POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR MARINE-BOAT CAPTAIN — Prevailing Wage Rates

Davis-Bacon prevailing wages for POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR MARINE-BOAT CAPTAINs across all covered states and counties. Rates vary by location and construction type.

Quick Answer

Across 6 Davis-Bacon rate records nationwide, the median total package (base + fringe) for POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR MARINE-BOAT CAPTAIN is $55.61/hr, with the middle 80% of counties paying between $45.45 and $55.61/hr. The highest state average is Maryland at $52.22/hr; the lowest is Maryland at $52.22/hr.

Bottom 10%
$45.45
Median
$55.61
Average
$52.22
Top 10%
$55.61

Range: $45.45 – $55.61/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
$55.61/hr
National median total package (base + fringe)
BLS OEWS market median
$28.23/hr
All-industry hourly median, U.S. (2024)
Davis-Bacon premium
+97%
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

Maryland MD
Avg base: $38.76/hr
Avg total: $52.22/hr
6 rates

All Rates

6 county-level rates for POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR MARINE-BOAT CAPTAIN, ordered by state and county.

County State Type Base $/hr Fringe $/hr Total
Baltimore MD heavy $40.71 $14.90 $55.61 WD →
Baltimore MD highway $40.71 $14.90 $55.61 WD →
Baltimore City MD heavy $40.71 $14.90 $55.61 WD →
Baltimore City MD highway $40.71 $14.90 $55.61 WD →
Charles MD heavy $34.86 $10.59 $45.45 WD →
Charles MD highway $34.86 $10.59 $45.45 WD →
Top-paying counties for POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR MARINE-BOAT CAPTAIN →