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Prevailing Wage For Power Equipment Operator (Forklift) In Sheridan, North dakota
WageFinder updated this rate on Friday, May 30, 2025
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The Total Prevailing Wage For A Power Equipment Operator (Forklift) In Sheridan, North dakota Is $55.15 per hour*.
Data Source: SAM Government wages from https://sam.gov/wage-determination/ND20250047/2
* Minimum wages may apply, and in some cases are higher than the prevailing wage listed.
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How this rate compares in Sheridan County
At $55.15 per hour, the Power Equipment Operator (Forklift) rate in Sheridan County is about 10% above the county median of $50.34, and ranks 21 of 50 classifications by total prevailing wage.
| This classification | $55.15 | Power Equipment Operator (Forklift) |
|---|---|---|
| County median | $50.34 | across all classifications in the county |
| County range | $7.33 – $79.90 | lowest to highest total prevailing wage |
| Fringe share | 40% | $21.90 of the $55.15 total |
Of that total, $33.25 is base cash wage and $21.90 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.
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Questions about this rate
What is the prevailing wage for a Power Equipment Operator (Forklift) in Sheridan County, North dakota?
$55.15 per hour total — $33.25 base rate plus $21.90 in fringe benefits — under the federal determination covering heavy construction in Sheridan County, North dakota, dated Friday, May 30, 2025.
Does this rate apply to every project in Sheridan 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 $55.15?
Yes. $55.15 is the base rate of $33.25 plus $21.90 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 (Forklift) 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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