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Operating Engineer prevailing wage in Summit County, Utah
$17.38an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$16.59 base wage + $0.79 fringe benefits
OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · SUUT2012-011
$37.15an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$21.50 base wage + $15.65 fringe benefits
OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: (7) ROLLER (DIRT AND GRADE COMPACTION) · ENGI0003-052
$29.89an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$23.01 base wage + $6.88 fringe benefits
OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · SUUT2019-012
$55.17an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$36.55 base wage + $18.62 fringe benefits
OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: (5) ASPHALT ROLLER, BOBCAT/SKID LOADER, FRONT END LOADER(UNDER 2 CU. YDS.), OILER · ENGI0003-005
On federally funded or assisted building construction in Summit County, an operating engineer must be paid at least $17.38 an hour: a $16.59 base wage plus $0.79 in fringe benefits, under wage determination UT20260079 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $17.38 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination UT20260079, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier SUUT2012-011 (July 29, 2014). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted residential construction in Summit County, an operating engineer must be paid at least $37.15 an hour: a $21.50 base wage plus $15.65 in fringe benefits, under wage determination UT20260035 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $37.15 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination UT20260035, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for residential construction; rate identifier ENGI0003-052 (July 1, 2013). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted highway construction in Summit County, an operating engineer must be paid at least $29.89 an hour: a $23.01 base wage plus $6.88 in fringe benefits, under wage determination UT20260100 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $29.89 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination UT20260100, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for highway construction; rate identifier SUUT2019-012 (April 3, 2023). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted heavy construction in Summit County, an operating engineer must be paid at least $55.17 an hour: a $36.55 base wage plus $18.62 in fringe benefits, under wage determination UT20260011 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $55.17 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination UT20260011, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for heavy construction; rate identifier ENGI0003-005 (July 1, 2024). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
Davis-Bacon is the only prevailing wage here (federally funded or assisted work). Utah repealed its law in 1981 (DOL state table).
DOL lists 30 operating engineer rates for Summit County, from $14.89 to $58.94 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $16.59 + $0.79
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) | $16.59 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $0.79 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $17.38 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $21.50 + $15.65
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) | $21.50 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $15.65 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $37.15 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $23.01 + $6.88
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) | $23.01 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $6.88 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $29.89 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $36.55 + $18.62
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) | $36.55 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $18.62 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $55.17 |
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 Utah change log lists what each one changed.
Every operating engineer rate in Summit County
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOEBuildingSUUT2012-011 | $16.59 | $0.79 | $17.38 | UT20260079 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: SCREEDHighwaySUUT2019-012 | $26.14 | $12.31 | $38.45 | UT20260100 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLERHighwaySUUT2019-012 | $27.66 | $11.03 | $38.69 | UT20260100 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER (ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE)HighwaySUUT2019-012 | $24.37 | $15.65 | $40.02 | UT20260100 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: OILERHighwaySUUT2019-012 | $19.00 | $5.44 | $24.44 | UT20260100 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINEHighwaySUUT2019-012 | $27.81 | $7.26 | $35.07 | UT20260100 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANICHighwaySUUT2019-012 | $27.43 | $15.65 | $43.08 | UT20260100 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: LOADERHighwaySUUT2019-012 | $25.37 | $15.65 | $41.02 | UT20260100 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADEHighwaySUUT2019-012 | $27.92 | $15.65 | $43.57 | UT20260100 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: CONCRETE FINISHING MACHINEHighwaySUUT2019-012 | $22.57 | $6.55 | $29.12 | UT20260100 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZERHighwaySUUT2019-012 | $24.21 | $1.59 | $25.80 | UT20260100 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPERHighwaySUUT2019-012 | $20.28 | $7.41 | $27.69 | UT20260100 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADERHighwaySUUT2019-012 | $20.05 | $3.31 | $23.36 | UT20260100 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOEHighwaySUUT2019-012 | $23.01 | $6.88 | $29.89 | UT20260100 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: (5) ASPHALT ROLLER, BOBCAT/SKID LOADER, FRONT END LOADER(UNDER 2 CU. YDS.), OILERHeavyENGI0003-005 | $36.55 | $18.62 | $55.17 | UT20260011 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: (4) ASPHALT PAVER, BULLDOZER, FRONT END LOADER(2 TO 5 CU. YDS.), GRADE SETTER, OIL DISTRIBUTOR, SCRAPERHeavyENGI0003-005 | $37.79 | $18.62 | $56.41 | UT20260011 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: (3) BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR, FRONT END LOADER(OVER 5 CU.YDS.)HeavyENGI0003-005 | $39.01 | $18.62 | $57.63 | UT20260011 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (6) SCREEDHeavyENGI0003-005 | $36.55 | $18.62 | $55.17 | UT20260011 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT ((7) ROLLER(DIRT AND GRADE COMPACTION))HeavyENGI0003-005 | $34.25 | $18.62 | $52.87 | UT20260011 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT ((2A)BLADE/GRADER)HeavyENGI0003-005 | $40.32 | $18.62 | $58.94 | UT20260011 Mod 1 |
| WATER & SEWER LINES: OPERATOR-BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOEHeavySUUT2008-040 | $15.57 | $0.00 | $15.57 | UT20260011 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: CRANEHeavySUUT2008-040 | $28.97 | $9.40 | $38.37 | UT20260011 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: (7) ROLLER (DIRT AND GRADE COMPACTION)ResidentialENGI0003-052 | $21.50 | $15.65 | $37.15 | UT20260035 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: (5) ASPHALT ROLLER, FRONT END LOADER (UNDER 2 CU. YDS.)ResidentialENGI0003-052 | $23.37 | $15.65 | $39.02 | UT20260035 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: (4) ASPHALT PAVER, BACKHOE LOADER COMBO, BULLDOZER, FRONT END LOADER (2 TO 5 CU. YDS.), OIL DISTRIBUTORResidentialENGI0003-052 | $24.37 | $15.65 | $40.02 | UT20260035 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: (3) BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR, FRONT END LOADER (OVER 5 CU. YDS. )ResidentialENGI0003-052 | $25.37 | $15.65 | $41.02 | UT20260035 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: (2A) BLADE/GRADERResidentialENGI0003-052 | $25.89 | $15.65 | $41.54 | UT20260035 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: (1) MECHANICResidentialENGI0003-052 | $27.55 | $15.65 | $43.20 | UT20260035 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (6) SCREEDResidentialENGI0003-052 | $22.41 | $15.65 | $38.06 | UT20260035 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: TRACKHOEResidentialSUUT2008-050 | $14.89 | $0.00 | $14.89 | UT20260035 Mod 1 |
How Summit 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 Utah
Wage and fringe benefits, nearby
- Summit Countybase $16.59$17.38
- Morgan Countybase $16.92$16.92
- Wasatch Countybase $16.59$17.38
- Duchesne Countybase $16.59$17.38
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 wage | Total rate | vs Summit County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.59 | $17.38 | |
| Wasatch County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.59 | $17.38 | same |
| Duchesne County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.59 | $17.38 | same |
| Rich County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.59 | $17.38 | same |
| Morgan County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.92 | $16.92 | −$0.46 |
| Weber County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.92 | $16.92 | −$0.46 |
| Salt Lake County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $14.48 | $14.48 | −$2.90 |
Utah 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 UT20260079 Mod 1, published May 18, 2026: sam.gov/wage-determination/UT20260079/1
We read every active Utah 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 Summit County as CSV · Report an error