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Operating Engineer prevailing wage in Hillsborough County, Florida
$55.86an hour, base + fringe
$39.01 wage + $16.85 fringe benefits · Building · ENGI0487-030
On federally funded or assisted building construction in Hillsborough County, an operating engineer must be paid at least $55.86 an hour: a $39.01 base wage plus $16.85 in fringe benefits, under wage determination FL20260208 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $55.86 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination FL20260208, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier ENGI0487-030 (June 1, 2023). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
Davis-Bacon is the only prevailing wage here (federally funded or assisted work). Florida has no state law, and since 2024 s. 218.077 bars political subdivisions from setting contractor wage or benefit conditions (Laws of Florida 2024-80).
DOL lists 53 operating engineer rates for Hillsborough County, from $10.20 to $55.86 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $39.01 + $16.85
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) | $39.01 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $16.85 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $55.86 |
When this rate changes
- 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 Florida change log lists what each one changed.
Every operating engineer rate in Hillsborough County
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
| Classification | Base + fringe | Base | Fringe benefits | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4 FORKLIFT JOURNEYMAN OILER SHALL BE PAID: 90% OF GROUP 3'S RATEBuildingENGI0487-030 | $51.86 | $35.01 | $16.85 | FL20260208 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3 CRANES NOT DESCRIBED ABOVE; MECHANICS JOURNEYMAN OILER SHALL BE PAID: 90% OF GROUP 3'S RATEBuildingENGI0487-030 | $53.86 | $37.01 | $16.85 | FL20260208 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2 LATTICE UNDER 150 TON, 100 TON UP TO 250 TON HYDRO CRANESBuildingENGI0487-030 | $54.86 | $38.01 | $16.85 | FL20260208 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 150 TON LATTICE, 250 TON HYDRO, FRICTION, TOWER AND LUFFING CRANES, 300+ FT BOOM JOURNEYMAN OILER SHALL BE PAID: 90% OF GROUP 3'S RATEBuildingENGI0487-030 | $55.86 | $39.01 | $16.85 | FL20260208 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLERBuildingSUFL2014-017 | $19.21 | $14.43 | $4.78 | FL20260208 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: LOADERBuildingSUFL2014-017 | $15.40 | $14.00 | $1.40 | FL20260208 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADEBuildingSUFL2014-017 | $18.97 | $18.97 | $0.00 | FL20260208 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZERBuildingSUFL2014-017 | $17.30 | $15.40 | $1.90 | FL20260208 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOEBuildingSUFL2014-017 | $30.87 | $22.07 | $8.80 | FL20260208 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOEHighwaySUFL2022-021 | $23.43 | $23.43 | $0.00 | FL20260252 Mod 2 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADERHighwaySUFL2022-021 | $24.71 | $23.46 | $1.25 | FL20260252 Mod 2 |
| OPERATOR: BOOMHighwaySUFL2022-021 | $45.11 | $33.61 | $11.50 | FL20260252 Mod 2 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPERHighwaySUFL2022-021 | $20.34 | $19.52 | $0.82 | FL20260252 Mod 2 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZERHighwaySUFL2022-021 | $25.19 | $25.19 | $0.00 | FL20260252 Mod 2 |
| OPERATOR: CRANEHighwaySUFL2022-021 | $42.62 | $31.12 | $11.50 | FL20260252 Mod 2 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADEHighwaySUFL2022-021 | $25.02 | $25.02 | $0.00 | FL20260252 Mod 2 |
| OPERATOR: LOADERHighwaySUFL2022-021 | $20.38 | $20.38 | $0.00 | FL20260252 Mod 2 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANICHighwaySUFL2022-021 | $28.61 | $27.61 | $1.00 | FL20260252 Mod 2 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINEHighwaySUFL2022-021 | $19.68 | $19.68 | $0.00 | FL20260252 Mod 2 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER (ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE)HighwaySUFL2022-021 | $25.73 | $23.08 | $2.65 | FL20260252 Mod 2 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLERHighwaySUFL2022-021 | $24.07 | $20.80 | $3.27 | FL20260252 Mod 2 |
| OPERATOR: SCRAPERHighwaySUFL2022-021 | $15.54 | $15.54 | $0.00 | FL20260252 Mod 2 |
| OPERATOR: SCREEDHighwaySUFL2022-021 | $23.77 | $23.77 | $0.00 | FL20260252 Mod 2 |
| OPERATOR: TRACTORHighwaySUFL2022-021 | $17.57 | $16.91 | $0.66 | FL20260252 Mod 2 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3 CRANES NOT DESCRIBED ABOVE, DRILL RIG, HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILL OPERATOR, HORIZONTAL DIRECTION DRILL LOCATOR JOURNEYMAN OILER SHALL BE PAID: 90% OF GROUP 3'S RATEHeavyENGI0487-034 | $53.86 | $37.01 | $16.85 | FL20260116 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2 LATTICE UNDER 150 TON, 100 TON UP TO 250 TON HYDRO CRANESHeavyENGI0487-034 | $54.86 | $38.01 | $16.85 | FL20260116 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 150 TON LATTICE, 250 TON HYDRO, FRICTION, TOWER AND LUFFING CRANES, 300+ FT BOOM JOURNEYMAN OILER SHALL BE PAID: 90% OF GROUP 3'S RATEHeavyENGI0487-034 | $55.86 | $39.01 | $16.85 | FL20260116 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: TRACTORHeavySUFL2009-155 | $10.54 | $10.54 | $0.00 | FL20260116 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: TRACKHOEHeavySUFL2009-155 | $26.42 | $20.92 | $5.50 | FL20260116 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: SCRAPERHeavySUFL2009-155 | $12.74 | $11.00 | $1.74 | FL20260116 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLERHeavySUFL2009-155 | $10.76 | $10.76 | $0.00 | FL20260116 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANICHeavySUFL2009-155 | $14.32 | $14.32 | $0.00 | FL20260116 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: LOADERHeavySUFL2009-155 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $0.00 | FL20260116 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADEHeavySUFL2009-155 | $18.84 | $16.00 | $2.84 | FL20260116 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZERHeavySUFL2009-155 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $0.00 | FL20260116 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATORHeavySUFL2009-155 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $0.00 | FL20260116 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE LOADER COMBOHeavySUFL2009-155 | $18.54 | $16.10 | $2.44 | FL20260116 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: ASPHALT PAVERHeavySUFL2009-155 | $11.59 | $11.59 | $0.00 | FL20260116 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3 CRANES NOT DESCRIBED ABOVE JOURNEYMAN OILER SHALL BE PAID: 90% OF GROUP 3'S RATEResidentialENGI0487-032 | $53.86 | $37.01 | $16.85 | FL20260065 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2 LATTICE UNDER 150 TON, 100 TON UP TO 250 TON HYDRO CRANESResidentialENGI0487-032 | $54.86 | $38.01 | $16.85 | FL20260065 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 150 TON LATTICE, 250 TON HYDRO, FRICTION, TOWER AND LUFFING CRANES, 300+ FT BOOM JOURNEYMAN OILER SHALL BE PAID: 90% OF GROUP 3'S RATEResidentialENGI0487-032 | $55.86 | $39.01 | $16.85 | FL20260065 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: TRACTORResidentialSUFL2009-104 | $10.20 | $10.20 | $0.00 | FL20260065 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: TRACKHOEResidentialSUFL2009-104 | $14.81 | $14.81 | $0.00 | FL20260065 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: SCREEDResidentialSUFL2009-104 | $10.93 | $10.93 | $0.00 | FL20260065 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLERResidentialSUFL2009-104 | $10.62 | $10.62 | $0.00 | FL20260065 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: LOADERResidentialSUFL2009-104 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $0.00 | FL20260065 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADEResidentialSUFL2009-104 | $14.00 | $14.00 | $0.00 | FL20260065 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFTResidentialSUFL2009-104 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $0.00 | FL20260065 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: DISTRIBUTORResidentialSUFL2009-104 | $11.41 | $11.41 | $0.00 | FL20260065 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZERResidentialSUFL2009-104 | $12.67 | $12.67 | $0.00 | FL20260065 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATORResidentialSUFL2009-104 | $15.25 | $15.25 | $0.00 | FL20260065 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE LOADER COMBOResidentialSUFL2009-104 | $17.04 | $17.04 | $0.00 | FL20260065 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: ASPHALT PAVERResidentialSUFL2009-104 | $12.40 | $12.40 | $0.00 | FL20260065 Mod 1 |
How Hillsborough 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 Florida
Wage and fringe benefits, nearby
- Hillsborough Countybase $39.01$55.86
- Pinellas Countybase $39.01$55.86
- Pasco Countybase $39.01$55.86
- Highlands Countybase $17.80$20.61
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.
| County | Classification | Base + fringe | Base | vs Hillsborough County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 150 TON LATTICE, 250 TON HYDRO, FRICTION, TOWER AND LUFFING CRANES, 300+ FT BOOM JOURNEYMAN OILER SHALL BE PAID: 90% OF GROUP 3'S RATE | $55.86 | $39.01 | |
| Pinellas County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 150 TON LATTICE, 250 TON HYDRO, FRICTION, TOWER AND LUFFING CRANES, 300+ FT BOOM JOURNEYMAN OILER SHALL BE PAID: 90% OF GROUP 3'S RATE | $55.86 | $39.01 | same |
| Pasco County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 150 TON LATTICE, 250 TON HYDRO, FRICTION, TOWER AND LUFFING CRANES, 300+ FT BOOM JOURNEYMAN OILER SHALL BE PAID: 90% OF GROUP 3'S RATE | $55.86 | $39.01 | same |
| Manatee County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 150 TON LATTICE, 250 TON HYDRO, FRICTION, TOWER AND LUFFING CRANES, 300+ FT BOOM JOURNEYMAN OILER SHALL BE PAID: 90% OF GROUP 3'S RATE | $55.86 | $39.01 | same |
| Polk County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 150 TON LATTICE, 250 TON HYDRO, FRICTION, TOWER AND LUFFING CRANES, 300+ FT BOOM JOURNEYMAN OILER SHALL BE PAID: 90% OF GROUP 3'S RATE | $55.86 | $39.01 | same |
| Hardee County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: 150 TON LATTICE, 250 TON HYDRO, FRICTION, TOWER AND LUFFING CRANES, 300+ FT BOOM | $55.86 | $39.01 | same |
| Hernando County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 150 TON LATTICE, 250 TON HYDRO, FRICTION, TOWER AND LUFFING CRANES, 300+ FT BOOM JOURNEYMAN OILER SHALL BE PAID: 90% OF GROUP 3'S RATE | $55.86 | $39.01 | same |
Florida 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 FL20260208 Mod 1, published May 18, 2026: sam.gov/wage-determination/FL20260208/1
We read every active Florida 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. How we check · Download Hillsborough County as CSV · Report an error