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Massachusetts operating engineer prevailing wage, county by county
An operating engineer's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in Massachusetts runs from $60.53 an hour in Suffolk County to $91.53 in Barnstable County. The median county is $91.20.
Operating Engineer rate in each Massachusetts county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Barnstable CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4 ASSISTANT ENGINEER (FIREMAN) FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY HOURLY PREMIUM FOR BOOM LENGTHS (INCLUDING JIB): OVER 150 FT. +2.28 OVER 185 FT. +4.05 OVER 210 FT. +5.67 OVER 250 FT. +8.59 OVER 295 FT. +11.86 OVER 350 FT. +13.82 | $46.52 | $33.70 | $80.22 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Barnstable CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE; BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER; BROOM/SWEEPER; CRANE; GRADALL; LOADER; PAVER (ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE); POST DRIVER (GUARDRAIL/FENCES) FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY | $57.83 | $33.70 | $91.53 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260015 Mod 1 |
Barnstable CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4 ASSITANT ENGINEER (FIREMAN) HOURLY PREMIUM FOR BOOM LENGTHS (INCLUDING JIB): OVER 150 FT. +2.18 OVER 185 FT. +3.84 OVER 210 FT. +5.39 OVER 250 FT. +8.16 OVER 295 FT. +11.29 OVER 350 FT. +13.14 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON,S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY | $46.52 | $33.70 | $80.22 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Berkshire CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, BUILDING & RESIDENTIAL: GROUP 15 BOOM LENGTHS OVER 350 FEET INCLUDING JIB HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.00 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $50.73 | $30.58 | $81.31 | Jun 1, 2024 | MA20260003 Mod 1 |
Berkshire CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: EXCAVATORS & LOADERS (BARNSTABLE; BRISTOL; ESSEX; MIDDLESEX, NORFOLK; PLYMOUTH; SUFFOLK; AND WORCESTER (REMAINDER OF COUNTY)) | $57.18 | $33.70 | $90.88 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Berkshire CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE; BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER; LOADER FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY | $57.18 | $33.70 | $90.88 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260016 Mod 1 |
Berkshire CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 15 BOOM LENGTHS OVER 350 FEET INCLUDING JIB HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.00 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $52.38 | $31.04 | $83.42 | Dec 1, 2024 | MA20260010 Mod 1 |
Bristol CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4 ASSISTANT ENGINEER (FIREMAN) FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY HOURLY PREMIUM FOR BOOM LENGTHS (INCLUDING JIB): OVER 150 FT. +2.28 OVER 185 FT. +4.05 OVER 210 FT. +5.67 OVER 250 FT. +8.59 OVER 295 FT. +11.86 OVER 350 FT. +13.82 | $46.52 | $33.70 | $80.22 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Bristol CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE; BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER; BROOM/SWEEPER; CRANE; GRADALL; LOADER; PAVER (ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE); POST DRIVER (GUARDRAIL/FENCES) FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY | $57.83 | $33.70 | $91.53 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260017 Mod 1 |
Bristol CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4 ASSITANT ENGINEER (FIREMAN) HOURLY PREMIUM FOR BOOM LENGTHS (INCLUDING JIB): OVER 150 FT. +2.18 OVER 185 FT. +3.84 OVER 210 FT. +5.39 OVER 250 FT. +8.16 OVER 295 FT. +11.29 OVER 350 FT. +13.14 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON,S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY | $46.52 | $33.70 | $80.22 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Dukes CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4 ASSISTANT ENGINEER (FIREMAN) FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY HOURLY PREMIUM FOR BOOM LENGTHS (INCLUDING JIB): OVER 150 FT. +2.28 OVER 185 FT. +4.05 OVER 210 FT. +5.67 OVER 250 FT. +8.59 OVER 295 FT. +11.86 OVER 350 FT. +13.82 · Dukes County group | $46.52 | $33.70 | $80.22 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Dukes CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4 ASSISTANT ENGINEER (FIREMAN) FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON,S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY HOURLY PREMIUM FOR BOOM LENGTHS (INCLUDING JIB): OVER 150 FT. +2.18 OVER 185 FT. +3.84 OVER 210 FT. +5.39 OVER 250 FT. +8.16 OVER 295 FT. +11.29 OVER 350 FT. +13.14 · Dukes County group | $46.52 | $33.70 | $80.22 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260009 Mod 1 |
Dukes CountyOPERATOR: CRANE · Dukes County group | $40.83 | $23.49 | $64.32 | May 18, 2026 | MA20260014 Mod 1 |
Dukes CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4 ASSITANT ENGINEER (FIREMAN) HOURLY PREMIUM FOR BOOM LENGTHS (INCLUDING JIB): OVER 150 FT. +2.18 OVER 185 FT. +3.84 OVER 210 FT. +5.39 OVER 250 FT. +8.16 OVER 295 FT. +11.29 OVER 350 FT. +13.14 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON,S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY · Dukes County group | $46.52 | $33.70 | $80.22 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Essex CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4 ASSISTANT ENGINEER (FIREMAN) FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY HOURLY PREMIUM FOR BOOM LENGTHS (INCLUDING JIB): OVER 150 FT. +2.28 OVER 185 FT. +4.05 OVER 210 FT. +5.67 OVER 250 FT. +8.59 OVER 295 FT. +11.86 OVER 350 FT. +13.82 | $46.52 | $33.70 | $80.22 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Essex CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE; BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER; BROOM/SWEEPER; GRADALL; LOADER; PAVER (ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE); POST DRIVER (GUARDRAIL/FENCES) FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY | $57.83 | $33.70 | $91.53 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260018 Mod 1 |
Essex CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4 ASSITANT ENGINEER (FIREMAN) HOURLY PREMIUM FOR BOOM LENGTHS (INCLUDING JIB): OVER 150 FT. +2.18 OVER 185 FT. +3.84 OVER 210 FT. +5.39 OVER 250 FT. +8.16 OVER 295 FT. +11.29 OVER 350 FT. +13.14 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON,S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY | $46.52 | $33.70 | $80.22 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Franklin CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, BUILDING & RESIDENTIAL: GROUP 15 BOOM LENGTHS OVER 350 FEET INCLUDING JIB HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.00 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $50.73 | $30.58 | $81.31 | Jun 1, 2024 | MA20260003 Mod 1 |
Franklin CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 15 BOOM LENGTHS OVER 350 FEET INCLUDING JIB HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.00 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $50.73 | $30.58 | $81.31 | Jun 1, 2024 | MA20260011 Mod 1 |
Franklin CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CRANE A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $46.38 | $31.04 | $77.42 | Dec 1, 2024 | MA20260007 Mod 1 |
Franklin CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 15 BOOM LENGTHS OVER 350 FEET INCLUDING JIB HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.00 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $52.38 | $31.04 | $83.42 | Dec 1, 2024 | MA20260010 Mod 1 |
Hampden CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, BUILDING & RESIDENTIAL: GROUP 15 BOOM LENGTHS OVER 350 FEET INCLUDING JIB HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.00 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $50.73 | $30.58 | $81.31 | Jun 1, 2024 | MA20260003 Mod 1 |
Hampden CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: EXCAVATORS & LOADERS (BARNSTABLE; BRISTOL; ESSEX; MIDDLESEX, NORFOLK; PLYMOUTH; SUFFOLK; AND WORCESTER (REMAINDER OF COUNTY)) | $57.18 | $33.70 | $90.88 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Hampden CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE; BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER; LOADER FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY | $57.18 | $33.70 | $90.88 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260019 Mod 1 |
Hampden CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 15 BOOM LENGTHS OVER 350 FEET INCLUDING JIB HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.00 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $52.38 | $31.04 | $83.42 | Dec 1, 2024 | MA20260010 Mod 1 |
Hampshire CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, BUILDING & RESIDENTIAL: GROUP 15 BOOM LENGTHS OVER 350 FEET INCLUDING JIB HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.00 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $50.73 | $30.58 | $81.31 | Jun 1, 2024 | MA20260003 Mod 1 |
Hampshire CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: EXCAVATORS & LOADERS (BARNSTABLE; BRISTOL; ESSEX; MIDDLESEX, NORFOLK; PLYMOUTH; SUFFOLK; AND WORCESTER (REMAINDER OF COUNTY)) | $57.18 | $33.70 | $90.88 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Hampshire CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE; BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER; LOADER FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY | $57.18 | $33.70 | $90.88 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260020 Mod 1 |
Hampshire CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 15 BOOM LENGTHS OVER 350 FEET INCLUDING JIB HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.00 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $52.38 | $31.04 | $83.42 | Dec 1, 2024 | MA20260010 Mod 1 |
Middlesex CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4 ASSISTANT ENGINEER (FIREMAN) FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY HOURLY PREMIUM FOR BOOM LENGTHS (INCLUDING JIB): OVER 150 FT. +2.28 OVER 185 FT. +4.05 OVER 210 FT. +5.67 OVER 250 FT. +8.59 OVER 295 FT. +11.86 OVER 350 FT. +13.82 | $46.52 | $33.70 | $80.22 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Middlesex CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE; BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER; BROOM/SWEEPER; GRADALL; LOADER; PAVER (ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE) FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY | $57.83 | $33.70 | $91.53 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260021 Mod 1 |
Middlesex CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4 ASSITANT ENGINEER (FIREMAN) HOURLY PREMIUM FOR BOOM LENGTHS (INCLUDING JIB): OVER 150 FT. +2.18 OVER 185 FT. +3.84 OVER 210 FT. +5.39 OVER 250 FT. +8.16 OVER 295 FT. +11.29 OVER 350 FT. +13.14 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON,S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY | $46.52 | $33.70 | $80.22 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Nantucket CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4 ASSISTANT ENGINEER (FIREMAN) FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY HOURLY PREMIUM FOR BOOM LENGTHS (INCLUDING JIB): OVER 150 FT. +2.28 OVER 185 FT. +4.05 OVER 210 FT. +5.67 OVER 250 FT. +8.59 OVER 295 FT. +11.86 OVER 350 FT. +13.82 · Dukes County group | $46.52 | $33.70 | $80.22 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Nantucket CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4 ASSISTANT ENGINEER (FIREMAN) FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON,S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY HOURLY PREMIUM FOR BOOM LENGTHS (INCLUDING JIB): OVER 150 FT. +2.18 OVER 185 FT. +3.84 OVER 210 FT. +5.39 OVER 250 FT. +8.16 OVER 295 FT. +11.29 OVER 350 FT. +13.14 · Dukes County group | $46.52 | $33.70 | $80.22 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260009 Mod 1 |
Nantucket CountyOPERATOR: CRANE · Dukes County group | $40.83 | $23.49 | $64.32 | May 18, 2026 | MA20260014 Mod 1 |
Nantucket CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4 ASSITANT ENGINEER (FIREMAN) HOURLY PREMIUM FOR BOOM LENGTHS (INCLUDING JIB): OVER 150 FT. +2.18 OVER 185 FT. +3.84 OVER 210 FT. +5.39 OVER 250 FT. +8.16 OVER 295 FT. +11.29 OVER 350 FT. +13.14 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON,S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY · Dukes County group | $46.52 | $33.70 | $80.22 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Norfolk CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4 ASSISTANT ENGINEER (FIREMAN) FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY HOURLY PREMIUM FOR BOOM LENGTHS (INCLUDING JIB): OVER 150 FT. +2.28 OVER 185 FT. +4.05 OVER 210 FT. +5.67 OVER 250 FT. +8.59 OVER 295 FT. +11.86 OVER 350 FT. +13.82 | $46.52 | $33.70 | $80.22 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Norfolk CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE; BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER; BROOM/SWEEPER; CRANE; GRADALL; PAVER (ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE); POST DRIVER (GUARDRAIL/FENCES) FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY | $57.83 | $33.70 | $91.53 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260022 Mod 1 |
Norfolk CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4 ASSITANT ENGINEER (FIREMAN) HOURLY PREMIUM FOR BOOM LENGTHS (INCLUDING JIB): OVER 150 FT. +2.18 OVER 185 FT. +3.84 OVER 210 FT. +5.39 OVER 250 FT. +8.16 OVER 295 FT. +11.29 OVER 350 FT. +13.14 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON,S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY | $46.52 | $33.70 | $80.22 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Plymouth CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1B BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE, LOADER | $57.83 | $33.70 | $91.53 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260012 Mod 1 |
Plymouth CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2 BULLDOZER; GRADER/BLADE; MILLING MACHINE; ROLLER FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY | $57.18 | $33.70 | $90.88 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260023 Mod 1 |
Plymouth CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4 ASSITANT ENGINEER (FIREMAN) HOURLY PREMIUM FOR BOOM LENGTHS (INCLUDING JIB): OVER 150 FT. +2.18 OVER 185 FT. +3.84 OVER 210 FT. +5.39 OVER 250 FT. +8.16 OVER 295 FT. +11.29 OVER 350 FT. +13.14 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON,S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY | $46.52 | $33.70 | $80.22 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Suffolk CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4 ASSISTANT ENGINEER (FIREMAN) FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY HOURLY PREMIUM FOR BOOM LENGTHS (INCLUDING JIB): OVER 150 FT. +2.28 OVER 185 FT. +4.05 OVER 210 FT. +5.67 OVER 250 FT. +8.59 OVER 295 FT. +11.86 OVER 350 FT. +13.82 | $46.52 | $33.70 | $80.22 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Suffolk CountyOPERATOR: MECHANIC | $48.74 | $11.79 | $60.53 | May 18, 2026 | MA20260024 Mod 1 |
Suffolk CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4 ASSITANT ENGINEER (FIREMAN) HOURLY PREMIUM FOR BOOM LENGTHS (INCLUDING JIB): OVER 150 FT. +2.18 OVER 185 FT. +3.84 OVER 210 FT. +5.39 OVER 250 FT. +8.16 OVER 295 FT. +11.29 OVER 350 FT. +13.14 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON,S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY | $46.52 | $33.70 | $80.22 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Worcester CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1B BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE, LOADER | $57.83 | $33.70 | $91.53 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260013 Mod 1 |
Worcester CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: EXCAVATORS & LOADERS (WORCESTER (ATHOL, BARRE, BROOKFIELD, EAST BROOKFIELD, HARDWICK, NEW BRAINTREE, NORTH BROOKFIELD, OAKHAM, PETERSHAM, PHLLIPSTON, ROYALSTON, STRUTHBRIDGE, TEMPLETON, WARREN, WEST BROOKFIELD, WINCHENDON)) | $57.18 | $33.70 | $90.88 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Worcester CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2 BULLDOZER; GRADER/BLADE; ROLLER FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY | $57.18 | $33.70 | $90.88 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260025 Mod 1 |
Worcester CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 15 BOOM LENGTHS OVER 350 FEET INCLUDING JIB HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.00 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $52.38 | $31.04 | $83.42 | Dec 1, 2024 | MA20260002 Mod 1 |
Main operating engineer classification in each county, Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov, as of October 25, 2026. 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)). Checked October 25, 2026.
How much does an operating engineer make on prevailing wage in Massachusetts?
$60.53 to $91.53 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $91.20. 1 group of counties with identical rates and 12 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Barnstable County1 county$91.53
- Bristol County1 county$91.53
- Essex County1 county$91.53
- Middlesex County1 county$91.53
- Norfolk County1 county$91.53
- Plymouth County1 county$91.53
- Worcester County1 county$91.53
- Berkshire County1 county$90.88
- Hampden County1 county$90.88
- Hampshire County1 county$90.88
- Franklin County1 county$77.42
- Dukes County group2 counties$64.32
- Suffolk County1 county$60.53
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE; BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER; BROOM/SWEEPER; CRANE; GRADALL; LOADER; PAVER (ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE); POST DRIVER (GUARDRAIL/FENCES) FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY | $57.83 | $91.53 |
| Bristol County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE; BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER; BROOM/SWEEPER; CRANE; GRADALL; LOADER; PAVER (ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE); POST DRIVER (GUARDRAIL/FENCES) FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY | $57.83 | $91.53 |
| Essex County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE; BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER; BROOM/SWEEPER; GRADALL; LOADER; PAVER (ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE); POST DRIVER (GUARDRAIL/FENCES) FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY | $57.83 | $91.53 |
| Middlesex County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE; BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER; BROOM/SWEEPER; GRADALL; LOADER; PAVER (ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE) FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY | $57.83 | $91.53 |
| Norfolk County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE; BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER; BROOM/SWEEPER; CRANE; GRADALL; PAVER (ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE); POST DRIVER (GUARDRAIL/FENCES) FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY | $57.83 | $91.53 |
| Plymouth County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1B BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE, LOADER | $57.83 | $91.53 |
| Worcester County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1B BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE, LOADER | $57.83 | $91.53 |
| Berkshire County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE; BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER; LOADER FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY | $57.18 | $90.88 |
| Hampden County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE; BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER; LOADER FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY | $57.18 | $90.88 |
| Hampshire County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE; BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER; LOADER FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY | $57.18 | $90.88 |
| Franklin County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CRANE A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $46.38 | $77.42 |
| Dukes County group, 2 localities: Dukes, Nantucket | OPERATOR: CRANE | $40.83 | $64.32 |
| Suffolk County | OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $48.74 | $60.53 |
1 group of counties with identical DOL rates, and 12 counties with rates of their own.
Questions about Massachusetts operating engineer pay
What is the operating engineer prevailing wage in Middlesex County?
$91.53 an hour: a $57.83 base wage plus $33.70 in fringe benefits, under wage determination MA20260021, modification 1. Overtime and every operating engineer classification in Middlesex County.
Does operating engineer prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Middlesex County the $91.53 total is a $57.83 base wage plus $33.70 in fringe benefits, about 37% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does operating engineer prevailing wage pay overtime in Massachusetts?
Davis-Bacon rates are straight time. On contracts over $100,000, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act requires 1½ times the basic rate for hours over 40 in a workweek (40 U.S.C. 3702). The fringe is owed for every hour at its straight-time amount.
Do apprentice operating engineers get this rate?
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)).
Why do some counties have the same operating engineer rate?
DOL often publishes the same operating engineer rates for several counties. Across Massachusetts, the 14 counties with an operating engineer rate fall into 13 distinct sets of rates, and 1 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 2 counties (the Dukes County group).