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Operating Engineer prevailing wage, Walsh County group, North Dakota (15 counties)

DOL sets the same operating engineer rates, row for row, in 15 counties: Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Foster, Griggs, Kidder, LaMoure, Logan, McIntosh, Nelson, Steele, Towner, Traill, Walsh and Wells. Every figure on this page applies in each of them.

Which kind of construction is the job?

The kind of construction decides the rate: each wage determination covers one. Residential covers homes and apartments up to four stories.

$65.45an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)

$40.20 base wage + $25.25 fringe benefits

POWER 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 · ENGI0049-008

$62.30an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)

$38.25 base wage + $24.05 fringe benefits

POWER 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 · ENGI0049-021

$57.30an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)

$34.85 base wage + $22.45 fringe benefits

POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ROLLER) · ENGI0049-086

On federally funded or assisted building construction in each of these 15 counties, an operating engineer must be paid at least $65.45 an hour: a $40.20 base wage plus $25.25 in fringe benefits, under wage determination ND20260033 (modification 2). DOL prints no total, so $65.45 is our sum of the two.

Wage determination ND20260033, modification 2, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier ENGI0049-008 (May 1, 2025). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.

On federally funded or assisted highway construction in each of these 15 counties, an operating engineer must be paid at least $62.30 an hour: a $38.25 base wage plus $24.05 in fringe benefits, under wage determination ND20260001 (modification 5). DOL prints no total, so $62.30 is our sum of the two.

Wage determination ND20260001, modification 5, published October 1, 2026, for highway construction; rate identifier ENGI0049-021 (October 1, 2026). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.

On federally funded or assisted heavy construction in each of these 15 counties, an operating engineer must be paid at least $57.30 an hour: a $34.85 base wage plus $22.45 in fringe benefits, under wage determination ND20260046 (modification 2). DOL prints no total, so $57.30 is our sum of the two.

Wage determination ND20260046, modification 2, published May 18, 2026, for heavy construction; rate identifier ENGI0049-086 (October 1, 2025). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.

Davis-Bacon is the only prevailing wage here (federally funded or assisted work). North Dakota has no state prevailing wage law (DOL state table).

DOL lists 21 operating engineer rates for each of these counties, from $21.50 to $65.45 an hour. See all of them.

Base wage and fringe benefits: $40.20 + $25.25

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)$40.20
Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized)$25.25
Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total)$65.45

Base wage and fringe benefits: $38.25 + $24.05

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)$38.25
Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized)$24.05
Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total)$62.30

Base wage and fringe benefits: $34.85 + $22.45

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)$34.85
Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized)$22.45
Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total)$57.30

When does this rate change?

Every operating engineer rate in the Walsh County group

As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.

  1. POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2 ALL CRANES UP TO 149 TONS, CRANE OPERATOR UP TO 179' OF BOOM OR JIB, ANY COMBINATION ALL TYPES, GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, OVERHEAD CRANES UP TO 249 TONS, TOWER CRANES UP TO 199' AND ANY JIB CONFIGURATION 159' AND UNDERBuilding · ENGI0049-008$65.45
  2. POWER 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 OVERBuilding · ENGI0049-008$65.45
  3. POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3 FORKLIFTBuilding · ENGI0049-008$64.85
  4. POWER 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 CRANEHighway · ENGI0049-021$62.30
  5. POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3: ASPHALT PAVING MACHINE OPERATOR; ASPHALT PLANT OPERATOR; AUTOMATED GRADE TRIMMER; BACKHOE OPERATOR 1 CUBIC YARD UP TO AND INCLUDING 2-1/2 CUBIC YARDS (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); BOOM TRUCK, HYDRAULIC (8 TONS & OVER); CABLEWAY OPERATOR; CONCRETE BATCH PLANT OPERATOR (ELECTRONIC OR MANUAL); CONCRETE MIXER PAVING MACHINE OPERATOR; CONCRETE PAVER � BRIDGE DECKS; CONCRETE PUMP; CONCRETE SPREADER OPERATOR & BELT PLACER; CRUSHING PLANT OPERATOR; DOZER OPERATOR; DREDGE OPERATOR OR ENGINEER 11'' AND UNDER; DRILL RIGS, HEAVY DUTY ROTARY OR CHUM OR CABLE DRILL; FRONT END LOADER - 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS UP TO AND INCLUDING 7-1/2 CUBIC YARDS (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); GRAVEL WASHING & SCREENING PLANT OPERATOR; LAZER-SCREED OPERATOR; LOCOMOTIVE, ALL TYPES; MECHANIC OR WELDER (HEAVY DUTY); MOTOR GRADE OPERATOR; PAVING BREAKER � NON-HYDRO HAMMER TYPE; PIPELINE WRAPPING, CLEANING & BENDING MACHINE OPERATOR; POWER ACTUATED AUGER AND HORIZONTAL BORING MACHINE OPERATOR 6'' AND OVER; REFRIGERATION PLANT ENGINEER; ROTO MILLING MACHINE (SURFACE PLANER) 43'' & OVER; SCRAPER OPERATOR; SLIP FORM CONCRETE PAVING OPERATOR; TANDEM PUSHED QUAD 9 OR SIMILAR; TRACTOR WITH BOOM ATTACHMENT; TRENCHING MACHINE- 100 HP. AND OVERHighway · ENGI0049-021$60.65
  6. POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANEHeavy · ENGI0049-087$57.70
  7. POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANEHeavy · ENGI0049-087$57.70
  8. POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BULLDOZERHeavy · ENGI0049-087$57.45
  9. POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BULLDOZERHeavy · ENGI0049-087$57.45
  10. POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ROLLER)Heavy · ENGI0049-086$57.30
  11. POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FORKLIFTHeavy · ENGI0049-087$57.30
  12. POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOEHeavy · ENGI0049-087$57.30
  13. POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FORKLIFTHeavy · ENGI0049-087$57.30
  14. POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOEHeavy · ENGI0049-087$57.30
  15. POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADERHeavy · ENGI0049-087$56.45
  16. POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADERHeavy · ENGI0049-087$56.45
  17. OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADEHeavy · SUND2017-009$38.06
  18. OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADERBuilding · SUND2012-022$33.88
  19. OPERATOR: LOADERBuilding · SUND2012-022$33.45
  20. OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOEBuilding · SUND2012-022$26.48
  21. OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADERHeavy · SUND2017-009$21.50
Hourly rate of each operating engineer classification in the Walsh County group, highest first, split into wage and fringe benefits.
ClassificationBase wageFringe benefitsTotal rateWD
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3 FORKLIFTBuildingENGI0049-008$39.60 $25.25 $64.85 ND20260033 Mod 2
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2 ALL CRANES UP TO 149 TONS, CRANE OPERATOR UP TO 179' OF BOOM OR JIB, ANY COMBINATION ALL TYPES, GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, OVERHEAD CRANES UP TO 249 TONS, TOWER CRANES UP TO 199' AND ANY JIB CONFIGURATION 159' AND UNDERBuildingENGI0049-008$40.20 $25.25 $65.45 ND20260033 Mod 2
POWER 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 OVERBuildingENGI0049-008$40.20 $25.25 $65.45 ND20260033 Mod 2
OPERATOR: LOADERBuildingSUND2012-022$21.00 $12.45 $33.45 ND20260033 Mod 2
OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADERBuildingSUND2012-022$21.23 $12.65 $33.88 ND20260033 Mod 2
OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOEBuildingSUND2012-022$22.48 $4.00 $26.48 ND20260033 Mod 2
POWER 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 CRANEHighwayENGI0049-021$38.25 $24.05 $62.30 ND20260001 Mod 5
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3: ASPHALT PAVING MACHINE OPERATOR; ASPHALT PLANT OPERATOR; AUTOMATED GRADE TRIMMER; BACKHOE OPERATOR 1 CUBIC YARD UP TO AND INCLUDING 2-1/2 CUBIC YARDS (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); BOOM TRUCK, HYDRAULIC (8 TONS & OVER); CABLEWAY OPERATOR; CONCRETE BATCH PLANT OPERATOR (ELECTRONIC OR MANUAL); CONCRETE MIXER PAVING MACHINE OPERATOR; CONCRETE PAVER � BRIDGE DECKS; CONCRETE PUMP; CONCRETE SPREADER OPERATOR & BELT PLACER; CRUSHING PLANT OPERATOR; DOZER OPERATOR; DREDGE OPERATOR OR ENGINEER 11'' AND UNDER; DRILL RIGS, HEAVY DUTY ROTARY OR CHUM OR CABLE DRILL; FRONT END LOADER - 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS UP TO AND INCLUDING 7-1/2 CUBIC YARDS (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); GRAVEL WASHING & SCREENING PLANT OPERATOR; LAZER-SCREED OPERATOR; LOCOMOTIVE, ALL TYPES; MECHANIC OR WELDER (HEAVY DUTY); MOTOR GRADE OPERATOR; PAVING BREAKER � NON-HYDRO HAMMER TYPE; PIPELINE WRAPPING, CLEANING & BENDING MACHINE OPERATOR; POWER ACTUATED AUGER AND HORIZONTAL BORING MACHINE OPERATOR 6'' AND OVER; REFRIGERATION PLANT ENGINEER; ROTO MILLING MACHINE (SURFACE PLANER) 43'' & OVER; SCRAPER OPERATOR; SLIP FORM CONCRETE PAVING OPERATOR; TANDEM PUSHED QUAD 9 OR SIMILAR; TRACTOR WITH BOOM ATTACHMENT; TRENCHING MACHINE- 100 HP. AND OVERHighwayENGI0049-021$36.60 $24.05 $60.65 ND20260001 Mod 5
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ROLLER)HeavyENGI0049-086$34.85 $22.45 $57.30 ND20260046 Mod 2
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADERHeavyENGI0049-087$34.00 $22.45 $56.45 ND20260046 Mod 2
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FORKLIFTHeavyENGI0049-087$34.85 $22.45 $57.30 ND20260046 Mod 2
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANEHeavyENGI0049-087$35.25 $22.45 $57.70 ND20260046 Mod 2
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BULLDOZERHeavyENGI0049-087$35.00 $22.45 $57.45 ND20260046 Mod 2
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOEHeavyENGI0049-087$34.85 $22.45 $57.30 ND20260046 Mod 2
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADERHeavyENGI0049-087$34.00 $22.45 $56.45 ND20260046 Mod 2
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FORKLIFTHeavyENGI0049-087$34.85 $22.45 $57.30 ND20260046 Mod 2
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANEHeavyENGI0049-087$35.25 $22.45 $57.70 ND20260046 Mod 2
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BULLDOZERHeavyENGI0049-087$35.00 $22.45 $57.45 ND20260046 Mod 2
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOEHeavyENGI0049-087$34.85 $22.45 $57.30 ND20260046 Mod 2
OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADEHeavySUND2017-009$25.44 $12.62 $38.06 ND20260046 Mod 2
OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADERHeavySUND2017-009$21.50 $0.00 $21.50 ND20260046 Mod 2

How the Walsh 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 North Dakota

$23.03Ward$65.45Barnes
WalshNearby: Benson $65.45, Cavalier $65.45, Eddy $65.45, Foster $65.45, Griggs $65.45, Kidder $65.45, LaMoure $65.45, Logan $65.45, McIntosh $65.45, Nelson $65.45, Steele $65.45, Towner $65.45, Traill $65.45, Wells $65.45Each column is a group of counties with about the same main rate; its height is how many. 0 counties pay more than Walsh, 25 the same, 27 less.

Wage and fringe benefits, nearby

  1. Walsh County groupbase $40.20$65.45
  2. Pembina Countybase $40.20$65.45
  3. Grand Forks Countybase $26.00$29.82
  4. Nelson Countybase $40.20$65.45

Which county is in which operating engineer group

Every North Dakota county with a operating engineer rate. Counties DOL treats alike share one page; the rest have their own.

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.

North Dakota operating engineer prevailing wage by county, with a map

More from DOL on this rate

  • SAM.gov wage determinations
  • Davis-Bacon determinations list journeyworker rates. Apprentices in a program registered with DOL or a recognized state agency can be paid the program's percentage of the rate, within its ratio; anyone else gets the full rate (29 CFR 5.5(a)(4)).

Every trade's rates, county by county: Benson · Cavalier · Eddy · Foster · Griggs · Kidder · LaMoure · Logan · McIntosh · Nelson · Steele · Towner · Traill · Walsh · Wells

Are you being paid this rate?

Add your base pay to the fringe your employer pays for you, in cash or into plans, and compare the sum with the total. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division takes complaints: 1-866-487-9243, or dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints.

Source

U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (DOL), Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov, as of October 25, 2026. For the row this page leads with:

We read every active North Dakota Davis-Bacon wage determination from SAM.gov's own data and check every number with a second, independent read of the same file. DOL prints no total; ours is base plus fringe. How we check · Download every North Dakota rate as CSV · Report an error