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Operating Engineer prevailing wage, Dukes County group, Massachusetts (2 counties)
DOL sets the same operating engineer rates, row for row, in 2 counties: Dukes and Nantucket. Every figure on this page applies in each of them.
$64.32an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum) · CRANE
$40.83 base wage + $23.49 fringe benefits
OPERATOR: CRANE · SUMA2014-004
$80.22an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$46.52 base wage + $33.70 fringe benefits
POWER 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 · ENGI0004-001
$80.22an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$46.52 base wage + $33.70 fringe benefits
POWER 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 · ENGI0004-010
$80.22an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$46.52 base wage + $33.70 fringe benefits
POWER 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 · ENGI0004-009
On federally funded or assisted highway construction in each of these 2 counties, an operating engineer working as crane must be paid at least $64.32 an hour: a $40.83 base wage plus $23.49 in fringe benefits, under wage determination MA20260014 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $64.32 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination MA20260014, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for highway construction; rate identifier SUMA2014-004 (January 11, 2017). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted building construction in each of these 2 counties, an operating engineer must be paid at least $80.22 an hour: a $46.52 base wage plus $33.70 in fringe benefits, under wage determination MA20260001 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $80.22 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination MA20260001, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier ENGI0004-001 (June 1, 2025). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted residential construction in each of these 2 counties, an operating engineer must be paid at least $80.22 an hour: a $46.52 base wage plus $33.70 in fringe benefits, under wage determination MA20260009 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $80.22 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination MA20260009, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for residential construction; rate identifier ENGI0004-010 (June 1, 2025). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted heavy construction in each of these 2 counties, an operating engineer must be paid at least $80.22 an hour: a $46.52 base wage plus $33.70 in fringe benefits, under wage determination MA20260008 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $80.22 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination MA20260008, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for heavy construction; rate identifier ENGI0004-009 (June 1, 2025). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
Massachusetts also sets its own rates; on jobs covered by both, pay the higher. The Department of Labor Standards issues them per project, by wage request number, and they must be re-requested after 90 days (M.G.L. c. 149 ss. 26-27), so there is no county schedule to show here.
DOL lists 12 operating engineer rates for each of these counties, from $64.32 to $90.88 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $40.83 + $23.49
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) | $40.83 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $23.49 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $64.32 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $46.52 + $33.70
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) | $46.52 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $33.70 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $80.22 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $46.52 + $33.70
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) | $46.52 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $33.70 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $80.22 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $46.52 + $33.70
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) | $46.52 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $33.70 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $80.22 |
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 Massachusetts change log lists what each one changed.
Every operating engineer rate in the Dukes County group
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 2 SONIC OR VIBRATORY HAMMER; GRADER; SCRAPER; TANDEM SCRAPER; BULLDOZER; TRACTOR; MECHANIC - MAINTENANCE; YORK RAKE; MULCHING MACHINE; PAVING SCREED MACHINE;STATIONARY STEAM BOILER; PAVING CONCRETE FINISHING MACHINE; GROUT PUMP; PORTABLE STEAM BOILER; PORTABLE STEAM GENERATOR; ROLLER; SPREADER; ASPHALT PAVER; LOCOMOTIVES OR MACHINES USED IN PLACE THEREOF; TAMPER (SELF PROPELLED OR TRACTOR-DRAW); CAL TRACKS; BALLAST REGULATOR;RAIL ANCHOR MACHINE; SWITCH TAMPER; TIRE TRUCK 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 DAYHeavy · ENGI0004-009$90.88
- POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: OOTNOTE 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. +13.14Residential · ENGI0004-010$90.88
- POWER 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. +13.82Building · ENGI0004-001$80.22
- POWER 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 DAYHeavy · ENGI0004-009$80.22
- POWER 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. +13.14Residential · ENGI0004-010$80.22
- POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (1) LOADER A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAYHighway · ENGI0098-009$73.92
- POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (1) BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAYHighway · ENGI0098-009$73.92
- POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3 PUMPS (1-3 GROUPED); COMPRESSOR; WELDING MACHINE (1-3 GROUPED); GENERATOR; CONCRETE VIBRATOR; HEATER (POWER DRIVEN 1- 5); WELL POINT SYSTEM (OPERATING); SYPHON-PULSOMETER; CONCRETE MIXER; VALVES CONTROLLING PERMANENT PLANT AIR OR STEAM; CONVEYOR; JACKSON TYPE TAMPER; SINGLE DIAPHRAGM PUMP; LIGHTING PLANT 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. +13.82Building · ENGI0004-001$70.72
- POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3 PUMPS (1-3 GROUPED); COMPRESSOR; WELDING MACHINES (1-3 GROUPED); GENERATOR; SIGHTING PLANT; HEATERS (POWER DRIVEN, 1- 5); SYPHON-PULSOMETER; CONCRETE MIXER; VALVES CONTROLLING PERMANENT PLANT AIR STEAM, CONVEYOR, WELLPOINT SYSTEM (OPERATING) 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 DAYHeavy · ENGI0004-009$70.72
- POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3 PUMPS (1-3 GROUPED); COMPRESSOR; WELDING MACHINE (1-3 GROUPED); GENERATOR; CONCRETE VIBRATOR; HEATER (POWER DRIVEN 1- 5); WELL POINT SYSTEM (OPERATING); SYPHON-PULSOMETER; CONCRETE MIXER; VALVES CONTROLLING PERMANENT PLANT AIR OR STEAM; CONVEYOR; JACKSON TYPE TAMPER; SINGLE DIAPHRAGM PUMP; LIGHTING PLANT 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. +13.14Residential · ENGI0004-010$70.72
- POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (4) ROLLER A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAYHighway · ENGI0098-009$70.16
- OPERATOR: CRANEHighway · SUMA2014-004$64.32
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER 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. +13.82BuildingENGI0004-001 | $46.52 | $33.70 | $80.22 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3 PUMPS (1-3 GROUPED); COMPRESSOR; WELDING MACHINE (1-3 GROUPED); GENERATOR; CONCRETE VIBRATOR; HEATER (POWER DRIVEN 1- 5); WELL POINT SYSTEM (OPERATING); SYPHON-PULSOMETER; CONCRETE MIXER; VALVES CONTROLLING PERMANENT PLANT AIR OR STEAM; CONVEYOR; JACKSON TYPE TAMPER; SINGLE DIAPHRAGM PUMP; LIGHTING PLANT 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. +13.82BuildingENGI0004-001 | $37.02 | $33.70 | $70.72 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (4) ROLLER A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAYHighwayENGI0098-009 | $39.12 | $31.04 | $70.16 | MA20260014 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (1) LOADER A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAYHighwayENGI0098-009 | $42.88 | $31.04 | $73.92 | MA20260014 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (1) BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAYHighwayENGI0098-009 | $42.88 | $31.04 | $73.92 | MA20260014 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: CRANEHighwaySUMA2014-004 | $40.83 | $23.49 | $64.32 | MA20260014 Mod 1 |
| POWER 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 DAYHeavyENGI0004-009 | $46.52 | $33.70 | $80.22 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3 PUMPS (1-3 GROUPED); COMPRESSOR; WELDING MACHINES (1-3 GROUPED); GENERATOR; SIGHTING PLANT; HEATERS (POWER DRIVEN, 1- 5); SYPHON-PULSOMETER; CONCRETE MIXER; VALVES CONTROLLING PERMANENT PLANT AIR STEAM, CONVEYOR, WELLPOINT SYSTEM (OPERATING) 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 DAYHeavyENGI0004-009 | $37.02 | $33.70 | $70.72 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 2 SONIC OR VIBRATORY HAMMER; GRADER; SCRAPER; TANDEM SCRAPER; BULLDOZER; TRACTOR; MECHANIC - MAINTENANCE; YORK RAKE; MULCHING MACHINE; PAVING SCREED MACHINE;STATIONARY STEAM BOILER; PAVING CONCRETE FINISHING MACHINE; GROUT PUMP; PORTABLE STEAM BOILER; PORTABLE STEAM GENERATOR; ROLLER; SPREADER; ASPHALT PAVER; LOCOMOTIVES OR MACHINES USED IN PLACE THEREOF; TAMPER (SELF PROPELLED OR TRACTOR-DRAW); CAL TRACKS; BALLAST REGULATOR;RAIL ANCHOR MACHINE; SWITCH TAMPER; TIRE TRUCK 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 DAYHeavyENGI0004-009 | $57.18 | $33.70 | $90.88 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
| POWER 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. +13.14ResidentialENGI0004-010 | $46.52 | $33.70 | $80.22 | MA20260009 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3 PUMPS (1-3 GROUPED); COMPRESSOR; WELDING MACHINE (1-3 GROUPED); GENERATOR; CONCRETE VIBRATOR; HEATER (POWER DRIVEN 1- 5); WELL POINT SYSTEM (OPERATING); SYPHON-PULSOMETER; CONCRETE MIXER; VALVES CONTROLLING PERMANENT PLANT AIR OR STEAM; CONVEYOR; JACKSON TYPE TAMPER; SINGLE DIAPHRAGM PUMP; LIGHTING PLANT 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. +13.14ResidentialENGI0004-010 | $37.02 | $33.70 | $70.72 | MA20260009 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: OOTNOTE 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. +13.14ResidentialENGI0004-010 | $57.18 | $33.70 | $90.88 | MA20260009 Mod 1 |
How the Dukes County group 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 Massachusetts
Wage and fringe benefits, nearby
- Dukes County groupbase $40.83$64.32
- Barnstable Countybase $57.83$91.53
- Nantucket Countybase $40.83$64.32
- Bristol Countybase $57.83$91.53
Which county is in which operating engineer group
Every Massachusetts county with a operating engineer rate. Counties DOL treats alike share one page; the rest have their own.
| 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 |
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U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (DOL), Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov, as of October 25, 2026. For the row this page leads with:
- Dukes: MA20260014 Mod 1
- Nantucket: MA20260014 Mod 1
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