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HomeMichigan#federal – Power Equipment Operators - Gas Distribution and Duct Installation Work: Group 2- Dozer (Less Than D-6 Equivalent), Endloader (Under 2 Yd. Capacity), Side Boom (Under D-4 Capacity), Backfiller, Pumps (1 or 2 of 6-inch Discharge or Greater), Boom Truck (With Powered Boom), Tractor (Wheel Type Other Than Backhoe or Front Endloader). Tamper (Self-propelled), Boom Truck (With Non-powered Boom), Concrete Saw (20 Hp or Larger), Pumps (2 to 4 Under 6-inch Discharge), Compressor (2 or More or When One Is Used Continuously Into the Second Day)And Trencher (Service). Oiler, Hydraulic Pipe Pushing Machine, Grease Person and Hydrostatic Testing Operator. Scope of Work: the Construction, Installation, Treating and Reconditioning of Pipelines Transporting Gas Vapors Within Cities, Towns, Subdivisions, Suburban Areas, or Within Private Property Boundaries, Up to and Including Private Meter Settings of Private Industrial, Governmental or Other Premises, More Commonly Referred to As ""distribution Work,"" Starting from the First Metering Station, Connection, Similar or Related Facility, of the Main or Cross Country Pipeline and Including Duct Installation in Clare County, Michigan – Highway Construction
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Prevailing Wage For Power Equipment Operators - Gas Distribution and Duct Installation Work: Group 2- Dozer (Less Than D-6 Equivalent), Endloader (Under 2 Yd. Capacity), Side Boom (Under D-4 Capacity), Backfiller, Pumps (1 or 2 of 6-inch Discharge or Greater), Boom Truck (With Powered Boom), Tractor (Wheel Type Other Than Backhoe or Front Endloader). Tamper (Self-propelled), Boom Truck (With Non-powered Boom), Concrete Saw (20 Hp or Larger), Pumps (2 to 4 Under 6-inch Discharge), Compressor (2 or More or When One Is Used Continuously Into the Second Day)And Trencher (Service). Oiler, Hydraulic Pipe Pushing Machine, Grease Person and Hydrostatic Testing Operator. Scope of Work: the Construction, Installation, Treating and Reconditioning of Pipelines Transporting Gas Vapors Within Cities, Towns, Subdivisions, Suburban Areas, or Within Private Property Boundaries, Up to and Including Private Meter Settings of Private Industrial, Governmental or Other Premises, More Commonly Referred to As ""distribution Work,"" Starting from the First Metering Station, Connection, Similar or Related Facility, of the Main or Cross Country Pipeline and Including Duct Installation In Clare, Michigan

WageFinder updated this rate on Thursday, June 25, 2026

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06/25/2026

The Total Prevailing Wage For A Power Equipment Operators - Gas Distribution and Duct Installation Work: Group 2- Dozer (Less Than D-6 Equivalent), Endloader (Under 2 Yd. Capacity), Side Boom (Under D-4 Capacity), Backfiller, Pumps (1 or 2 of 6-inch Discharge or Greater), Boom Truck (With Powered Boom), Tractor (Wheel Type Other Than Backhoe or Front Endloader). Tamper (Self-propelled), Boom Truck (With Non-powered Boom), Concrete Saw (20 Hp or Larger), Pumps (2 to 4 Under 6-inch Discharge), Compressor (2 or More or When One Is Used Continuously Into the Second Day)And Trencher (Service). Oiler, Hydraulic Pipe Pushing Machine, Grease Person and Hydrostatic Testing Operator. Scope of Work: the Construction, Installation, Treating and Reconditioning of Pipelines Transporting Gas Vapors Within Cities, Towns, Subdivisions, Suburban Areas, or Within Private Property Boundaries, Up to and Including Private Meter Settings of Private Industrial, Governmental or Other Premises, More Commonly Referred to As ""distribution Work,"" Starting from the First Metering Station, Connection, Similar or Related Facility, of the Main or Cross Country Pipeline and Including Duct Installation In Clare, Michigan Is $61.30 per hour*.

Data Source: SAM Government wages from https://sam.gov/wage-determination/MI20260001/3

* Minimum wages may apply, and in some cases are higher than the prevailing wage listed.

$61.30
$36.05 Rate, $25.25 Fringes
per hour

How this rate compares in Clare County

At $61.30 per hour, the Power Equipment Operators - Gas Distribution and Duct Installation Work: Group 2- Dozer (Less Than D-6 Equivalent), Endloader (Under 2 Yd. Capacity), Side Boom (Under D-4 Capacity), Backfiller, Pumps (1 or 2 of 6-inch Discharge or Greater), Boom Truck (With Powered Boom), Tractor (Wheel Type Other Than Backhoe or Front Endloader). Tamper (Self-propelled), Boom Truck (With Non-powered Boom), Concrete Saw (20 Hp or Larger), Pumps (2 to 4 Under 6-inch Discharge), Compressor (2 or More or When One Is Used Continuously Into the Second Day)And Trencher (Service). Oiler, Hydraulic Pipe Pushing Machine, Grease Person and Hydrostatic Testing Operator. Scope of Work: the Construction, Installation, Treating and Reconditioning of Pipelines Transporting Gas Vapors Within Cities, Towns, Subdivisions, Suburban Areas, or Within Private Property Boundaries, Up to and Including Private Meter Settings of Private Industrial, Governmental or Other Premises, More Commonly Referred to As ""distribution Work,"" Starting from the First Metering Station, Connection, Similar or Related Facility, of the Main or Cross Country Pipeline and Including Duct Installation rate in Clare County is about 20% above the county median of $50.89, and ranks 5 of 50 classifications by total prevailing wage.

Power Equipment Operators - Gas Distribution and Duct Installation Work: Group 2- Dozer (Less Than D-6 Equivalent), Endloader (Under 2 Yd. Capacity), Side Boom (Under D-4 Capacity), Backfiller, Pumps (1 or 2 of 6-inch Discharge or Greater), Boom Truck (With Powered Boom), Tractor (Wheel Type Other Than Backhoe or Front Endloader). Tamper (Self-propelled), Boom Truck (With Non-powered Boom), Concrete Saw (20 Hp or Larger), Pumps (2 to 4 Under 6-inch Discharge), Compressor (2 or More or When One Is Used Continuously Into the Second Day)And Trencher (Service). Oiler, Hydraulic Pipe Pushing Machine, Grease Person and Hydrostatic Testing Operator. Scope of Work: the Construction, Installation, Treating and Reconditioning of Pipelines Transporting Gas Vapors Within Cities, Towns, Subdivisions, Suburban Areas, or Within Private Property Boundaries, Up to and Including Private Meter Settings of Private Industrial, Governmental or Other Premises, More Commonly Referred to As ""distribution Work,"" Starting from the First Metering Station, Connection, Similar or Related Facility, of the Main or Cross Country Pipeline and Including Duct Installation against all 50 classifications on Clare County determinations
This classification$61.30Power Equipment Operators - Gas Distribution and Duct Installation Work: Group 2- Dozer (Less Than D-6 Equivalent), Endloader (Under 2 Yd. Capacity), Side Boom (Under D-4 Capacity), Backfiller, Pumps (1 or 2 of 6-inch Discharge or Greater), Boom Truck (With Powered Boom), Tractor (Wheel Type Other Than Backhoe or Front Endloader). Tamper (Self-propelled), Boom Truck (With Non-powered Boom), Concrete Saw (20 Hp or Larger), Pumps (2 to 4 Under 6-inch Discharge), Compressor (2 or More or When One Is Used Continuously Into the Second Day)And Trencher (Service). Oiler, Hydraulic Pipe Pushing Machine, Grease Person and Hydrostatic Testing Operator. Scope of Work: the Construction, Installation, Treating and Reconditioning of Pipelines Transporting Gas Vapors Within Cities, Towns, Subdivisions, Suburban Areas, or Within Private Property Boundaries, Up to and Including Private Meter Settings of Private Industrial, Governmental or Other Premises, More Commonly Referred to As ""distribution Work,"" Starting from the First Metering Station, Connection, Similar or Related Facility, of the Main or Cross Country Pipeline and Including Duct Installation
County median$50.89across all classifications in the county
County range$30.54 – $82.74lowest to highest total prevailing wage
Fringe share41%$25.25 of the $61.30 total

Of that total, $36.05 is base cash wage and $25.25 is fringe. Fringe may be satisfied with bona fide benefit plan contributions, paid in cash, or a mix — but it is owed either way, and it is owed at straight time on overtime hours.

Compare Power Equipment Operators - Gas Distribution and Duct Installation Work: Group 2- Dozer (Less Than D-6 Equivalent), Endloader (Under 2 Yd. Capacity), Side Boom (Under D-4 Capacity), Backfiller, Pumps (1 or 2 of 6-inch Discharge or Greater), Boom Truck (With Powered Boom), Tractor (Wheel Type Other Than Backhoe or Front Endloader). Tamper (Self-propelled), Boom Truck (With Non-powered Boom), Concrete Saw (20 Hp or Larger), Pumps (2 to 4 Under 6-inch Discharge), Compressor (2 or More or When One Is Used Continuously Into the Second Day)And Trencher (Service). Oiler, Hydraulic Pipe Pushing Machine, Grease Person and Hydrostatic Testing Operator. Scope of Work: the Construction, Installation, Treating and Reconditioning of Pipelines Transporting Gas Vapors Within Cities, Towns, Subdivisions, Suburban Areas, or Within Private Property Boundaries, Up to and Including Private Meter Settings of Private Industrial, Governmental or Other Premises, More Commonly Referred to As ""distribution Work,"" Starting from the First Metering Station, Connection, Similar or Related Facility, of the Main or Cross Country Pipeline and Including Duct Installation rates elsewhere

Questions about this rate

What is the prevailing wage for a Power Equipment Operators - Gas Distribution and Duct Installation Work: Group 2- Dozer (Less Than D-6 Equivalent), Endloader (Under 2 Yd. Capacity), Side Boom (Under D-4 Capacity), Backfiller, Pumps (1 or 2 of 6-inch Discharge or Greater), Boom Truck (With Powered Boom), Tractor (Wheel Type Other Than Backhoe or Front Endloader). Tamper (Self-propelled), Boom Truck (With Non-powered Boom), Concrete Saw (20 Hp or Larger), Pumps (2 to 4 Under 6-inch Discharge), Compressor (2 or More or When One Is Used Continuously Into the Second Day)And Trencher (Service). Oiler, Hydraulic Pipe Pushing Machine, Grease Person and Hydrostatic Testing Operator. Scope of Work: the Construction, Installation, Treating and Reconditioning of Pipelines Transporting Gas Vapors Within Cities, Towns, Subdivisions, Suburban Areas, or Within Private Property Boundaries, Up to and Including Private Meter Settings of Private Industrial, Governmental or Other Premises, More Commonly Referred to As ""distribution Work,"" Starting from the First Metering Station, Connection, Similar or Related Facility, of the Main or Cross Country Pipeline and Including Duct Installation in Clare County, Michigan?

$61.30 per hour total — $36.05 base rate plus $25.25 in fringe benefits — under the federal determination covering highway construction in Clare County, Michigan, dated Thursday, June 25, 2026.

Does this rate apply to every project in Clare County?

No. It applies to highway 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 $61.30?

Yes. $61.30 is the base rate of $36.05 plus $25.25 of fringe. The fringe can be paid into bona fide benefit plans, paid as cash wages, or split between the two.

Where does this Power Equipment Operators - Gas Distribution and Duct Installation Work: Group 2- Dozer (Less Than D-6 Equivalent), Endloader (Under 2 Yd. Capacity), Side Boom (Under D-4 Capacity), Backfiller, Pumps (1 or 2 of 6-inch Discharge or Greater), Boom Truck (With Powered Boom), Tractor (Wheel Type Other Than Backhoe or Front Endloader). Tamper (Self-propelled), Boom Truck (With Non-powered Boom), Concrete Saw (20 Hp or Larger), Pumps (2 to 4 Under 6-inch Discharge), Compressor (2 or More or When One Is Used Continuously Into the Second Day)And Trencher (Service). Oiler, Hydraulic Pipe Pushing Machine, Grease Person and Hydrostatic Testing Operator. Scope of Work: the Construction, Installation, Treating and Reconditioning of Pipelines Transporting Gas Vapors Within Cities, Towns, Subdivisions, Suburban Areas, or Within Private Property Boundaries, Up to and Including Private Meter Settings of Private Industrial, Governmental or Other Premises, More Commonly Referred to As ""distribution Work,"" Starting from the First Metering Station, Connection, Similar or Related Facility, of the Main or Cross Country Pipeline and Including Duct Installation 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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