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Operating Engineer prevailing wage, Aguas Buenas Municipio group, Puerto Rico (31 localities)
DOL sets the same operating engineer rates, row for row, in 31 localities: Aguas Buenas, Aibonito, Arecibo, Barceloneta, Barranquitas, Camuy, Cataño, Cayey, Cidra, Comerío, Corozal, Dorado, Florida, Guaynabo, Gurabo, Hatillo, Humacao, Juncos, Las Piedras, Loíza, Manatí, Maunabo, Orocovis, Quebradillas, Río Grande, San Lorenzo, Toa Alta, Toa Baja, Vega Alta, Vega Baja and Yabucoa. Every figure on this page applies in each of them.
$7.25an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum) ·
$7.25 base wage + $0.00 fringe benefits
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (DIGGERS) · SUPR1993-001
$12.55an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$12.00 base wage + $0.55 fringe benefits
OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · SUPR2019-025
$12.81an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$9.67 base wage + $3.14 fringe benefits
OPERATOR: ROLLER · SUPR2019-031
$12.32an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$11.38 base wage + $0.94 fringe benefits
OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · SUPR2019-003
On federally funded or assisted building construction in each of these 31 localities, an operating engineer working as must be paid at least $7.25 an hour: a $7.25 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination PR20260001 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $7.25 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination PR20260001, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier SUPR1993-001 (October 29, 1993). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted residential construction in each of these 31 localities, an operating engineer must be paid at least $12.55 an hour: a $12.00 base wage plus $0.55 in fringe benefits, under wage determination PR20260029 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $12.55 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination PR20260029, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for residential construction; rate identifier SUPR2019-025 (May 14, 2024). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted highway construction in each of these 31 localities, an operating engineer must be paid at least $12.81 an hour: a $9.67 base wage plus $3.14 in fringe benefits, under wage determination PR20260019 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $12.81 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination PR20260019, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for highway construction; rate identifier SUPR2019-031 (May 14, 2024). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted heavy construction in each of these 31 localities, an operating engineer must be paid at least $12.32 an hour: a $11.38 base wage plus $0.94 in fringe benefits, under wage determination PR20260037 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $12.32 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination PR20260037, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for heavy construction; rate identifier SUPR2019-003 (May 14, 2024). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
These are the federal Davis-Bacon rates for Puerto Rico, for federally funded or assisted construction. We haven't checked whether Puerto Rico also sets its own.
DOL lists 14 operating engineer rates for each of these localities, from $7.25 to $14.03 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $7.25 + $0.00
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) | $7.25 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $7.25 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $12.00 + $0.55
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) | $12.00 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $0.55 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $12.55 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $9.67 + $3.14
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) | $9.67 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $3.14 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $12.81 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $11.38 + $0.94
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) | $11.38 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $0.94 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $12.32 |
When does this rate change?
- 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 Puerto Rico change log lists what each one changed.
Every operating engineer rate in the Aguas Buenas Municipio group
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- OPERATOR: PAVER (ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE)Highway · SUPR2019-031$14.03
- OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADEHighway · SUPR2019-031$13.78
- OPERATOR: CRANEHighway · SUPR2019-031$13.02
- OPERATOR: ROLLERHighway · SUPR2019-031$12.81
- OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOEResidential · SUPR2019-025$12.55
- OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOEHeavy · SUPR2019-003$12.32
- OPERATOR: BULLDOZERHighway · SUPR2019-031$11.79
- OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOEHighway · SUPR2019-031$11.25
- OPERATOR: MECHANICHighway · SUPR2019-031$11.13
- OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADERHighway · SUPR2019-031$10.38
- POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (LOADERS)Building · SUPR1993-001$7.51
- POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (TRAXCAVATOR)Building · SUPR1993-001$7.25
- POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (DIGGERS)Building · SUPR1993-001$7.25
- POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (CRANES)Building · SUPR1993-001$7.25
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (TRAXCAVATOR)BuildingSUPR1993-001 | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | PR20260001 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (LOADERS)BuildingSUPR1993-001 | $7.25 | $0.26 | $7.51 | PR20260001 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (DIGGERS)BuildingSUPR1993-001 | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | PR20260001 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (CRANES)BuildingSUPR1993-001 | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | PR20260001 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLERHighwaySUPR2019-031 | $9.67 | $3.14 | $12.81 | PR20260019 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER (ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE)HighwaySUPR2019-031 | $10.88 | $3.15 | $14.03 | PR20260019 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANICHighwaySUPR2019-031 | $10.19 | $0.94 | $11.13 | PR20260019 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADEHighwaySUPR2019-031 | $12.53 | $1.25 | $13.78 | PR20260019 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: CRANEHighwaySUPR2019-031 | $12.11 | $0.91 | $13.02 | PR20260019 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZERHighwaySUPR2019-031 | $10.88 | $0.91 | $11.79 | PR20260019 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADERHighwaySUPR2019-031 | $9.65 | $0.73 | $10.38 | PR20260019 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOEHighwaySUPR2019-031 | $10.49 | $0.76 | $11.25 | PR20260019 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOEHeavySUPR2019-003 | $11.38 | $0.94 | $12.32 | PR20260037 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOEResidentialSUPR2019-025 | $12.00 | $0.55 | $12.55 | PR20260029 Mod 1 |
How the Aguas Buenas Municipio group compares
The main operating engineer rate in every municipio that has one, and how the pay splits here and nearby. All bars use the same scale.
Every municipio in Puerto Rico
Wage and fringe benefits, nearby
- Aguas Buenas Municipio groupbase $7.25$7.25
- Caguas Municipiobase $7.25$7.25
- Cidra Municipiobase $7.25$7.25
- Guaynabo Municipiobase $7.25$7.25
Which municipio is in which operating engineer group
Every Puerto Rico municipio with a operating engineer rate. Localities DOL treats alike share one page; the rest have their own.
| Municipios | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aguas Buenas Municipio group, 31 localities: Aguas Buenas, Aibonito, Arecibo, Barceloneta, Barranquitas, Camuy, Cataño, Cayey, Cidra, Comerío, Corozal, Dorado, Florida, Guaynabo, Gurabo, Hatillo, Humacao, Juncos, Las Piedras, Loíza, Manatí, Maunabo, Orocovis, Quebradillas, Río Grande, San Lorenzo, Toa Alta, Toa Baja, Vega Alta, Vega Baja, Yabucoa | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (DIGGERS) | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Adjuntas Municipio group, 10 localities: Adjuntas, Coamo, Culebra, Jayuya, Las Marías, Maricao, Salinas, Santa Isabel, Utuado, Vieques | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (DIGGERS) | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Añasco Municipio group, 4 localities: Añasco, Isabela, Lares, Rincón | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (DIGGERS) | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Guánica Municipio group, 4 localities: Guánica, Guayanilla, Peñuelas, Yauco | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (DIGGERS) | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Arroyo Municipio group, 3 localities: Arroyo, Guayama, Patillas | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (DIGGERS) | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Cabo Rojo Municipio group, 3 localities: Cabo Rojo, Lajas, San Germán | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (DIGGERS) | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Ceiba Municipio group, 3 localities: Ceiba, Fajardo, Luquillo | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (DIGGERS) | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Hormigueros Municipio group, 2 localities: Hormigueros, Mayagüez | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (DIGGERS) | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Juana Díaz Municipio group, 2 localities: Juana Díaz, Villalba | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (DIGGERS) | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Aguada Municipio | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (DIGGERS) | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Aguadilla Municipio | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (DIGGERS) | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Bayamón Municipio | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (DIGGERS) | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Caguas Municipio | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (DIGGERS) | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Canóvanas Municipio | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (DIGGERS) | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Carolina Municipio | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (DIGGERS) | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Ciales Municipio | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (DIGGERS) | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Moca Municipio | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (DIGGERS) | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Morovis Municipio | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (DIGGERS) | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Naguabo Municipio | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (DIGGERS) | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Naranjito Municipio | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (DIGGERS) | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Ponce Municipio | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (DIGGERS) | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Sabana Grande Municipio | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (DIGGERS) | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| San Juan Municipio | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (DIGGERS) | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| San Sebastián Municipio | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (DIGGERS) | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Trujillo Alto Municipio | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (DIGGERS) | $7.25 | $7.25 |
9 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 16 counties with rates of their own.
Puerto Rico operating engineer prevailing wage by municipio, 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, municipio by municipio: Aguas Buenas · Aibonito · Arecibo · Barceloneta · Barranquitas · Camuy · Cataño · Cayey · Cidra · Comerío · Corozal · Dorado · Florida · Guaynabo · Gurabo · Hatillo · Humacao · Juncos · Las Piedras · Loíza · Manatí · Maunabo · Orocovis · Quebradillas · Río Grande · San Lorenzo · Toa Alta · Toa Baja · Vega Alta · Vega Baja · Yabucoa
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:
- Aguas Buenas: PR20260001 Mod 1
- Aibonito: PR20260001 Mod 1
- Arecibo: PR20260001 Mod 1
- Barceloneta: PR20260001 Mod 1
- Barranquitas: PR20260001 Mod 1
- Camuy: PR20260001 Mod 1
- Cataño: PR20260001 Mod 1
- Cayey: PR20260001 Mod 1
- Cidra: PR20260001 Mod 1
- Comerío: PR20260001 Mod 1
- Corozal: PR20260001 Mod 1
- Dorado: PR20260001 Mod 1
- Florida: PR20260001 Mod 1
- Guaynabo: PR20260001 Mod 1
- Gurabo: PR20260001 Mod 1
- Hatillo: PR20260001 Mod 1
- Humacao: PR20260001 Mod 1
- Juncos: PR20260001 Mod 1
- Las Piedras: PR20260001 Mod 1
- Loíza: PR20260001 Mod 1
- Manatí: PR20260001 Mod 1
- Maunabo: PR20260001 Mod 1
- Orocovis: PR20260001 Mod 1
- Quebradillas: PR20260001 Mod 1
- Río Grande: PR20260001 Mod 1
- San Lorenzo: PR20260001 Mod 1
- Toa Alta: PR20260001 Mod 1
- Toa Baja: PR20260001 Mod 1
- Vega Alta: PR20260001 Mod 1
- Vega Baja: PR20260001 Mod 1
- Yabucoa: PR20260001 Mod 1
We read every active Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico rate as CSV · Report an error