POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 19 — Prevailing Wage Rates

Davis-Bacon prevailing wages for POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 19s across all covered states and counties. Rates vary by location and construction type.

Quick Answer

Across 4 Davis-Bacon rate records nationwide, the median total package (base + fringe) for POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 19 is $106.34/hr, with the middle 80% of counties paying between $106.34 and $106.34/hr. The highest state average is Nevada at $106.34/hr; the lowest is Nevada at $106.34/hr.

Bottom 10%
$106.34
Median
$106.34
Average
$106.34
Top 10%
$106.34

Range: $106.34 – $106.34/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 47-2073Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators.

Davis-Bacon median
$106.34/hr
National median total package (base + fringe)
BLS OEWS market median
$28.23/hr
All-industry hourly median, U.S. (2024)
Davis-Bacon premium
+276.7%
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

Nevada NV
Avg base: $69.94/hr
Avg total: $106.34/hr
4 rates

All Rates

4 county-level rates for POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 19, ordered by state and county.

County State Type Base $/hr Fringe $/hr Total
Carson City NV building $69.94 $36.40 $106.34 WD →
Clark NV building $69.94 $36.40 $106.34 WD →
Storey NV building $69.94 $36.40 $106.34 WD →
Washoe NV building $69.94 $36.40 $106.34 WD →
Top-paying counties for POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 19 →