Heavy Equipment Operator prevailing wage rates in Alaska
Federal Davis-Bacon rates published in 5 active determinations, 2026
- Active federal Davis-Bacon determinations for Alaska publish 35 heavy equipment operator classification rates, across 5 determinations covering 26 counties.
- Those published base rates run from $19.05 to $60.86 an hour before fringe benefits. Which one applies to a job depends on its county, its construction type and the determination written into the contract.
- Construction types covered: Building, Heavy, Highway, Residential.
- Last determination revision affecting heavy equipment operator rates in Alaska: .
The official source: binding Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations are published by the U.S. Department of Labor at SAM.gov Wage Determinations. This site indexes them and links every determination to its official document - the determination incorporated into a contract governs.
This page collects every classification in Alaska's active federal determinations that is a form of heavy equipment operator work (cranes, excavators, dozers, loaders and other power equipment) and shows the rate published for it. Determinations name a classification the way the underlying union agreement or wage survey named it, so the wording varies between them; the rate and the fringe are reproduced exactly as published.
Published rates by determination
AK20260001 rev 1 · Building, Heavy · Aleutians East, Aleutians West, Anchorage, Bethel, Bristol Bay, Denali and 22 more
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 (TUNNEL WORK) ASPHALT ROLLER: BREAKDOWN, INTERMEDIATE, AND FINISH; BACK FILLER; BARRIER MACHINE (ZIPPER); BELTCRETE WITH POWER PACK AND SIMILAR CO | $58.55 | 29.50 | ENGI0302-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 4 (TUNNEL WORK) RIG OILER/CRANE ASSISTANT ENGINEER;PARTS AND EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR; SWAMPER (ON TRENCHING MACHINES OR SHOVEL TYPE EQUIPMENT); SPOTTER | $48.47 | 29.50 | ENGI0302-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 3 (TUNNEL WORK) ""A"" FRAME TRUCKS, DECK WINCHES: SINGLE POWER DRUM; BOMBARDIER (TACK OR TOW RIG); BORING MACHINE; BROOMS-POWER; BUMP CUTTER; COMPRES | $56.60 | 29.50 | ENGI0302-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2 (TUNNEL WORK) BOILER-FIREMAN; CEMENT HOG AND CONCRETE PUMP OPERATOR; CONVEYORS (EXCEPT AS LISTED IN GROUP 1); HOIST ON STEEL ERECTION; TOWERMOBILES | $57.55 | 29.50 | ENGI0302-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1A (TUNNEL WORK) CAMERA/TOOL/VIDEO OPERATOR (SLIPLINE), CRANES-OVER 45 TONS OR 150 FOOT (INCLUDING JIB AND ATTACHMENTS): (A) CLAMSHELLS AND DRAGLINES | $60.86 | 29.50 | ENGI0302-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (GROUP 4) RIG OILER/CRANE ASSISTANT ENGINEER;PARTS AND EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR; SWAMPER (ON TRENCHING MACHINES OR SHOVEL TYPE EQUIPMENT); SPOTTER; STEAM CLEA | $44.06 | 29.50 | ENGI0302-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (GROUP 3) ""A"" FRAME TRUCKS, DECK WINCHES: SINGLE POWER DRUM; BOMBARDIER (TACK OR TOW RIG); BORING MACHINE; BROOMS-POWER; BUMP CUTTER; COMPRESSOR; FARM TR | $51.46 | 29.50 | ENGI0302-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (GROUP 2) BOILER-FIREMAN; CEMENT HOG AND CONCRETE PUMP OPERATOR; CONVEYORS (EXCEPT AS LISTED IN GROUP 1); HOIST ON STEEL ERECTION; TOWERMOBILES AND AIR TUG | $52.32 | 29.50 | ENGI0302-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (GROUP 1A) CAMERA/TOOL/VIDEO OPERATOR (SLIPLINE), CRANES-OVER 45 TONS OR 150 FOOT (INCLUDING JIB AND ATTACHMENTS): (A) CLAMSHELLS AND DRAGLINES (OVER 3 YAR | $55.33 | 29.50 | ENGI0302-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (GROUP 1) ASPHALT ROLLER: BREAKDOWN, INTERMEDIATE, AND FINISH; BACK FILLER; BARRIER MACHINE (ZIPPER); BELTCRETE WITH POWER PACK AND SIMILAR CONVEYORS; BEND | $53.23 | 29.50 | ENGI0302-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: AK20260001 on SAM.gov.
AK20260003 rev 1 · Residential · Denali, Fairbanks North Star, Nome, North Slope, Northwest Artic, Southeast Fairbanks and 2 more
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (3) ROLLERS: OTHER THAN PLANTMIX | $51.46 | 29.50 | ENGI0302-004 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (1A) BACKHOE: OVER 3 YARDS | $55.33 | 29.50 | ENGI0302-004 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (1) ROLLERS: ASPHALT | $53.23 | 29.50 | ENGI0302-004 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (1) MOTOR PATROL GRADERS | $53.23 | 29.50 | ENGI0302-004 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (1) BULLDOZER | $53.23 | 29.50 | ENGI0302-004 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (1) BACKHOE: 3 YARDS AND UNDER | $53.23 | 29.50 | ENGI0302-004 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR ((1)MECHANIC) | $53.23 | 29.50 | ENGI0302-004 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER | $24.61 | 8.06 | SUAK1996-001 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: AK20260003 on SAM.gov.
AK20260004 rev 1 · Residential · Anchorage
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (EXCAVATOR) | $20.50 | 0.00 | SUAK1999-007 DOL wage survey rate |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (BACKHOE) | $19.05 | 0.00 | SUAK1999-007 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: AK20260004 on SAM.gov.
AK20260005 rev 1 · Residential · Aleutians East, Aleutians West, Bethel, Bristol Bay, Dillingham, Haines and 13 more
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 (TUNNEL WORK) ASPHALT ROLLER: BREAKDOWN, INTERMEDIATE, AND FINISH; BACK FILLER; BARRIER MACHINE (ZIPPER); BELTCRETE WITH POWER PACK AND SIMILAR CO | $58.55 | 29.50 | ENGI0302-005 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 4 (TUNNEL WORK) RIG OILER/CRANE ASSISTANT ENGINEER;PARTS AND EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR; SWAMPER (ON TRENCHING MACHINES OR SHOVEL TYPE EQUIPMENT); SPOTTER | $48.47 | 29.50 | ENGI0302-005 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 3 (TUNNEL WORK) ""A"" FRAME TRUCKS, DECK WINCHES: SINGLE POWER DRUM; BOMBARDIER (TACK OR TOW RIG); BORING MACHINE; BROOMS-POWER; BUMP CUTTER; COMPRES | $56.60 | 29.50 | ENGI0302-005 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2 (TUNNEL WORK) BOILER-FIREMAN; CEMENT HOG AND CONCRETE PUMP OPERATOR; CONVEYORS (EXCEPT AS LISTED IN GROUP 1); HOIST ON STEEL ERECTION; TOWERMOBILES | $57.55 | 29.50 | ENGI0302-005 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1A (TUNNEL WORK) CAMERA/TOOL/VIDEO OPERATOR (SLIPLINE), CRANES-OVER 45 TONS OR 150 FOOT (INCLUDING JIB AND ATTACHMENTS): (A) CLAMSHELLS AND DRAGLINES | $60.86 | 29.50 | ENGI0302-005 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (GROUP 4) RIG OILER/CRANE ASSISTANT ENGINEER;PARTS AND EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR; SWAMPER (ON TRENCHING MACHINES OR SHOVEL TYPE EQUIPMENT); SPOTTER; STEAM CLEA | $44.06 | 29.50 | ENGI0302-005 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (GROUP 3) ""A"" FRAME TRUCKS, DECK WINCHES: SINGLE POWER DRUM; BOMBARDIER (TACK OR TOW RIG); BORING MACHINE; BROOMS-POWER; BUMP CUTTER; COMPRESSOR; FARM TR | $51.46 | 29.50 | ENGI0302-005 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (GROUP 2) BOILER-FIREMAN; CEMENT HOG AND CONCRETE PUMP OPERATOR; CONVEYORS (EXCEPT AS LISTED IN GROUP 1); HOIST ON STEEL ERECTION; TOWERMOBILES AND AIR TUG | $52.32 | 29.50 | ENGI0302-005 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (GROUP 1A) CAMERA/TOOL/VIDEO OPERATOR (SLIPLINE), CRANES-OVER 45 TONS OR 150 FOOT (INCLUDING JIB AND ATTACHMENTS): (A) CLAMSHELLS AND DRAGLINES (OVER 3 YAR | $55.33 | 29.50 | ENGI0302-005 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (GROUP 1) ASPHALT ROLLER: BREAKDOWN, INTERMEDIATE, AND FINISH; BACK FILLER; BARRIER MACHINE (ZIPPER); BELTCRETE WITH POWER PACK AND SIMILAR CONVEYORS; BEND | $53.23 | 29.50 | ENGI0302-005 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: AK20260005 on SAM.gov.
AK20260006 rev 1 · Highway · Aleutians East, Aleutians West, Anchorage, Bethel, Bristol Bay, Denali and 22 more
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: Group 4 | $44.06 | 29.40 | SAAK2025-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: Group 3 | $51.46 | 29.40 | SAAK2025-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: Group 2 | $52.32 | 29.40 | SAAK2025-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: Group 1A | $55.33 | 29.40 | SAAK2025-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: Group 1 | $53.23 | 29.40 | SAAK2025-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: AK20260006 on SAM.gov.
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