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Operating Engineer prevailing wage in Lebanon, Connecticut
$91.61an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$60.66 base wage + $30.95 fringe benefits · Building
Lebanon uses the same operating engineer rates as 168 other towns. See all of them on one page.
On Connecticut public works in Lebanon, an operating engineer must be paid at least $91.61 an hour: a $60.66 base wage plus $30.95 in benefits. CTDOL prints no total, so $91.61 is our sum of the two.
CTDOL schedules as of July 1, 2026; this rate, effective July 1, 2026. Rates are not fixed for the life of a contract: contractors must adjust wages and benefits every July 1 to CTDOL's new rates (CGS § 31-55a, as amended by PA 25-168). Checked against portal.ct.gov on October 25, 2026.
CTDOL lists 65 operating engineer rates for Lebanon, from $74.94 to $91.61 an hour. See all of them.
CTDOL's online rates are informational. The contracting agency gets a project schedule from CTDOL before advertising, and that schedule, in the bid documents, is the one that applies.
- Benefit printed with “+ a”: extra paid holidays or vacation defined in CTDOL's Footnotes sheet.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $60.66 + $30.95
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. CTDOL prints the 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) | $60.66 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $30.95 |
| Base + benefits (our sum; CTDOL prints no total) | $91.61 |
When does this rate change?
- Connecticut re-rates contracts already under way. Each contractor must check with the Labor Commissioner by July 1 every year and adjust wages and benefits effective each July 1 (CGS § 31-55a, as amended by PA 25-168).
- This page uses CTDOL's schedules "As of: July 1, 2026". CTDOL can replace a schedule during the year to correct it; the Building schedule now carries a Bricklayers Zone A and B fringe correction (CTDOL prevailing wage).
Every operating engineer rate in Lebanon
As CTDOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1: Crane Handling or Erecting Structural Steel or Stone, Hoisting Engineer (2 drums or over), Deep Shaft over 14". (Trade License Required)Building | $60.66 | $30.95 | $91.61 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 1a: Front End Loader (7 cubic yards or over); Work Boat 26 ft. and OverBuilding | $55.60 | $30.95 | $86.55 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 2: Cranes (100 ton rate capacity and over). (Trade License Required)Building | $60.24 | $30.95 | $91.19 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 2a: Cranes (under 100 ton rated capacity), Magni Type-360 Rotating Forklift.Building | $59.20 | $30.95 | $90.15 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 2b: Excavator over 2 cubic yards; Pile Driver ($3.00 premium when operator controls hammer), HF-1 Forklift, Drills with self contained power units, Micropile up to 14 inches helical pile.Building | $55.17 | $30.95 | $86.12 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 3: Excavator; Gradall; Master Mechanic; Hoisting Engineer (all types of equipment where a drum and cable are used to hoist or drag material regardless of motive power of operation), Rubber Tire Excavator (Drott-1085 or similar);Grader Operator; Bulldozer Finegrade. (slopes, shaping, laser or GPS, etc.). (Trade License Required)Building | $54.13 | $30.95 | $85.08 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 4: Trenching Machines; Lighter Derrick; CMI Machine or Similar; Koehring Loader (Skooper); Goldhofer.Building | $53.61 | $30.95 | $84.56 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 5: Specialty Railroad Equipment; Asphalt Spreader, Asphalt Reclaiming Machine; Line Grinder; Concrete Pumps; Drills with Self Contained Power Units; Boring Machine; Post Hole Digger; Auger; Pounder; Well Digger; Milling Machine (over 24 mandrel).Building | $52.78 | $30.95 | $83.73 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 5 continued: Side Boom; Combination Hoe and Loader; Directional Driller, Geothermal Drill.Building | $52.78 | $30.95 | $83.73 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 6: Front End Loader (3 up to 7 cubic yards); Bulldozer (rough grade dozer).Building | $52.35 | $30.95 | $83.30 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 7: Asphalt Roller; Concrete Saws and Cutters (ride on types); Vermeer Concrete Cutter; Stump Grinder; Scraper; Snooper; Skidder; Milling Machine (24" and under mandrel).Building | $51.89 | $30.95 | $82.84 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 8: Mechanic; Grease Truck Operator; Hydroblaster; Barrier Mover; Power Stone Spreader; Welding; Work Boat Under 26 ft.; Transfer Machine; Rigger Foreman.Building | $51.34 | $30.95 | $82.29 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 9: Front End Loader (under 3 cubic yards); Skid Steer Loader regardless of attachments; (Bobcat or Similar); Forklift, Power Chipper; Landscape Equipment (including Hydroseeder); Vacuum Excavation Truck and Hydrovac Excavation Truck (27 HG pressure or greater).Building | $50.74 | $30.95 | $81.69 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 10: Vibratory hammer; ice machine; diesel and air, hammer, etc.Building | $47.91 | $30.95 | $78.86 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 11: Conveyor, earth roller, power pavement breaker (whiphammer), robot demolition equipment.Building | $47.91 | $30.95 | $78.86 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 12: Wellpoint Operator.Building | $47.82 | $30.95 | $78.77 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 13: Compressor Battery Operator.Building | $47.04 | $30.95 | $77.99 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 14: Elevator Operator; Tow Motor Operator (solid tire no rough terrain).Building | $45.45 | $30.95 | $76.40 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 15: Generator Operator; Compressor Operator; Pump Operator; Welding Machine Operator; Heater Operator.Building | $44.89 | $30.95 | $75.84 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 16: Maintenance Engineer and Articulating End Dump.Building | $43.99 | $30.95 | $74.94 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 17: Portable Asphalt Plant Operator; Portable Crusher Plant Operator; Portable Concrete Plant Operator; Portable Grout Plant Operator; Portable Water Filtration Plant Operator.Building | $49.95 | $30.95 | $80.90 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 18: Power Safety Boat; Vacuum Truck; Zim Mixer; Sweeper; (Minimum for any job requiring a CDL license); Rigger; Signalman.Building | $46.60 | $30.95 | $77.55 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 1: Crane Handling or Erecting Structural Steel or Stone, Hoisting Engineer (2 drums or over), Caisson Drilled Shaft over 14". (Trade License Required)Heavy/Highway | $60.66 | $30.95 | $91.61 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 1a: Front End Loader (7 cubic yards or over); Work Boat 26 ft. and over.Heavy/Highway | $55.60 | $30.95 | $86.55 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 2: Cranes (100 ton rate capacity and over). (Trade License Required)Heavy/Highway | $60.24 | $30.95 | $91.19 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 2a: Cranes (under 100 ton rated capacity), Magni Type-360 Rotating Forklift.Heavy/Highway | $59.20 | $30.95 | $90.15 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 2b: Excavator over 2 cubic yards; Pile Driver ($3.00 premium when operator controls hammer), HF-1 Forklift, Drills with self contained power units, Micropile up to 14 inches helical pile.Heavy/Highway | $55.17 | $30.95 | $86.12 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 3: Excavator; Gradall; Master Mechanic; Hoisting Engineer (all types of equipment where a drum and cable are used to hoist or drag material regardless of motive power of operation), Rubber Tire Excavator (Drott-1085 or similar);Grader Operator; Bulldozer Fine Grade (slopes, shaping, laser or GPS, etc.). (Trade License Required)Heavy/Highway | $54.13 | $30.95 | $85.08 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 4: Trenching Machines; Lighter Derrick; CMI Machine or Similar; Koehring Loader (Skooper), Goldhofer.Heavy/Highway | $53.61 | $30.95 | $84.56 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 5: Specialty Railroad Equipment; Asphalt Paver; Asphalt Spreader; Asphalt Reclaiming Machine; Line Grinder; Concrete Pumps; Drills with Self Contained Power Units; Boring Machine; Post Hole Digger; Auger; Pounder; Well Digger; Milling Machine (over 24" mandrel)Heavy/Highway | $52.78 | $30.95 | $83.73 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 5 continued: Side Boom; Combination Hoe and Loader; Directional Driller, Geothermal Drill.Heavy/Highway | $52.78 | $30.95 | $83.73 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 6: Front End Loader (3 up to 7 cubic yards); Bulldozer (rough grade dozer).Heavy/Highway | $52.35 | $30.95 | $83.30 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 7: Asphalt Roller; Concrete Saws and Cutters (ride on types); Vermeer Concrete Cutter; Stump Grinder; Scraper; Snooper; Skidder; Milling Machine (24" and under Mandrel)Heavy/Highway | $51.89 | $30.95 | $82.84 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 8: Mechanic, Grease Truck Operator, Hydroblaster, Barrier Mover, Power Stone Spreader; Welder; Work Boat under 26 ft.; Transfer Machine, Rigger Foreman.Heavy/Highway | $51.34 | $30.95 | $82.29 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 9: Front End Loader (under 3 cubic yards), Skid Steer Loader regardless of attachments (Bobcat or Similar); Fork Lift, Power Chipper; Landscape Equipment (including hydroseeder), Vacuum Excavation Truck and Hydrovac Excavation Truck (27 HG pressure or greater).Heavy/Highway | $50.74 | $30.95 | $81.69 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 10: Vibratory Hammer, Ice Machine, Diesel and Air Hammer, etc.Heavy/Highway | $47.91 | $30.95 | $78.86 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 11: Conveyor, Earth Roller; Power Pavement Breaker (whiphammer), Robot Demolition Equipment.Heavy/Highway | $47.91 | $30.95 | $78.86 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 12: Wellpoint Operator.Heavy/Highway | $47.82 | $30.95 | $78.77 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 13: Compressor Battery Operator.Heavy/Highway | $47.04 | $30.95 | $77.99 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 14: Elevator Operator; Tow Motor Operator (Solid Tire No Rough Terrain).Heavy/Highway | $45.45 | $30.95 | $76.40 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 15: Generator Operator; Compressor Operator; Pump Operator; Welding Machine Operator; Heater Operator.Heavy/Highway | $44.89 | $30.95 | $75.84 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 16: Maintenance Engineer and Articulating End Dump.Heavy/Highway | $43.99 | $30.95 | $74.94 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 17: Portable Asphalt Plant Operator; Portable Crusher Plant Operator; Portable Concrete Plant Operator., Portable Grout Plant Operator, Portable Water Filtration Plant Operator.Heavy/Highway | $49.95 | $30.95 | $80.90 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Group 18: Power Safety Boat; Vacuum Truck; Zim Mixer; Sweeper; (minimum for any job requiring CDL license), Rigger, Signalman.Heavy/Highway | $46.60 | $30.95 | $77.55 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Power Equipment Operator: Excavator over 2 cubic yards; Pile Driver ($3.00 premium when operator controls hammer), HF-1 Forklift, Drills with self contained power units, Micropile up to 14 inches helical pile.ResidentialResidential | $55.17 | $30.95 | $86.12 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Power Equipment Operator: Excavator; Gradall; Master Mechanic; Hoisting Engineer (all types of equipment where a drum and cable are used to hoist or drag material regardless of motive power of operation), Rubber Tire Excavator (Drott-1085 or similar);Grader Operator; Bulldozer Fine Grade (slopes, shaping, laser or GPS, etc.). (Trade License Required)ResidentialResidential | $54.13 | $30.95 | $85.08 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Power Equipment Operator: Trenching Machines; Lighter Derrick; CMI Machine or Similar; Koehring Loader (Skooper), Goldhofer.ResidentialResidential | $53.61 | $30.95 | $84.56 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Power Equipment Operator: Specialty Railroad Equipment; Asphalt Paver; Asphalt Spreader; Asphalt Reclaiming Machine; Line Grinder; Concrete Pumps; Drills with Self Contained Power Units; Boring Machine; Post Hole Digger; Auger; Pounder; Well Digger; Milling Machine (over 24" mandrel), Side Boom; Combination Hoe and Loader; Directional Driller, Geothermal Drill.ResidentialResidential | $52.78 | $30.95 | $83.73 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Power Equipment Operator: Asphalt Roller; Concrete Saws and Cutters (ride on types); Vermeer Concrete Cutter; Stump Grinder; Scraper; Snooper; Skidder; Milling Machine (24" and under Mandrel).ResidentialResidential | $51.89 | $30.95 | $82.84 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Power Equipment Operator: Front End Loader (3 up to 7 cubic yards); Bulldozer (rough grade dozer).ResidentialResidential | $52.35 | $30.95 | $83.30 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Power Equipment Operator: Front End Loader (7 cubic yards or over); Work Boat 26 ft. and over.ResidentialResidential | $55.60 | $30.95 | $86.55 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic, Grease Truck Operator, Hydroblaster, Barrier Mover, Power Stone Spreader; Welder; Work Boat under 26 ft.; Transfer Machine, Rigger Foreman.ResidentialResidential | $51.34 | $30.95 | $82.29 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Power Equipment Operator: Crane Handling or Erecting Structural Steel or Stone, Hoisting Engineer (2 drums or over), Caisson Drilled Shaft over 14". (Trade License Required)ResidentialResidential | $60.66 | $30.95 | $91.61 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Power Equipment Operator: Vibratory Hammer, Ice Machine, Diesel and Air Hammer, etc.ResidentialResidential | $47.91 | $30.95 | $78.86 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Power Equipment Operator: Cranes (100 ton rate capacity and over). (Trade License Required)ResidentialResidential | $60.24 | $30.95 | $91.19 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Power Equipment Operator: Cranes (under 100 ton rated capacity), Magni Type-360 Rotating Forklift.ResidentialResidential | $59.20 | $30.95 | $90.15 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Power Equipment Operator: Conveyor, Earth Roller; Power Pavement Breaker (whiphammer), Robot Demolition Equipment.ResidentialResidential | $47.91 | $30.95 | $78.86 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Power Equipment Operator: Front End Loader (under 3 cubic yards), Skid Steer Loader regardless of attachments (Bobcat or Similar); Fork Lift, Power Chipper; Landscape Equipment (including hydroseeder), Vacuum Excavation Truck and Hydrovac Excavation Truck (27 HG pressure or greater).ResidentialResidential | $50.74 | $30.95 | $81.69 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Power Equipment Operator: Wellpoint OperatorResidentialResidential | $47.82 | $30.95 | $78.77 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Power Equipment Operator: Compressor Battery OperatorResidentialResidential | $47.04 | $30.95 | $77.99 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Power Equipment Operator: Elevator Operator; Tow Motor Operator (solid tire no rough terrain).ResidentialResidential | $45.45 | $30.95 | $76.40 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Power Equipment Operator: Generator Operator; Compressor Operator; Pump Operator; Welding Machine Operator; Heater Operator.ResidentialResidential | $44.89 | $30.95 | $75.84 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Power Equipment Operator: Maintenance Engineer, Articulating End Dump.ResidentialResidential | $43.99 | $30.95 | $74.94 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Power Equipment Operator: Portable Asphalt Plant Operator; Portable Crusher Plant Operator; Portable Concrete Plant Operator; Portable Grout Plant Operator; Portable Water Filtration Plant Operator.ResidentialResidential | $49.95 | $30.95 | $80.90 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Power Equipment Operator: Power Safety Boat; Vacuum Truck; Zim Mixer; Sweeper, Rigger, Signalman; (minimum for any job requiring CDL license).ResidentialResidential | $46.60 | $30.95 | $77.55 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Davis-Bacon operating engineer rate in Lebanon
Federally funded or assisted construction here uses the U.S. Department of Labor's wage determinations. When a contract requires both the state rate and the Davis-Bacon rate, paying the higher of the two meets both. The contract documents say which apply.
We don't put a federal figure next to CTDOL's here, because this page leads with a classification the federal determinations don't list one to one. The federal rows for this trade are below; match the classification to the work.
| Construction | Federal classification | Base wage | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY …ENGI0478-004 | $51.92 | $81.72 | CT20260024 Mod 2 |
| Building | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, BULLDOZER: ROUGH GRADE DOZER PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY …ENGI0478-005 | $50.22 | $80.02 | CT20260024 Mod 2 |
| Building | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, BULLDOZER: FINEGRADE (SLOPES, SHAPING, LASER OR GPS, ETC.) PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE …ENGI0478-005 | $51.92 | $81.72 | CT20260024 Mod 2 |
| Building | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE UNDER 100 TON RATED CAPACITY) PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, …ENGI0478-012 | $56.79 | $86.59 | CT20260024 Mod 2 |
| Building | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER - 7 CUBIC YARDS OR OVER PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING …ENGI0478-016 | $53.33 | $83.13 | CT20260024 Mod 2 |
| Highway | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 21 EXCAVATOR, GRADALL, MASTER MECHANIC, HOISTING ENGINEER (ALL TYPES OF EQUIPMENT WHERE A DRUM AND CABLE ARE USED TO HOIST OR …ENGI0478-002 | $51.92 | $81.72 | CT20260002 Mod 2 |
| Highway | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 19 FRONT END LOADER(7 CUBIC YARDS OR OVER); WORK BOAT 26 FT. AND OVER. A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL …ENGI0478-002 | $53.33 | $83.13 | CT20260002 Mod 2 |
| Highway | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 18 MAINTENANCE ENGINEER. A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, …ENGI0478-002 | $42.20 | $72.00 | CT20260002 Mod 2 |
| Highway | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 17 GENERATOR OPERATOR; COMPRESSOR OPERATOR; PUMP OPERATOR; WELDING MACHINE OPERATOR; HEATER OPERATOR. A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW …ENGI0478-002 | $43.06 | $72.86 | CT20260002 Mod 2 |
| Highway | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 16 ELEVATOR OPERATOR; TOW MOTOR OPERATOR (SOLID TIRE NO ROUGH TERRAIN). A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, …ENGI0478-002 | $43.60 | $73.40 | CT20260002 Mod 2 |
| Highway | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 14 COMPRESSOR BATTERY OPERATOR. A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, …ENGI0478-002 | $45.12 | $74.92 | CT20260002 Mod 2 |
| Highway | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 13 PORTABLE ASPHALT PLANT OPERATOR; PORTABLE CONCRETE PLANT OPERATOR; PORTABLE CRUSHER PLANT OPERATOR. PORTABLE GROUT PLANT …ENGI0478-002 | $47.91 | $77.71 | CT20260002 Mod 2 |
| Highway | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 12 WELLPOINT OPERATOR. A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING …ENGI0478-002 | $45.87 | $75.67 | CT20260002 Mod 2 |
| Highway | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 10 VIBRATORY HAMMER, ICE MACHINE, DIESEL AND AIR HAMMER, ETC. A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, …ENGI0478-002 | $45.96 | $75.76 | CT20260002 Mod 2 |
| Highway | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 9 FRONT END LOADER (UNDER 3 CUBIC YARDS); SKID STEER LOADER (REGARDLESS OF ATTACHMENTS); (BOBCAT OR SIMILAR); FORK LIFT; POWER …ENGI0478-002 | $48.67 | $78.47 | CT20260002 Mod 2 |
| Highway | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 6 FRONT END LOADER (3 CU. YDS. UP TO 7 CUBIC YARDS); BULLDOZER (ROUGH GRADE DOZER). A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD …ENGI0478-002 | $50.22 | $80.02 | CT20260002 Mod 2 |
| Highway | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4 TRENCHING MACHINES; LIGHTER DERRICK; CONCRETE FINISHING MACHINE, CMI MACHINE OR SIMILAR; KOEHRING LOADER SKOOPER). A. PAID …ENGI0478-002 | $51.92 | $81.72 | CT20260002 Mod 2 |
| Highway | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3 CRANES (UNDER 100 TON RATED CAPACITY). HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $3.00 PER HOUR OVER CLASSIFIED RATE. CRANE WITH 150 FT. BOOM …ENGI0478-002 | $56.79 | $86.59 | CT20260002 Mod 2 |
| Highway | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 2 CRANES (100 TON RATED CAPACITY AND OVER) BAUER DRILL/CAISSON. HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $3.00 PER HOUR OVER CLASSIFIED RATE. …ENGI0478-002 | $57.78 | $87.58 | CT20260002 Mod 2 |
| Heavy | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4 TRENCHING MACHINES, LIGHTER DERRICK, CONCRETE FINISHING MACHINE, CMI MACHINE OR SIMILAR, KOEHRING LOADER (SKOOPER). A. PAID …ENGI0478-001 | $51.92 | $81.72 | CT20260017 Mod 2 |
| Heavy | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 21 EXCAVATOR, GRADALL, MASTER MECHANIC, HOISTING ENGINEER (ALL TYPES OF EQUIPMENT WHERE A DRUM AND CABLE ARE USED TO HOIST OR …ENGI0478-001 | $51.92 | $81.72 | CT20260017 Mod 2 |
| Heavy | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 19 FRONT END LOADER(7 CUBIC YARDS OR OVER); WORK BOAT 26 FT. AND OVER. A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL …ENGI0478-001 | $53.33 | $83.13 | CT20260017 Mod 2 |
| Heavy | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 18 MAINTENANCE ENGINEER. A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, …ENGI0478-001 | $42.20 | $72.00 | CT20260017 Mod 2 |
| Heavy | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 17 GENERATOR OPERATOR, COMPRESSOR OPERATOR, PUMP OPERATOR,WELDING MACHINE OPERATOR; HEATER OPERATOR. A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW …ENGI0478-001 | $43.06 | $72.86 | CT20260017 Mod 2 |
| Heavy | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 16 ELEVATOR OPERATOR, TOW MOTOR OPERATOR (SOLID TIRE NO ROUGH TERRAIN). A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, …ENGI0478-001 | $43.60 | $73.40 | CT20260017 Mod 2 |
| Heavy | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 14 COMPRESSOR BATTERY OPERATOR. A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, …ENGI0478-001 | $45.12 | $74.92 | CT20260017 Mod 2 |
| Heavy | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 13 PORTABLE ASPHALT PLANT OPERATOR, PORTABLE CONCRETE PLANT OPERATOR, PORTABLE CRUSHER PLANT OPERATOR, PORTABLE GROUT PLANT …ENGI0478-001 | $47.91 | $77.71 | CT20260017 Mod 2 |
| Heavy | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 12 WELLPOINT OPERATOR. A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING …ENGI0478-001 | $45.87 | $75.67 | CT20260017 Mod 2 |
| Heavy | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 10 VIBRATORY HAMMER,ICE MACHINE, DIESEL & AIR, HAMMER, ETC. A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, …ENGI0478-001 | $45.96 | $75.76 | CT20260017 Mod 2 |
| Heavy | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 9 FRONT END LOADER (UNDER 3 CUBIC YARDS), SKID STEER LOADER (REGARDLESS OF ATTACHMENTS), BOBCAT OR SIMILAR, FORKLIFT, POWER …ENGI0478-001 | $48.67 | $78.47 | CT20260017 Mod 2 |
| Heavy | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 6 FRONT END LOADER (3 CU. YDS. UP TO 7 CU. YARDS), BULLDOZER (ROUGH GRADE DOZER) . A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD …ENGI0478-001 | $50.22 | $80.02 | CT20260017 Mod 2 |
| Heavy | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3 CRANES (UNDER 100 TON RATED CAPACITY) HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $3.00 PER HOUR OVER CLASSIFIED RATE. CRANE WITH BOOM, …ENGI0478-001 | $56.79 | $86.59 | CT20260017 Mod 2 |
| Heavy | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 2 CRANES (100 TON CAPACITY & OVER) BAUER DRILL/CAISSON HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $3.00 PER HOUR OVER CLASSIFIED RATE. CRANE WITH …ENGI0478-001 | $57.78 | $87.58 | CT20260017 Mod 2 |
| Heavy | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: RUBBER TIRE BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING …ENGI0478-008 | $51.92 | $81.72 | CT20260017 Mod 2 |
| Heavy | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MECHANIC A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS …ENGI0478-008 | $49.25 | $79.05 | CT20260017 Mod 2 |
| Heavy | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MAINTENANCE ENGINEER/OILER A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY …ENGI0478-008 | $42.20 | $72.00 | CT20260017 Mod 2 |
| Heavy | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS …ENGI0478-008 | $51.42 | $81.22 | CT20260017 Mod 2 |
| Heavy | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FRONT END LOADER (UNDER 3 CUBIC YARDS) A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, …ENGI0478-008 | $48.67 | $78.47 | CT20260017 Mod 2 |
| Heavy | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FRONT END LOADER (7 CUBIC YARDS OR OVER) A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, …ENGI0478-008 | $53.33 | $83.13 | CT20260017 Mod 2 |
| Heavy | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FRONT END LOADER (3 CUBIC YARDS UP TO 7 CUBIC YARDS) A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, …ENGI0478-008 | $50.22 | $80.02 | CT20260017 Mod 2 |
The first 40 of 60 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. Connecticut Davis-Bacon changes
How Lebanon compares
The main operating engineer rate in every town that has one, and how the pay splits here and nearby. All bars use the same scale.
Every town in Connecticut
Wage and benefits, nearby
- Lebanonbase $60.66$91.61
- Bozrahbase $60.66$91.61
- Colchesterbase $60.66$91.61
- East Lymebase $60.66$91.61
Operating Engineer rates in nearby towns
Current CTDOL rates. The statute sets the rate "in the town in which such public works project is being constructed" (CGS § 31-53(a)).
CTDOL's operating engineer rates for Lebanon are the same as in 168 other towns: Andover, Ansonia, Ashford, Avon, Barkhamsted, Beacon Falls, Berlin, Bethany and 160 more.
| Town | Classification | Base wage | Total rate | vs Lebanon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | Group 1: Crane Handling or Erecting Structural Steel or Stone, Hoisting Engineer (2 drums or over), Deep Shaft over 14". (Trade License Required) | $60.66 | $91.61 | |
| Bozrah | Group 1: Crane Handling or Erecting Structural Steel or Stone, Hoisting Engineer (2 drums or over), Deep Shaft over 14". (Trade License Required) | $60.66 | $91.61 | same |
| Colchester | Group 1: Crane Handling or Erecting Structural Steel or Stone, Hoisting Engineer (2 drums or over), Deep Shaft over 14". (Trade License Required) | $60.66 | $91.61 | same |
| East Lyme | Group 1: Crane Handling or Erecting Structural Steel or Stone, Hoisting Engineer (2 drums or over), Deep Shaft over 14". (Trade License Required) | $60.66 | $91.61 | same |
| Franklin | Group 1: Crane Handling or Erecting Structural Steel or Stone, Hoisting Engineer (2 drums or over), Deep Shaft over 14". (Trade License Required) | $60.66 | $91.61 | same |
| Griswold | Group 1: Crane Handling or Erecting Structural Steel or Stone, Hoisting Engineer (2 drums or over), Deep Shaft over 14". (Trade License Required) | $60.66 | $91.61 | same |
| Groton | Group 1: Crane Handling or Erecting Structural Steel or Stone, Hoisting Engineer (2 drums or over), Deep Shaft over 14". (Trade License Required) | $60.66 | $91.61 | same |
Connecticut operating engineer prevailing wage by town, with a map
More from CTDOL on this rate
- CTDOL CTDOL schedule, page 450
- CTDOL's prevailing wage rates
- CTDOL's schedules list journeyperson rates only. Registered apprentices get their percentage of the journeyperson base plus the full benefit.
Are you being paid this rate?
Add your hourly rate to what your employer pays into benefit funds for you (or pays you in cash on top), and compare it with the total. Your employer files a certified payroll with the contracting agency every month; a false one is a felony (CGS § 31-53(f)). CTDOL Wage and Workplace Standards: (860) 263-6790.
Source
Department of Labor (CTDOL), CTDOL schedule CTDOL-building-2026-07-01, issued July 1, 2026, effective July 1, 2026, page 450: portal.ct.gov/dol/-/media/dol/2022-new-design-system/divisions/wage-and-workplace-standards/buildingrates_7-1-2026_update.pdf
We read every row of CTDOL's three July 1, 2026 schedules, town by town, and check every number with a second, separate reader. CTDOL prints no total; ours is the hourly rate plus the dollar benefit. How we check · Download Lebanon as CSV · Report an error