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Prevailing Wage For Power Equipment Operators: (Excavator) In Delta, Colorado
WageFinder updated this rate on Monday, May 18, 2026
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The Total Prevailing Wage For A Power Equipment Operators: (Excavator) In Delta, Colorado Is $15.39 per hour*.
Data Source: SAM Government wages from https://sam.gov/wage-determination/CO20260003/1
* Minimum wages may apply, and in some cases are higher than the prevailing wage listed.
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How this rate compares in Delta County
At $15.39 per hour, the Power Equipment Operators: (Excavator) rate in Delta County is about 27% below the county median of $21.18, and ranks 46 of 50 classifications by total prevailing wage.
| This classification | $15.39 | Power Equipment Operators: (Excavator) |
|---|---|---|
| County median | $21.18 | across all classifications in the county |
| County range | $10.33 – $76.24 | lowest to highest total prevailing wage |
This determination lists no separate fringe amount, so the total obligation is the base rate alone. That is common on non-union survey rates and is not an omission.
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Questions about this rate
What is the prevailing wage for a Power Equipment Operators: (Excavator) in Delta County, Colorado?
$15.39 per hour total — $15.39 base rate, with no separate fringe amount listed — under the federal determination covering heavy construction in Delta County, Colorado, dated Monday, May 18, 2026.
Does this rate apply to every project in Delta County?
No. It applies to heavy construction under federal funding. The same county carries different rates for Building, Residential, Highway and Heavy work, and a state or city determination may apply instead of or alongside the federal one. Match all three — classification, construction type and funding source — before using a rate.
Is the fringe benefit amount included in the $15.39?
This determination lists no separate fringe amount, so $15.39 is the base rate and the full obligation. Verify against the source determination before relying on it.
Where does this Power Equipment Operators: (Excavator) rate come from?
It is taken from the federal wage determination published on the official government source, linked above. WageFinder re-reads those sources weekly and does not alter the rates. For compliance, the government determination is the authoritative document.
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