Oregon · Dredger
Oregon dredge worker prevailing wage, county by county
A dredge worker's prevailing wage on Oregon public works is $76.19 an hour in every county that has one (36), for the main classification.
Dredger rate in each Oregon county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Baker CountyDREDGER - Assistant Engineer (Watch Engineer, Mechanic Machinist) · Multnomah County group | $58.64 | $17.55 | $76.19 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Benton CountyDREDGER - Assistant Engineer (Watch Engineer, Mechanic Machinist) · Multnomah County group | $58.64 | $17.55 | $76.19 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Clackamas CountyDREDGER - Assistant Engineer (Watch Engineer, Mechanic Machinist) · Multnomah County group | $58.64 | $17.55 | $76.19 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Clatsop CountyDREDGER - Assistant Engineer (Watch Engineer, Mechanic Machinist) · Multnomah County group | $58.64 | $17.55 | $76.19 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Columbia CountyDREDGER - Assistant Engineer (Watch Engineer, Mechanic Machinist) · Multnomah County group | $58.64 | $17.55 | $76.19 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Coos CountyDREDGER - Assistant Engineer (Watch Engineer, Mechanic Machinist) · Multnomah County group | $58.64 | $17.55 | $76.19 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Crook CountyDREDGER - Assistant Engineer (Watch Engineer, Mechanic Machinist) · Multnomah County group | $58.64 | $17.55 | $76.19 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Curry CountyDREDGER - Assistant Engineer (Watch Engineer, Mechanic Machinist) · Multnomah County group | $58.64 | $17.55 | $76.19 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Deschutes CountyDREDGER - Assistant Engineer (Watch Engineer, Mechanic Machinist) · Multnomah County group | $58.64 | $17.55 | $76.19 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Douglas CountyDREDGER - Assistant Engineer (Watch Engineer, Mechanic Machinist) · Multnomah County group | $58.64 | $17.55 | $76.19 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Gilliam CountyDREDGER - Assistant Engineer (Watch Engineer, Mechanic Machinist) · Multnomah County group | $58.64 | $17.55 | $76.19 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Grant CountyDREDGER - Assistant Engineer (Watch Engineer, Mechanic Machinist) · Multnomah County group | $58.64 | $17.55 | $76.19 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Harney CountyDREDGER - Assistant Engineer (Watch Engineer, Mechanic Machinist) · Multnomah County group | $58.64 | $17.55 | $76.19 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Hood River CountyDREDGER - Assistant Engineer (Watch Engineer, Mechanic Machinist) · Multnomah County group | $58.64 | $17.55 | $76.19 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Jackson CountyDREDGER - Assistant Engineer (Watch Engineer, Mechanic Machinist) · Multnomah County group | $58.64 | $17.55 | $76.19 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Jefferson CountyDREDGER - Assistant Engineer (Watch Engineer, Mechanic Machinist) · Multnomah County group | $58.64 | $17.55 | $76.19 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Josephine CountyDREDGER - Assistant Engineer (Watch Engineer, Mechanic Machinist) · Multnomah County group | $58.64 | $17.55 | $76.19 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Klamath CountyDREDGER - Assistant Engineer (Watch Engineer, Mechanic Machinist) · Multnomah County group | $58.64 | $17.55 | $76.19 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Lake CountyDREDGER - Assistant Engineer (Watch Engineer, Mechanic Machinist) · Multnomah County group | $58.64 | $17.55 | $76.19 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Lane CountyDREDGER - Assistant Engineer (Watch Engineer, Mechanic Machinist) · Multnomah County group | $58.64 | $17.55 | $76.19 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Lincoln CountyDREDGER - Assistant Engineer (Watch Engineer, Mechanic Machinist) · Multnomah County group | $58.64 | $17.55 | $76.19 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Linn CountyDREDGER - Assistant Engineer (Watch Engineer, Mechanic Machinist) · Multnomah County group | $58.64 | $17.55 | $76.19 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Malheur CountyDREDGER - Assistant Engineer (Watch Engineer, Mechanic Machinist) · Multnomah County group | $58.64 | $17.55 | $76.19 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Marion CountyDREDGER - Assistant Engineer (Watch Engineer, Mechanic Machinist) · Multnomah County group | $58.64 | $17.55 | $76.19 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Morrow CountyDREDGER - Assistant Engineer (Watch Engineer, Mechanic Machinist) · Multnomah County group | $58.64 | $17.55 | $76.19 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Multnomah CountyDREDGER - Assistant Engineer (Watch Engineer, Mechanic Machinist) · Multnomah County group | $58.64 | $17.55 | $76.19 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Polk CountyDREDGER - Assistant Engineer (Watch Engineer, Mechanic Machinist) · Multnomah County group | $58.64 | $17.55 | $76.19 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Sherman CountyDREDGER - Assistant Engineer (Watch Engineer, Mechanic Machinist) · Multnomah County group | $58.64 | $17.55 | $76.19 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Tillamook CountyDREDGER - Assistant Engineer (Watch Engineer, Mechanic Machinist) · Multnomah County group | $58.64 | $17.55 | $76.19 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Umatilla CountyDREDGER - Assistant Engineer (Watch Engineer, Mechanic Machinist) · Multnomah County group | $58.64 | $17.55 | $76.19 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Union CountyDREDGER - Assistant Engineer (Watch Engineer, Mechanic Machinist) · Multnomah County group | $58.64 | $17.55 | $76.19 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Wallowa CountyDREDGER - Assistant Engineer (Watch Engineer, Mechanic Machinist) · Multnomah County group | $58.64 | $17.55 | $76.19 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Wasco CountyDREDGER - Assistant Engineer (Watch Engineer, Mechanic Machinist) · Multnomah County group | $58.64 | $17.55 | $76.19 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Washington CountyDREDGER - Assistant Engineer (Watch Engineer, Mechanic Machinist) · Multnomah County group | $58.64 | $17.55 | $76.19 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Wheeler CountyDREDGER - Assistant Engineer (Watch Engineer, Mechanic Machinist) · Multnomah County group | $58.64 | $17.55 | $76.19 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Yamhill CountyDREDGER - Assistant Engineer (Watch Engineer, Mechanic Machinist) · Multnomah County group | $58.64 | $17.55 | $76.19 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Main dredge worker classification in each county (Dredger - assistant engineer (watch engineer, mechanic machinist)), BOLI book of September 3, 2026 with the October 5, 2026 amendment. A project generally uses the rates in effect when its bid specifications were first advertised, for the whole project (OAR 839-025-0020). Checked October 25, 2026.
How much does a dredge worker make on prevailing wage in Oregon?
$76.19 an hour in every county that has a rate, for the main classification.
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multnomah County group, 36 localities: Baker, Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Coos, Crook, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Malheur, Marion, Morrow, Multnomah, Polk, Sherman, Tillamook, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco, Washington, Wheeler, Yamhill | DREDGER - Assistant Engineer (Watch Engineer, Mechanic Machinist) | $58.64 | $76.19 |
1 group of counties with identical BOLI rates, and 0 counties with rates of their own.
BOLI's rate book lists journey-level rates only. Apprentices are paid per their registered program standards; BOLI posts separate apprentice rate files with each book (https://www.oregon.gov/boli/employers/Pages/prevailing-wage-rates.aspx).
Questions about Oregon dredge worker pay
What is the dredge worker prevailing wage in Multnomah County?
$76.19 an hour: a $58.64 base wage plus $17.55 in fringe, under BOLI book of September 3, 2026 with the October 5, 2026 amendment. Overtime and every dredge worker classification in Multnomah County.
Does dredge worker prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Multnomah County the $76.19 total is a $58.64 base wage plus $17.55 in fringe, about 23% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does dredge worker prevailing wage pay overtime in Oregon?
Time and a half on the base rate, with the fringe at straight time, for hours over 8 a day Monday to Friday (over 10 on a 4×10 schedule), over 40 a week, and all hours on Saturday, Sunday and six holidays (ORS 279C.540; OAR 839-025-0050). The figures here are (base × 1.5) + fringe, computed; zone and shift pay go on top.
Do apprentice dredge workers get this rate?
BOLI's rate book lists journey-level rates only. Apprentices are paid per their registered program standards; BOLI posts separate apprentice rate files with each book (https://www.oregon.gov/boli/employers/Pages/prevailing-wage-rates.aspx).
Why do some counties have the same dredge worker rate?
BOLI often publishes the same dredge worker rates for several counties. Across Oregon, the 36 counties with a dredge worker rate fall into 1 distinct sets of rates, and 1 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 36 counties (the Multnomah County group).