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Operating Engineer prevailing wage in Wayne County, West Virginia
$68.61an hour, base + fringe
$46.56 wage + $22.05 fringe benefits · Building · ENGI0132-010
On federally funded or assisted building construction in Wayne County, an operating engineer must be paid at least $68.61 an hour: a $46.56 base wage plus $22.05 in fringe benefits, under wage determination WV20260048 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $68.61 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination WV20260048, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier ENGI0132-010 (December 1, 2024). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
Davis-Bacon is the only prevailing wage here (federally funded or assisted work). West Virginia repealed its law in 2016 (HB 4005; DOL state table).
DOL lists 25 operating engineer rates for Wayne County, from $35.86 to $68.61 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $46.56 + $22.05
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) | $46.56 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $22.05 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $68.61 |
When this rate changes
- 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 West Virginia change log lists what each one changed.
Every operating engineer rate in Wayne County
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
| Classification | Base + fringe | Base | Fringe benefits | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4 BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER, FARM TYPE TRACTOR, LOADER, ROLLERBuildingENGI0132-010 | $56.76 | $34.71 | $22.05 | WV20260048 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3 BACKHOE, BULLDOZER, EXCAVATOR, FORKLIFT, NON-FARM TYPE TRACTOR, ALL OTHER CRANES, ALL OTHER MECHANICSBuildingENGI0132-010 | $67.26 | $45.21 | $22.05 | WV20260048 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2 OPERATING CRANES AND TOWER CRANES WITH A LIFTING CAPACITY OF 15 TONS AND OVERBuildingENGI0132-010 | $68.26 | $46.21 | $22.05 | WV20260048 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 ALL FRICTION CRANES, TOWER CRANES AND ALL CRANES WITH 180 FT. OR MORE OF BOOM INCLUDING MAST AND JIBS OR LIFTING CAPACITY OF 100 TONS OR MORE AND HOISTS WITH 30,000 POUND LINE PULL OR MORE, MECHANICS WITH TOOLS WITH 3/4 INCH DRIVE AND BELOWBuildingENGI0132-010 | $68.61 | $46.56 | $22.05 | WV20260048 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: CRANEHighwayENGI0132-002 | $60.65 | $40.35 | $20.30 | WV20260107 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOEHighwayENGI0132-003 | $57.89 | $37.59 | $20.30 | WV20260107 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADERHighwayENGI0132-004 | $57.89 | $37.59 | $20.30 | WV20260107 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPERHighwayENGI0132-005 | $57.89 | $37.59 | $20.30 | WV20260107 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZERHighwayENGI0132-030 | $57.89 | $37.59 | $20.30 | WV20260107 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: DRILLHighwayENGI0132-031 | $57.89 | $37.59 | $20.30 | WV20260107 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFTHighwayENGI0132-032 | $57.89 | $37.59 | $20.30 | WV20260107 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADEHighwayENGI0132-033 | $57.89 | $37.59 | $20.30 | WV20260107 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINEHighwayENGI0132-034 | $57.89 | $37.59 | $20.30 | WV20260107 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER/SPREADER/FINISH EQUIPMENT(ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, & CONCRETE)HighwayENGI0132-035 | $57.89 | $37.59 | $20.30 | WV20260107 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER (UP TO SIX (6) CUBIC YARD CAPACITY)HighwayENGI0132-036 | $57.89 | $37.59 | $20.30 | WV20260107 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANICHighwayENGI0132-037 | $57.89 | $37.59 | $20.30 | WV20260107 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLERHighwayENGI0132-039 | $56.78 | $36.48 | $20.30 | WV20260107 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2 LOADERS UP TO SIX (6) CUBIC YARD CAPACITY, BACKHOE, BULLDOZERS, COMPACTOR, FORKLIFT, GRADER/BLADE, MECHANIC, EXCAVATORS AND SHOVELS WITH AN OPERATING WEIGHT OF UP TO ONE HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND (110,000) POUNDS, TRACTOR, TRENCHERHeavyENGI0132-021 | $59.64 | $39.19 | $20.45 | WV20260076 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANES (ALL TYPES), LOADERS OF SIX (6) CUBIC YARD CAPACITY AND OVER, EXCAVATORS AND SHOVELS WITH AN OPERATING WEIGHT OF ONE HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND (110,000) POUNDS AND OVERHeavyENGI0132-021 | $62.40 | $41.95 | $20.45 | WV20260076 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLERHeavySUWV2012-074 | $38.37 | $23.49 | $14.88 | WV20260076 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER (ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE)HeavySUWV2012-074 | $39.89 | $24.39 | $15.50 | WV20260076 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: OILERHeavySUWV2012-074 | $35.86 | $21.44 | $14.42 | WV20260076 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BOOMHeavySUWV2012-074 | $40.30 | $28.71 | $11.59 | WV20260076 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADERHeavySUWV2012-074 | $39.59 | $24.80 | $14.79 | WV20260076 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: DRILLHeavyUAVGWV0022 | $54.37 | $35.19 | $19.18 | WV20260076 Mod 1 |
How Wayne 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 West Virginia
Wage and fringe benefits, nearby
- Wayne Countybase $46.56$68.61
- Lincoln Countybase $46.56$68.61
- Cabell Countybase $46.56$68.61
- Mingo Countybase $46.56$68.61
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 + fringe | Base | vs Wayne County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 ALL FRICTION CRANES, TOWER CRANES AND ALL CRANES WITH 180 FT. OR MORE OF BOOM INCLUDING MAST AND JIBS OR LIFTING CAPACITY OF 100 TONS OR MORE AND HOISTS WITH 30,000 POUND LINE PULL OR MORE, MECHANICS WITH TOOLS WITH 3/4 INCH DRIVE AND BELOW | $68.61 | $46.56 | |
| Lincoln County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 ALL FRICTION CRANES, TOWER CRANES AND ALL CRANES WITH 180 FT. OR MORE OF BOOM INCLUDING MAST AND JIBS OR LIFTING CAPACITY OF 100 TONS OR MORE AND HOISTS WITH 30,000 POUND LINE PULL OR MORE, MECHANICS WITH TOOLS WITH 3/4 INCH DRIVE AND BELOW | $68.61 | $46.56 | same |
| Cabell County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 ALL FRICTION CRANES, TOWER CRANES AND ALL CRANES WITH 180 FT. OR MORE OF BOOM INCLUDING MAST AND JIBS OR LIFTING CAPACITY OF 100 TONS OR MORE AND HOISTS WITH 30,000 POUND LINE PULL OR MORE, MECHANICS WITH TOOLS WITH 3/4 INCH DRIVE AND BELOW | $68.61 | $46.56 | same |
| Mingo County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 ALL FRICTION CRANES, TOWER CRANES AND ALL CRANES WITH 180 FT. OR MORE OF BOOM INCLUDING MAST AND JIBS OR LIFTING CAPACITY OF 100 TONS OR MORE AND HOISTS WITH 30,000 POUND LINE PULL OR MORE | $68.61 | $46.56 | same |
| Logan County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 ALL FRICTION CRANES, TOWER CRANES AND ALL CRANES WITH 180 FT. OR MORE OF BOOM INCLUDING MAST AND JIBS OR LIFTING CAPACITY OF 100 TONS OR MORE AND HOISTS WITH 30,000 POUND LINE PULL OR MORE | $68.61 | $46.56 | same |
| Putnam County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 ALL FRICTION CRANES, TOWER CRANES AND ALL CRANES WITH 180 FT. OR MORE OF BOOM INCLUDING MAST AND JIBS OR LIFTING CAPACITY OF 100 TONS OR MORE AND HOISTS WITH 30,000 POUND LINE PULL OR MORE, MECHANICS WITH TOOLS WITH 3/4 INCH DRIVE AND BELOW | $68.61 | $46.56 | same |
| Boone County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 ALL FRICTION CRANES, TOWER CRANES AND ALL CRANES WITH 180 FT. OR MORE OF BOOM INCLUDING MAST AND JIBS OR LIFTING CAPACITY OF 100 TONS OR MORE AND HOISTS WITH 30,000 POUND LINE PULL OR MORE, MECHANICS WITH TOOLS WITH 3/4 INCH DRIVE AND BELOW | $68.61 | $46.56 | same |
West Virginia 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 WV20260048 Mod 1, published May 18, 2026: sam.gov/wage-determination/WV20260048/1
We read every active West Virginia 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 Wayne County as CSV · Report an error