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Operating Engineer prevailing wage in Newport County, Rhode Island
$80.52an hour, base + fringe
$50.57 wage + $29.95 fringe benefits · Building, Heavy & Highway · ENGI0057-003
On Rhode Island public works in Newport County, an operating engineer must be paid at least $80.52 an hour: a $50.57 base wage plus $29.95 in fringe benefits. DLT prints no total, so $80.52 is our sum of the two.
Davis-Bacon RI20260001 Mod 5 (Oct 1, 2026) and related decisions; this rate, effective October 1, 2026. Rates are set at award, then adjusted every July 1 for the life of the contract (RIGL 37-13-8). Checked against dlt.ri.gov on October 25, 2026.
DLT lists 26 operating engineer rates for Newport County, from $14.04 to $81.25 an hour. See all of them.
- From 2026-11-17, at least $12.20 of the fringe must buy retirement or pension benefits (DLT's minimum retirement credit). It is part of the fringe, not added to it.
- Scope: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Base wage and fringe benefits: $50.57 + $29.95
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DLT 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) | $50.57 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $29.95 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DLT prints no total) | $80.52 |
When this rate changes
- Rates are set at award and remain until modified, but every contractor must check with DLT before July 1 each year and adjust wages every July 1 for the contract's duration (RIGL 37-13-8; DLT). Mid-year SAM modifications reach an awarded contract at the next July 1.
- The main decision, RI20260001, has been modified four times in 2026, most recently October 1 (Mod 5). DLT's retirement minimums take effect November 17, 2026 (DLT).
Every operating engineer rate in Newport County
As DLT lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
| Classification | Base + fringe | Base | Fringe benefits | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: POWER PLANTS, SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS, PUMPING STATIONS, TUNNELS, CAISSONS, PIERS, DOCKS, BRIDGES, WIND TURBINES, SUBTERRANEAN & OTHER MARINE AND HEAVY CONSTRUCTION WORK: GROUP 1: CRANES, LIGHTERS, BOOM TRUCKS AND DERRICKS. (BOOM LENGTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FEET AND OVER + $ 2.00; 180 FEET AND OVER + $ 3.00; 210 FEET AND OVER + $ 4.00; 240 FEET AND OVER + $ 5.00; 270 FEET AND OVER + $ 7.00; 300 FEET AND OVER + $ 8.00; 350 FEET AND OVER + $ 9.00; 400 FEET AND OVER + $10.00); (PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY. ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS 3 DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY.) (HAZMAT WORK: $2.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. TUNNEL/SHAFT WORK: $5.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.)Building, Heavy & HighwayENGI0057-001 | $81.25 | $51.30 | $29.95 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: POWER PLANTS, SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS, PUMPING STATIONS, TUNNELS, CAISSONS, PIERS, DOCKS, BRIDGES, WIND TURBINES, SUBTERRANEAN & OTHER MARINE AND HEAVY CONSTRUCTION WORK: GROUP 2: DIGGING MACHINE, ROSS CARRIER, LOCOMOTIVE, HOIST, ELEVATOR, BIDWELL-TYPE MACHINE, SHOT & WATER BLASTING MACHINE, PAVER, SPREADER, GRADERS, FRONT END LOADER (3 YDS. AND OVER), VIBRATORY HAMMER & VACUUM TRUCK, ROADHEADERS, FORKLIFTS, ECONOMOBILE TYPE EQUIPMENT, TUNNEL BORING MACHINES, CONCRETE PUMP AND ON SITE CONCRETE PLANTS. (BOOM LENGTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FEET AND OVER + $ 2.00; 180 FEET AND OVER + $ 3.00; 210 FEET AND OVER + $ 4.00; 240 FEET AND OVER + $ 5.00; 270 FEET AND OVER + $ 7.00; 300 FEET AND OVER + $ 8.00; 350 FEET AND OVER + $ 9.00; 400 FEET AND OVER + $10.00); (PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY. ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS 3 DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY.) (HAZMAT WORK: $2.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. TUNNEL/SHAFT WORK: $5.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.)Building, Heavy & HighwayENGI0057-001 | $79.25 | $49.30 | $29.95 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: POWER PLANTS, SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS, PUMPING STATIONS, TUNNELS, CAISSONS, PIERS, DOCKS, BRIDGES, WIND TURBINES, SUBTERRANEAN & OTHER MARINE AND HEAVY CONSTRUCTION WORK: GROUP 3: OILERS ON CRANES. (BOOM LENGTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FEET AND OVER + $ 2.00; 180 FEET AND OVER + $ 3.00; 210 FEET AND OVER + $ 4.00; 240 FEET AND OVER + $ 5.00; 270 FEET AND OVER + $ 7.00; 300 FEET AND OVER + $ 8.00; 350 FEET AND OVER + $ 9.00; 400 FEET AND OVER + $10.00); (PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY. ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS 3 DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY.) (HAZMAT WORK: $2.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. TUNNEL/SHAFT WORK: $5.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.)Building, Heavy & HighwayENGI0057-001 | $74.87 | $44.92 | $29.95 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: POWER PLANTS, SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS, PUMPING STATIONS, TUNNELS, CAISSONS, PIERS, DOCKS, BRIDGES, WIND TURBINES, SUBTERRANEAN & OTHER MARINE AND HEAVY CONSTRUCTION WORK: GROUP 4: OILER ON CRAWLER BACKHOE. (BOOM LENGTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FEET AND OVER + $ 2.00; 180 FEET AND OVER + $ 3.00; 210 FEET AND OVER + $ 4.00; 240 FEET AND OVER + $ 5.00; 270 FEET AND OVER + $ 7.00; 300 FEET AND OVER + $ 8.00; 350 FEET AND OVER + $ 9.00; 400 FEET AND OVER + $10.00); (PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY. ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS 3 DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY.) (HAZMAT WORK: $2.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. TUNNEL/SHAFT WORK: $5.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.)Building, Heavy & HighwayENGI0057-001 | $72.02 | $42.07 | $29.95 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: POWER PLANTS, SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS, PUMPING STATIONS, TUNNELS, CAISSONS, PIERS, DOCKS, BRIDGES, WIND TURBINES, SUBTERRANEAN & OTHER MARINE AND HEAVY CONSTRUCTION WORK: GROUP 5: BULLDOZER, BOBCATS, SKID STEER LOADER, TRACTOR, SCRAPER, COMBINATION LOADER BACKHOE, ROLLER, FRONT END LOADER (LESS THAN 3 YDS.), STREET AND MOBILE-POWERED SWEEPER (3-YD. CAPACITY), 8-FT. SWEEPER MINIMUM 65 HP). (BOOM LENGTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FEET AND OVER + $2.00; 180 FEET AND OVER + $ 3.00; 210 FEET AND OVER + $ 4.00; 240 FEET AND OVER + $ 5.00; 270 FEET AND OVER + $ 7.00; 300 FEET AND OVER + $ 8.00; 350 FEET AND OVER + $ 9.00; 400 FEET AND OVER + $10.00); (PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY. ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS 3 DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY.) (HAZMAT WORK: $2.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. TUNNEL/SHAFT WORK: $5.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.)Building, Heavy & HighwayENGI0057-001 | $78.30 | $48.35 | $29.95 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: POWER PLANTS, SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS, PUMPING STATIONS, TUNNELS, CAISSONS, PIERS, DOCKS, BRIDGES, WIND TURBINES, SUBTERRANEAN & OTHER MARINE AND HEAVY CONSTRUCTION WORK: GROUP 6: WELL-POINT INSTALLATION CREW. (BOOM LENGTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FEET AND OVER + $ 2.00; 180 FEET AND OVER + $ 3.00; 210 FEET AND OVER + $ 4.00; 240 FEET AND OVER + $ 5.00; 270 FEET AND OVER + $ 7.00; 300 FEET AND OVER + $ 8.00; 350 FEET AND OVER + $ 9.00; 400 FEET AND OVER + $10.00); (PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY. ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS 3 DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY.) (HAZMAT WORK: $2.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. TUNNEL/SHAFT WORK: $5.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.)Building, Heavy & HighwayENGI0057-001 | $69.10 | $39.15 | $29.95 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: POWER PLANTS, SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS, PUMPING STATIONS, TUNNELS, CAISSONS, PIERS, DOCKS, BRIDGES, WIND TURBINES, SUBTERRANEAN & OTHER MARINE AND HEAVY CONSTRUCTION WORK: GROUP 7: UTILITY ENGINEERS AND SIGNAL PERSONS. (BOOM LENGTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FEET AND OVER + $ 2.00; 180 FEET AND OVER + $ 3.00; 210 FEET AND OVER + $ 4.00; 240 FEET AND OVER + $ 5.00; 270 FEET AND OVER + $ 7.00; 300 FEET AND OVER + $ 8.00; 350 FEET AND OVER + $ 9.00; 400 FEET AND OVER + $10.00); (PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY. ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS 3 DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY.) (HAZMAT WORK: $2.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. TUNNEL/SHAFT WORK: $5.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.)Building, Heavy & HighwayENGI0057-001 | $63.10 | $33.15 | $29.95 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: POWER PLANTS, SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS, PUMPING STATIONS, TUNNELS, CAISSONS, PIERS, DOCKS, BRIDGES, WIND TURBINES, SUBTERRANEAN & OTHER MARINE AND HEAVY CONSTRUCTION WORK: GROUP 8: HEATER, CONCRETE MIXER, STONE CRUSHER, WELDING MACHINE, GENERATOR AND LIGHT PLANT, GAS AND ELECTRIC DRIVEN PUMP AND AIR COMPRESSOR. (BOOM LENGTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FEET AND OVER + $ 2.00; 180 FEET AND OVER + $ 3.00; 210 FEET AND OVER + $ 4.00; 240 FEET AND OVER + $ 5.00; 270 FEET AND OVER + $ 7.00; 300 FEET AND OVER + $ 8.00; 350 FEET AND OVER + $ 9.00; 400 FEET AND OVER + $10.00); (PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY. ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS 3 DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY.) (HAZMAT WORK: $2.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. TUNNEL/SHAFT WORK: $5.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.)Building, Heavy & HighwayENGI0057-001 | $74.95 | $45.00 | $29.95 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: POWER PLANTS, SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS, PUMPING STATIONS, TUNNELS, CAISSONS, PIERS, DOCKS, BRIDGES, WIND TURBINES, SUBTERRANEAN & OTHER MARINE AND HEAVY CONSTRUCTION WORK: GROUP 9: BOAT & TUG OPERATOR. (BOOM LENGTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FEET AND OVER + $ 2.00; 180 FEET AND OVER + $ 3.00; 210 FEET AND OVER + $ 4.00; 240 FEET AND OVER + $ 5.00; 270 FEET AND OVER + $ 7.00; 300 FEET AND OVER + $ 8.00; 350 FEET AND OVER + $ 9.00; 400 FEET AND OVER + $10.00); (PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY. ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS 3 DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY.) (HAZMAT WORK: $2.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. TUNNEL/SHAFT WORK: $5.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.)Building, Heavy & HighwayENGI0057-001 | $78.87 | $48.92 | $29.95 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1: CRANES, LIGHTERS, BOOM TRUCKS AND DERRICKS. (BOOM LENTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FT. AND OVER: + $ 2.00; 180 FT. AND OVER: + $ 3.00; 210 FT. AND OVER: + $ 4.00; 240 FT. AND OVER: + $ 5.00; 270 FT. AND OVER: + $ 7.00; 300 FT. AND OVER: + $ 8.00; 350 FT. AND OVER: + $ 9.00; 400 FT. AND OVER: + $10.00) (PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY. A: ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS 3 DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY.) (HAZMAT WORK: $2.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. TUNNEL/SHAFT WORK: $5.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.)Building, Heavy & HighwayENGI0057-003 | $80.52 | $50.57 | $29.95 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 2: DIGGING MACHINE, ROSS CARRIER, LOCOMOTIVE, HOIST, ELEVATOR, BIDWELL-TYPE MACHINE, SHOT & WATER BLASTING MACHINE, PAVER, SPREADER, FRONT END LOADER (3 YDS. AND OVER), VIBRATORY HAMMER AND VACUUM TRUCK. (BOOM LENTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FT. AND OVER: + $ 2.00; 180 FT. AND OVER: + $ 3.00; 210 FT. AND OVER: + $ 4.00; 240 FT. AND OVER: + $ 5.00; 270 FT. AND OVER: + $ 7.00; 300 FT. AND OVER: + $ 8.00; 350 FT. AND OVER: + $ 9.00; 400 FT. AND OVER: + $10.00) (PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY. A: ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS 3 DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY.) (HAZMAT WORK: $2.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. TUNNEL/SHAFT WORK: $5.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.)Building, Heavy & HighwayENGI0057-003 | $78.52 | $48.57 | $29.95 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 3: TELEHANDLER EQUIPMENT, FORKLIFT, CONCRETE PUMP & ON-SITE CONCRETE PLANT. (BOOM LENTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FT. AND OVER: + $ 2.00; 180 FT. AND OVER: + $ 3.00; 210 FT. AND OVER: + $ 4.00; 240 FT. AND OVER: + $ 5.00; 270 FT. AND OVER: + $ 7.00; 300 FT. AND OVER: + $ 8.00; 350 FT. AND OVER: + $ 9.00; 400 FT. AND OVER: + $10.00) (PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY. A: ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS 3 DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY.) (HAZMAT WORK: $2.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. TUNNEL/SHAFT WORK: $5.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.)Building, Heavy & HighwayENGI0057-003 | $78.30 | $48.35 | $29.95 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 4: FIREMAN & OILER ON CRANES. (BOOM LENTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FT. AND OVER: + $ 2.00; 180 FT. AND OVER: + $ 3.00; 210 FT. AND OVER: + $ 4.00; 240 FT. AND OVER: + $ 5.00; 270 FT. AND OVER: + $ 7.00; 300 FT. AND OVER: + $ 8.00; 350 FT. AND OVER: + $ 9.00; 400 FT. AND OVER: + $10.00) (PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY. A: ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS 3 DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY.) (HAZMAT WORK: $2.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. TUNNEL/SHAFT WORK: $5.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.)Building, Heavy & HighwayENGI0057-003 | $74.30 | $44.35 | $29.95 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 5: OILER ON CRAWLER BACKHOE. (BOOM LENTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FT. AND OVER: + $ 2.00; 180 FT. AND OVER: + $ 3.00; 210 FT. AND OVER: + $ 4.00; 240 FT. AND OVER: + $ 5.00; 270 FT. AND OVER: + $ 7.00; 300 FT. AND OVER: + $ 8.00; 350 FT. AND OVER: + $ 9.00; 400 FT. AND OVER: + $10.00) (PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY. A: ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS 3 DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY.) (HAZMAT WORK: $2.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. TUNNEL/SHAFT WORK: $5.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.)Building, Heavy & HighwayENGI0057-003 | $71.45 | $41.50 | $29.95 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 6: BULLDOZER,SKID STEER LOADERS,BOBCATS, TRACTOR, GRADER, SCRAPER,COMBINATION LOADER BACKHOE, ROLLER, FRONT END LOADER (LESS THAN 3 YDS.), STREET AND MOBILE POWERED SWEEPER (3 YDS. CAPACITY), 8-FT. SWEEPER (MINIMUM 65 HP). (BOOM LENTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FT. AND OVER: + $ 2.00; 180 FT. AND OVER: + $ 3.00; 210 FT. AND OVER: + $ 4.00; 240 FT. AND OVER: + $ 5.00; 270 FT. AND OVER: + $ 7.00; 300 FT. AND OVER: + $ 8.00; 350 FT. AND OVER: + $ 9.00; 400 FT. AND OVER: + $10.00) (PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY. A: ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS 3 DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY.) (HAZMAT WORK: $2.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. TUNNEL/SHAFT WORK: $5.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.)Building, Heavy & HighwayENGI0057-003 | $77.60 | $47.65 | $29.95 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 7: WELL POINT INSTALLATION CREW. (BOOM LENTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FT. AND OVER: + $ 2.00; 180 FT. AND OVER: + $ 3.00; 210 FT. AND OVER: + $ 4.00; 240 FT. AND OVER: + $ 5.00; 270 FT. AND OVER: + $ 7.00; 300 FT. AND OVER: + $ 8.00; 350 FT. AND OVER: + $ 9.00; 400 FT. AND OVER: + $10.00) (PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY. A: ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS 3 DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY.) (HAZMAT WORK: $2.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. TUNNEL/SHAFT WORK: $5.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.)Building, Heavy & HighwayENGI0057-003 | $77.17 | $47.22 | $29.95 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 8: HEATER, CONCRETE MIXER, STONE CRUSHER, WELDING MACHINE, GENERATOR FOR LIGHT PLANT, GAS AND ELECTRIC DRIVEN PUMP & AIR COMPRESSOR. (BOOM LENTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FT. AND OVER: + $ 2.00; 180 FT. AND OVER: + $ 3.00; 210 FT. AND OVER: + $ 4.00; 240 FT. AND OVER: + $ 5.00; 270 FT. AND OVER: + $ 7.00; 300 FT. AND OVER: + $ 8.00; 350 FT. AND OVER: + $ 9.00; 400 FT. AND OVER: + $10.00) (PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY. A: ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS 3 DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY.) (HAZMAT WORK: $2.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. TUNNEL/SHAFT WORK: $5.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.)Building, Heavy & HighwayENGI0057-003 | $74.49 | $44.54 | $29.95 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; WATER AND SEWERLINE PROJECTS WHICH ARE INCIDENTAL TO HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; AND BRIDGE PROJECTS THAT DO NOT SPAN WATER: GROUP 1: CRANES, PILE DRIVERS, LIGHTERS, BOOM TRUCKS, HOISTS, DERRICKS. (ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS THREE DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY.)Building, Heavy & HighwayENGI0057-005 | $76.40 | $46.45 | $29.95 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; WATER AND SEWERLINE PROJECTS WHICH ARE INCIDENTAL TO HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; AND BRIDGE PROJECTS THAT DO NOT SPAN WATER: GROUP 2: DIGGING MACHINES, EXCAVATORS, LOCOMOTIVES, JOHN HENRY'S, DIRECTIONAL DRILLING MACHINES, COLD PLANERS, RECLAIMERS, PAVERS, SPREADERS, GRADERS, FRONT-END LOADERS (3YDS & OVER), VACUUM TRUCK, DRILL/BORING MACHINE OPERATORS, VERMEER SAW, WATER BLASTER, HYDRAULIC-DEMOLITION ROBOT, ROSS CARRIERS, CONCRETE PUMP OPERATORS, ASPHALT/MATERIAL TRANSFER MACHINES, ROTATING TELEHANDLERS, SPMT TYPE EQUIPMENT. (ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS THREE DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY.) DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAYBuilding, Heavy & HighwayENGI0057-005 | $74.40 | $44.45 | $29.95 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; WATER AND SEWERLINE PROJECTS WHICH ARE INCIDENTAL TO HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; AND BRIDGE PROJECTS THAT DO NOT SPAN WATER: GROUP 3: WELLPOINT INSTALLATION AND DRILL/BORING MACHINE ASSISTANTS. (ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS THREE DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY.)Building, Heavy & HighwayENGI0057-005 | $69.10 | $39.15 | $29.95 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; WATER AND SEWERLINE PROJECTS WHICH ARE INCIDENTAL TO HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; AND BRIDGE PROJECTS THAT DO NOT SPAN WATER: GROUP 4: UTILITY ENGINEERS. (ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS THREE DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY.)Building, Heavy & HighwayENGI0057-005 | $55.70 | $25.75 | $29.95 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; WATER AND SEWERLINE PROJECTS WHICH ARE INCIDENTAL TO HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; AND BRIDGE PROJECTS THAT DO NOT SPAN WATER: GROUP 5: SIGNAL PERSONS. (ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS THREE DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY.)Building, Heavy & HighwayENGI0057-005 | $63.10 | $33.15 | $29.95 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; WATER AND SEWERLINE PROJECTS WHICH ARE INCIDENTAL TO HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; AND BRIDGE PROJECTS THAT DO NOT SPAN WATER: GROUP 6: OILERS ON CRANES AND DECKHANDS. (ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS THREE DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY.)Building, Heavy & HighwayENGI0057-005 | $69.68 | $39.73 | $29.95 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; WATER AND SEWERLINE PROJECTS WHICH ARE INCIDENTAL TO HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; AND BRIDGE PROJECTS THAT DO NOT SPAN WATER: GROUP 7: COMBINATION LOADER / BACKHOES, FRONT-END LOADERS (LESS THAN 3 YDS.), FORKLIFT, BULLDOZERS, SCRAPERS, BOATS, ROLLERS, SKID STEER LOADERS (REGARDLESS OF ATTACHMENTS), STREET SWEEPERS, MECHANICS, WELDERS, OPERATORS IN MATERIALS YARDS, SHOPS AND GARAGES. (ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS THREE DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY.)Building, Heavy & HighwayENGI0057-005 | $73.38 | $43.43 | $29.95 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; WATER AND SEWERLINE PROJECTS WHICH ARE INCIDENTAL TO HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; AND BRIDGE PROJECTS THAT DO NOT SPAN WATER: GROUP 8: GAS AND ELECTRIC DRIVE HEATERS, CONCRETE MIXERS, LIGHT PLANTS, WELDING MACHINES, PUMPS AND COMPRESSORS. (ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS THREE DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY.)Building, Heavy & HighwayENGI0057-005 | $68.65 | $38.70 | $29.95 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (BACKHOE & BULLDOZER)Residential (single-family homes and apartments up to 4 stories)ResidentialSURI1999-003 | $14.04 | $11.71 | $2.33 | May 18, 2026 |
How Newport 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 Rhode Island
Wage and fringe benefits, nearby
- Newport Countybase $50.57$80.52
- Bristol Countybase $50.57$80.52
- Kent Countybase $50.57$80.52
- Washington Countybase $50.57$80.52
Operating Engineer rates in nearby counties
Current DLT rates. Rhode Island adopts the federal decisions, which are statewide; only the residential decision differs by county.
| County | Classification | Base + fringe | Base | vs Newport County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1: CRANES, LIGHTERS, BOOM TRUCKS AND DERRICKS. (BOOM LENTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FT. AND OVER: + $ 2.00; 180 FT. AND OVER: + $ 3.00; 210 FT. AND OVER: + $ 4.00; 240 FT. AND OVER: + $ 5.00; 270 FT. AND OVER: + $ 7.00; 300 FT. AND OVER: + $ 8.00; 350 FT. AND OVER: + $ 9.00; 400 FT. AND OVER: + $10.00) (PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY. A: ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS 3 DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY.) (HAZMAT WORK: $2.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. TUNNEL/SHAFT WORK: $5.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.) | $80.52 | $50.57 | |
| Bristol County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1: CRANES, LIGHTERS, BOOM TRUCKS AND DERRICKS. (BOOM LENTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FT. AND OVER: + $ 2.00; 180 FT. AND OVER: + $ 3.00; 210 FT. AND OVER: + $ 4.00; 240 FT. AND OVER: + $ 5.00; 270 FT. AND OVER: + $ 7.00; 300 FT. AND OVER: + $ 8.00; 350 FT. AND OVER: + $ 9.00; 400 FT. AND OVER: + $10.00) (PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY. A: ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS 3 DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY.) (HAZMAT WORK: $2.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. TUNNEL/SHAFT WORK: $5.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.) | $80.52 | $50.57 | same |
| Kent County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1: CRANES, LIGHTERS, BOOM TRUCKS AND DERRICKS. (BOOM LENTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FT. AND OVER: + $ 2.00; 180 FT. AND OVER: + $ 3.00; 210 FT. AND OVER: + $ 4.00; 240 FT. AND OVER: + $ 5.00; 270 FT. AND OVER: + $ 7.00; 300 FT. AND OVER: + $ 8.00; 350 FT. AND OVER: + $ 9.00; 400 FT. AND OVER: + $10.00) (PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY. A: ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS 3 DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY.) (HAZMAT WORK: $2.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. TUNNEL/SHAFT WORK: $5.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.) | $80.52 | $50.57 | same |
| Washington County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1: CRANES, LIGHTERS, BOOM TRUCKS AND DERRICKS. (BOOM LENTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FT. AND OVER: + $ 2.00; 180 FT. AND OVER: + $ 3.00; 210 FT. AND OVER: + $ 4.00; 240 FT. AND OVER: + $ 5.00; 270 FT. AND OVER: + $ 7.00; 300 FT. AND OVER: + $ 8.00; 350 FT. AND OVER: + $ 9.00; 400 FT. AND OVER: + $10.00) (PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY. A: ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS 3 DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY.) (HAZMAT WORK: $2.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. TUNNEL/SHAFT WORK: $5.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.) | $80.52 | $50.57 | same |
| Providence County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1: CRANES, LIGHTERS, BOOM TRUCKS AND DERRICKS. (BOOM LENTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FT. AND OVER: + $ 2.00; 180 FT. AND OVER: + $ 3.00; 210 FT. AND OVER: + $ 4.00; 240 FT. AND OVER: + $ 5.00; 270 FT. AND OVER: + $ 7.00; 300 FT. AND OVER: + $ 8.00; 350 FT. AND OVER: + $ 9.00; 400 FT. AND OVER: + $10.00) (PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, VICTORY DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY. A: ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS 3 DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY.) (HAZMAT WORK: $2.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. TUNNEL/SHAFT WORK: $5.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.) | $80.52 | $50.57 | same |
Rhode Island operating engineer prevailing wage by county, with a map
More from DLT on this rate
- DLT SAM.gov wage determination
- DLT's prevailing wage page
- There is no separate apprentice rate. Registered apprentices get a percentage of the base, and the full fringe (DLT FAQ).
Are you being paid this rate?
Add your base wage to the fringe your employer pays for you, and compare it with the total. Healthcare and retirement must be actually bought, not paid as cash (RIGL 37-13-7). DLT Prevailing Wage: (401) 462-8580, option 7.
Source
Department of Labor and Training (DLT), SAM.gov wage determination RI20260001 Mod 5, issued October 1, 2026, effective October 1, 2026: sam.gov/wage-determination/RI20260001/5
We read every active Rhode Island Davis-Bacon decision from SAM.gov's API and DLT's retirement schedule, and check every number with a second read. Davis-Bacon prints no total; ours is base plus fringe. How we check · Download Newport County as CSV · Report an error