OPERATING ENGINEER: GROUP 4 — Prevailing Wage Rates

Davis-Bacon prevailing wages for OPERATING ENGINEER: GROUP 4s across all covered states and counties. Rates vary by location and construction type.

Quick Answer

Across 22 Davis-Bacon rate records nationwide, the median total package (base + fringe) for OPERATING ENGINEER: GROUP 4 is $66.57/hr, with the middle 80% of counties paying between $66.57 and $66.57/hr. The highest state average is Michigan at $66.57/hr; the lowest is Michigan at $66.57/hr.

Bottom 10%
$66.57
Median
$66.57
Average
$66.57
Top 10%
$66.57

Range: $66.57 – $66.57/hr across 1 state. Total package = base hourly rate + fringe benefits.

Davis-Bacon vs. Market Median

Comparison of the Davis-Bacon national median total package against the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) median for the comparable BLS occupation 47-2073 — Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators.

Davis-Bacon median
$66.57/hr
National median total package (base + fringe)
BLS OEWS market median
$28.23/hr
All-industry hourly median, U.S. (2024)
Davis-Bacon premium
+135.8%
D-B rate exceeds market median

Davis-Bacon rates include required fringe benefits; OEWS reflects mean/median wages from the BLS establishment survey across all industries. Direct comparison is approximate — D-B rates target the construction-industry union/competitive-wage benchmark, while OEWS spans every industry that employs the occupation.

Average Rates by State

Michigan MI
Avg base: $41.32/hr
Avg total: $66.57/hr
22 rates

All Rates

22 county-level rates for OPERATING ENGINEER: GROUP 4, ordered by state and county.

County State Type Base $/hr Fringe $/hr Total
Antrim MI heavy $41.32 $25.25 $66.57 WD →
Arenac MI heavy $41.32 $25.25 $66.57 WD →
Branch MI heavy $41.32 $25.25 $66.57 WD →
Charlevoix MI heavy $41.32 $25.25 $66.57 WD →
Gladwin MI heavy $41.32 $25.25 $66.57 WD →
Hillsdale MI heavy $41.32 $25.25 $66.57 WD →
Huron MI heavy $41.32 $25.25 $66.57 WD →
Lake MI heavy $41.32 $25.25 $66.57 WD →
Leelanau MI heavy $41.32 $25.25 $66.57 WD →
Lenawee MI heavy $41.32 $25.25 $66.57 WD →
Manistee MI heavy $41.32 $25.25 $66.57 WD →
Mason MI heavy $41.32 $25.25 $66.57 WD →
Mecosta MI heavy $41.32 $25.25 $66.57 WD →
Midland MI heavy $41.32 $25.25 $66.57 WD →
Missaukee MI heavy $41.32 $25.25 $66.57 WD →
Osceola MI heavy $41.32 $25.25 $66.57 WD →
Sanilac MI heavy $41.32 $25.25 $66.57 WD →
Shiawassee MI heavy $41.32 $25.25 $66.57 WD →
St Joseph MI heavy $41.32 $25.25 $66.57 WD →
St Joseph MI heavy $41.32 $25.25 $66.57 WD →
Tuscola MI heavy $41.32 $25.25 $66.57 WD →
Wexford MI heavy $41.32 $25.25 $66.57 WD →
Top-paying counties for OPERATING ENGINEER: GROUP 4 →