOOM-TYPE LIFTING DEVICE OVER 100 TONSENGI0003-006 | $101.34 | $68.81 | CA20260021 Mod 2 |
| Highway, Heavy | OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, STEEL ERECTION - AREA 1: CRANE: GROUP 4: CHICAGO BOOM; FORKLIFT, 10 TONS AND OVER; HEAVY-DUTY REPAIR PERSON/WELDER GROUP 5: BOOM CATENGI0003-006 | $96.07 | $63.54 | CA20260021 Mod 2 |
| Highway, Heavy | OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, CRANES AND ATTACHMENTS - AREA 1:CRANES GROUP 2: CLAMSHELL AND DRAGLINE OVER 1 CU. YD. UP TO AND INCLUDING 7 CU. YDS.; CRANE, OVER 45 …ENGI0003-006 | $98.61 | $66.08 | CA20260021 Mod 2 |
| Highway, Heavy | OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, CRANES AND ATTACHMENTS - AREA 1: CRANES GROUP 3: CLAMSHELL AND DRAGLINE UP TO AND INCLUDING 1 CU. YD.; CRANES 45 TONS AND UNDER; …ENGI0003-006 | $96.87 | $64.34 | CA20260021 Mod 2 |
| Highway, Heavy | OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, CRANES AND ATTACHMENTS - AREA 1: CRANES GROUP 1: CLAMSHELL AND DRAGLINE OVER 7 CU. YDS.; CRANE, OVER 100 TONS; DERRICK, OVER 100 …ENGI0003-006 | $101.12 | $68.59 | CA20260021 Mod 2 |
| Highway, Heavy | OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, AREA 1: GROUP 8-A ELEVATOR OPERATOR; SKIDSTEER LOADER-BOBCAT 743 SERIES OR SMALLER, AND SIMILAR (WITHOUT ATTACHMENTS); MINI …ENGI0003-006 | $88.02 | $55.49 | CA20260021 Mod 2 |
| Highway, Heavy | OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, AREA 1: GROUP 6 ARMOR-COATER (OR SIMILAR); BALLAST JACK TAMPER; BOOM- TYPE BACKFILLING MACHINE; ASSISTANT PLANT ENGINEER; BRIDGE …ENGI0003-006 | $92.51 | $59.98 | CA20260021 Mod 2 |
| Highway, Heavy | OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, AREA 1: GROUP 4 ASPHALT PLANT ENGINEER/BOX PERSON; CHICAGO BOOM; COMBINATION BACKHOE AND LOADER UP TO AND INCLUDING 3/4 CU. YD.; …ENGI0003-006 | $95.10 | $62.57 | CA20260021 Mod 2 |
| Highway, Heavy | OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, AREA 1: GROUP 3 ASPHALT MILLING MACHINE; CABLE BACKHOE; COMBINATION BACKHOE AND LOADER OVER 3/4 CU. YDS.; CONTINUOUS FLIGHT TIE BACK …ENGI0003-006 | $96.48 | $63.95 | CA20260021 Mod 2 |
| Highway, Heavy | OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, AREA 1: GROUP 2 HIGHLINE CABLEWAY; HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR, 3-1/2 CU. YDS. UP TO 7 CU. YDS.; LICENSED CONSTRUCTION WORK BOAT OPERATOR, …ENGI0003-006 | $97.96 | $65.43 | CA20260021 Mod 2 |
| Highway, Heavy | OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, AREA 1: GROUP 1 OPERATOR OF HELICOPTER (WHEN USED IN ERECTION WORK); HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR, 7 CU. YDS. AND OVER; POWER SHOVELS, OVER 7 CU. YDS.ENGI0003-006 | $99.49 | $66.96 | CA20260021 Mod 2 |
| Highway, Heavy | OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, TUNNEL AND UNDERGROUND WORK - AREA 1:: UNDERGROUND: (GROUP 5)ENGI0003-006 | $90.62 | $58.09 | CA20260021 Mod 2 |
| Highway, Heavy | OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, TUNNEL AND UNDERGROUND WORK - AREA 1:: UNDERGROUND: (GROUP 4)ENGI0003-006 | $91.76 | $59.23 | CA20260021 Mod 2 |
| Highway, Heavy | OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, TUNNEL AND UNDERGROUND WORK - AREA 1:: UNDERGROUND: (GROUP 3)ENGI0003-006 | $92.90 | $60.37 | CA20260021 Mod 2 |
| Highway, Heavy | OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, TUNNEL AND UNDERGROUND WORK - AREA 1:: UNDERGROUND: (GROUP 2)ENGI0003-006 | $94.23 | $61.70 | CA20260021 Mod 2 |
| Highway, Heavy | OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, TUNNEL AND UNDERGROUND WORK - AREA 1:: UNDERGROUND: (GROUP 1-A)ENGI0003-006 | $97.96 | $65.43 | CA20260021 Mod 2 |
| Highway, Heavy | OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, TUNNEL AND UNDERGROUND WORK - AREA 1:: UNDERGROUND: (GROUP 1)ENGI0003-006 | $95.49 | $62.96 | CA20260021 Mod 2 |
| Highway, Heavy | OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, TUNNEL AND UNDERGROUND WORK - AREA 1:: SHAFTS, STOPES, RAISES: (GROUP 5)ENGI0003-006 | $90.72 | $58.19 | CA20260021 Mod 2 |
| Highway, Heavy | OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, TUNNEL AND UNDERGROUND WORK - AREA 1:: SHAFTS, STOPES, RAISES: (GROUP 4)ENGI0003-006 | $91.86 | $59.33 | CA20260021 Mod 2 |
| Highway, Heavy | OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, TUNNEL AND UNDERGROUND WORK - AREA 1:: SHAFTS, STOPES, RAISES: (GROUP 3)ENGI0003-006 | $93.00 | $60.47 | CA20260021 Mod 2 |
| Highway, Heavy | OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, TUNNEL AND UNDERGROUND WORK - AREA 1:: SHAFTS, STOPES, RAISES: (GROUP 2)ENGI0003-006 | $94.33 | $61.80 | CA20260021 Mod 2 |
The first 40 of 69 federal rows; every row is in the determinations linked above.
Davis-Bacon rates from SAM.gov, read October 25, 2026. Our federal totals are base plus fringe; DOL prints no total. California Davis-Bacon changes
Operating Engineer Group 1 job titles
Work DIR classifies in Group 1, copied as printed. The other groups and their rates are in the table below.
- Cranes over 100 tons
- Derrick over 100 tons
- Self Propelled Boom Type Lifting Device Over 100 Tons
- Tower Crane
Source: Group 1, page 2
Scheduled increases
DIR has already set these increases. Work on or after each date is paid the higher rate. DIR often leaves part of an increase "to be allocated to wages and/or employer payments" and confirms the split when it comes due, and it can reduce a scheduled increase in a later notice, so check DIR's increase page before you pay it.
| Takes effect | Increase per hour | Total after increase |
|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2027 | +$4.01 | $112.52 |
| June 26, 2028 | +$4.01 | $116.53 |
The double asterisk after DIR's expiration date means the next rate is already set. If the work runs past that date you have to pay the new rate, and DIR says to build it into contracts signed now (DIR FAQ, Q8).
Source: DIR increase PDF
Every operating engineer rate in Tulare County
As DIR lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
| Classification | Total | Base | Employer payments | Daily OT | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 1Area 13 jobs in this group
| $108.29 | $72.00 | $36.29 | $144.29 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 1Area 23 jobs in this group
| $110.29 | $74.00 | $36.29 | $147.29 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) # a: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 1Area 23 jobs in this group
| $108.84 | $72.55 | $36.29 | $145.12 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2A |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 1 - Assistant to EngineerArea 13 jobs in this group
| $99.03 | $62.74 | $36.29 | $130.40 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 1 - Assistant to EngineerArea 23 jobs in this group
| $101.03 | $64.74 | $36.29 | $133.40 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) # a: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 1 - Assistant to EngineerArea 23 jobs in this group
| $100.01 | $63.72 | $36.29 | $131.87 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2A |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 1 - Truck Crane Assistant to EngineerArea 13 jobs in this group
| $101.32 | $65.03 | $36.29 | $133.84 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 1 - Truck Crane Assistant to EngineerArea 23 jobs in this group
| $103.32 | $67.03 | $36.29 | $136.84 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) # a: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 1 - Truck Crane Assistant to EngineerArea 23 jobs in this group
| $102.18 | $65.89 | $36.29 | $135.13 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2A |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 1-AArea 16 jobs in this group
| $107.54 | $71.25 | $36.29 | $143.17 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 1-AArea 26 jobs in this group
| $109.54 | $73.25 | $36.29 | $146.17 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) # a: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 1-AArea 26 jobs in this group
| $108.09 | $71.80 | $36.29 | $143.99 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2A |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 1-A - Assistant to EngineerArea 16 jobs in this group
| $98.28 | $61.99 | $36.29 | $129.28 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 1-A - Assistant to EngineerArea 26 jobs in this group
| $100.28 | $63.99 | $36.29 | $132.28 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) # a: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 1-A - Assistant to EngineerArea 26 jobs in this group
| $99.26 | $62.97 | $36.29 | $130.75 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2A |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 1-A - Truck Crane Assistant to EngineerArea 16 jobs in this group
| $100.57 | $64.28 | $36.29 | $132.71 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 1-A - Truck Crane Assistant to EngineerArea 26 jobs in this group
| $102.57 | $66.28 | $36.29 | $135.71 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) # a: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 1-A - Truck Crane Assistant to EngineerArea 26 jobs in this group
| $101.43 | $65.14 | $36.29 | $134.00 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2A |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 2-AArea 16 jobs in this group
| $105.78 | $69.49 | $36.29 | $140.53 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 2-AArea 26 jobs in this group
| $107.78 | $71.49 | $36.29 | $143.53 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) # a: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 2-AArea 26 jobs in this group
| $106.40 | $70.11 | $36.29 | $141.46 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2A |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 2-A - Assistant to EngineerArea 16 jobs in this group
| $98.07 | $61.78 | $36.29 | $128.96 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 2-A - Assistant to EngineerArea 26 jobs in this group
| $100.07 | $63.78 | $36.29 | $131.96 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) # a: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 2-A - Assistant to EngineerArea 26 jobs in this group
| $99.04 | $62.75 | $36.29 | $130.42 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2A |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 2-A - Truck Crane Assistant to EngineerArea 16 jobs in this group
| $100.31 | $64.02 | $36.29 | $132.32 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 2-A - Truck Crane Assistant to EngineerArea 26 jobs in this group
| $102.31 | $66.02 | $36.29 | $135.32 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) # a: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 2-A - Truck Crane Assistant to EngineerArea 26 jobs in this group
| $101.19 | $64.90 | $36.29 | $133.64 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2A |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 3-AArea 15 jobs in this group
| $104.04 | $67.75 | $36.29 | $137.92 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 3-AArea 25 jobs in this group
| $106.04 | $69.75 | $36.29 | $140.92 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) # a: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 3-AArea 25 jobs in this group
| $104.76 | $68.47 | $36.29 | $139.00 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2A |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 3-A - Assistant to EngineerArea 15 jobs in this group
| $97.79 | $61.50 | $36.29 | $128.54 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 3-A - Assistant to EngineerArea 25 jobs in this group
| $99.79 | $63.50 | $36.29 | $131.54 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) # a: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 3-A - Assistant to EngineerArea 25 jobs in this group
| $98.79 | $62.50 | $36.29 | $130.04 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2A |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 3-A - HydraulicArea 15 jobs in this group
| $99.68 | $63.39 | $36.29 | $131.38 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 3-A - HydraulicArea 25 jobs in this group
| $101.68 | $65.39 | $36.29 | $134.38 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) # a: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 3-A - HydraulicArea 25 jobs in this group
| $100.58 | $64.29 | $36.29 | $132.73 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2A |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 3-A - Truck Crane Assistant to EngineerArea 15 jobs in this group
| $100.07 | $63.78 | $36.29 | $131.96 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 3-A - Truck Crane Assistant to EngineerArea 25 jobs in this group
| $102.07 | $65.78 | $36.29 | $134.96 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) # a: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 3-A - Truck Crane Assistant to EngineerArea 25 jobs in this group
| $100.95 | $64.66 | $36.29 | $133.28 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2A |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 4-AArea 13 jobs in this group
| $101.00 | $64.71 | $36.29 | $133.36 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 4-AArea 23 jobs in this group
| $103.00 | $66.71 | $36.29 | $136.36 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) # a: All Cranes & Attachments: Group 4-AArea 23 jobs in this group
| $101.85 | $65.56 | $36.29 | $134.63 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2A |
| Group 1 | $108.51 | $72.22 | $36.29 | $144.62 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2D |
STEEL ERECTOR AND FABRICATOR (OPERATING ENGINEER-BUILDING CONSTRUCTION)#a: Group 14 jobs in this group
| $107.03 | $70.74 | $36.29 | $142.40 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2D1 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: Group 1Area 14 jobs in this group
| $106.66 | $70.37 | $36.29 | $141.85 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: Group 1Area 24 jobs in this group
| $108.66 | $72.37 | $36.29 | $144.85 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) # a: Group 1Area 24 jobs in this group
| $107.24 | $70.95 | $36.29 | $142.72 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2A |
Group 1 - Assistant to Engineer4 jobs in this group
| $98.96 | $62.67 | $36.29 | $130.30 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2D |
STEEL ERECTOR AND FABRICATOR (OPERATING ENGINEER-BUILDING CONSTRUCTION)#a: Group 1 - Assistant to Engineer4 jobs in this group
| $97.90 | $61.61 | $36.29 | $128.71 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2D1 |
Group 1 - Truck Crane Assistant to Engineer4 jobs in this group
| $101.19 | $64.90 | $36.29 | $133.64 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2D |
STEEL ERECTOR AND FABRICATOR (OPERATING ENGINEER-BUILDING CONSTRUCTION)#a: Group 1 - Truck Crane Assistant to Engineer4 jobs in this group
| $100.04 | $63.75 | $36.29 | $131.92 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2D1 |
Group 24 jobs in this group
| $106.74 | $70.45 | $36.29 | $141.97 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2D |
STEEL ERECTOR AND FABRICATOR (OPERATING ENGINEER-BUILDING CONSTRUCTION)#a: Group 24 jobs in this group
| $105.32 | $69.03 | $36.29 | $139.84 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2D1 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: Group 2Area 16 jobs in this group
| $105.13 | $68.84 | $36.29 | $139.55 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: Group 2Area 26 jobs in this group
| $107.13 | $70.84 | $36.29 | $142.55 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) # a: Group 2Area 26 jobs in this group
| $105.79 | $69.50 | $36.29 | $140.54 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2A |
Group 2 - Assistant to Engineer4 jobs in this group
| $98.69 | $62.40 | $36.29 | $129.89 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2D |
STEEL ERECTOR AND FABRICATOR (OPERATING ENGINEER-BUILDING CONSTRUCTION)#a: Group 2 - Assistant to Engineer4 jobs in this group
| $97.65 | $61.36 | $36.29 | $128.33 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2D1 |
Group 2 - Truck Crane Assistant to Engineer4 jobs in this group
| $100.97 | $64.68 | $36.29 | $133.31 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2D |
STEEL ERECTOR AND FABRICATOR (OPERATING ENGINEER-BUILDING CONSTRUCTION)#a: Group 2 - Truck Crane Assistant to Engineer4 jobs in this group
| $99.82 | $63.53 | $36.29 | $131.59 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2D1 |
Group 33 jobs in this group
| $105.26 | $68.97 | $36.29 | $139.75 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2D |
STEEL ERECTOR AND FABRICATOR (OPERATING ENGINEER-BUILDING CONSTRUCTION)#a: Group 33 jobs in this group
| $103.93 | $67.64 | $36.29 | $137.75 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2D1 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: Group 3Area 119 jobs in this group
| $103.65 | $67.36 | $36.29 | $137.33 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: Group 3Area 219 jobs in this group
| $105.65 | $69.36 | $36.29 | $140.33 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) # a: Group 3Area 219 jobs in this group
| $104.39 | $68.10 | $36.29 | $138.44 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2A |
Group 3 - Assistant to Engineer3 jobs in this group
| $98.47 | $62.18 | $36.29 | $129.56 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2D |
STEEL ERECTOR AND FABRICATOR (OPERATING ENGINEER-BUILDING CONSTRUCTION)#a: Group 3 - Assistant to Engineer3 jobs in this group
| $97.42 | $61.13 | $36.29 | $127.99 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2D1 |
Group 3 - Hydraulic3 jobs in this group
| $100.31 | $64.02 | $36.29 | $132.32 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2D |
STEEL ERECTOR AND FABRICATOR (OPERATING ENGINEER-BUILDING CONSTRUCTION)#a: Group 3 - Hydraulic3 jobs in this group
| $99.19 | $62.90 | $36.29 | $130.64 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2D1 |
Group 3 - Truck Crane Assistant to Engineer3 jobs in this group
| $100.70 | $64.41 | $36.29 | $132.91 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2D |
STEEL ERECTOR AND FABRICATOR (OPERATING ENGINEER-BUILDING CONSTRUCTION)#a: Group 3 - Truck Crane Assistant to Engineer3 jobs in this group
| $99.57 | $63.28 | $36.29 | $131.21 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2D1 |
Group 43 jobs in this group
| $103.24 | $66.95 | $36.29 | $136.72 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2D |
STEEL ERECTOR AND FABRICATOR (OPERATING ENGINEER-BUILDING CONSTRUCTION)#a: Group 43 jobs in this group
| $102.00 | $65.71 | $36.29 | $134.86 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2D1 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: Group 4Area 134 jobs in this group
| $102.27 | $65.98 | $36.29 | $135.26 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: Group 4Area 234 jobs in this group
| $104.27 | $67.98 | $36.29 | $138.26 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) # a: Group 4Area 234 jobs in this group
| $103.06 | $66.77 | $36.29 | $136.45 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2A |
Group 51 job in this group
| $101.94 | $65.65 | $36.29 | $134.77 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2D |
STEEL ERECTOR AND FABRICATOR (OPERATING ENGINEER-BUILDING CONSTRUCTION)#a: Group 51 job in this group
| $100.75 | $64.46 | $36.29 | $132.98 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2D1 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: Group 5Area 119 jobs in this group
| $101.00 | $64.71 | $36.29 | $133.36 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: Group 5Area 219 jobs in this group
| $103.00 | $66.71 | $36.29 | $136.36 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) # a: Group 5Area 219 jobs in this group
| $101.85 | $65.56 | $36.29 | $134.63 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2A |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: Group 6Area 128 jobs in this group
| $99.68 | $63.39 | $36.29 | $131.38 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: Group 6Area 228 jobs in this group
| $101.68 | $65.39 | $36.29 | $134.38 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) # a: Group 6Area 228 jobs in this group
| $100.58 | $64.29 | $36.29 | $132.73 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2A |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: Group 7Area 127 jobs in this group
| $98.54 | $62.25 | $36.29 | $129.67 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: Group 7Area 227 jobs in this group
| $100.54 | $64.25 | $36.29 | $132.67 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) # a: Group 7Area 227 jobs in this group
| $99.49 | $63.20 | $36.29 | $131.09 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2A |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: Group 8Area 131 jobs in this group
| $97.40 | $61.11 | $36.29 | $127.96 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: Group 8Area 231 jobs in this group
| $99.40 | $63.11 | $36.29 | $130.96 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) # a: Group 8Area 231 jobs in this group
| $98.41 | $62.12 | $36.29 | $129.47 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2A |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: Group 8-AArea 14 jobs in this group
| $95.19 | $58.90 | $36.29 | $124.64 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK) #: Group 8-AArea 24 jobs in this group
| $97.19 | $60.90 | $36.29 | $127.64 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2 |
OPERATING ENGINEER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) # a: Group 8-AArea 24 jobs in this group
| $96.29 | $60.00 | $36.29 | $126.29 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2A |
Group A-13 jobs in this group
| $109.26 | $72.97 | $36.29 | $145.75 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2D |
STEEL ERECTOR AND FABRICATOR (OPERATING ENGINEER-BUILDING CONSTRUCTION)#a: Group A-13 jobs in this group
| $107.78 | $71.49 | $36.29 | $143.53 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2D1 |
Group A-1 - Assistant to Engineer3 jobs in this group
| $99.71 | $63.42 | $36.29 | $131.42 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2D |
STEEL ERECTOR AND FABRICATOR (OPERATING ENGINEER-BUILDING CONSTRUCTION)#a: Group A-1 - Assistant to Engineer3 jobs in this group
| $98.65 | $62.36 | $36.29 | $129.83 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2D1 |
Group A-1 - Truck Crane Assistant to Engineer3 jobs in this group
| $101.94 | $65.65 | $36.29 | $134.77 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2D |
STEEL ERECTOR AND FABRICATOR (OPERATING ENGINEER-BUILDING CONSTRUCTION)#a: Group A-1 - Truck Crane Assistant to Engineer3 jobs in this group
| $100.79 | $64.50 | $36.29 | $133.04 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2D1 |
OPERATING ENGINEER#: Group IArea 11 job in this group
| $92.47 | $59.26 | $33.21 | $122.10 | NC-63-3-75-2026-1 |
OPERATING ENGINEER#: Group IArea 21 job in this group
| $94.47 | $61.26 | $33.21 | $125.10 | NC-63-3-75-2026-1 |
OPERATING ENGINEER#: Group IIArea 111 jobs in this group
| $88.87 | $55.66 | $33.21 | $116.70 | NC-63-3-75-2026-1 |
OPERATING ENGINEER#: Group IIArea 211 jobs in this group
| $90.87 | $57.66 | $33.21 | $119.70 | NC-63-3-75-2026-1 |
OPERATING ENGINEER#: Group IIIArea 13 jobs in this group
| $84.26 | $51.05 | $33.21 | $109.79 | NC-63-3-75-2026-1 |
OPERATING ENGINEER#: Group IIIArea 23 jobs in this group
| $86.26 | $53.05 | $33.21 | $112.79 | NC-63-3-75-2026-1 |
OPERATING ENGINEER#: Group IVArea 11 job in this group
| $81.55 | $48.34 | $33.21 | $105.72 | NC-63-3-75-2026-1 |
OPERATING ENGINEER#: Group IVArea 21 job in this group
| $83.55 | $50.34 | $33.21 | $108.72 | NC-63-3-75-2026-1 |
TUNNEL/UNDERGROUND (OPERATING ENGINEER-HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK)#: Shafts Stopes & Raises Group 1Area 16 jobs in this group
| $102.76 | $66.47 | $36.29 | $136.00 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2C |
TUNNEL/UNDERGROUND (OPERATING ENGINEER-HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK)#: Shafts Stopes & Raises Group 1Area 26 jobs in this group
| $104.76 | $68.47 | $36.29 | $139.00 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2C |
TUNNEL/UNDERGROUND (OPERATING ENGINEER-HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK)#: Shafts Stopes & Raises Group 1-AArea 11 job in this group
| $105.23 | $68.94 | $36.29 | $139.70 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2C |
TUNNEL/UNDERGROUND (OPERATING ENGINEER-HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK)#: Shafts Stopes & Raises Group 1-AArea 21 job in this group
| $107.23 | $70.94 | $36.29 | $142.70 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2C |
TUNNEL/UNDERGROUND (OPERATING ENGINEER-HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK)#: Shafts Stopes & Raises Group 2Area 13 jobs in this group
| $101.50 | $65.21 | $36.29 | $134.11 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2C |
TUNNEL/UNDERGROUND (OPERATING ENGINEER-HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK)#: Shafts Stopes & Raises Group 2Area 23 jobs in this group
| $103.50 | $67.21 | $36.29 | $137.11 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2C |
TUNNEL/UNDERGROUND (OPERATING ENGINEER-HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK)#: Shafts Stopes & Raises Group 3Area 12 jobs in this group
| $100.17 | $63.88 | $36.29 | $132.11 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2C |
TUNNEL/UNDERGROUND (OPERATING ENGINEER-HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK)#: Shafts Stopes & Raises Group 3Area 22 jobs in this group
| $102.17 | $65.88 | $36.29 | $135.11 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2C |
TUNNEL/UNDERGROUND (OPERATING ENGINEER-HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK)#: Shafts Stopes & Raises Group 4Area 13 jobs in this group
| $99.03 | $62.74 | $36.29 | $130.40 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2C |
TUNNEL/UNDERGROUND (OPERATING ENGINEER-HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK)#: Shafts Stopes & Raises Group 4Area 23 jobs in this group
| $101.03 | $64.74 | $36.29 | $133.40 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2C |
TUNNEL/UNDERGROUND (OPERATING ENGINEER-HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK)#: Shafts Stopes & Raises Group 5Area 17 jobs in this group
| $97.89 | $61.60 | $36.29 | $128.69 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2C |
TUNNEL/UNDERGROUND (OPERATING ENGINEER-HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK)#: Shafts Stopes & Raises Group 5Area 27 jobs in this group
| $99.89 | $63.60 | $36.29 | $131.69 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2C |
TUNNEL/UNDERGROUND (OPERATING ENGINEER-HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK)#: Underground Rate Group 1Area 16 jobs in this group
| $102.66 | $66.37 | $36.29 | $135.85 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2C |
TUNNEL/UNDERGROUND (OPERATING ENGINEER-HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK)#: Underground Rate Group 1Area 26 jobs in this group
| $104.66 | $68.37 | $36.29 | $138.85 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2C |
TUNNEL/UNDERGROUND (OPERATING ENGINEER-HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK)#: Underground Rate Group 1-AArea 11 job in this group
| $105.13 | $68.84 | $36.29 | $139.55 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2C |
TUNNEL/UNDERGROUND (OPERATING ENGINEER-HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK)#: Underground Rate Group 1-AArea 21 job in this group
| $107.13 | $70.84 | $36.29 | $142.55 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2C |
TUNNEL/UNDERGROUND (OPERATING ENGINEER-HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK)#: Underground Rate Group 2Area 13 jobs in this group
| $101.40 | $65.11 | $36.29 | $133.96 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2C |
TUNNEL/UNDERGROUND (OPERATING ENGINEER-HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK)#: Underground Rate Group 2Area 23 jobs in this group
| $103.40 | $67.11 | $36.29 | $136.96 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2C |
TUNNEL/UNDERGROUND (OPERATING ENGINEER-HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK)#: Underground Rate Group 3Area 12 jobs in this group
| $100.07 | $63.78 | $36.29 | $131.96 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2C |
TUNNEL/UNDERGROUND (OPERATING ENGINEER-HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK)#: Underground Rate Group 3Area 22 jobs in this group
| $102.07 | $65.78 | $36.29 | $134.96 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2C |
TUNNEL/UNDERGROUND (OPERATING ENGINEER-HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK)#: Underground Rate Group 4Area 13 jobs in this group
| $98.93 | $62.64 | $36.29 | $130.25 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2C |
TUNNEL/UNDERGROUND (OPERATING ENGINEER-HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK)#: Underground Rate Group 4Area 23 jobs in this group
| $100.93 | $64.64 | $36.29 | $133.25 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2C |
TUNNEL/UNDERGROUND (OPERATING ENGINEER-HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK)#: Underground Rate Group 5Area 17 jobs in this group
| $97.79 | $61.50 | $36.29 | $128.54 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2C |
TUNNEL/UNDERGROUND (OPERATING ENGINEER-HEAVY AND HIGHWAY WORK)#: Underground Rate Group 5Area 27 jobs in this group
| $99.79 | $63.50 | $36.29 | $131.54 | NC-23-63-1-2026-2C |
How Tulare County compares
The main operating engineer rate in every county that has one, and how the pay splits here and in the nearest counties. All bars use the same scale.
Every county in California
Wage and employer payments, nearby
- Tulare Countybase $72.22$108.51
- Kings Countybase $72.22$108.51
- Kern Countybase $64.40$103.75
- Fresno Countybase $72.22$108.51
Operating Engineer rates in nearby counties
Current DIR rates. You pay the rate for the county where the work is done, even if your shop is somewhere else.
| County | Classification | Total | Base | vs Tulare County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulare County | Group 1 | $108.51 | $72.22 | |
| Kings County | Group 1 | $108.51 | $72.22 | same |
| Fresno County | Group 1 | $108.51 | $72.22 | same |
| Madera County | Group 1 | $108.51 | $72.22 | same |
| Kern County | Group 1 | $103.75 | $64.40 | −$4.76 |
| Inyo County | Group 1 | $103.75 | $64.40 | −$4.76 |
| San Luis Obispo County | Group 1 | $103.75 | $64.40 | −$4.76 |
California operating engineer prevailing wage by county, with a map
Footnotes on this rate
DIR's footnotes, in DIR's words. Several change the rate itself: zone pay, a percentage added to the total, or which overtime hours get which rate.
- b Includes an amount for supplemental dues.
- c When three shifts are employed for five (5) or more consecutive days, seven and one-half (7 1/2) consecutive hours (exclusive of meal period), shall constitute a day of work, for which eight (8) times the straight time hourly rate shall be paid at the non-shift wage rate for the second shift. The third shift shall be seven (7) hours of work for eight (8) hours of pay at the non-shift wage rate.
- d Rate applies to the first 2 daily overtime hours only. All other time is paid at the double time rate.
- e Saturday in the same work week may be worked at straight-time rates if a job is shut down during the normal work week due to inclement weather.
DIR's other marks: # means an apprenticeable craft, * means in effect until superseded, ** means the next rate is already set.
More from DIR on this rate
- Holidays (DIR PDF)
- Scope of work: which tasks this rate covers
- Travel and subsistence
- Apprentice rates: DIR publishes these separately, by program. Look them up on DIR.
Are you being paid this rate?
Add your hourly wage to what your employer pays into health, pension and other plans for you, and compare it with $108.51. Plan payments only count if the money goes into the plan; your pay stub won't show them, but plan statements will. The training amount goes to the California Apprenticeship Council or an apprenticeship program, not to you. Check a week of pay.
Contractors on most public works jobs file certified payroll with the state, and anyone can look it up in DIR's CPR public search. If your total comes up short, you can file a public works complaint with the California Labor Commissioner.
Source
California Department of Industrial Relations, general prevailing wage determination NC-23-63-1-2026-2D, page 1: www.dir.ca.gov/oprl/2026-2/PWD/Determinations/Northern/NC-023-63-1(D).pdf
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