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Operating Engineer prevailing wage in Palm Beach County, Florida
$41.90an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$27.00 base wage + $14.90 fringe benefits
OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · ENGI0487-019
$52.47an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$37.57 base wage + $14.90 fringe benefits
OPERATOR: CRANE (CRANES 76 TON TO 129 TON) · ENGI0487-023
$24.28an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$21.96 base wage + $2.32 fringe benefits
OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · SUFL2022-033
$52.47an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$37.57 base wage + $14.90 fringe benefits
OPERATOR: CRANE (CRANES 76 TON TO 129 TON) · ENGI0487-023
On federally funded or assisted building construction in Palm Beach County, an operating engineer must be paid at least $41.90 an hour: a $27.00 base wage plus $14.90 in fringe benefits, under wage determination FL20260220 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $41.90 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination FL20260220, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier ENGI0487-019 (July 1, 2023). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted residential construction in Palm Beach County, an operating engineer must be paid at least $52.47 an hour: a $37.57 base wage plus $14.90 in fringe benefits, under wage determination FL20260079 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $52.47 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination FL20260079, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for residential construction; rate identifier ENGI0487-023 (July 1, 2023). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted highway construction in Palm Beach County, an operating engineer must be paid at least $24.28 an hour: a $21.96 base wage plus $2.32 in fringe benefits, under wage determination FL20260264 (modification 2). DOL prints no total, so $24.28 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination FL20260264, modification 2, published August 13, 2026, for highway construction; rate identifier SUFL2022-033 (June 27, 2024). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted heavy construction in Palm Beach County, an operating engineer must be paid at least $52.47 an hour: a $37.57 base wage plus $14.90 in fringe benefits, under wage determination FL20260130 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $52.47 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination FL20260130, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for heavy construction; rate identifier ENGI0487-023 (July 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 61 operating engineer rates for Palm Beach County, from $10.20 to $55.30 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $27.00 + $14.90
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) | $27.00 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $14.90 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $41.90 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $37.57 + $14.90
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) | $37.57 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $14.90 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $52.47 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $21.96 + $2.32
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) | $21.96 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $2.32 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $24.28 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $37.57 + $14.90
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) | $37.57 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $14.90 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $52.47 |
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 Florida change log lists what each one changed.
Every operating engineer rate in Palm Beach County
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOEBuildingENGI0487-019 | $27.00 | $14.90 | $41.90 | FL20260220 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE (CRANES 76 TON TO 129 TON)BuildingENGI0487-023 | $37.57 | $14.90 | $52.47 | FL20260220 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE (CRANES 130-300 TON)BuildingENGI0487-023 | $39.38 | $14.90 | $54.28 | FL20260220 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE (ALL CRANES OVER 300 TON, ELECTRIC TOWER, LUFFING BOOM CRANES)BuildingENGI0487-023 | $40.40 | $14.90 | $55.30 | FL20260220 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE (ALL CRANES 75 TONS AND BELOW)BuildingENGI0487-023 | $37.07 | $14.90 | $51.97 | FL20260220 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: OILERBuildingENGI0487-029 | $27.53 | $14.90 | $42.43 | FL20260220 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANICBuildingENGI0487-029 | $37.07 | $14.90 | $51.97 | FL20260220 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFTBuildingENGI0487-029 | $26.75 | $14.90 | $41.65 | FL20260220 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLERBuildingSUFL2014-029 | $14.43 | $4.78 | $19.21 | FL20260220 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: LOADERBuildingSUFL2014-029 | $16.00 | $2.82 | $18.82 | FL20260220 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADEBuildingSUFL2014-029 | $18.97 | $0.00 | $18.97 | FL20260220 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZERBuildingSUFL2014-029 | $15.40 | $1.90 | $17.30 | FL20260220 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOEHighwaySUFL2022-033 | $21.96 | $2.32 | $24.28 | FL20260264 Mod 2 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADERHighwaySUFL2022-033 | $17.10 | $0.00 | $17.10 | FL20260264 Mod 2 |
| OPERATOR: BOOMHighwaySUFL2022-033 | $33.61 | $11.50 | $45.11 | FL20260264 Mod 2 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPERHighwaySUFL2022-033 | $16.46 | $0.00 | $16.46 | FL20260264 Mod 2 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZERHighwaySUFL2022-033 | $20.52 | $0.00 | $20.52 | FL20260264 Mod 2 |
| OPERATOR: CRANEHighwaySUFL2022-033 | $34.84 | $0.00 | $34.84 | FL20260264 Mod 2 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADEHighwaySUFL2022-033 | $19.25 | $0.00 | $19.25 | FL20260264 Mod 2 |
| OPERATOR: LOADERHighwaySUFL2022-033 | $17.83 | $0.00 | $17.83 | FL20260264 Mod 2 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANICHighwaySUFL2022-033 | $29.69 | $0.00 | $29.69 | FL20260264 Mod 2 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINEHighwaySUFL2022-033 | $19.68 | $0.00 | $19.68 | FL20260264 Mod 2 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER (ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE)HighwaySUFL2022-033 | $21.74 | $0.00 | $21.74 | FL20260264 Mod 2 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLERHighwaySUFL2022-033 | $16.82 | $0.00 | $16.82 | FL20260264 Mod 2 |
| OPERATOR: SCRAPERHighwaySUFL2022-033 | $15.54 | $0.00 | $15.54 | FL20260264 Mod 2 |
| OPERATOR: SCREEDHighwaySUFL2022-033 | $19.24 | $0.00 | $19.24 | FL20260264 Mod 2 |
| OPERATOR: TRACTORHighwaySUFL2022-033 | $16.91 | $0.66 | $17.57 | FL20260264 Mod 2 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE (CRANES 76 TON TO 129 TON)HeavyENGI0487-023 | $37.57 | $14.90 | $52.47 | FL20260130 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE (CRANES 130-300 TON)HeavyENGI0487-023 | $39.38 | $14.90 | $54.28 | FL20260130 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE (ALL CRANES OVER 300 TON, ELECTRIC TOWER, LUFFING BOOM CRANES)HeavyENGI0487-023 | $40.40 | $14.90 | $55.30 | FL20260130 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE (ALL CRANES 75 TONS AND BELOW)HeavyENGI0487-023 | $37.07 | $14.90 | $51.97 | FL20260130 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: OILERHeavyENGI0487-026 | $27.53 | $14.90 | $42.43 | FL20260130 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: TRACTORHeavySUFL2009-169 | $10.54 | $0.00 | $10.54 | FL20260130 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: TRACKHOEHeavySUFL2009-169 | $20.92 | $5.50 | $26.42 | FL20260130 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: SCRAPERHeavySUFL2009-169 | $11.00 | $1.74 | $12.74 | FL20260130 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLERHeavySUFL2009-169 | $10.95 | $0.00 | $10.95 | FL20260130 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANICHeavySUFL2009-169 | $14.32 | $0.00 | $14.32 | FL20260130 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: LOADERHeavySUFL2009-169 | $16.05 | $0.00 | $16.05 | FL20260130 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADEHeavySUFL2009-169 | $16.00 | $2.84 | $18.84 | FL20260130 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZERHeavySUFL2009-169 | $14.95 | $0.81 | $15.76 | FL20260130 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATORHeavySUFL2009-169 | $15.33 | $3.60 | $18.93 | FL20260130 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE LOADER COMBOHeavySUFL2009-169 | $16.10 | $2.44 | $18.54 | FL20260130 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: ASPHALT PAVERHeavySUFL2009-169 | $11.59 | $0.00 | $11.59 | FL20260130 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE (CRANES 76 TON TO 129 TON)ResidentialENGI0487-023 | $37.57 | $14.90 | $52.47 | FL20260079 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE (CRANES 130-300 TON)ResidentialENGI0487-023 | $39.38 | $14.90 | $54.28 | FL20260079 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE (ALL CRANES OVER 300 TON, ELECTRIC TOWER, LUFFING BOOM CRANES)ResidentialENGI0487-023 | $40.40 | $14.90 | $55.30 | FL20260079 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE (ALL CRANES 75 TONS AND BELOW)ResidentialENGI0487-023 | $37.07 | $14.90 | $51.97 | FL20260079 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: OILERResidentialENGI0487-024 | $27.53 | $14.90 | $42.43 | FL20260079 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOEResidentialENGI0487-024 | $27.00 | $14.90 | $41.90 | FL20260079 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: TRACTORResidentialSUFL2009-118 | $10.20 | $0.00 | $10.20 | FL20260079 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: TRACKHOEResidentialSUFL2009-118 | $15.68 | $0.00 | $15.68 | FL20260079 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: SCREEDResidentialSUFL2009-118 | $10.93 | $0.00 | $10.93 | FL20260079 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLERResidentialSUFL2009-118 | $10.58 | $0.00 | $10.58 | FL20260079 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: LOADERResidentialSUFL2009-118 | $16.48 | $0.00 | $16.48 | FL20260079 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADEResidentialSUFL2009-118 | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 | FL20260079 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFTResidentialSUFL2009-118 | $17.50 | $0.00 | $17.50 | FL20260079 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: EXCAVATORResidentialSUFL2009-118 | $13.50 | $0.00 | $13.50 | FL20260079 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: DISTRIBUTORResidentialSUFL2009-118 | $11.41 | $0.00 | $11.41 | FL20260079 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZERResidentialSUFL2009-118 | $13.67 | $0.00 | $13.67 | FL20260079 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE LOADER COMBOResidentialSUFL2009-118 | $17.04 | $0.00 | $17.04 | FL20260079 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: ASPHALT PAVERResidentialSUFL2009-118 | $11.63 | $0.00 | $11.63 | FL20260079 Mod 1 |
How Palm Beach 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
- Palm Beach Countybase $27.00$41.90
- Martin Countybase $27.00$41.90
- Broward Countybase $27.00$41.90
- Hendry Countybase $16.98$16.98
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 wage | Total rate | vs Palm Beach County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $27.00 | $41.90 | |
| Martin County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $27.00 | $41.90 | same |
| Broward County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $27.00 | $41.90 | same |
| St. Lucie County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $27.00 | $41.90 | same |
| Hendry County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR | $16.98 | $16.98 | −$24.92 |
| Glades County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE | $16.98 | $16.98 | −$24.92 |
| Okeechobee County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR | $16.98 | $16.98 | −$24.92 |
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 FL20260220 Mod 1, published May 18, 2026: sam.gov/wage-determination/FL20260220/1
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 Palm Beach County as CSV · Report an error