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Operating Engineer prevailing wage, Walworth County group, Wisconsin (47 counties)

DOL sets the same operating engineer rates, row for row, in 47 counties: Adams, Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Buffalo, Burnett, Clark, Crawford, Dodge, Door, Dunn, Florence, Forest, Grant, Green, Green Lake, Iron, Jackson, Jefferson, Juneau, Lafayette, Langlade, Lincoln, Manitowoc, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Monroe, Oneida, Pepin, Polk, Portage, Price, Richland, Rusk, Sauk, Sawyer, Shawano, Taylor, Trempealeau, Vernon, Vilas, Walworth, Washburn, Waupaca, Waushara and Wood. Every figure on this page applies in each of them.

Which kind of construction is the job?

The kind of construction decides the rate: each wage determination covers one. Residential covers homes and apartments up to four stories.

$27.97an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)

$23.36 base wage + $4.61 fringe benefits

POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (FRONT END LOADER) · SUWI2002-001

$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 each of these 47 counties, an operating engineer must be paid at least $27.97 an hour: a $23.36 base wage plus $4.61 in fringe benefits, under wage determination WI20260011 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $27.97 is our sum of the two.

Wage determination WI20260011, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier SUWI2002-001 (January 23, 2002). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.

On federally funded or assisted highway construction in each of these 47 counties, 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 each of these 47 counties, 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 19 operating engineer rates for each of these counties, from $24.82 to $78.67 an hour. See all of them.

Base wage and fringe benefits: $23.36 + $4.61

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)$23.36
Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized)$4.61
Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total)$27.97

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?

Every operating engineer rate in the Walworth County group

As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.

  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 HOURHighway · ENGI0139-005$78.67
  2. OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (1) CRANES, TOWER CRANES WITH OR W/O ATTACHMENTS OVER 100 TONS; CRANES, TOWER CRANES WITH BOOM, LEADS AND OR JIB LENGTH 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 · ENGI0139-004$78.42
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (2) CRANES, TOWER CRANES WITH OR W/O ATTACHMENTS 100 TONS OR LESS; CRANES, TOWER CRANES WITH BOOM, LEADS, AND OR JIB LENGTHS 175 FT OR LESS 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 · ENGI0139-004$77.17
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (3) TRAVELLING CRANE (BRIDGE TYPE). 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 · ENGI0139-004$73.62
  11. 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
  12. OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (4) HYDRAULIC CRANE, 10 TONS OR LESS. 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 · ENGI0139-004$73.09
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (6) FORKLIFT. 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 · ENGI0139-004$69.49
  16. 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
  17. POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (FRONT END LOADER)Building · SUWI2002-001$27.97
  18. POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (BACKHOE)Building · SUWI2002-001$25.06
  19. POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (EXCAVATOR)Building · SUWI2002-001$24.82
Hourly rate of each operating engineer classification in the Walworth County group, highest first, split into wage and fringe benefits.
ClassificationBase wageFringe benefitsTotal rateWD
OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (6) FORKLIFT. 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 HOURBuildingENGI0139-004$41.60 $27.89 $69.49 WI20260011 Mod 1
OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (4) HYDRAULIC CRANE, 10 TONS OR LESS. 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 HOURBuildingENGI0139-004$45.20 $27.89 $73.09 WI20260011 Mod 1
OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (3) TRAVELLING CRANE (BRIDGE TYPE). 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 HOURBuildingENGI0139-004$45.73 $27.89 $73.62 WI20260011 Mod 1
OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (2) CRANES, TOWER CRANES WITH OR W/O ATTACHMENTS 100 TONS OR LESS; CRANES, TOWER CRANES WITH BOOM, LEADS, AND OR JIB LENGTHS 175 FT OR LESS 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 HOURBuildingENGI0139-004$49.28 $27.89 $77.17 WI20260011 Mod 1
OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (1) CRANES, TOWER CRANES WITH OR W/O ATTACHMENTS OVER 100 TONS; CRANES, TOWER CRANES WITH BOOM, LEADS AND OR JIB LENGTH 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 HOURBuildingENGI0139-004$50.53 $27.89 $78.42 WI20260011 Mod 1
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (FRONT END LOADER)BuildingSUWI2002-001$23.36 $4.61 $27.97 WI20260011 Mod 1
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (EXCAVATOR)BuildingSUWI2002-001$17.37 $7.45 $24.82 WI20260011 Mod 1
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (BACKHOE)BuildingSUWI2002-001$17.45 $7.61 $25.06 WI20260011 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

How the Walworth County group 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

$27.97Adams$83.76Kenosha
WalworthNearby: Adams $27.97, Ashland $27.97, Barron $27.97, Bayfield $27.97, Buffalo $27.97, Burnett $27.97, Clark $27.97, Crawford $27.97, Dodge $27.97, Door $27.97, Dunn $27.97, Florence $27.97, Forest $27.97, Grant $27.97, Green $27.97, Green Lake $27.97, Iron $27.97, Jackson $27.97, Jefferson $27.97, Juneau $27.97, Lafayette $27.97, Langlade $27.97, Lincoln $27.97, Manitowoc $27.97, Marinette $27.97, Marquette $27.97, Menominee $27.97, Monroe $27.97, Oneida $27.97, Pepin $27.97, Polk $27.97, Portage $27.97, Price $27.97, Richland $27.97, Rusk $27.97, Sauk $27.97, Sawyer $27.97, Shawano $27.97, Taylor $27.97, Trempealeau $27.97, Vernon $27.97, Vilas $27.97, Washburn $27.97, Waupaca $27.97, Waushara $27.97, Wood $27.97Each column is a group of counties with about the same main rate; its height is how many. 20 counties pay more than Walworth, 51 the same, 0 less.

Wage and fringe benefits, nearby

  1. Walworth County groupbase $23.36$27.97
  2. Racine Countybase $55.21$83.76
  3. Kenosha Countybase $55.21$83.76
  4. Rock Countybase $50.53$78.42

Which county is in which operating engineer group

Every Wisconsin county with a operating engineer rate. Counties DOL treats alike share one page; the rest have their own.

CountiesMain classificationBase wageTotal rate
Washington County group, 2 localities: Ozaukee, WashingtonPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANES, TOWER CRANES, PEDESTAL TOWER CRANES AND DERRICKS WITH OR W/O ATTACHMENTS WITH A LIFTING CAPACITY OF OVER 100 TONS; OR CRANES, TOWER CRANES, PEDESTAL TOWER CRANES AND DERRICKS WITH BOOM, LEADS, AND/OR JIB LENGTHS MEASURING 176 FEET OR LONGER; SELF-ERECTING TOWER CRANES OVER 4000 LBS LIFTING CAPACITY; ALL CRANES WITH BOOM DOLLIES; BORING MACHINES (DIRECTIONAL); MASTER MECHANIC. $0.50 ADDITIONAL PER HOUR PER 100 TONS OR 100 FT OF BOOM OVER 200 FT OR LIFTING CAPACITY OF CRANE OVER 200 TONS TO A MAXIMUM OF 300 TONS OR 300 FT. THEREAFTER AN INCREASE OF $0.01 PER FT OR TON, WHICHEVER IS GREATER. (KENOSHA, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, RACINE, WASHINGTON, AND WAUKESHA 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$55.21 $83.76 
Kenosha CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANES, TOWER CRANES, PEDESTAL TOWER CRANES AND DERRICKS WITH OR W/O ATTACHMENTS WITH A LIFTING CAPACITY OF OVER 100 TONS; OR CRANES, TOWER CRANES, PEDESTAL TOWER CRANES AND DERRICKS WITH BOOM, LEADS, AND/OR JIB LENGTHS MEASURING 176 FEET OR LONGER; SELF-ERECTING TOWER CRANES OVER 4000 LBS LIFTING CAPACITY; ALL CRANES WITH BOOM DOLLIES; BORING MACHINES (DIRECTIONAL); MASTER MECHANIC. $0.50 ADDITIONAL PER HOUR PER 100 TONS OR 100 FT OF BOOM OVER 200 FT OR LIFTING CAPACITY OF CRANE OVER 200 TONS TO A MAXIMUM OF 300 TONS OR 300 FT. THEREAFTER AN INCREASE OF $0.01 PER FT OR TON, WHICHEVER IS GREATER. (KENOSHA, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, RACINE, WASHINGTON, AND WAUKESHA 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$55.21 $83.76 
Milwaukee CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANES, TOWER CRANES, PEDESTAL TOWER CRANES AND DERRICKS WITH OR W/O ATTACHMENTS WITH A LIFTING CAPACITY OF OVER 100 TONS; OR CRANES, TOWER CRANES, PEDESTAL TOWER CRANES AND DERRICKS WITH BOOM, LEADS, AND/OR JIB LENGTHS MEASURING 176 FEET OR LONGER; SELF-ERECTING TOWER CRANES OVER 4000 LBS LIFTING CAPACITY; ALL CRANES WITH BOOM DOLLIES; BORING MACHINES (DIRECTIONAL); MASTER MECHANIC. $0.50 ADDITIONAL PER HOUR PER 100 TONS OR 100 FT OF BOOM OVER 200 FT OR LIFTING CAPACITY OF CRANE OVER 200 TONS TO A MAXIMUM OF 300 TONS OR 300 FT. THEREAFTER AN INCREASE OF $0.01 PER FT OR TON, WHICHEVER IS GREATER. (KENOSHA, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, RACINE, WASHINGTON, AND WAUKESHA 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$55.21 $83.76 
Racine CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANES, TOWER CRANES, PEDESTAL TOWER CRANES AND DERRICKS WITH OR W/O ATTACHMENTS WITH A LIFTING CAPACITY OF OVER 100 TONS; OR CRANES, TOWER CRANES, PEDESTAL TOWER CRANES AND DERRICKS WITH BOOM, LEADS, AND/OR JIB LENGTHS MEASURING 176 FEET OR LONGER; SELF-ERECTING TOWER CRANES OVER 4000 LBS LIFTING CAPACITY; ALL CRANES WITH BOOM DOLLIES; BORING MACHINES (DIRECTIONAL); MASTER MECHANIC. $0.50 ADDITIONAL PER HOUR PER 100 TONS OR 100 FT OF BOOM OVER 200 FT OR LIFTING CAPACITY OF CRANE OVER 200 TONS TO A MAXIMUM OF 300 TONS OR 300 FT. THEREAFTER AN INCREASE OF $0.01 PER FT OR TON, WHICHEVER IS GREATER. (KENOSHA, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, RACINE, WASHINGTON, AND WAUKESHA 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$55.21 $83.76 
Waukesha CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANES, TOWER CRANES, PEDESTAL TOWER CRANES AND DERRICKS WITH OR W/O ATTACHMENTS WITH A LIFTING CAPACITY OF OVER 100 TONS; OR CRANES, TOWER CRANES, PEDESTAL TOWER CRANES AND DERRICKS WITH BOOM, LEADS, AND/OR JIB LENGTHS MEASURING 176 FEET OR LONGER; SELF-ERECTING TOWER CRANES OVER 4000 LBS LIFTING CAPACITY; ALL CRANES WITH BOOM DOLLIES; BORING MACHINES (DIRECTIONAL); MASTER MECHANIC. $0.50 ADDITIONAL PER HOUR PER 100 TONS OR 100 FT OF BOOM OVER 200 FT OR LIFTING CAPACITY OF CRANE OVER 200 TONS TO A MAXIMUM OF 300 TONS OR 300 FT. THEREAFTER AN INCREASE OF $0.01 PER FT OR TON, WHICHEVER IS GREATER. (KENOSHA, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, RACINE, WASHINGTON, AND WAUKESHA 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$55.21 $83.76 
Outagamie County group, 2 localities: Calumet, OutagamiePOWER 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 
St. Croix County group, 2 localities: Pierce, St. CroixPOWER 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 
Brown CountyPOWER 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 
Chippewa CountyPOWER 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 
Dane CountyPOWER 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 
Douglas CountyPOWER 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 
Eau Claire CountyPOWER 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 
La Crosse CountyPOWER 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 
Marathon CountyPOWER 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 CountyPOWER 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 
Sheboygan CountyPOWER 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 
Winnebago CountyPOWER 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 
Walworth County group, 47 localities: Adams, Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Buffalo, Burnett, Clark, Crawford, Dodge, Door, Dunn, Florence, Forest, Grant, Green, Green Lake, Iron, Jackson, Jefferson, Juneau, Lafayette, Langlade, Lincoln, Manitowoc, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Monroe, Oneida, Pepin, Polk, Portage, Price, Richland, Rusk, Sauk, Sawyer, Shawano, Taylor, Trempealeau, Vernon, Vilas, Walworth, Washburn, Waupaca, Waushara, WoodPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (FRONT END LOADER)$23.36 $27.97 
Columbia County group, 2 localities: Columbia, IowaPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (FRONT END LOADER)$23.36 $27.97 
Oconto County group, 2 localities: Kewaunee, OcontoPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (FRONT END LOADER)$23.36 $27.97 
Fond du Lac CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (FRONT END LOADER)$23.36 $27.97 

6 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 15 counties with rates of their own.

Wisconsin operating engineer prevailing wage by county, with a map

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