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Operating Engineer prevailing wage, Albemarle County group, Virginia (2 localities)
DOL sets the same operating engineer rates, row for row, in 2 localities: Albemarle and Charlottesville (city). Every figure on this page applies in each of them.
$17.11an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$16.24 base wage + $0.87 fringe benefits
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · SUVA2013-023
$58.04an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$39.99 base wage + $18.05 fringe benefits
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (CRANES UNDER 90 TONS) · ENGI0147-012
$19.26an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$19.26 base wage + $0.00 fringe benefits
OPERATOR: BULLDOZER, INCLUDING UTILITY · SUVA2016-035
$20.36an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$18.33 base wage + $2.03 fringe benefits
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · SUVA2018-010
On federally funded or assisted building construction in each of these 2 localities, an operating engineer must be paid at least $17.11 an hour: a $16.24 base wage plus $0.87 in fringe benefits, under wage determination VA20260011 (modification 2). DOL prints no total, so $17.11 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination VA20260011, modification 2, published October 15, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier SUVA2013-023 (January 11, 2016). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted residential construction in each of these 2 localities, an operating engineer must be paid at least $58.04 an hour: a $39.99 base wage plus $18.05 in fringe benefits, under wage determination VA20260133 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $58.04 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination VA20260133, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for residential construction; rate identifier ENGI0147-012 (June 1, 2025). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted highway construction in each of these 2 localities, an operating engineer must be paid at least $19.26 an hour: a $19.26 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination VA20260099 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $19.26 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination VA20260099, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for highway construction; rate identifier SUVA2016-035 (July 2, 2018). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted heavy construction in each of these 2 localities, an operating engineer must be paid at least $20.36 an hour: a $18.33 base wage plus $2.03 in fringe benefits, under wage determination VA20260205 (modification 3). DOL prints no total, so $20.36 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination VA20260205, modification 3, published October 15, 2026, for heavy construction; rate identifier SUVA2018-010 (January 5, 2023). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
Virginia's prevailing wage for state-funded public works over $250,000, and for localities that adopt it by ordinance, uses these same rates: DOLI's wage determinations "are based on" the Davis-Bacon ones, with no project-specific determinations (Va. Code 2.2-4321.3; DOLI). Only DOLI's official copy sent to the contracting agency counts for official purposes.
DOL lists 35 operating engineer rates for each of these localities, from $14.57 to $59.04 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $16.24 + $0.87
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) | $16.24 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $0.87 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $17.11 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $39.99 + $18.05
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) | $39.99 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $18.05 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $58.04 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $19.26 + $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) | $19.26 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $19.26 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $18.33 + $2.03
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) | $18.33 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $2.03 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $20.36 |
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 Virginia change log lists what each one changed.
Every operating engineer rate in the Albemarle County group
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANES 90 TONS & OVER CAPACITY; TOWER & CLIMBING CRANES WITH CONTROLS 100 FT. ABOVE GROUNDBuildingENGI0147-019 | $40.99 | $18.05 | $59.04 | VA20260011 Mod 2 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANES UNDER 90 TONSBuildingENGI0147-019 | $39.99 | $18.05 | $58.04 | VA20260011 Mod 2 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOEBuildingSUVA2013-023 | $16.24 | $0.87 | $17.11 | VA20260011 Mod 2 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADERBuildingSUVA2013-023 | $18.95 | $4.03 | $22.98 | VA20260011 Mod 2 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BULLDOZERBuildingSUVA2013-023 | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | VA20260011 Mod 2 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FORKLIFTBuildingSUVA2013-023 | $19.40 | $7.00 | $26.40 | VA20260011 Mod 2 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADERBuildingSUVA2013-023 | $21.28 | $3.17 | $24.45 | VA20260011 Mod 2 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROLLERBuildingSUVA2013-023 | $16.25 | $4.88 | $21.13 | VA20260011 Mod 2 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER, INCLUDING UTILITYHighwaySUVA2016-035 | $19.26 | $0.00 | $19.26 | VA20260099 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: ASPHALT SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTORHighwaySUVA2016-035 | $16.51 | $0.00 | $16.51 | VA20260099 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: SCREEDHighwaySUVA2016-035 | $22.13 | $4.89 | $27.02 | VA20260099 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLERHighwaySUVA2016-035 | $18.90 | $0.00 | $18.90 | VA20260099 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER (ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE)HighwaySUVA2016-035 | $18.00 | $0.00 | $18.00 | VA20260099 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINEHighwaySUVA2016-035 | $23.12 | $3.60 | $26.72 | VA20260099 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANICHighwaySUVA2016-035 | $20.60 | $0.00 | $20.60 | VA20260099 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: LOADERHighwaySUVA2016-035 | $18.39 | $0.00 | $18.39 | VA20260099 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: HYDROSEEDERHighwaySUVA2016-035 | $16.64 | $0.00 | $16.64 | VA20260099 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADEHighwaySUVA2016-035 | $26.13 | $0.00 | $26.13 | VA20260099 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: GRADALLHighwaySUVA2016-035 | $18.65 | $0.00 | $18.65 | VA20260099 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: DRILLHighwaySUVA2016-035 | $24.66 | $0.00 | $24.66 | VA20260099 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: CRANEHighwaySUVA2016-035 | $25.82 | $0.00 | $25.82 | VA20260099 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPERHighwaySUVA2016-035 | $14.32 | $0.25 | $14.57 | VA20260099 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADERHighwaySUVA2016-035 | $19.16 | $4.45 | $23.61 | VA20260099 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOEHighwaySUVA2016-035 | $21.69 | $0.00 | $21.69 | VA20260099 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANEHeavyENGI0147-026 | $39.99 | $18.05 | $58.04 | VA20260205 Mod 3 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOEHeavySUVA2018-010 | $18.33 | $2.03 | $20.36 | VA20260205 Mod 3 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADERHeavySUVA2018-010 | $21.37 | $3.83 | $25.20 | VA20260205 Mod 3 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BULLDOZERHeavySUVA2018-010 | $24.43 | $8.89 | $33.32 | VA20260205 Mod 3 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADERHeavySUVA2018-010 | $18.62 | $7.07 | $25.69 | VA20260205 Mod 3 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (CRANES UNDER 90 TONS)ResidentialENGI0147-012 | $39.99 | $18.05 | $58.04 | VA20260133 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (CRANES 90 TONS & OVER CAPACITY; TOWER & CLIMBING CRANES WITH CONTROLS 100 FT. ABOVE GROUND)ResidentialENGI0147-012 | $40.99 | $18.05 | $59.04 | VA20260133 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: LOADERResidentialSUVA2012-009 | $17.93 | $2.70 | $20.63 | VA20260133 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZERResidentialSUVA2012-009 | $15.29 | $2.27 | $17.56 | VA20260133 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADERResidentialSUVA2012-009 | $15.26 | $0.80 | $16.06 | VA20260133 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOEResidentialSUVA2012-009 | $17.36 | $2.25 | $19.61 | VA20260133 Mod 1 |
How the Albemarle County group compares
The main operating engineer rate in every county or city that has one, and how the pay splits here and nearby. All bars use the same scale.
Every county or city in Virginia
Wage and fringe benefits, nearby
- Albemarle County groupbase $16.24$17.11
- Charlottesville (independent city)base $16.24$17.11
- Waynesboro (independent city)base $16.24$17.11
- Greene Countybase $39.99$58.04
Which county or city is in which operating engineer group
Every Virginia county or city with a operating engineer rate. Localities DOL treats alike share one page; the rest have their own.
| Counties and cities | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appomattox County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (CRANES UNDER 90 TONS) | $39.99 | $58.04 |
| Buckingham County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (CRANES UNDER 90 TONS) | $39.99 | $58.04 |
| Caroline County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (CRANES UNDER 90 TONS) | $39.99 | $58.04 |
| Fluvanna County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (CRANES UNDER 90 TONS) | $39.99 | $58.04 |
| Gloucester County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (CRANES UNDER 90 TONS) | $39.99 | $58.04 |
| Greene County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (CRANES UNDER 90 TONS) | $39.99 | $58.04 |
| Hampton (independent city) | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (CRANES UNDER 90 TONS) | $39.99 | $58.04 |
| Isle of Wight County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (CRANES UNDER 90 TONS) | $39.99 | $58.04 |
| Mathews County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (CRANES UNDER 90 TONS) | $39.99 | $58.04 |
| Nelson County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (CRANES UNDER 90 TONS) | $39.99 | $58.04 |
| Newport News (independent city) | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (CRANES UNDER 90 TONS) | $39.99 | $58.04 |
| Norfolk (independent city) | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (CRANES UNDER 90 TONS) | $39.99 | $58.04 |
| Portsmouth (independent city) | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (CRANES UNDER 90 TONS) | $39.99 | $58.04 |
| Pulaski County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (CRANES UNDER 90 TONS) | $39.99 | $58.04 |
| Suffolk (independent city) | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (CRANES UNDER 90 TONS) | $39.99 | $58.04 |
| Sussex County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (CRANES UNDER 90 TONS) | $39.99 | $58.04 |
| Virginia Beach (independent city) | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (CRANES UNDER 90 TONS) | $39.99 | $58.04 |
| Fairfax County group, 3 localities: Fairfax, Fairfax (city), Falls Church (city) | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $32.52 | $35.16 |
| Arlington County group, 2 localities: Alexandria (city), Arlington | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $30.45 | $34.59 |
| Prince William County group, 3 localities: Manassas (city), Manassas Park (city), Prince William | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $31.68 | $34.32 |
| Frederick County group, 2 localities: Frederick, Winchester (city) | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $31.68 | $34.32 |
| Spotsylvania County group, 2 localities: Fredericksburg (city), Spotsylvania | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $31.68 | $34.32 |
| Clarke County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $23.50 | $28.00 |
| Culpeper County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $23.50 | $28.00 |
| Fauquier County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $23.50 | $28.00 |
| Loudoun County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $23.50 | $28.00 |
| Rappahannock County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $23.50 | $28.00 |
| Stafford County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $23.50 | $28.00 |
| Warren County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $23.50 | $28.00 |
| James City County group, 2 localities: James City, Williamsburg (city) | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $20.69 | $22.04 |
| York County group, 2 localities: Poquoson (city), York | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $20.69 | $22.04 |
| Chesapeake (independent city) | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $20.69 | $22.04 |
| Chesterfield County group, 2 localities: Chesterfield, Colonial Heights (city) | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $19.74 | $21.17 |
| Henrico County group, 2 localities: Henrico, Richmond (city) | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $19.74 | $21.17 |
| Petersburg (independent city) group, 2 localities: Dinwiddie, Petersburg (city) | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $19.74 | $21.17 |
| Prince George County group, 2 localities: Hopewell (city), Prince George | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $19.74 | $21.17 |
| Amelia County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $19.74 | $21.17 |
| Charles City County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $19.74 | $21.17 |
| Goochland County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $19.74 | $21.17 |
| Hanover County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $19.74 | $21.17 |
| King William County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $19.74 | $21.17 |
| New Kent County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $19.74 | $21.17 |
| Powhatan County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $19.74 | $21.17 |
| Covington (independent city) | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $19.59 | $19.59 |
| Lexington (independent city) | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $19.59 | $19.59 |
| Augusta County group, 3 localities: Augusta, Staunton (city), Waynesboro (city) | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.24 | $17.11 |
| Roanoke (independent city) group, 3 localities: Roanoke, Roanoke (city), Salem (city) | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.24 | $17.11 |
| Albemarle County group, 2 localities: Albemarle, Charlottesville (city) | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.24 | $17.11 |
| Lynchburg (independent city) group, 2 localities: Campbell, Lynchburg (city) | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.24 | $17.11 |
| Rockingham County group, 2 localities: Harrisonburg (city), Rockingham | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.24 | $17.11 |
| Washington County group, 2 localities: Bristol (city), Washington | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.24 | $17.11 |
| Amherst County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.24 | $17.11 |
| Bedford County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.24 | $17.11 |
| Botetourt County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.24 | $17.11 |
| Craig County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.24 | $17.11 |
| Floyd County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.24 | $17.11 |
| Franklin County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.24 | $17.11 |
| Giles County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.24 | $17.11 |
| Montgomery County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.24 | $17.11 |
| Radford (independent city) | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.24 | $17.11 |
| Scott County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.24 | $17.11 |
| Westmoreland County group, 6 localities: Essex, Lancaster, Middlesex, Northampton, Richmond, Westmoreland | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $14.11 | $14.11 |
| Accomack County group, 2 localities: Accomack, Northumberland | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $14.11 | $14.11 |
| Charlotte County group, 2 localities: Charlotte, Emporia (city) | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $14.11 | $14.11 |
| Pittsylvania County group, 2 localities: Danville (city), Pittsylvania | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $14.11 | $14.11 |
| Southampton County group, 2 localities: Franklin (city), Southampton | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $14.11 | $14.11 |
| Brunswick County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $14.11 | $14.11 |
| Cumberland County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $14.11 | $14.11 |
| Greensville County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $14.11 | $14.11 |
| Halifax County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $14.11 | $14.11 |
| King and Queen County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $14.11 | $14.11 |
| King George County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $14.11 | $14.11 |
| Lunenburg County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $14.11 | $14.11 |
| Mecklenburg County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $14.11 | $14.11 |
| Nottoway County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $14.11 | $14.11 |
| Prince Edward County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $14.11 | $14.11 |
| Surry County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $14.11 | $14.11 |
| Grayson County group, 2 localities: Galax (city), Grayson | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $11.00 | $11.50 |
| Henry County group, 2 localities: Henry, Martinsville (city) | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $11.00 | $11.50 |
| Rockbridge County group, 2 localities: Buena Vista (city), Rockbridge | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $11.00 | $11.50 |
| Wise County group, 2 localities: Norton (city), Wise | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $11.00 | $11.50 |
| Alleghany County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $11.00 | $11.50 |
| Bath County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $11.00 | $11.50 |
| Bland County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $11.00 | $11.50 |
| Buchanan County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $11.00 | $11.50 |
| Carroll County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $11.00 | $11.50 |
| Dickenson County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $11.00 | $11.50 |
| Highland County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $11.00 | $11.50 |
| Lee County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $11.00 | $11.50 |
| Louisa County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $11.00 | $11.50 |
| Madison County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $11.00 | $11.50 |
| Orange County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $11.00 | $11.50 |
| Page County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $11.00 | $11.50 |
| Patrick County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $11.00 | $11.50 |
| Russell County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $11.00 | $11.50 |
| Shenandoah County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $11.00 | $11.50 |
| Smyth County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $11.00 | $11.50 |
| Tazewell County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $11.00 | $11.50 |
| Wythe County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $11.00 | $11.50 |
26 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 73 counties with rates of their own.
Virginia operating engineer prevailing wage by county or city, with a map
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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:
- Albemarle: VA20260011 Mod 2
- Charlottesville (city): VA20260011 Mod 2
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