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Gilpin County, CO · Operating Engineer
Operating Engineer prevailing wage in Gilpin County, Colorado
$26.56an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$20.78 base wage + $5.78 fringe benefits
OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · SUCO2013-016
$52.54an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$37.34 base wage + $15.20 fringe benefits
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (6)-CRANE (91-140 TONS) (ARAPAHOE, BROOMFIELD, CLEAR CREEK, ELBERT, GILPIN COUNTIES) · ENGI0009-010
$50.40an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$35.20 base wage + $15.20 fringe benefits
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: TRACKHOE · ENGI0009-004
Gilpin County uses the same operating engineer rates as 1 other county. See all of them on one page.
On federally funded or assisted building construction in Gilpin County, an operating engineer must be paid at least $26.56 an hour: a $20.78 base wage plus $5.78 in fringe benefits, under wage determination CO20260030 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $26.56 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination CO20260030, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier SUCO2013-016 (July 31, 2015). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted highway construction in Gilpin County, an operating engineer must be paid at least $52.54 an hour: a $37.34 base wage plus $15.20 in fringe benefits, under wage determination CO20260006 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $52.54 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination CO20260006, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for highway construction; rate identifier ENGI0009-010 (May 1, 2024). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted heavy construction in Gilpin County, an operating engineer must be paid at least $50.40 an hour: a $35.20 base wage plus $15.20 in fringe benefits, under wage determination CO20260003 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $50.40 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination CO20260003, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for heavy construction; rate identifier ENGI0009-004 (May 1, 2024). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
Colorado's state rule uses these same Davis-Bacon determinations for state-agency projects of $500,000 or more that have no federal money (CDOT contracts excluded), with no separate survey (SB19-196, C.R.S. 24-92-205). The City of Denver publishes its own schedules for its own projects, on the City of Denver page.
DOL lists 43 operating engineer rates for Gilpin County, from $15.39 to $55.00 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $20.78 + $5.78
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $20.78 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $5.78 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $26.56 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $37.34 + $15.20
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $37.34 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $15.20 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $52.54 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $35.20 + $15.20
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $35.20 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $15.20 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $50.40 |
When does this rate change?
- A contract keeps the wage determination in its bid documents. Modifications published before bid opening apply to it, though one published less than 10 days before can be left out if the agency finds there isn't time to tell bidders (29 CFR 1.6(c)).
- DOL changes a WD by publishing a numbered modification on SAM.gov. This page reads the modification named in the Source line; the Colorado change log lists what each one changed.
Every operating engineer rate in Gilpin County
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE (91 TO 140 TONS)BuildingENGI0009-017 | $37.34 | $15.20 | $52.54 | CO20260030 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE (51 TO 90 TONS)BuildingENGI0009-017 | $36.09 | $15.20 | $51.29 | CO20260030 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE (50 TONS AND UNDER)BuildingENGI0009-017 | $35.78 | $15.20 | $50.98 | CO20260030 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE (141 TONS AND OVER)BuildingENGI0009-017 | $39.80 | $15.20 | $55.00 | CO20260030 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADEBuildingSUCO2013-016 | $21.50 | $0.00 | $21.50 | CO20260030 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADERBuildingSUCO2013-016 | $19.10 | $3.89 | $22.99 | CO20260030 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOEBuildingSUCO2013-016 | $20.78 | $5.78 | $26.56 | CO20260030 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (6)-CRANE (91-140 TONS) (ARAPAHOE, BROOMFIELD, CLEAR CREEK, ELBERT, GILPIN COUNTIES)HighwayENGI0009-010 | $37.34 | $15.20 | $52.54 | CO20260006 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (5)-DRILL RIG CAISSON (WATSON 2500 SIMILAR OR LARGER), SCRAPER (40 CU.YD AND OVER)HighwayENGI0009-010 | $35.41 | $15.20 | $50.61 | CO20260006 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (5)-CRANE (51-90 TONS) (ARAPAHOE, BROOMFIELD, CLEAR CREEK, ELBERT, GILPIN COUNTIES)HighwayENGI0009-010 | $36.09 | $15.20 | $51.29 | CO20260006 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (4)-SCRAPER (SINGLE BOWL, UNDER 40 CU. YD)HighwayENGI0009-010 | $35.20 | $15.20 | $50.40 | CO20260006 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (4)-CRANE (50 TONS AND UNDER) (ARAPAHOE, BROOMFIELD, CLEAR CREEK, ELBERT, GILPIN COUNTIES)HighwayENGI0009-010 | $35.78 | $15.20 | $50.98 | CO20260006 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (3)- DRILL RIG CAISSON (SMALLER THAN WATSON 2500 AND SIMILAR)HighwayENGI0009-010 | $35.03 | $15.20 | $50.23 | CO20260006 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: TRACTORHighwaySUCO2011-001 | $13.13 | $2.95 | $16.08 | CO20260006 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: SCREED (BROOMFIELD, CLEAR CREEK, ELBERT, GILPIN)HighwaySUCO2011-001 | $24.67 | $6.02 | $30.69 | CO20260006 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROTOMILLHighwaySUCO2011-001 | $16.22 | $4.41 | $20.63 | CO20260006 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROLLER/COMPACTOR (DIRT AND GRADE COMPACTION) (ARAPAHOE, BROOMFIELD, CLEAR CREEK, ELBERT, GILPIN, JEFFERSON)HighwaySUCO2011-001 | $20.30 | $5.51 | $25.81 | CO20260006 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: OILER (ARAPAHOE, BROOMFIELD, CLEAR CREEK, ELBERT, GILPIN, PARK)HighwaySUCO2011-001 | $23.73 | $8.41 | $32.14 | CO20260006 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MECHANIC (ARAPAHOE, BROOMFIELD, CLEAR CREEK, ELBERT, GILPIN, PARK)HighwaySUCO2011-001 | $24.04 | $7.35 | $31.39 | CO20260006 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER (FRONT END) (BROOMFIELD, CLEAR CREEK, ELBERT, GILPIN)HighwaySUCO2011-001 | $23.20 | $8.33 | $31.53 | CO20260006 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE (BROOMFIELD, CLEAR CREEK, ELBERT, GILPIN, PARK)HighwaySUCO2011-001 | $23.90 | $7.93 | $31.83 | CO20260006 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FORKLIFTHighwaySUCO2011-001 | $15.91 | $4.68 | $20.59 | CO20260006 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: DRILL (ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, BROOMFIELD, CLEAR CREEK, ELBERT, GILPIN, PARK)HighwaySUCO2011-001 | $20.48 | $4.71 | $25.19 | CO20260006 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BULLDOZER (ARAPAHOE, BROOMFIELD, CLEAR CREEK, ELBERT, GILPIN, JEFFERSON, PARK)HighwaySUCO2011-001 | $26.90 | $5.59 | $32.49 | CO20260006 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER (ADAMS, BROOMFIELD, CLEAR CREEK, ELBERT, GILPIN, PARK)HighwaySUCO2011-001 | $22.70 | $8.07 | $30.77 | CO20260006 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BOOMHighwaySUCO2011-001 | $22.67 | $8.72 | $31.39 | CO20260006 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID LOADER (ADAMS, BROOMFIELD, CLEAR CREEK, ELBERT, GILPIN)HighwaySUCO2011-001 | $15.37 | $4.28 | $19.65 | CO20260006 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/TRACKHOE (BROOMFIELD, CLEAR CREEK, ELBERT, GILPIN)HighwaySUCO2011-001 | $22.19 | $6.48 | $28.67 | CO20260006 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT SPREADER (ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, BROOMFIELD, CLEAR CREEK, ELBERT, GILPIN, PARK)HighwaySUCO2011-001 | $22.67 | $8.67 | $31.34 | CO20260006 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT ROLLER (BROOMFIELD, CLEAR CREEK, ELBERT, GILPIN)HighwaySUCO2011-001 | $23.41 | $7.67 | $31.08 | CO20260006 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT PAVERHighwaySUCO2011-001 | $24.97 | $6.13 | $31.10 | CO20260006 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT LAYDOWN (ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, BROOMFIELD, CLEAR CREEK, ELBERT, GILPIN, JEFFERSON)HighwaySUCO2011-001 | $22.67 | $8.75 | $31.42 | CO20260006 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: TRACKHOEHeavyENGI0009-004 | $35.20 | $15.20 | $50.40 | CO20260003 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: ROLLER: SELF-PROPELLED, RUBBER TIRES UNDER 5 TONSHeavyENGI0009-004 | $34.58 | $15.20 | $49.78 | CO20260003 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: ROLLER: SELF-PROPELLED, ALL TYPES OVER 5 TONSHeavyENGI0009-004 | $35.03 | $15.20 | $50.23 | CO20260003 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: MOTOR GRADER: BLADE-ROUGHHeavyENGI0009-004 | $35.03 | $15.20 | $50.23 | CO20260003 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: MOTOR GRADER: BLADE-FINISHHeavyENGI0009-004 | $35.58 | $15.20 | $50.78 | CO20260003 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: MECHANICHeavyENGI0009-004 | $35.58 | $15.20 | $50.78 | CO20260003 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: FRONT END LOADERHeavySUCO2001-005 | $15.86 | $3.59 | $19.45 | CO20260003 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BULLDOZERHeavySUCO2001-005 | $15.08 | $4.44 | $19.52 | CO20260003 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BOBCAT/SKID LOADERHeavySUCO2001-005 | $20.22 | $4.41 | $24.63 | CO20260003 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (EXCAVATOR)HeavySUCO2001-005 | $15.39 | $0.00 | $15.39 | CO20260003 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (BACKHOE)HeavySUCO2001-005 | $15.93 | $3.58 | $19.51 | CO20260003 Mod 1 |
How Gilpin County compares
The main operating engineer rate in every county that has one, and how the pay splits here and nearby. All bars use the same scale.
Every county in Colorado
Wage and fringe benefits, nearby
- Gilpin Countybase $20.78$26.56
- Clear Creek Countybase $20.78$26.56
- Boulder Countybase $20.78$26.56
- Summit Countybase $13.41$13.41
Operating Engineer rates in nearby counties
Current DOL rates. Davis-Bacon rates are set for groups of counties, so neighbours often share them; the county where the work is done decides.
DOL's operating engineer rates for Gilpin County are the same as in 1 other county: Elbert.
| County | Classification | Base wage | Total rate | vs Gilpin County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilpin County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $20.78 | $26.56 | |
| Clear Creek County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $20.78 | $26.56 | same |
| Boulder County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $20.78 | $26.56 | same |
| Jefferson County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $20.78 | $26.56 | same |
| Broomfield County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $20.78 | $26.56 | same |
| Denver County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $20.78 | $26.56 | same |
| Summit County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BACKHOE | $13.41 | $13.41 | −$13.15 |
Colorado operating engineer prevailing wage by county, with a map
More from DOL on this rate
- DOL wage determination
- SAM.gov wage determinations
- Davis-Bacon determinations list journeyworker rates. Apprentices in a program registered with DOL or a recognized state agency can be paid the program's percentage of the rate, within its ratio; anyone else gets the full rate (29 CFR 5.5(a)(4)).
Are you being paid this rate?
Add your base pay to the fringe your employer pays for you, in cash or into plans, and compare the sum with the total. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division takes complaints: 1-866-487-9243, or dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints.
Source
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (DOL), wage determination CO20260030 Mod 1, published May 18, 2026: sam.gov/wage-determination/CO20260030/1
We read every active Colorado Davis-Bacon wage determination from SAM.gov's own data and check every number with a second, independent read of the same file. DOL prints no total; ours is base plus fringe. The City of Denver rows are copied from Denver Labor's own schedules. How we check · Download Gilpin County as CSV · Report an error