Heavy Equipment Operator prevailing wage rates in Wisconsin
Federal Davis-Bacon rates published in 16 active determinations, 2026
- Active federal Davis-Bacon determinations for Wisconsin publish 80 heavy equipment operator classification rates, across 16 determinations covering 72 counties.
- Those published base rates run from $17.37 to $50.53 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, Residential.
- Last determination revision affecting heavy equipment operator rates in Wisconsin: .
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 Wisconsin'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
WI20260008 rev 1 · Heavy · Adams, Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Brown, Buffalo and 66 more
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 WI | $47.19 | 28.15 | ENGI0139-007 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: WI20260008 on SAM.gov.
WI20260011 rev 1 · Building · Adams, Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Buffalo, Burnett and 46 more
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 WAST | $49.28 | 27.89 | ENGI0139-004 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| 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 P | $50.53 | 27.89 | ENGI0139-004 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (FRONT END LOADER) | $23.36 | 4.61 | SUWI2002-001 DOL wage survey rate |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (EXCAVATOR) | $17.37 | 7.45 | SUWI2002-001 DOL wage survey rate |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (BACKHOE) | $17.45 | 7.61 | SUWI2002-001 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: WI20260011 on SAM.gov.
WI20260025 rev 2 · Residential · Chippewa
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BULLDOZER UNDER 40 H.P.; ROLLER 5 TONS AND UNDER; RUBBER TIRE ROLLER) | $44.62 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BULLDOZER OVER 40 H.P.; ROLLER OVER 5 TONS) | $45.67 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR UNDER 130,000 LBS.) | $44.92 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR 130,000 LBS. AND OVER) | $45.67 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $25.70 | 9.58 | SUWI2012-009 DOL wage survey rate |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $24.95 | 9.05 | SUWI2012-009 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: WI20260025 on SAM.gov.
WI20260026 rev 1 · Residential · Kenosha
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR (UNDER 130,000 LBS.), BULLDOZER; ROLLER) | $44.92 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-009 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR (130,000 LBS. AND OVER)) | $45.67 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-009 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $25.70 | 9.58 | SUWI2012-010 DOL wage survey rate |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $24.95 | 9.05 | SUWI2012-010 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: WI20260026 on SAM.gov.
WI20260027 rev 1 · Residential · Milwaukee
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR (UNDER 130,000 LBS.), BULLDOZER; ROLLER) | $44.92 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-009 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR (130,000 LBS. AND OVER)) | $45.67 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-009 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $25.70 | 9.58 | SUWI2012-011 DOL wage survey rate |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $24.95 | 9.05 | SUWI2012-011 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: WI20260027 on SAM.gov.
WI20260028 rev 1 · Residential · Racine
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR (UNDER 130,000 LBS.), BULLDOZER; ROLLER) | $44.92 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-009 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR (130,000 LBS. AND OVER)) | $45.67 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-009 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $25.70 | 9.58 | SUWI2012-012 DOL wage survey rate |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $24.95 | 9.05 | SUWI2012-012 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: WI20260028 on SAM.gov.
WI20260029 rev 1 · Residential · Rock
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BULLDOZER UNDER 40 H.P.; ROLLER 5 TONS AND UNDER; RUBBER TIRE ROLLER) | $44.62 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BULLDOZER OVER 40 H.P.; ROLLER OVER 5 TONS) | $45.67 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR UNDER 130,000 LBS.) | $44.92 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR 130,000 LBS. AND OVER) | $45.67 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $25.70 | 9.58 | SUWI2012-013 DOL wage survey rate |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $24.95 | 9.05 | SUWI2012-013 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: WI20260029 on SAM.gov.
WI20260030 rev 2 · Residential · Sheboygan
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BULLDOZER UNDER 40 H.P.; ROLLER 5 TONS AND UNDER; RUBBER TIRE ROLLER) | $44.62 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BULLDOZER OVER 40 H.P.; ROLLER OVER 5 TONS) | $45.67 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR UNDER 130,000 LBS.) | $44.92 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR 130,000 LBS. AND OVER) | $45.67 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $25.70 | 9.58 | SUWI2012-014 DOL wage survey rate |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $24.95 | 9.05 | SUWI2012-014 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: WI20260030 on SAM.gov.
WI20260031 rev 1 · Residential · Waukesha
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR (UNDER 130,000 LBS.), BULLDOZER; ROLLER) | $44.92 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-009 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR (130,000 LBS. AND OVER)) | $45.67 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-009 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $25.70 | 9.58 | SUWI2012-015 DOL wage survey rate |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $24.95 | 9.05 | SUWI2012-015 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: WI20260031 on SAM.gov.
WI20260032 rev 2 · Residential · Winnebago
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BULLDOZER UNDER 40 H.P.; ROLLER 5 TONS AND UNDER; RUBBER TIRE ROLLER) | $44.62 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BULLDOZER OVER 40 H.P.; ROLLER OVER 5 TONS) | $45.67 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR UNDER 130,000 LBS.) | $44.92 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR 130,000 LBS. AND OVER) | $45.67 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $25.70 | 9.58 | SUWI2012-016 DOL wage survey rate |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $24.95 | 9.05 | SUWI2012-016 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: WI20260032 on SAM.gov.
WI20260033 rev 2 · Residential · Brown, Kewaunee, Oconto
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BULLDOZER UNDER 40 H.P.; ROLLER 5 TONS AND UNDER; RUBBER TIRE ROLLER) | $44.62 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BULLDOZER OVER 40 H.P.; ROLLER OVER 5 TONS) | $45.67 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR UNDER 130,000 LBS.) | $44.92 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR 130,000 LBS. AND OVER) | $45.67 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $25.70 | 9.58 | SUWI2012-017 DOL wage survey rate |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $24.95 | 9.05 | SUWI2012-017 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: WI20260033 on SAM.gov.
WI20260034 rev 2 · Residential · Calumet, Outagamie
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BULLDOZER UNDER 40 H.P.; ROLLER 5 TONS AND UNDER; RUBBER TIRE ROLLER) | $44.62 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BULLDOZER OVER 40 H.P.; ROLLER OVER 5 TONS) | $45.67 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR UNDER 130,000 LBS.) | $44.92 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR 130,000 LBS. AND OVER) | $45.67 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $25.70 | 9.58 | SUWI2012-018 DOL wage survey rate |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $24.95 | 9.05 | SUWI2012-018 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: WI20260034 on SAM.gov.
WI20260035 rev 1 · Residential · Columbia, Dane, Iowa
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BULLDOZER UNDER 40 H.P.; ROLLER 5 TONS AND UNDER; RUBBER TIRE ROLLER) | $44.62 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BULLDOZER OVER 40 H.P.; ROLLER OVER 5 TONS) | $45.67 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR UNDER 130,000 LBS.) | $44.92 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR 130,000 LBS. AND OVER) | $45.67 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $25.70 | 9.58 | SUWI2012-019 DOL wage survey rate |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $24.95 | 9.05 | SUWI2012-019 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: WI20260035 on SAM.gov.
WI20260036 rev 2 · Residential · Douglas, Fond Du Lac, Marathon
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BULLDOZER UNDER 40 H.P.; ROLLER 5 TONS AND UNDER; RUBBER TIRE ROLLER) | $44.62 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BULLDOZER OVER 40 H.P.; ROLLER OVER 5 TONS) | $45.67 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR UNDER 130,000 LBS.) | $44.92 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR 130,000 LBS. AND OVER) | $45.67 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $25.70 | 9.58 | SUWI2012-020 DOL wage survey rate |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $24.95 | 9.05 | SUWI2012-020 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: WI20260036 on SAM.gov.
WI20260037 rev 2 · Residential · Eau Claire, La Crosse, Pierce, St Croix
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BULLDOZER UNDER 40 H.P.; ROLLER 5 TONS AND UNDER; RUBBER TIRE ROLLER) | $44.62 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BULLDOZER OVER 40 H.P.; ROLLER OVER 5 TONS) | $45.67 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR UNDER 130,000 LBS.) | $44.92 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR 130,000 LBS. AND OVER) | $45.67 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $25.70 | 9.58 | SUWI2012-021 DOL wage survey rate |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $24.95 | 9.05 | SUWI2012-021 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: WI20260037 on SAM.gov.
WI20260038 rev 1 · Residential · Ozaukee, Washington
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR (UNDER 130,000 LBS.), BULLDOZER; ROLLER) | $44.92 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-009 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR (130,000 LBS. AND OVER)) | $45.67 | 27.35 | ENGI0139-009 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $25.70 | 9.58 | SUWI2012-022 DOL wage survey rate |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $24.95 | 9.05 | SUWI2012-022 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: WI20260038 on SAM.gov.
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