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Prevailing Wage For Power Equipment Operator Group 3: Lazer-screed Operator, Asphalt Paving Machine Operator, Asphalt Plant Operator, Automated Grade Trimmer, Backhoe Operator 1 Cy. Up to and Including 2-1/2 Cy., Boom Truck Hydraulic (8 Tons & Over), Cableway Operator, Concrete Batch Plant Operator (Electronic or Manual), Concrete Mixer Paving Machine Operator, Concrete Paver-bridge Decks, Concrete Pump, Concrete Spreader Operator & Belt Placer, Crushing Plant Operator, Dozer Operator,dredge Operator or Engineer 11'' and Under, Drill Rigs, Heavy Duty Rotary or Chum or Cable Drill, Front End Loader (3-1/2 Cy. Up to and Including 7-1/2 Cy.), Gravel Washing & Screening Plant Operator, Locomotive, All Types, Mechanic or Welder (Heavy Duty), Motor Grade Operator, Pavement Breaker (Non-hydro Hammer Type, Pipeline Wrapping, Cleaning & Bending Machine Operator, Power Actuated Auger and Horizontal Boring Machine Operator 6'' and Over, Refrigeration Plant Engineer, Roto Milling Machine (surface Planer)43'' & Over, Scraper Operator, Slip Form Concrete Paving Operator, Tandem Pushed Quad 9 or Similar, Tractor With Boom Attachment, Trenching Machine- 100 Hp. and Over In Bowman, North dakota
WageFinder updated this rate on Monday, May 18, 2026
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The Total Prevailing Wage For A Power Equipment Operator Group 3: Lazer-screed Operator, Asphalt Paving Machine Operator, Asphalt Plant Operator, Automated Grade Trimmer, Backhoe Operator 1 Cy. Up to and Including 2-1/2 Cy., Boom Truck Hydraulic (8 Tons & Over), Cableway Operator, Concrete Batch Plant Operator (Electronic or Manual), Concrete Mixer Paving Machine Operator, Concrete Paver-bridge Decks, Concrete Pump, Concrete Spreader Operator & Belt Placer, Crushing Plant Operator, Dozer Operator,dredge Operator or Engineer 11'' and Under, Drill Rigs, Heavy Duty Rotary or Chum or Cable Drill, Front End Loader (3-1/2 Cy. Up to and Including 7-1/2 Cy.), Gravel Washing & Screening Plant Operator, Locomotive, All Types, Mechanic or Welder (Heavy Duty), Motor Grade Operator, Pavement Breaker (Non-hydro Hammer Type, Pipeline Wrapping, Cleaning & Bending Machine Operator, Power Actuated Auger and Horizontal Boring Machine Operator 6'' and Over, Refrigeration Plant Engineer, Roto Milling Machine (surface Planer)43'' & Over, Scraper Operator, Slip Form Concrete Paving Operator, Tandem Pushed Quad 9 or Similar, Tractor With Boom Attachment, Trenching Machine- 100 Hp. and Over In Bowman, North dakota Is $57.45 per hour*.
Data Source: SAM Government wages from https://sam.gov/wage-determination/ND20260001/2
* Minimum wages may apply, and in some cases are higher than the prevailing wage listed.
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How this rate compares in Bowman County
At $57.45 per hour, the Power Equipment Operator Group 3: Lazer-screed Operator, Asphalt Paving Machine Operator, Asphalt Plant Operator, Automated Grade Trimmer, Backhoe Operator 1 Cy. Up to and Including 2-1/2 Cy., Boom Truck Hydraulic (8 Tons & Over), Cableway Operator, Concrete Batch Plant Operator (Electronic or Manual), Concrete Mixer Paving Machine Operator, Concrete Paver-bridge Decks, Concrete Pump, Concrete Spreader Operator & Belt Placer, Crushing Plant Operator, Dozer Operator,dredge Operator or Engineer 11'' and Under, Drill Rigs, Heavy Duty Rotary or Chum or Cable Drill, Front End Loader (3-1/2 Cy. Up to and Including 7-1/2 Cy.), Gravel Washing & Screening Plant Operator, Locomotive, All Types, Mechanic or Welder (Heavy Duty), Motor Grade Operator, Pavement Breaker (Non-hydro Hammer Type, Pipeline Wrapping, Cleaning & Bending Machine Operator, Power Actuated Auger and Horizontal Boring Machine Operator 6'' and Over, Refrigeration Plant Engineer, Roto Milling Machine (surface Planer)43'' & Over, Scraper Operator, Slip Form Concrete Paving Operator, Tandem Pushed Quad 9 or Similar, Tractor With Boom Attachment, Trenching Machine- 100 Hp. and Over rate in Bowman County is about 22% above the county median of $47.25, and ranks 15 of 50 classifications by total prevailing wage.
| This classification | $57.45 | Power Equipment Operator Group 3: Lazer-screed Operator, Asphalt Paving Machine Operator, Asphalt Plant Operator, Automated Grade Trimmer, Backhoe Operator 1 Cy. Up to and Including 2-1/2 Cy., Boom Truck Hydraulic (8 Tons & Over), Cableway Operator, Concrete Batch Plant Operator (Electronic or Manual), Concrete Mixer Paving Machine Operator, Concrete Paver-bridge Decks, Concrete Pump, Concrete Spreader Operator & Belt Placer, Crushing Plant Operator, Dozer Operator,dredge Operator or Engineer 11'' and Under, Drill Rigs, Heavy Duty Rotary or Chum or Cable Drill, Front End Loader (3-1/2 Cy. Up to and Including 7-1/2 Cy.), Gravel Washing & Screening Plant Operator, Locomotive, All Types, Mechanic or Welder (Heavy Duty), Motor Grade Operator, Pavement Breaker (Non-hydro Hammer Type, Pipeline Wrapping, Cleaning & Bending Machine Operator, Power Actuated Auger and Horizontal Boring Machine Operator 6'' and Over, Refrigeration Plant Engineer, Roto Milling Machine (surface Planer)43'' & Over, Scraper Operator, Slip Form Concrete Paving Operator, Tandem Pushed Quad 9 or Similar, Tractor With Boom Attachment, Trenching Machine- 100 Hp. and Over |
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| County median | $47.25 | across all classifications in the county |
| County range | $7.33 – $100.96 | lowest to highest total prevailing wage |
| Fringe share | 39% | $22.45 of the $57.45 total |
Of that total, $35.00 is base cash wage and $22.45 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 Operator Group 3: Lazer-screed Operator, Asphalt Paving Machine Operator, Asphalt Plant Operator, Automated Grade Trimmer, Backhoe Operator 1 Cy. Up to and Including 2-1/2 Cy., Boom Truck Hydraulic (8 Tons & Over), Cableway Operator, Concrete Batch Plant Operator (Electronic or Manual), Concrete Mixer Paving Machine Operator, Concrete Paver-bridge Decks, Concrete Pump, Concrete Spreader Operator & Belt Placer, Crushing Plant Operator, Dozer Operator,dredge Operator or Engineer 11'' and Under, Drill Rigs, Heavy Duty Rotary or Chum or Cable Drill, Front End Loader (3-1/2 Cy. Up to and Including 7-1/2 Cy.), Gravel Washing & Screening Plant Operator, Locomotive, All Types, Mechanic or Welder (Heavy Duty), Motor Grade Operator, Pavement Breaker (Non-hydro Hammer Type, Pipeline Wrapping, Cleaning & Bending Machine Operator, Power Actuated Auger and Horizontal Boring Machine Operator 6'' and Over, Refrigeration Plant Engineer, Roto Milling Machine (surface Planer)43'' & Over, Scraper Operator, Slip Form Concrete Paving Operator, Tandem Pushed Quad 9 or Similar, Tractor With Boom Attachment, Trenching Machine- 100 Hp. and Over rates elsewhere
Questions about this rate
What is the prevailing wage for a Power Equipment Operator Group 3: Lazer-screed Operator, Asphalt Paving Machine Operator, Asphalt Plant Operator, Automated Grade Trimmer, Backhoe Operator 1 Cy. Up to and Including 2-1/2 Cy., Boom Truck Hydraulic (8 Tons & Over), Cableway Operator, Concrete Batch Plant Operator (Electronic or Manual), Concrete Mixer Paving Machine Operator, Concrete Paver-bridge Decks, Concrete Pump, Concrete Spreader Operator & Belt Placer, Crushing Plant Operator, Dozer Operator,dredge Operator or Engineer 11'' and Under, Drill Rigs, Heavy Duty Rotary or Chum or Cable Drill, Front End Loader (3-1/2 Cy. Up to and Including 7-1/2 Cy.), Gravel Washing & Screening Plant Operator, Locomotive, All Types, Mechanic or Welder (Heavy Duty), Motor Grade Operator, Pavement Breaker (Non-hydro Hammer Type, Pipeline Wrapping, Cleaning & Bending Machine Operator, Power Actuated Auger and Horizontal Boring Machine Operator 6'' and Over, Refrigeration Plant Engineer, Roto Milling Machine (surface Planer)43'' & Over, Scraper Operator, Slip Form Concrete Paving Operator, Tandem Pushed Quad 9 or Similar, Tractor With Boom Attachment, Trenching Machine- 100 Hp. and Over in Bowman County, North dakota?
$57.45 per hour total — $35.00 base rate plus $22.45 in fringe benefits — under the federal determination covering highway construction in Bowman County, North dakota, dated Monday, May 18, 2026.
Does this rate apply to every project in Bowman 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 $57.45?
Yes. $57.45 is the base rate of $35.00 plus $22.45 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 Operator Group 3: Lazer-screed Operator, Asphalt Paving Machine Operator, Asphalt Plant Operator, Automated Grade Trimmer, Backhoe Operator 1 Cy. Up to and Including 2-1/2 Cy., Boom Truck Hydraulic (8 Tons & Over), Cableway Operator, Concrete Batch Plant Operator (Electronic or Manual), Concrete Mixer Paving Machine Operator, Concrete Paver-bridge Decks, Concrete Pump, Concrete Spreader Operator & Belt Placer, Crushing Plant Operator, Dozer Operator,dredge Operator or Engineer 11'' and Under, Drill Rigs, Heavy Duty Rotary or Chum or Cable Drill, Front End Loader (3-1/2 Cy. Up to and Including 7-1/2 Cy.), Gravel Washing & Screening Plant Operator, Locomotive, All Types, Mechanic or Welder (Heavy Duty), Motor Grade Operator, Pavement Breaker (Non-hydro Hammer Type, Pipeline Wrapping, Cleaning & Bending Machine Operator, Power Actuated Auger and Horizontal Boring Machine Operator 6'' and Over, Refrigeration Plant Engineer, Roto Milling Machine (surface Planer)43'' & Over, Scraper Operator, Slip Form Concrete Paving Operator, Tandem Pushed Quad 9 or Similar, Tractor With Boom Attachment, Trenching Machine- 100 Hp. and Over 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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