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North Dakota operating engineer prevailing wage, county by county

An operating engineer's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in North Dakota runs from $23.03 an hour in Ward County to $65.45 in Barnes County. The median county is $29.82.

Operating Engineer rate in each North Dakota county, A to Z

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The kind of construction decides the rate. Residential covers homes and apartments up to four stories.

53 counties
CountyBase wageFringe benefitsTotal rateEffectiveSource
Adams CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE
$22.48 $4.00 $26.48 May 18, 2026ND20260018 Mod 2
Adams CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Adams CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER
$34.00 $22.45 $56.45 Oct 1, 2025ND20260045 Mod 2
Barnes CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR 180' BOOM OR JIB AND OVER ANY COMBINATION, ALL TYPES, CRANE OPERATOR 150 TONS & OVER, OVERHEAD CRANES 250 TONS & OVER, TOWER CRANES 200' AND UP, AN JIB CONFIGURATION 160' AND OVER
$40.20 $25.25 $65.45 May 1, 2025ND20260019 Mod 2
Barnes CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Barnes CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ROLLER)
$34.85 $22.45 $57.30 Oct 1, 2025ND20260046 Mod 2
Benson CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR 180' BOOM OR JIB AND OVER ANY COMBINATION, ALL TYPES, CRANE OPERATOR 150 TONS & OVER, OVERHEAD CRANES 250 TONS & OVER, TOWER CRANES 200' AND UP, AN JIB CONFIGURATION 160' AND OVER · Walsh County group
$40.20 $25.25 $65.45 May 1, 2025ND20260033 Mod 2
Benson CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE · Walsh County group
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Benson CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ROLLER) · Walsh County group
$34.85 $22.45 $57.30 Oct 1, 2025ND20260046 Mod 2
Billings CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE
$22.48 $4.00 $26.48 May 18, 2026ND20260020 Mod 3
Billings CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Billings CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER
$34.00 $22.45 $56.45 Oct 1, 2025ND20260045 Mod 2
Bottineau CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE
$22.97 $4.00 $26.97 May 18, 2026ND20260021 Mod 2
Bottineau CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Bottineau CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE
$29.92 $15.43 $45.35 May 18, 2026ND20260047 Mod 2
Bowman CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · Bowman County group
$22.48 $4.00 $26.48 May 18, 2026ND20260034 Mod 2
Bowman CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE · Bowman County group
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Bowman CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER · Bowman County group
$34.00 $22.45 $56.45 Oct 1, 2025ND20260045 Mod 2
Burke CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · McHenry County group
$22.97 $4.00 $26.97 May 18, 2026ND20260035 Mod 2
Burke CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE · McHenry County group
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Burke CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · McHenry County group
$29.92 $15.43 $45.35 May 18, 2026ND20260047 Mod 2
Burleigh CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE
$23.06 $4.00 $27.06 May 18, 2026ND20260012 Mod 2
Burleigh CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: LOADER
$18.10 $0.00 $18.10 May 18, 2026ND20260003 Mod 1
Burleigh CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Burleigh CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE
$32.48 $13.05 $45.53 May 18, 2026ND20260049 Mod 2
Cass CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE
$26.00 $3.82 $29.82 May 18, 2026ND20260013 Mod 2
Cass CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: LOADER
$18.10 $0.00 $18.10 May 18, 2026ND20260004 Mod 1
Cass CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Cass CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE
$24.91 $14.85 $39.76 May 18, 2026ND20260050 Mod 2
Cavalier CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR 180' BOOM OR JIB AND OVER ANY COMBINATION, ALL TYPES, CRANE OPERATOR 150 TONS & OVER, OVERHEAD CRANES 250 TONS & OVER, TOWER CRANES 200' AND UP, AN JIB CONFIGURATION 160' AND OVER · Walsh County group
$40.20 $25.25 $65.45 May 1, 2025ND20260033 Mod 2
Cavalier CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE · Walsh County group
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Cavalier CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ROLLER) · Walsh County group
$34.85 $22.45 $57.30 Oct 1, 2025ND20260046 Mod 2
Dickey CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR 180' BOOM OR JIB AND OVER ANY COMBINATION, ALL TYPES, CRANE OPERATOR 150 TONS & OVER, OVERHEAD CRANES 250 TONS & OVER, TOWER CRANES 200' AND UP, AN JIB CONFIGURATION 160' AND OVER · Richland County group
$40.20 $25.25 $65.45 May 1, 2025ND20260036 Mod 2
Dickey CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE · Richland County group
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Dickey CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ROLLER) · Richland County group
$34.85 $22.45 $57.30 Oct 1, 2025ND20260048 Mod 2
Divide CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · Bowman County group
$22.48 $4.00 $26.48 May 18, 2026ND20260034 Mod 2
Divide CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE · Bowman County group
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Divide CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER · Bowman County group
$34.00 $22.45 $56.45 Oct 1, 2025ND20260045 Mod 2
Dunn CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE
$22.48 $4.00 $26.48 May 18, 2026ND20260034 Mod 2
Dunn CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Dunn CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER
$34.00 $22.45 $56.45 Oct 1, 2025ND20260038 Mod 2
Eddy CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR 180' BOOM OR JIB AND OVER ANY COMBINATION, ALL TYPES, CRANE OPERATOR 150 TONS & OVER, OVERHEAD CRANES 250 TONS & OVER, TOWER CRANES 200' AND UP, AN JIB CONFIGURATION 160' AND OVER · Walsh County group
$40.20 $25.25 $65.45 May 1, 2025ND20260033 Mod 2
Eddy CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE · Walsh County group
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Eddy CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ROLLER) · Walsh County group
$34.85 $22.45 $57.30 Oct 1, 2025ND20260046 Mod 2
Emmons CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR 180' BOOM OR JIB AND OVER ANY COMBINATION, ALL TYPES, CRANE OPERATOR 150 TONS & OVER, OVERHEAD CRANES 250 TONS & OVER, TOWER CRANES 200' AND UP, AN JIB CONFIGURATION 160' AND OVER · Richland County group
$40.20 $25.25 $65.45 May 1, 2025ND20260036 Mod 2
Emmons CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE · Richland County group
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Emmons CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ROLLER) · Richland County group
$34.85 $22.45 $57.30 Oct 1, 2025ND20260048 Mod 2
Foster CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR 180' BOOM OR JIB AND OVER ANY COMBINATION, ALL TYPES, CRANE OPERATOR 150 TONS & OVER, OVERHEAD CRANES 250 TONS & OVER, TOWER CRANES 200' AND UP, AN JIB CONFIGURATION 160' AND OVER · Walsh County group
$40.20 $25.25 $65.45 May 1, 2025ND20260033 Mod 2
Foster CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE · Walsh County group
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Foster CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ROLLER) · Walsh County group
$34.85 $22.45 $57.30 Oct 1, 2025ND20260046 Mod 2
Golden Valley CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · Bowman County group
$22.48 $4.00 $26.48 May 18, 2026ND20260034 Mod 2
Golden Valley CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE · Bowman County group
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Golden Valley CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER · Bowman County group
$34.00 $22.45 $56.45 Oct 1, 2025ND20260045 Mod 2
Grand Forks CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE
$26.00 $3.82 $29.82 May 18, 2026ND20260014 Mod 2
Grand Forks CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: LOADER
$18.10 $0.00 $18.10 May 18, 2026ND20260003 Mod 1
Grand Forks CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Grand Forks CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE
$24.91 $14.85 $39.76 May 18, 2026ND20260051 Mod 2
Grant CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR 180' BOOM OR JIB AND OVER ANY COMBINATION, ALL TYPES, CRANE OPERATOR 150 TONS & OVER, OVERHEAD CRANES 250 TONS & OVER, TOWER CRANES 200' AND UP, AN JIB CONFIGURATION 160' AND OVER · Richland County group
$40.20 $25.25 $65.45 May 1, 2025ND20260036 Mod 2
Grant CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE · Richland County group
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Grant CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ROLLER) · Richland County group
$34.85 $22.45 $57.30 Oct 1, 2025ND20260048 Mod 2
Griggs CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR 180' BOOM OR JIB AND OVER ANY COMBINATION, ALL TYPES, CRANE OPERATOR 150 TONS & OVER, OVERHEAD CRANES 250 TONS & OVER, TOWER CRANES 200' AND UP, AN JIB CONFIGURATION 160' AND OVER · Walsh County group
$40.20 $25.25 $65.45 May 1, 2025ND20260033 Mod 2
Griggs CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE · Walsh County group
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Griggs CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ROLLER) · Walsh County group
$34.85 $22.45 $57.30 Oct 1, 2025ND20260046 Mod 2
Hettinger CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · Bowman County group
$22.48 $4.00 $26.48 May 18, 2026ND20260034 Mod 2
Hettinger CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE · Bowman County group
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Hettinger CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER · Bowman County group
$34.00 $22.45 $56.45 Oct 1, 2025ND20260045 Mod 2
Kidder CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR 180' BOOM OR JIB AND OVER ANY COMBINATION, ALL TYPES, CRANE OPERATOR 150 TONS & OVER, OVERHEAD CRANES 250 TONS & OVER, TOWER CRANES 200' AND UP, AN JIB CONFIGURATION 160' AND OVER · Walsh County group
$40.20 $25.25 $65.45 May 1, 2025ND20260033 Mod 2
Kidder CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE · Walsh County group
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Kidder CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ROLLER) · Walsh County group
$34.85 $22.45 $57.30 Oct 1, 2025ND20260046 Mod 2
LaMoure CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR 180' BOOM OR JIB AND OVER ANY COMBINATION, ALL TYPES, CRANE OPERATOR 150 TONS & OVER, OVERHEAD CRANES 250 TONS & OVER, TOWER CRANES 200' AND UP, AN JIB CONFIGURATION 160' AND OVER · Walsh County group
$40.20 $25.25 $65.45 May 1, 2025ND20260033 Mod 2
LaMoure CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE · Walsh County group
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
LaMoure CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ROLLER) · Walsh County group
$34.85 $22.45 $57.30 Oct 1, 2025ND20260046 Mod 2
Logan CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR 180' BOOM OR JIB AND OVER ANY COMBINATION, ALL TYPES, CRANE OPERATOR 150 TONS & OVER, OVERHEAD CRANES 250 TONS & OVER, TOWER CRANES 200' AND UP, AN JIB CONFIGURATION 160' AND OVER · Walsh County group
$40.20 $25.25 $65.45 May 1, 2025ND20260033 Mod 2
Logan CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE · Walsh County group
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Logan CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ROLLER) · Walsh County group
$34.85 $22.45 $57.30 Oct 1, 2025ND20260046 Mod 2
McHenry CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · McHenry County group
$22.97 $4.00 $26.97 May 18, 2026ND20260035 Mod 2
McHenry CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE · McHenry County group
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
McHenry CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · McHenry County group
$29.92 $15.43 $45.35 May 18, 2026ND20260047 Mod 2
McIntosh CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR 180' BOOM OR JIB AND OVER ANY COMBINATION, ALL TYPES, CRANE OPERATOR 150 TONS & OVER, OVERHEAD CRANES 250 TONS & OVER, TOWER CRANES 200' AND UP, AN JIB CONFIGURATION 160' AND OVER · Walsh County group
$40.20 $25.25 $65.45 May 1, 2025ND20260033 Mod 2
McIntosh CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE · Walsh County group
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
McIntosh CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ROLLER) · Walsh County group
$34.85 $22.45 $57.30 Oct 1, 2025ND20260046 Mod 2
McKenzie CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE
$22.48 $4.00 $26.48 May 18, 2026ND20260022 Mod 2
McKenzie CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
McKenzie CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE
$35.25 $22.45 $57.70 Oct 1, 2025ND20260039 Mod 2
McLean CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE
$22.97 $4.00 $26.97 May 18, 2026ND20260023 Mod 2
McLean CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
McLean CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE
$29.92 $15.43 $45.35 May 18, 2026ND20260047 Mod 2
Mercer CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE
$22.97 $4.00 $26.97 May 18, 2026ND20260024 Mod 2
Mercer CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Mercer CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BULLDOZER
$35.00 $22.45 $57.45 Oct 1, 2025ND20260040 Mod 2
Morton CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE
$23.06 $4.00 $27.06 May 18, 2026ND20260015 Mod 2
Morton CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: LOADER
$18.10 $0.00 $18.10 May 18, 2026ND20260003 Mod 1
Morton CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Morton CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE
$32.48 $13.05 $45.53 May 18, 2026ND20260052 Mod 2
Mountrail CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE
$22.97 $4.00 $26.97 May 18, 2026ND20260025 Mod 2
Mountrail CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Mountrail CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE
$29.92 $15.43 $45.35 May 18, 2026ND20260041 Mod 2
Nelson CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR 180' BOOM OR JIB AND OVER ANY COMBINATION, ALL TYPES, CRANE OPERATOR 150 TONS & OVER, OVERHEAD CRANES 250 TONS & OVER, TOWER CRANES 200' AND UP, AN JIB CONFIGURATION 160' AND OVER · Walsh County group
$40.20 $25.25 $65.45 May 1, 2025ND20260033 Mod 2
Nelson CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE · Walsh County group
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Nelson CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ROLLER) · Walsh County group
$34.85 $22.45 $57.30 Oct 1, 2025ND20260046 Mod 2
Oliver CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE
$23.06 $4.00 $27.06 May 18, 2026ND20260016 Mod 2
Oliver CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Oliver CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE
$32.48 $13.05 $45.53 May 18, 2026ND20260053 Mod 2
Pembina CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR 180' BOOM OR JIB AND OVER ANY COMBINATION, ALL TYPES, CRANE OPERATOR 150 TONS & OVER, OVERHEAD CRANES 250 TONS & OVER, TOWER CRANES 200' AND UP, AN JIB CONFIGURATION 160' AND OVER
$40.20 $25.25 $65.45 May 1, 2025ND20260026 Mod 2
Pembina CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Pembina CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ROLLER)
$34.85 $22.45 $57.30 Oct 1, 2025ND20260046 Mod 2
Pierce CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · McHenry County group
$22.97 $4.00 $26.97 May 18, 2026ND20260035 Mod 2
Pierce CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE · McHenry County group
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Pierce CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · McHenry County group
$29.92 $15.43 $45.35 May 18, 2026ND20260047 Mod 2
Ramsey CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR 180' BOOM OR JIB AND OVER ANY COMBINATION, ALL TYPES, CRANE OPERATOR 150 TONS & OVER, OVERHEAD CRANES 250 TONS & OVER, TOWER CRANES 200' AND UP, AN JIB CONFIGURATION 160' AND OVER
$40.20 $25.25 $65.45 May 1, 2025ND20260027 Mod 2
Ramsey CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Ramsey CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ROLLER)
$34.85 $22.45 $57.30 Oct 1, 2025ND20260046 Mod 2
Ransom CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR 180' BOOM OR JIB AND OVER ANY COMBINATION, ALL TYPES, CRANE OPERATOR 150 TONS & OVER, OVERHEAD CRANES 250 TONS & OVER, TOWER CRANES 200' AND UP, AN JIB CONFIGURATION 160' AND OVER · Richland County group
$40.20 $25.25 $65.45 May 1, 2025ND20260036 Mod 2
Ransom CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE · Richland County group
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Ransom CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ROLLER) · Richland County group
$34.85 $22.45 $57.30 Oct 1, 2025ND20260048 Mod 2
Renville CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE
$22.97 $4.00 $26.97 May 18, 2026ND20260028 Mod 2
Renville CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Renville CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE
$29.92 $15.43 $45.35 May 18, 2026ND20260047 Mod 2
Richland CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR 180' BOOM OR JIB AND OVER ANY COMBINATION, ALL TYPES, CRANE OPERATOR 150 TONS & OVER, OVERHEAD CRANES 250 TONS & OVER, TOWER CRANES 200' AND UP, AN JIB CONFIGURATION 160' AND OVER · Richland County group
$40.20 $25.25 $65.45 May 1, 2025ND20260036 Mod 2
Richland CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE · Richland County group
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Richland CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ROLLER) · Richland County group
$34.85 $22.45 $57.30 Oct 1, 2025ND20260048 Mod 2
Rolette CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR 180' BOOM OR JIB AND OVER ANY COMBINATION, ALL TYPES, CRANE OPERATOR 150 TONS & OVER, OVERHEAD CRANES 250 TONS & OVER, TOWER CRANES 200' AND UP, AN JIB CONFIGURATION 160' AND OVER
$40.20 $25.25 $65.45 May 1, 2025ND20260029 Mod 2
Rolette CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Rolette CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ROLLER)
$34.85 $22.45 $57.30 Oct 1, 2025ND20260046 Mod 2
Sargent CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR 180' BOOM OR JIB AND OVER ANY COMBINATION, ALL TYPES, CRANE OPERATOR 150 TONS & OVER, OVERHEAD CRANES 250 TONS & OVER, TOWER CRANES 200' AND UP, AN JIB CONFIGURATION 160' AND OVER · Richland County group
$40.20 $25.25 $65.45 May 1, 2025ND20260036 Mod 2
Sargent CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE · Richland County group
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Sargent CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ROLLER) · Richland County group
$34.85 $22.45 $57.30 Oct 1, 2025ND20260048 Mod 2
Sheridan CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · McHenry County group
$22.97 $4.00 $26.97 May 18, 2026ND20260035 Mod 2
Sheridan CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE · McHenry County group
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Sheridan CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · McHenry County group
$29.92 $15.43 $45.35 May 18, 2026ND20260047 Mod 2
Sioux CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE
$23.06 $4.00 $27.06 May 18, 2026ND20260017 Mod 2
Sioux CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Sioux CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE
$32.48 $13.05 $45.53 May 18, 2026ND20260053 Mod 2
Slope CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · Bowman County group
$22.48 $4.00 $26.48 May 18, 2026ND20260034 Mod 2
Slope CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE · Bowman County group
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Slope CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER · Bowman County group
$34.00 $22.45 $56.45 Oct 1, 2025ND20260045 Mod 2
Stark CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE
$22.48 $4.00 $26.48 May 18, 2026ND20260034 Mod 2
Stark CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Stark CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER
$35.25 $22.45 $57.70 Oct 1, 2025ND20260042 Mod 2
Steele CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR 180' BOOM OR JIB AND OVER ANY COMBINATION, ALL TYPES, CRANE OPERATOR 150 TONS & OVER, OVERHEAD CRANES 250 TONS & OVER, TOWER CRANES 200' AND UP, AN JIB CONFIGURATION 160' AND OVER · Walsh County group
$40.20 $25.25 $65.45 May 1, 2025ND20260033 Mod 2
Steele CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE · Walsh County group
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Steele CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ROLLER) · Walsh County group
$34.85 $22.45 $57.30 Oct 1, 2025ND20260046 Mod 2
Stutsman CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR 180' BOOM OR JIB AND OVER ANY COMBINATION, ALL TYPES, CRANE OPERATOR 150 TONS & OVER, OVERHEAD CRANES 250 TONS & OVER, TOWER CRANES 200' AND UP, AN JIB CONFIGURATION 160' AND OVER
$40.20 $25.25 $65.45 May 1, 2025ND20260030 Mod 2
Stutsman CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Stutsman CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ROLLER)
$34.85 $22.45 $57.30 Oct 1, 2025ND20260046 Mod 2
Towner CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR 180' BOOM OR JIB AND OVER ANY COMBINATION, ALL TYPES, CRANE OPERATOR 150 TONS & OVER, OVERHEAD CRANES 250 TONS & OVER, TOWER CRANES 200' AND UP, AN JIB CONFIGURATION 160' AND OVER · Walsh County group
$40.20 $25.25 $65.45 May 1, 2025ND20260033 Mod 2
Towner CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE · Walsh County group
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Towner CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ROLLER) · Walsh County group
$34.85 $22.45 $57.30 Oct 1, 2025ND20260046 Mod 2
Traill CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR 180' BOOM OR JIB AND OVER ANY COMBINATION, ALL TYPES, CRANE OPERATOR 150 TONS & OVER, OVERHEAD CRANES 250 TONS & OVER, TOWER CRANES 200' AND UP, AN JIB CONFIGURATION 160' AND OVER · Walsh County group
$40.20 $25.25 $65.45 May 1, 2025ND20260033 Mod 2
Traill CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE · Walsh County group
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Traill CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ROLLER) · Walsh County group
$34.85 $22.45 $57.30 Oct 1, 2025ND20260046 Mod 2
Walsh CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR 180' BOOM OR JIB AND OVER ANY COMBINATION, ALL TYPES, CRANE OPERATOR 150 TONS & OVER, OVERHEAD CRANES 250 TONS & OVER, TOWER CRANES 200' AND UP, AN JIB CONFIGURATION 160' AND OVER · Walsh County group
$40.20 $25.25 $65.45 May 1, 2025ND20260033 Mod 2
Walsh CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE · Walsh County group
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Walsh CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ROLLER) · Walsh County group
$34.85 $22.45 $57.30 Oct 1, 2025ND20260046 Mod 2
Ward CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE
$23.03 $0.00 $23.03 May 18, 2026ND20260031 Mod 2
Ward CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: LOADER
$12.33 $2.05 $14.38 May 18, 2026ND20260002 Mod 1
Ward CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Ward CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE
$29.92 $15.43 $45.35 May 18, 2026ND20260043 Mod 2
Wells CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR 180' BOOM OR JIB AND OVER ANY COMBINATION, ALL TYPES, CRANE OPERATOR 150 TONS & OVER, OVERHEAD CRANES 250 TONS & OVER, TOWER CRANES 200' AND UP, AN JIB CONFIGURATION 160' AND OVER · Walsh County group
$40.20 $25.25 $65.45 May 1, 2025ND20260033 Mod 2
Wells CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE · Walsh County group
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Wells CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ROLLER) · Walsh County group
$34.85 $22.45 $57.30 Oct 1, 2025ND20260046 Mod 2
Williams CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE
$22.48 $4.00 $26.48 May 18, 2026ND20260032 Mod 2
Williams CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE
$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 Oct 1, 2026ND20260001 Mod 5
Williams CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE
$26.41 $15.60 $42.01 May 18, 2026ND20260044 Mod 2

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.

Cass County operating engineer: $29.82 per hourDickey County operating engineer: $65.45 per hourNelson County operating engineer: $65.45 per hourRenville County operating engineer: $26.97 per hourGriggs County operating engineer: $65.45 per hourSlope County operating engineer: $26.48 per hourRichland County operating engineer: $65.45 per hourTowner County operating engineer: $65.45 per hourRansom County operating engineer: $65.45 per hourBillings County operating engineer: $26.48 per hourMcHenry County operating engineer: $26.97 per hourBottineau County operating engineer: $26.97 per hourLogan County operating engineer: $65.45 per hourBarnes County operating engineer: $65.45 per hourStutsman County operating engineer: $65.45 per hourCavalier County operating engineer: $65.45 per hourRolette County operating engineer: $65.45 per hourHettinger County operating engineer: $26.48 per hourSteele County operating engineer: $65.45 per hourLaMoure County operating engineer: $65.45 per hourOliver County operating engineer: $27.06 per hourMorton County operating engineer: $27.06 per hourWalsh County operating engineer: $65.45 per hourMcLean County operating engineer: $26.97 per hourWilliams County operating engineer: $26.48 per hourMercer County operating engineer: $26.97 per hourSioux County operating engineer: $27.06 per hourPembina County operating engineer: $65.45 per hourTraill County operating engineer: $65.45 per hourRamsey County operating engineer: $65.45 per hourGrand Forks County operating engineer: $29.82 per hourMountrail County operating engineer: $26.97 per hourDivide County operating engineer: $26.48 per hourGrant County operating engineer: $65.45 per hourSargent County operating engineer: $65.45 per hourBowman County operating engineer: $26.48 per hourGolden Valley County operating engineer: $26.48 per hourMcIntosh County operating engineer: $65.45 per hourStark County operating engineer: $26.48 per hourWard County operating engineer: $23.03 per hourPierce County operating engineer: $26.97 per hourSheridan County operating engineer: $26.97 per hourMcKenzie County operating engineer: $26.48 per hourAdams County operating engineer: $26.48 per hourBurke County operating engineer: $26.97 per hourKidder County operating engineer: $65.45 per hourEddy County operating engineer: $65.45 per hourFoster County operating engineer: $65.45 per hourBenson County operating engineer: $65.45 per hourEmmons County operating engineer: $65.45 per hourDunn County operating engineer: $26.48 per hourWells County operating engineer: $65.45 per hourBurleigh County operating engineer: $27.06 per hour
$23$26$27$65$65$65Operating Engineer, main rate, base + fringe per hour. Each shade holds about a fifth of the counties.

How much does an operating engineer make on prevailing wage in North Dakota?

$23.03 to $65.45 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $29.82. 4 groups of counties with identical rates and 23 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.

  1. Walsh County group15 counties$65.45
  2. Richland County group6 counties$65.45
  3. Barnes County1 county$65.45
  4. Pembina County1 county$65.45
  5. Ramsey County1 county$65.45
  6. Rolette County1 county$65.45
  7. Stutsman County1 county$65.45
  8. Cass County1 county$29.82
  9. Grand Forks County1 county$29.82
  10. Burleigh County1 county$27.06
  11. Morton County1 county$27.06
  12. Oliver County1 county$27.06
  13. Sioux County1 county$27.06
  14. McHenry County group4 counties$26.97
  15. Bottineau County1 county$26.97
  16. McLean County1 county$26.97
  17. Mercer County1 county$26.97
  18. Mountrail County1 county$26.97
  19. Renville County1 county$26.97
  20. Bowman County group5 counties$26.48
  21. Adams County1 county$26.48
  22. Billings County1 county$26.48
  23. Dunn County1 county$26.48
  24. McKenzie County1 county$26.48
  25. Stark County1 county$26.48
  26. Williams County1 county$26.48
  27. Ward County1 county$23.03
Which counties share a rate
CountiesMain classificationBase wageTotal rate
Walsh County group, 15 localities: Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Foster, Griggs, Kidder, LaMoure, Logan, McIntosh, Nelson, Steele, Towner, Traill, Walsh, WellsPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR 180' BOOM OR JIB AND OVER ANY COMBINATION, ALL TYPES, CRANE OPERATOR 150 TONS & OVER, OVERHEAD CRANES 250 TONS & OVER, TOWER CRANES 200' AND UP, AN JIB CONFIGURATION 160' AND OVER$40.20 $65.45 
Richland County group, 6 localities: Dickey, Emmons, Grant, Ransom, Richland, SargentPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR 180' BOOM OR JIB AND OVER ANY COMBINATION, ALL TYPES, CRANE OPERATOR 150 TONS & OVER, OVERHEAD CRANES 250 TONS & OVER, TOWER CRANES 200' AND UP, AN JIB CONFIGURATION 160' AND OVER$40.20 $65.45 
Barnes CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR 180' BOOM OR JIB AND OVER ANY COMBINATION, ALL TYPES, CRANE OPERATOR 150 TONS & OVER, OVERHEAD CRANES 250 TONS & OVER, TOWER CRANES 200' AND UP, AN JIB CONFIGURATION 160' AND OVER$40.20 $65.45 
Pembina CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR 180' BOOM OR JIB AND OVER ANY COMBINATION, ALL TYPES, CRANE OPERATOR 150 TONS & OVER, OVERHEAD CRANES 250 TONS & OVER, TOWER CRANES 200' AND UP, AN JIB CONFIGURATION 160' AND OVER$40.20 $65.45 
Ramsey CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR 180' BOOM OR JIB AND OVER ANY COMBINATION, ALL TYPES, CRANE OPERATOR 150 TONS & OVER, OVERHEAD CRANES 250 TONS & OVER, TOWER CRANES 200' AND UP, AN JIB CONFIGURATION 160' AND OVER$40.20 $65.45 
Rolette CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR 180' BOOM OR JIB AND OVER ANY COMBINATION, ALL TYPES, CRANE OPERATOR 150 TONS & OVER, OVERHEAD CRANES 250 TONS & OVER, TOWER CRANES 200' AND UP, AN JIB CONFIGURATION 160' AND OVER$40.20 $65.45 
Stutsman CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR 180' BOOM OR JIB AND OVER ANY COMBINATION, ALL TYPES, CRANE OPERATOR 150 TONS & OVER, OVERHEAD CRANES 250 TONS & OVER, TOWER CRANES 200' AND UP, AN JIB CONFIGURATION 160' AND OVER$40.20 $65.45 
Cass CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE$26.00 $29.82 
Grand Forks CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE$26.00 $29.82 
Burleigh CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE$23.06 $27.06 
Morton CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE$23.06 $27.06 
Oliver CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE$23.06 $27.06 
Sioux CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE$23.06 $27.06 
McHenry County group, 4 localities: Burke, McHenry, Pierce, SheridanOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE$22.97 $26.97 
Bottineau CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE$22.97 $26.97 
McLean CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE$22.97 $26.97 
Mercer CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE$22.97 $26.97 
Mountrail CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE$22.97 $26.97 
Renville CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE$22.97 $26.97 
Bowman County group, 5 localities: Bowman, Divide, Golden Valley, Hettinger, SlopeOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE$22.48 $26.48 
Adams CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE$22.48 $26.48 
Billings CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE$22.48 $26.48 
Dunn CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE$22.48 $26.48 
McKenzie CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE$22.48 $26.48 
Stark CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE$22.48 $26.48 
Williams CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE$22.48 $26.48 
Ward CountyOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE$23.03 $23.03 

4 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 23 counties with rates of their own.

Questions about North Dakota operating engineer pay

What is the operating engineer prevailing wage in Cass County?

$29.82 an hour: a $26.00 base wage plus $3.82 in fringe benefits, under wage determination ND20260013, modification 2. Overtime and every operating engineer classification in Cass County.

Does operating engineer prevailing wage include fringe benefits?

Yes. In Cass County the $29.82 total is a $26.00 base wage plus $3.82 in fringe benefits, about 13% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.

Does operating engineer prevailing wage pay overtime in North Dakota?

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 North Dakota, the 53 counties with an operating engineer rate fall into 27 distinct sets of rates, and 4 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 15 counties (the Walsh County group).