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Oregon operating engineer prevailing wage, county by county
An operating engineer's prevailing wage on Oregon public works is $79.54 an hour in every county that has one (36), for the main classification.
Operating Engineer rate in each Oregon county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Baker CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Group 1 · Multnomah County group | $61.99 | $17.55 | $79.54 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Benton CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Group 1 · Multnomah County group | $61.99 | $17.55 | $79.54 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Clackamas CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Group 1 · Multnomah County group | $61.99 | $17.55 | $79.54 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Clatsop CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Group 1 · Multnomah County group | $61.99 | $17.55 | $79.54 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Columbia CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Group 1 · Multnomah County group | $61.99 | $17.55 | $79.54 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Coos CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Group 1 · Multnomah County group | $61.99 | $17.55 | $79.54 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Crook CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Group 1 · Multnomah County group | $61.99 | $17.55 | $79.54 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Curry CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Group 1 · Multnomah County group | $61.99 | $17.55 | $79.54 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Deschutes CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Group 1 · Multnomah County group | $61.99 | $17.55 | $79.54 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Douglas CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Group 1 · Multnomah County group | $61.99 | $17.55 | $79.54 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Gilliam CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Group 1 · Multnomah County group | $61.99 | $17.55 | $79.54 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Grant CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Group 1 · Multnomah County group | $61.99 | $17.55 | $79.54 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Harney CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Group 1 · Multnomah County group | $61.99 | $17.55 | $79.54 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Hood River CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Group 1 · Multnomah County group | $61.99 | $17.55 | $79.54 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Jackson CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Group 1 · Multnomah County group | $61.99 | $17.55 | $79.54 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Jefferson CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Group 1 · Multnomah County group | $61.99 | $17.55 | $79.54 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Josephine CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Group 1 · Multnomah County group | $61.99 | $17.55 | $79.54 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Klamath CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Group 1 · Multnomah County group | $61.99 | $17.55 | $79.54 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Lake CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Group 1 · Multnomah County group | $61.99 | $17.55 | $79.54 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Lane CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Group 1 · Multnomah County group | $61.99 | $17.55 | $79.54 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Lincoln CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Group 1 · Multnomah County group | $61.99 | $17.55 | $79.54 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Linn CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Group 1 · Multnomah County group | $61.99 | $17.55 | $79.54 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Malheur CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Group 1 · Multnomah County group | $61.99 | $17.55 | $79.54 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Marion CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Group 1 · Multnomah County group | $61.99 | $17.55 | $79.54 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Morrow CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Group 1 · Multnomah County group | $61.99 | $17.55 | $79.54 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Multnomah CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Group 1 · Multnomah County group | $61.99 | $17.55 | $79.54 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Polk CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Group 1 · Multnomah County group | $61.99 | $17.55 | $79.54 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Sherman CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Group 1 · Multnomah County group | $61.99 | $17.55 | $79.54 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Tillamook CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Group 1 · Multnomah County group | $61.99 | $17.55 | $79.54 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Umatilla CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Group 1 · Multnomah County group | $61.99 | $17.55 | $79.54 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Union CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Group 1 · Multnomah County group | $61.99 | $17.55 | $79.54 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Wallowa CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Group 1 · Multnomah County group | $61.99 | $17.55 | $79.54 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Wasco CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Group 1 · Multnomah County group | $61.99 | $17.55 | $79.54 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Washington CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Group 1 · Multnomah County group | $61.99 | $17.55 | $79.54 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Wheeler CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Group 1 · Multnomah County group | $61.99 | $17.55 | $79.54 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Yamhill CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Group 1 · Multnomah County group | $61.99 | $17.55 | $79.54 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Main operating engineer classification in each county (Power equipment operator - group 1), 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 an operating engineer make on prevailing wage in Oregon?
$79.54 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 | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Group 1 | $61.99 | $79.54 |
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 operating engineer pay
What is the operating engineer prevailing wage in Multnomah County?
$79.54 an hour: a $61.99 base wage plus $17.55 in fringe, under BOLI book of September 3, 2026 with the October 5, 2026 amendment. Overtime and every operating engineer classification in Multnomah County.
Does operating engineer prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Multnomah County the $79.54 total is a $61.99 base wage plus $17.55 in fringe, about 22% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does operating engineer 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 operating engineers 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 operating engineer rate?
BOLI often publishes the same operating engineer rates for several counties. Across Oregon, the 36 counties with an operating engineer 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).