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Operating Engineer prevailing wage in Cotton County, Oklahoma
$57.14an hour, base + fringe
$38.09 wage + $19.05 fringe benefits · Building · ENGI0627-012
On federally funded or assisted building construction in Cotton County, an operating engineer must be paid at least $57.14 an hour: a $38.09 base wage plus $19.05 in fringe benefits, under wage determination OK20260070 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $57.14 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination OK20260070, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier ENGI0627-012 (June 1, 2025). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
Davis-Bacon is the only prevailing wage here (federally funded or assisted work). Oklahoma's law was invalidated in 1995 and its public-works wage rules are revoked (DOL state table).
DOL lists 42 operating engineer rates for Cotton County, from $9.79 to $57.14 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $38.09 + $19.05
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) | $38.09 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $19.05 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $57.14 |
When this rate changes
- 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 Oklahoma change log lists what each one changed.
Every operating engineer rate in Cotton County
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
| Classification | Base + fringe | Base | Fringe benefits | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 8 FORKLIFTBuildingENGI0627-012 | $47.82 | $28.77 | $19.05 | OK20260070 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4 CRANES WITH BOOM INCL. JIB LESS THAN 100 FT AND LESS THAN 3 CU. YD.; OVERHEAD MONORAIL CRANE AND BULLDOZERBuildingENGI0627-012 | $53.12 | $34.07 | $19.05 | OK20260070 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3 ALL CRANE TYPE EQUIPMENT 50 TON CAPACITY AND LARGER CRANES, AND LESS THAN 100 TON CAPACITY. CRANE EQUIPMENT (AS RATED BY MFG.) 3 CU. YD. AND OVER GUY DERRICK WHIRLEY POWER DRIVEN HOLE DIGGER (WITH 30' AND LONGER MAST)BuildingENGI0627-012 | $54.45 | $35.40 | $19.05 | OK20260070 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2 ALL CRANE TYPE EQUIPMENT 100 TON CAPACITY AND LARGER CRANES, AND LESS THAN 200 TON CAPACITYBuildingENGI0627-012 | $55.19 | $36.14 | $19.05 | OK20260070 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 10 OILERBuildingENGI0627-012 | $46.30 | $27.25 | $19.05 | OK20260070 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 ALL CRANE TYPE EQUIPMENT 200 TON AND LARGER AND INCLUDING 400 TON CAPACITY CRANES. ALL TOWER CRANESBuildingENGI0627-012 | $57.14 | $38.09 | $19.05 | OK20260070 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOEBuildingSUOK2012-050 | $20.08 | $19.34 | $0.74 | OK20260070 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROLLER (ASPHALT) (REMAINING COUNTIES)HighwaySUOK2011-005 | $12.61 | $12.61 | $0.00 | OK20260018 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE (REMAINING COUNTIES)HighwaySUOK2011-005 | $13.30 | $13.30 | $0.00 | OK20260018 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/TRACKHOE (REMAINING COUNTIES)HighwaySUOK2011-005 | $13.71 | $13.71 | $0.00 | OK20260018 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (TRENCHER)HighwaySUOK2011-005 | $14.66 | $14.66 | $0.00 | OK20260018 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (TRANSFER MATERIAL MACHINE)HighwaySUOK2011-005 | $13.13 | $12.38 | $0.75 | OK20260018 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (TRACTOR/BOX BLADE)HighwaySUOK2011-005 | $9.79 | $9.79 | $0.00 | OK20260018 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (SCRAPER)HighwaySUOK2011-005 | $12.82 | $12.82 | $0.00 | OK20260018 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (ROTOMILL)HighwaySUOK2011-005 | $17.33 | $17.33 | $0.00 | OK20260018 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (ROLLER (DIRT COMPACTION))HighwaySUOK2011-005 | $10.22 | $10.22 | $0.00 | OK20260018 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (OILER)HighwaySUOK2011-005 | $13.84 | $13.84 | $0.00 | OK20260018 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (MIXER)HighwaySUOK2011-005 | $14.56 | $14.56 | $0.00 | OK20260018 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (MILLING MACHINE)HighwaySUOK2011-005 | $11.81 | $11.81 | $0.00 | OK20260018 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (MECHANIC)HighwaySUOK2011-005 | $16.89 | $16.89 | $0.00 | OK20260018 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (LOADER (FRONT END))HighwaySUOK2011-005 | $12.21 | $12.21 | $0.00 | OK20260018 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (EXCAVATOR)HighwaySUOK2011-005 | $15.45 | $15.45 | $0.00 | OK20260018 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (CRANE)HighwaySUOK2011-005 | $16.61 | $16.61 | $0.00 | OK20260018 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (CONCRETE PAVING MACHINE)HighwaySUOK2011-005 | $14.42 | $14.42 | $0.00 | OK20260018 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (BULLDOZER)HighwaySUOK2011-005 | $13.69 | $13.69 | $0.00 | OK20260018 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (BROOM)HighwaySUOK2011-005 | $11.02 | $11.02 | $0.00 | OK20260018 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (BOBCAT/SKID LOADER)HighwaySUOK2011-005 | $12.06 | $12.06 | $0.00 | OK20260018 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (ASPHALT PLANT)HighwaySUOK2011-005 | $14.70 | $14.70 | $0.00 | OK20260018 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (ASPHALT PAVING MACHINE)HighwaySUOK2011-005 | $12.32 | $12.32 | $0.00 | OK20260018 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (ASPHALT PAVER SCREED)HighwaySUOK2011-005 | $13.19 | $13.19 | $0.00 | OK20260018 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 9 PUMPSHeavyENGI0627-016 | $47.30 | $28.25 | $19.05 | OK20260036 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 8 FORKLIFT; TRACTORHeavyENGI0627-016 | $47.82 | $28.77 | $19.05 | OK20260036 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 6 ROTARY DRILLING MACHINE WHEN OPERATED FROM CONSOLEHeavyENGI0627-016 | $49.92 | $30.87 | $19.05 | OK20260036 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 5 BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADERHeavyENGI0627-016 | $51.76 | $32.71 | $19.05 | OK20260036 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4 CRANES WITH BOOM INCL. JIB LESS THAN 100 FT AND LESS THAN 3 CU. YD.; OVERHEAD MONORAIL CRANE; MECHANIC; TRACKHOE; GRADER/BLADE; POWER DRIVEN HOLE DIGGER WITH LESS THAN 30' MAST AND BULLDOZERHeavyENGI0627-016 | $53.12 | $34.07 | $19.05 | OK20260036 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3 ALL CRANE TYPE EQUIPMENT 50 TON CAPACITY AND LARGER CRANES, AND LESS THAN 100 TON CAPACITY. CRANE EQUIPMENT (AS RATED BY MFG.) 3 CU. YD. AND OVER GUY DERRICK WHIRLEY POWER DRIVEN HOLE DIGGER (WITH 30' AND LONGER MAST)HeavyENGI0627-016 | $54.45 | $35.40 | $19.05 | OK20260036 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2 ALL CRANE TYPE EQUIPMENT 100 TON CAPACITY AND LARGER CRANES, AND LESS THAN 200 TON CAPACITYHeavyENGI0627-016 | $55.19 | $36.14 | $19.05 | OK20260036 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 10 OILERHeavyENGI0627-016 | $46.30 | $27.25 | $19.05 | OK20260036 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 ALL CRANE TYPE EQUIPMENT 200 TON AND LARGER AND INCLUDING 400 TON CAPACITY CRANES. ALL TOWER CRANESHeavyENGI0627-016 | $57.14 | $38.09 | $19.05 | OK20260036 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: SCRAPERHeavySUOK2012-014 | $14.00 | $14.00 | $0.00 | OK20260036 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOEHeavySUOK2012-014 | $18.97 | $18.00 | $0.97 | OK20260036 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOEResidentialSUOK2017-005 | $27.02 | $17.02 | $10.00 | OK20260077 Mod 1 |
How Cotton County compares
The main operating engineer rate in every county that has one, and how the pay splits here and nearby. All bars use the same scale.
Every county in Oklahoma
Wage and fringe benefits, nearby
- Cotton Countybase $38.09$57.14
- Comanche Countybase $38.09$57.14
- Jefferson Countybase $38.09$57.14
- Tillman Countybase $38.09$57.14
Operating Engineer rates in nearby counties
Current DOL rates. Davis-Bacon rates are set for groups of counties, so neighbours often share them; the county where the work is done decides.
| County | Classification | Base + fringe | Base | vs Cotton County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 ALL CRANE TYPE EQUIPMENT 200 TON AND LARGER AND INCLUDING 400 TON CAPACITY CRANES. ALL TOWER CRANES | $57.14 | $38.09 | |
| Comanche County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 ALL CRANE TYPE EQUIPMENT 200 TON AND LARGER AND INCLUDING 400 TON CAPACITY CRANES. ALL TOWER CRANES | $57.14 | $38.09 | same |
| Jefferson County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 ALL CRANE TYPE EQUIPMENT 200 TON AND LARGER AND INCLUDING 400 TON CAPACITY CRANES. ALL TOWER CRANES | $57.14 | $38.09 | same |
| Tillman County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 ALL CRANE TYPE EQUIPMENT 200 TON AND LARGER AND INCLUDING 400 TON CAPACITY CRANES. ALL TOWER CRANES | $57.14 | $38.09 | same |
| Stephens County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 ALL CRANE TYPE EQUIPMENT 200 TON AND LARGER AND INCLUDING 400 TON CAPACITY CRANES. ALL TOWER CRANES | $57.14 | $38.09 | same |
| Kiowa County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 ALL CRANE TYPE EQUIPMENT 200 TON AND LARGER AND INCLUDING 400 TON CAPACITY CRANES. ALL TOWER CRANES | $57.14 | $38.09 | same |
| Grady County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 ALL CRANE TYPE EQUIPMENT 200 TON AND LARGER AND INCLUDING 400 TON CAPACITY CRANES. ALL TOWER CRANES | $57.14 | $38.09 | same |
Oklahoma operating engineer prevailing wage by county, with a map
More from DOL on this rate
- DOL wage determination
- SAM.gov wage determinations
- Davis-Bacon determinations list journeyworker rates. Apprentices in a program registered with DOL or a recognized state agency can be paid the program's percentage of the rate, within its ratio; anyone else gets the full rate (29 CFR 5.5(a)(4)).
Are you being paid this rate?
Add your base pay to the fringe your employer pays for you, in cash or into plans, and compare the sum with the total. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division takes complaints: 1-866-487-9243, or dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints.
Source
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (DOL), wage determination OK20260070 Mod 1, published May 18, 2026: sam.gov/wage-determination/OK20260070/1
We read every active Oklahoma 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 Cotton County as CSV · Report an error