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Operating Engineer prevailing wage in Dane County, Wisconsin
$78.42an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$50.53 base wage + $27.89 fringe benefits
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANES, TOWER CRANES AND DERRICKS WITH OR WITHOUT ATTACHMENTS WITH A LIFTING CAPACITY OF OVER 100 TONS; CRANES, TOWER CRANES, AND DERRICKS WITH BOOM, LEADS AND/OR JIB LENGTHS 176 FT OR LONGER. HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL "A" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "B" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "C" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOUR · ENGI0139-002
$71.97an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$44.62 base wage + $27.35 fringe benefits
OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BULLDOZER UNDER 40 H.P.; ROLLER 5 TONS AND UNDER; RUBBER TIRE ROLLER) · ENGI0139-006
$70.62an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$40.32 base wage + $30.30 fringe benefits
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 6 OFF-ROAD MATERIAL HAULER WITH OR WITHOUT EJECTOR. HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL "A" PROTECTION - $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "B" PROTECTION - $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "C" PROTECTION - $1.00 PER HOUR · ENGI0139-005
$69.49an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$41.60 base wage + $27.89 fringe benefits
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 6 SHOULDERING MACHINE OPERATOR; FARM OR INDUSTRIAL TRACTOR MOUNTED EQUIPMENT; POST HOLE DIGGER; AUGER (VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL); SKID STEER LOADER WITH OR WITHOUT ATTACHMENTS; ROBOTIC TOOL CARRIER WITH OR WITHOUT ATTACHMENTS; POWER PACK VIBRATORY/ULTRA SOUND DRIVER AND EXTRACTOR; FIREMAN (ASPHALT PLANTS); SCREED OPERATOR; STONE CRUSHERS AND SCREENING PLANTS; AIR, ELECTRIC, HYDRAULIC JACKS (SLIP FORM); PRESTRESS MACHINES; AIR COMPRESSOR, 400 CFM OR OVER; REFRIGERATION PLANT/FREESE MACHINE; BOILER OPERATORS (TEMPORARY HEAT); FORKLIFTS; WELDING MACHINES; GENERATORS; PUMPS OVER 3"; HEATERS, MECHANICAL; COMBINATION SMALL EQUIPMENT OPERATOR; WINCHES, SMALL ELECTRIC; OILER; GREASER; ROTARY DRILL TENDER; CONVEYOR; ELEVATOR OPERATOR. (REMAINING COUNTIES) HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL "A" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "B" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "C" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOUR · ENGI0139-003
On federally funded or assisted building construction in Dane County, an operating engineer must be paid at least $78.42 an hour: a $50.53 base wage plus $27.89 in fringe benefits, under wage determination WI20260005 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $78.42 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination WI20260005, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier ENGI0139-002 (June 2, 2025). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted residential construction in Dane County, an operating engineer must be paid at least $71.97 an hour: a $44.62 base wage plus $27.35 in fringe benefits, under wage determination WI20260035 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $71.97 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination WI20260035, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for residential construction; rate identifier ENGI0139-006 (June 1, 2025). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted highway construction in Dane County, an operating engineer must be paid at least $70.62 an hour: a $40.32 base wage plus $30.30 in fringe benefits, under wage determination WI20260010 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $70.62 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination WI20260010, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for highway construction; rate identifier ENGI0139-005 (June 1, 2025). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted heavy construction in Dane County, an operating engineer must be paid at least $69.49 an hour: a $41.60 base wage plus $27.89 in fringe benefits, under wage determination WI20260015 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $69.49 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination WI20260015, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for heavy construction; rate identifier ENGI0139-003 (June 2, 2025). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
Davis-Bacon is the only prevailing wage here (federally funded or assisted work). Wisconsin repealed its local law from January 1, 2017 and its state law for projects bid after September 23, 2017 (2017 Act 59; WisDOT).
DOL lists 22 operating engineer rates for Dane County, from $34.00 to $78.67 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $50.53 + $27.89
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) | $50.53 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $27.89 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $78.42 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $44.62 + $27.35
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) | $44.62 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $27.35 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $71.97 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $40.32 + $30.30
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) | $40.32 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $30.30 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $70.62 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $41.60 + $27.89
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) | $41.60 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $27.89 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $69.49 |
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 Wisconsin change log lists what each one changed.
Every operating engineer rate in Dane County
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 CRANES, TOWER CRANES, AND DERRICKS WITH OR WITHOUT ATTACHMENTS WITH A LIFTING CAPACITY OF OVER 100 TONS; OR CRANES, TOWER CRANES, AND DERRICKS WITH BOOM, LEADS AND/OR JIB LENGTHS MEASURING 176 FEET OR LONGER. HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL "A" PROTECTION - $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "B" PROTECTION - $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "C" PROTECTION - $1.00 PER HOURHighway · ENGI0139-005$78.67
- POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANES, TOWER CRANES AND DERRICKS WITH OR WITHOUT ATTACHMENTS WITH A LIFTING CAPACITY OF OVER 100 TONS; CRANES, TOWER CRANES, AND DERRICKS WITH BOOM, LEADS AND/OR JIB LENGTHS 176 FT OR LONGER. HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL "A" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "B" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "C" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOURBuilding · ENGI0139-002$78.42
- POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANES, TOWER CRANES AND DERRICKS WITH OR WITHOUT ATTACHMENTS WITH A LIFTING CAPACITY OF OVER 100 TONS; CRANES, TOWER CRANES, AND DERRICKS WITH BOOM, LEADS AND/OR JIB LENGTHS 176 FT OR LONGER. (REMAINING COUNTIES) HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL "A" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "B" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "C" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOURHeavy · ENGI0139-003$78.42
- POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2 CRANES, TOWER CRANES AND DERRICKS WITH OR WITHOUT ATTACHMENTS WITH A LIFTING CAPACITY OF 100 TONS OR LESS; OR CRANES, TOWER CRANES, AND DERRICKS WITH BOOM, LEADS, AND/OR JIBS LENGTHS MEASURING 175 FEET OR UNDER AND BACKHOES (EXCAVATORS) WEIGHING 130,000 LBS AND OVER; CAISSON RIGS; PILE DRIVER; DREDGE OPERATOR; DREDGE ENGINEER; BOAT PILOT. HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL "A" PROTECTION - $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "B" PROTECTION - $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "C" PROTECTION - $1.00 PER HOURHighway · ENGI0139-005$78.17
- POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2 BACKHOES (EXCAVATORS) WEIGHING 130,000 LBS & OVER; CRANES, TOWER CRANES AND DERRICKS WITH OR WITHOUT ATTACHMENTS WITH A LIFTING CAPACITY OF 100 TONS OR LESS; CRANES, TOWER CRANES, AND DERRICKS WITH BOOM, LEADS, AND/OR JIB LENGTHS 175 FT OR LESS; CAISSON RIGS; PILE DRIVER HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL "A" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "B" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "C" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOURBuilding · ENGI0139-002$77.17
- POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2 BACKHOES WEIGHING 130,00 LBS AND OVER; CRANES, TOWER CRANES AND DERRICKS WITH OR WITHOUT ATTACHMENTS WITH A LIFTING CAPACITY OF 100 TONS OR LESS; CRANES, TOWER CRANES, AND DERRICKS WITH BOOM, LEADS, AND/OR JIB LENGTHS 175 FT OR LESS; CAISSON RIGS; PILE DRIVER. (REMAINING COUNTIES) HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL "A" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "B" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "C" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOURHeavy · ENGI0139-003$77.17
- POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3 MECHANIC OR WELDER - HEAVY DUTY EQUIPMENT; CRANES WITH A LIFTING CAPACITY OF 25 TONS OR UNDER; CONCRETE BREAKER (MANUAL OR REMOTE); VIBRATORY/SONIC CONCRETE BREAKER; CONCRETE LASER SCREED; CONCRETE SLIPFORM PAVER; CONCRETE BATCH PLANT OPERATOR; CONCRETE PVT. SPREADER - HEAVY DUTY (RUBBER TIRED); CONCRETE SPREADER & DISTRIBUTOR; AUTOMATIC SUBGRADER (CONCRETE); CONCRETE GRINDER & PLANING MACHINE; CONCRETE SLIPFORM CURB & GUTTER MACHINE; SLIPFORM CONCRETE PLACER; TUBE FINISHER; HYDRO BLASTER (10,000 PSI & OVER); BRIDGE PAVER; CONCRETE CONVEYOR SYSTEM; CONCRETE PUMP; ROTEC TYPE CONVEYOR; STABILIZING MIXER (SELF-PROPELLED); SHOULDER WIDENER; ASPHALT PLANT ENGINEER; BITUMINIOUS PAVER; BUMP CUTTER & GROOVING MACHINE; MILLING MACHINE; SCREED (BITUMINOUS PAVER); ASPHALT HEATER, PLANER & SCARIFIER; BACKHOES (EXCAVATORS) WEIGHING UNDER 130,000 LBS; GRADER OR MOTOR PATROL; TRACTOR (SCRAPER, DOZER, PUSHER, LOADER); SCRAPER - RUBBER TIRED (SINGLE OR TWIN ENGINE); ENDLOADER; HYDRAULIC BACKHOE (TRACTOR TYPE); TRENCHING MACHINE; SKID RIGS; TRACTOR, SIDE BOOM (HEAVY); DRILLING OR BORING MACHINE (MECHANICAL HEAVY); ROLLER OVER 5 TONS; PERCUSSION OR ROTARY DRILLING MACHINE; AIR TRACK; BLASTER; LOADING MACHINE (CONVEYOR); TUGGER; BOATMEN; WINCHES & A-FRAMES; POST DRIVER; MATERIAL HOIST. HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL "A" PROTECTION - $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "B" PROTECTION - $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "C" PROTECTION - $1.00 PER HOURHighway · ENGI0139-005$77.07
- POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4 GREASER, ROLLER STEEL (5 TONS OR LESS); ROLLER (PNEUMATIC TIRED) - SELF PROPELLED; TRACTOR (MOUNTED OR TOWED COMPACTORS & LIGHT EQUIPMENT); SHOULDERING MACHINE; SELF- PROPELLED CHIP SPREADER; CONCRETE SPREADER; FINISHING MACHINE; MECHANICAL FLOAT; CURING MACHINE; POWER SUBGRADER; JOINT SAWER (MULTIPLE BLADE) BELTING MACHINE; BURLAP MACHINE; TEXTURING MACHINE; TRACTOR ENDLOADER (RUBBER TIRED) - LIGHT; JEEP DIGGER; FORKLIFT; MULCHER; LAUNCH OPERATOR; FIREMAN, ENVIRONMENTAL BURNER HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL "A" PROTECTION - $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "B" PROTECTION - $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "C" PROTECTION - $1.00 PER HOURHighway · ENGI0139-005$76.81
- POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 5 AIR COMPRESSOR; POWER PACK; VIBRATOR HAMMER AND EXTRACTOR; HEAVY EQUIPMENT, LEADMAN; TANK CAR HEATERS; STUMP CHIPPER; CURB MACHINE OPERATOR; CONCRETE PROPORTIONING PLANTS; GENERATORS; MUDJACK OPERATOR; ROCK BREAKER; CRUSHER OR SCREENING PLANT; SCREED (MILLING MACHINE); AUTOMATIC BELT CONVEYOR AND SURGE BIN; PUG MILL OPERATOR; OILER, PUMP (OVER 3 INCHES); DRILLING MACHINE TENDER, DAY LIGHT MACHINE HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL "A" PROTECTION - $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "B" PROTECTION - $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "C" PROTECTION - $1.00 PER HOURHighway · ENGI0139-005$76.52
- POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3 BACKHOES (EXCAVATORS) WEIGHING UNDER 130,000 LBS; TRAVELLING CRANE (BRIDGE TYPE); MILLING MACHINE; CONCRETE PAVER OVER 27 E; CONCRETE SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR; CONCRETE LASER SCREED; CONCRETE GRINDER AND PLANING MACHINE; SLIPFORM CURB AND GUTTER MACHINE; BORING MACHINE (DIRECTIONAL); DREDGE OPERATOR; SKID RIGS; OVER 46 METER CONCRETE PUMP. HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL "A" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "B" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "C" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOURBuilding · ENGI0139-002$73.62
- POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3 BACKHOES (EXCAVATORS) WEIGHING UNDER 130,000 LBS; TRAVELLING CRANE (BRIDGE TYPE); MILLING MACHINE; CONCRETE PAVER OVER 27 E; CONCRETE SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR; CONCRETE LASER SCREED; CONCRETE GRINDER AND PLANING MACHINE; SLIPFORM CURB AND GUTTER MACHINE; BORING MACHINE (DIRECTIONAL); DREDGE OPERATOR; SKID RIGS; OVER 46 METER CONCRETE PUMP. (REMAINING COUNTIES) HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL "A" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "B" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "C" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOURHeavy · ENGI0139-003$73.62
- OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BULLDOZER OVER 40 H.P.; ROLLER OVER 5 TONS)Residential · ENGI0139-006$73.02
- OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR 130,000 LBS. AND OVER)Residential · ENGI0139-006$73.02
- OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR UNDER 130,000 LBS.)Residential · ENGI0139-006$72.27
- OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BULLDOZER UNDER 40 H.P.; ROLLER 5 TONS AND UNDER; RUBBER TIRE ROLLER)Residential · ENGI0139-006$71.97
- POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 5 TRACTOR, BULLDOZER, OR ENDLOADER (UNDER 40 HP); TAMPERS -COMPACTORS, RIDING TYPE; STUMP CHIPPER, LARGE; ROLLER, RUBBER TIRE; BACKFILLER; TRENCHER, CHAIN TYPE (BUCKET UNDER 8 INCH); CONCRETE AUTO BREAKER, LARGE; CONCRETE FINISHING MACHINE (ROAD TYPE); CONCRETE BATCH HOPPER; CONCRETE CONVEYOR SYSTEMS; CONCRETE MIXERS, 14S OR OVER; PUMPS, SCREW TYPE AND GYPSUM); HYDROHAMMERS, SMALL; BROOMS AND SWEEEPRS; LIFT SLAB MACHINE; ROLLER UNDER 5 TONS; INDUSTRIAL LOCOMOTIVES; FIREMAN (PILE DRIVERS AND DERRICKS); PUMPS (WELL POINTS); HOISTS, AUTOMATIC; A-FRAMES AND WINCH TRUCKS; HOISTS (TUGGERS); BOATS (TUG, SAFETY, WORK BARGES AND LAUNCHES); ASSISTANT ENGINEER HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL "A" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "B" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "C" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOURBuilding · ENGI0139-002$71.02
- POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 5 TRACTOR, BULLDOZER, OR ENDLOADER (UNDER 40 HP); TAMPERS -COMPACTORS, RIDING TYPE; STUMP CHIPPER, LARGE; ROLLER, RUBBER TIRE; BACKFILLER; TRENCHER, CHAIN TYPE (BUCKET UNDER 8 INCH); CONCRETE AUTO BREAKER, LARGE; CONCRETE FINISHING MACHINE (ROAD TYPE); CONCRETE BATCH HOPPER; CONCRETE CONVEYOR SYSTEMS; CONCRETE MIXERS, 14S OR OVER; PUMPS, SCREW TYPE AND GYPSUM); HYDROHAMMERS, SMALL; BROOMS AND SWEEEPRS; LIFT SLAB MACHINE; ROLLER UNDER 5 TONS; INDUSTRIAL LOCOMOTIVES; FIREMAN (PILE DRIVERS AND DERRICKS); PUMPS (WELL POINTS); HOISTS, AUTOMATIC; A-FRAMES AND WINCH TRUCKS; HOISTS (TUGGERS); BOATS (TUG, SAFETY, WORK BARGES AND LAUNCHES); ASSISTANT ENGINEER. (REMAINING COUNTIES) HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL "A" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "B" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "C" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOURHeavy · ENGI0139-003$71.02
- POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 6 OFF-ROAD MATERIAL HAULER WITH OR WITHOUT EJECTOR. HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL "A" PROTECTION - $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "B" PROTECTION - $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "C" PROTECTION - $1.00 PER HOURHighway · ENGI0139-005$70.62
- POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 6 SHOULDERING MACHINE OPERATOR; FARM OR INDUSTRIAL TRACTOR MOUNTED EQUIPMENT; POST HOLE DIGGER; AUGER (VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL); SKID STEER LOADER WITH OR WITHOUT ATTACHMENTS; ROBOTIC TOOL CARRIER WITH OR WITHOUT ATTACHMENTS; POWER PACK VIBRATORY/ULTRA SOUND DRIVER AND EXTRACTOR; FIREMAN (ASPHALT PLANTS); SCREED OPERATOR; STONE CRUSHERS AND SCREENING PLANTS; AIR, ELECTRIC, HYDRAULIC JACKS (SLIP FORM); PRESTRESS MACHINES; AIR COMPRESSOR, 400 CFM OR OVER; REFRIGERATION PLANT/FREESE MACHINE; BOILER OPERATORS (TEMPORARY HEAT); FORKLIFTS; WELDING MACHINES; GENERATORS; PUMPS OVER 3"; COMPRESSORS, UNDER 400 CFM; HEATERS, MECHANICAL; COMBINATION SMALL EQUIPMENT OPERATOR; WINCHES, SMALL ELECTRIC; OILER; GREASER; ROTARY DRILL TENDER; CONVEYOR; ELEVATOR OPERATOR HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL "A" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "B" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "C" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOURBuilding · ENGI0139-002$69.49
- POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 6 SHOULDERING MACHINE OPERATOR; FARM OR INDUSTRIAL TRACTOR MOUNTED EQUIPMENT; POST HOLE DIGGER; AUGER (VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL); SKID STEER LOADER WITH OR WITHOUT ATTACHMENTS; ROBOTIC TOOL CARRIER WITH OR WITHOUT ATTACHMENTS; POWER PACK VIBRATORY/ULTRA SOUND DRIVER AND EXTRACTOR; FIREMAN (ASPHALT PLANTS); SCREED OPERATOR; STONE CRUSHERS AND SCREENING PLANTS; AIR, ELECTRIC, HYDRAULIC JACKS (SLIP FORM); PRESTRESS MACHINES; AIR COMPRESSOR, 400 CFM OR OVER; REFRIGERATION PLANT/FREESE MACHINE; BOILER OPERATORS (TEMPORARY HEAT); FORKLIFTS; WELDING MACHINES; GENERATORS; PUMPS OVER 3"; HEATERS, MECHANICAL; COMBINATION SMALL EQUIPMENT OPERATOR; WINCHES, SMALL ELECTRIC; OILER; GREASER; ROTARY DRILL TENDER; CONVEYOR; ELEVATOR OPERATOR. (REMAINING COUNTIES) HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL "A" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "B" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "C" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOURHeavy · ENGI0139-003$69.49
- OPERATOR: LOADERResidential · SUWI2012-019$35.28
- OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADERResidential · SUWI2012-019$34.00
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 6 SHOULDERING MACHINE OPERATOR; FARM OR INDUSTRIAL TRACTOR MOUNTED EQUIPMENT; POST HOLE DIGGER; AUGER (VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL); SKID STEER LOADER WITH OR WITHOUT ATTACHMENTS; ROBOTIC TOOL CARRIER WITH OR WITHOUT ATTACHMENTS; POWER PACK VIBRATORY/ULTRA SOUND DRIVER AND EXTRACTOR; FIREMAN (ASPHALT PLANTS); SCREED OPERATOR; STONE CRUSHERS AND SCREENING PLANTS; AIR, ELECTRIC, HYDRAULIC JACKS (SLIP FORM); PRESTRESS MACHINES; AIR COMPRESSOR, 400 CFM OR OVER; REFRIGERATION PLANT/FREESE MACHINE; BOILER OPERATORS (TEMPORARY HEAT); FORKLIFTS; WELDING MACHINES; GENERATORS; PUMPS OVER 3"; COMPRESSORS, UNDER 400 CFM; HEATERS, MECHANICAL; COMBINATION SMALL EQUIPMENT OPERATOR; WINCHES, SMALL ELECTRIC; OILER; GREASER; ROTARY DRILL TENDER; CONVEYOR; ELEVATOR OPERATOR HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL "A" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "B" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "C" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOURBuildingENGI0139-002 | $41.60 | $27.89 | $69.49 | WI20260005 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 5 TRACTOR, BULLDOZER, OR ENDLOADER (UNDER 40 HP); TAMPERS -COMPACTORS, RIDING TYPE; STUMP CHIPPER, LARGE; ROLLER, RUBBER TIRE; BACKFILLER; TRENCHER, CHAIN TYPE (BUCKET UNDER 8 INCH); CONCRETE AUTO BREAKER, LARGE; CONCRETE FINISHING MACHINE (ROAD TYPE); CONCRETE BATCH HOPPER; CONCRETE CONVEYOR SYSTEMS; CONCRETE MIXERS, 14S OR OVER; PUMPS, SCREW TYPE AND GYPSUM); HYDROHAMMERS, SMALL; BROOMS AND SWEEEPRS; LIFT SLAB MACHINE; ROLLER UNDER 5 TONS; INDUSTRIAL LOCOMOTIVES; FIREMAN (PILE DRIVERS AND DERRICKS); PUMPS (WELL POINTS); HOISTS, AUTOMATIC; A-FRAMES AND WINCH TRUCKS; HOISTS (TUGGERS); BOATS (TUG, SAFETY, WORK BARGES AND LAUNCHES); ASSISTANT ENGINEER HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL "A" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "B" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "C" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOURBuildingENGI0139-002 | $43.13 | $27.89 | $71.02 | WI20260005 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3 BACKHOES (EXCAVATORS) WEIGHING UNDER 130,000 LBS; TRAVELLING CRANE (BRIDGE TYPE); MILLING MACHINE; CONCRETE PAVER OVER 27 E; CONCRETE SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR; CONCRETE LASER SCREED; CONCRETE GRINDER AND PLANING MACHINE; SLIPFORM CURB AND GUTTER MACHINE; BORING MACHINE (DIRECTIONAL); DREDGE OPERATOR; SKID RIGS; OVER 46 METER CONCRETE PUMP. HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL "A" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "B" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "C" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOURBuildingENGI0139-002 | $45.73 | $27.89 | $73.62 | WI20260005 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2 BACKHOES (EXCAVATORS) WEIGHING 130,000 LBS & OVER; CRANES, TOWER CRANES AND DERRICKS WITH OR WITHOUT ATTACHMENTS WITH A LIFTING CAPACITY OF 100 TONS OR LESS; CRANES, TOWER CRANES, AND DERRICKS WITH BOOM, LEADS, AND/OR JIB LENGTHS 175 FT OR LESS; CAISSON RIGS; PILE DRIVER HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL "A" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "B" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "C" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOURBuildingENGI0139-002 | $49.28 | $27.89 | $77.17 | WI20260005 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANES, TOWER CRANES AND DERRICKS WITH OR WITHOUT ATTACHMENTS WITH A LIFTING CAPACITY OF OVER 100 TONS; CRANES, TOWER CRANES, AND DERRICKS WITH BOOM, LEADS AND/OR JIB LENGTHS 176 FT OR LONGER. HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL "A" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "B" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "C" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOURBuildingENGI0139-002 | $50.53 | $27.89 | $78.42 | WI20260005 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 6 OFF-ROAD MATERIAL HAULER WITH OR WITHOUT EJECTOR. HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL "A" PROTECTION - $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "B" PROTECTION - $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "C" PROTECTION - $1.00 PER HOURHighwayENGI0139-005 | $40.32 | $30.30 | $70.62 | WI20260010 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 5 AIR COMPRESSOR; POWER PACK; VIBRATOR HAMMER AND EXTRACTOR; HEAVY EQUIPMENT, LEADMAN; TANK CAR HEATERS; STUMP CHIPPER; CURB MACHINE OPERATOR; CONCRETE PROPORTIONING PLANTS; GENERATORS; MUDJACK OPERATOR; ROCK BREAKER; CRUSHER OR SCREENING PLANT; SCREED (MILLING MACHINE); AUTOMATIC BELT CONVEYOR AND SURGE BIN; PUG MILL OPERATOR; OILER, PUMP (OVER 3 INCHES); DRILLING MACHINE TENDER, DAY LIGHT MACHINE HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL "A" PROTECTION - $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "B" PROTECTION - $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "C" PROTECTION - $1.00 PER HOURHighwayENGI0139-005 | $46.22 | $30.30 | $76.52 | WI20260010 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4 GREASER, ROLLER STEEL (5 TONS OR LESS); ROLLER (PNEUMATIC TIRED) - SELF PROPELLED; TRACTOR (MOUNTED OR TOWED COMPACTORS & LIGHT EQUIPMENT); SHOULDERING MACHINE; SELF- PROPELLED CHIP SPREADER; CONCRETE SPREADER; FINISHING MACHINE; MECHANICAL FLOAT; CURING MACHINE; POWER SUBGRADER; JOINT SAWER (MULTIPLE BLADE) BELTING MACHINE; BURLAP MACHINE; TEXTURING MACHINE; TRACTOR ENDLOADER (RUBBER TIRED) - LIGHT; JEEP DIGGER; FORKLIFT; MULCHER; LAUNCH OPERATOR; FIREMAN, ENVIRONMENTAL BURNER HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL "A" PROTECTION - $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "B" PROTECTION - $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "C" PROTECTION - $1.00 PER HOURHighwayENGI0139-005 | $46.51 | $30.30 | $76.81 | WI20260010 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3 MECHANIC OR WELDER - HEAVY DUTY EQUIPMENT; CRANES WITH A LIFTING CAPACITY OF 25 TONS OR UNDER; CONCRETE BREAKER (MANUAL OR REMOTE); VIBRATORY/SONIC CONCRETE BREAKER; CONCRETE LASER SCREED; CONCRETE SLIPFORM PAVER; CONCRETE BATCH PLANT OPERATOR; CONCRETE PVT. SPREADER - HEAVY DUTY (RUBBER TIRED); CONCRETE SPREADER & DISTRIBUTOR; AUTOMATIC SUBGRADER (CONCRETE); CONCRETE GRINDER & PLANING MACHINE; CONCRETE SLIPFORM CURB & GUTTER MACHINE; SLIPFORM CONCRETE PLACER; TUBE FINISHER; HYDRO BLASTER (10,000 PSI & OVER); BRIDGE PAVER; CONCRETE CONVEYOR SYSTEM; CONCRETE PUMP; ROTEC TYPE CONVEYOR; STABILIZING MIXER (SELF-PROPELLED); SHOULDER WIDENER; ASPHALT PLANT ENGINEER; BITUMINIOUS PAVER; BUMP CUTTER & GROOVING MACHINE; MILLING MACHINE; SCREED (BITUMINOUS PAVER); ASPHALT HEATER, PLANER & SCARIFIER; BACKHOES (EXCAVATORS) WEIGHING UNDER 130,000 LBS; GRADER OR MOTOR PATROL; TRACTOR (SCRAPER, DOZER, PUSHER, LOADER); SCRAPER - RUBBER TIRED (SINGLE OR TWIN ENGINE); ENDLOADER; HYDRAULIC BACKHOE (TRACTOR TYPE); TRENCHING MACHINE; SKID RIGS; TRACTOR, SIDE BOOM (HEAVY); DRILLING OR BORING MACHINE (MECHANICAL HEAVY); ROLLER OVER 5 TONS; PERCUSSION OR ROTARY DRILLING MACHINE; AIR TRACK; BLASTER; LOADING MACHINE (CONVEYOR); TUGGER; BOATMEN; WINCHES & A-FRAMES; POST DRIVER; MATERIAL HOIST. HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL "A" PROTECTION - $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "B" PROTECTION - $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "C" PROTECTION - $1.00 PER HOURHighwayENGI0139-005 | $46.77 | $30.30 | $77.07 | WI20260010 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2 CRANES, TOWER CRANES AND DERRICKS WITH OR WITHOUT ATTACHMENTS WITH A LIFTING CAPACITY OF 100 TONS OR LESS; OR CRANES, TOWER CRANES, AND DERRICKS WITH BOOM, LEADS, AND/OR JIBS LENGTHS MEASURING 175 FEET OR UNDER AND BACKHOES (EXCAVATORS) WEIGHING 130,000 LBS AND OVER; CAISSON RIGS; PILE DRIVER; DREDGE OPERATOR; DREDGE ENGINEER; BOAT PILOT. HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL "A" PROTECTION - $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "B" PROTECTION - $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "C" PROTECTION - $1.00 PER HOURHighwayENGI0139-005 | $47.87 | $30.30 | $78.17 | WI20260010 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 CRANES, TOWER CRANES, AND DERRICKS WITH OR WITHOUT ATTACHMENTS WITH A LIFTING CAPACITY OF OVER 100 TONS; OR CRANES, TOWER CRANES, AND DERRICKS WITH BOOM, LEADS AND/OR JIB LENGTHS MEASURING 176 FEET OR LONGER. HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL "A" PROTECTION - $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "B" PROTECTION - $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "C" PROTECTION - $1.00 PER HOURHighwayENGI0139-005 | $48.37 | $30.30 | $78.67 | WI20260010 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 6 SHOULDERING MACHINE OPERATOR; FARM OR INDUSTRIAL TRACTOR MOUNTED EQUIPMENT; POST HOLE DIGGER; AUGER (VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL); SKID STEER LOADER WITH OR WITHOUT ATTACHMENTS; ROBOTIC TOOL CARRIER WITH OR WITHOUT ATTACHMENTS; POWER PACK VIBRATORY/ULTRA SOUND DRIVER AND EXTRACTOR; FIREMAN (ASPHALT PLANTS); SCREED OPERATOR; STONE CRUSHERS AND SCREENING PLANTS; AIR, ELECTRIC, HYDRAULIC JACKS (SLIP FORM); PRESTRESS MACHINES; AIR COMPRESSOR, 400 CFM OR OVER; REFRIGERATION PLANT/FREESE MACHINE; BOILER OPERATORS (TEMPORARY HEAT); FORKLIFTS; WELDING MACHINES; GENERATORS; PUMPS OVER 3"; HEATERS, MECHANICAL; COMBINATION SMALL EQUIPMENT OPERATOR; WINCHES, SMALL ELECTRIC; OILER; GREASER; ROTARY DRILL TENDER; CONVEYOR; ELEVATOR OPERATOR. (REMAINING COUNTIES) HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL "A" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "B" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "C" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOURHeavyENGI0139-003 | $41.60 | $27.89 | $69.49 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 5 TRACTOR, BULLDOZER, OR ENDLOADER (UNDER 40 HP); TAMPERS -COMPACTORS, RIDING TYPE; STUMP CHIPPER, LARGE; ROLLER, RUBBER TIRE; BACKFILLER; TRENCHER, CHAIN TYPE (BUCKET UNDER 8 INCH); CONCRETE AUTO BREAKER, LARGE; CONCRETE FINISHING MACHINE (ROAD TYPE); CONCRETE BATCH HOPPER; CONCRETE CONVEYOR SYSTEMS; CONCRETE MIXERS, 14S OR OVER; PUMPS, SCREW TYPE AND GYPSUM); HYDROHAMMERS, SMALL; BROOMS AND SWEEEPRS; LIFT SLAB MACHINE; ROLLER UNDER 5 TONS; INDUSTRIAL LOCOMOTIVES; FIREMAN (PILE DRIVERS AND DERRICKS); PUMPS (WELL POINTS); HOISTS, AUTOMATIC; A-FRAMES AND WINCH TRUCKS; HOISTS (TUGGERS); BOATS (TUG, SAFETY, WORK BARGES AND LAUNCHES); ASSISTANT ENGINEER. (REMAINING COUNTIES) HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL "A" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "B" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "C" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOURHeavyENGI0139-003 | $43.13 | $27.89 | $71.02 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3 BACKHOES (EXCAVATORS) WEIGHING UNDER 130,000 LBS; TRAVELLING CRANE (BRIDGE TYPE); MILLING MACHINE; CONCRETE PAVER OVER 27 E; CONCRETE SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR; CONCRETE LASER SCREED; CONCRETE GRINDER AND PLANING MACHINE; SLIPFORM CURB AND GUTTER MACHINE; BORING MACHINE (DIRECTIONAL); DREDGE OPERATOR; SKID RIGS; OVER 46 METER CONCRETE PUMP. (REMAINING COUNTIES) HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL "A" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "B" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "C" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOURHeavyENGI0139-003 | $45.73 | $27.89 | $73.62 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2 BACKHOES WEIGHING 130,00 LBS AND OVER; CRANES, TOWER CRANES AND DERRICKS WITH OR WITHOUT ATTACHMENTS WITH A LIFTING CAPACITY OF 100 TONS OR LESS; CRANES, TOWER CRANES, AND DERRICKS WITH BOOM, LEADS, AND/OR JIB LENGTHS 175 FT OR LESS; CAISSON RIGS; PILE DRIVER. (REMAINING COUNTIES) HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL "A" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "B" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "C" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOURHeavyENGI0139-003 | $49.28 | $27.89 | $77.17 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANES, TOWER CRANES AND DERRICKS WITH OR WITHOUT ATTACHMENTS WITH A LIFTING CAPACITY OF OVER 100 TONS; CRANES, TOWER CRANES, AND DERRICKS WITH BOOM, LEADS AND/OR JIB LENGTHS 176 FT OR LONGER. (REMAINING COUNTIES) HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL "A" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "B" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "C" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOURHeavyENGI0139-003 | $50.53 | $27.89 | $78.42 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BULLDOZER UNDER 40 H.P.; ROLLER 5 TONS AND UNDER; RUBBER TIRE ROLLER)ResidentialENGI0139-006 | $44.62 | $27.35 | $71.97 | WI20260035 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BULLDOZER OVER 40 H.P.; ROLLER OVER 5 TONS)ResidentialENGI0139-006 | $45.67 | $27.35 | $73.02 | WI20260035 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR UNDER 130,000 LBS.)ResidentialENGI0139-006 | $44.92 | $27.35 | $72.27 | WI20260035 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR 130,000 LBS. AND OVER)ResidentialENGI0139-006 | $45.67 | $27.35 | $73.02 | WI20260035 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: LOADERResidentialSUWI2012-019 | $25.70 | $9.58 | $35.28 | WI20260035 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADERResidentialSUWI2012-019 | $24.95 | $9.05 | $34.00 | WI20260035 Mod 1 |
How Dane 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 Wisconsin
Dane $78.42526
$27.97Adams$83.76Kenosha
Wage and fringe benefits, nearby
- Dane Countybase $50.53$78.42
- Columbia Countybase $23.36$27.97
- Green Countybase $23.36$27.97
- Rock Countybase $50.53$78.42
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 Dane County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANES, TOWER CRANES AND DERRICKS WITH OR WITHOUT ATTACHMENTS WITH A LIFTING CAPACITY OF OVER 100 TONS; CRANES, TOWER CRANES, AND DERRICKS WITH BOOM, LEADS AND/OR JIB LENGTHS 176 FT OR LONGER. HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL "A" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "B" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "C" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOUR | $50.53 | $78.42 | |
| Rock County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANES, TOWER CRANES AND DERRICKS WITH OR WITHOUT ATTACHMENTS WITH A LIFTING CAPACITY OF OVER 100 TONS; CRANES, TOWER CRANES, AND DERRICKS WITH BOOM, LEADS AND/OR JIB LENGTHS 176 FT OR LONGER. HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL "A" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "B" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL "C" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOUR | $50.53 | $78.42 | same |
| Columbia County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (FRONT END LOADER) | $23.36 | $27.97 | −$50.45 |
| Green County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (FRONT END LOADER) | $23.36 | $27.97 | −$50.45 |
| Jefferson County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (FRONT END LOADER) | $23.36 | $27.97 | −$50.45 |
| Iowa County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (FRONT END LOADER) | $23.36 | $27.97 | −$50.45 |
| Sauk County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (FRONT END LOADER) | $23.36 | $27.97 | −$50.45 |
Wisconsin 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)).
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Source
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (DOL), wage determination WI20260005 Mod 1, published May 18, 2026: sam.gov/wage-determination/WI20260005/1
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