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International Union of Operating Engineers

Operating Engineer · Local 15 · Citywide

Operator – Heavy Equipment (Class I)

✓ Verified

Effective 7/1/2025

Base Wage
$93.74
per hour, straight time
Total Benefits
$38.90
annuity + pension + welfare + more
Total Package
$132.64
full employer cost per hour

Benefit Breakdown

Other Benefits$38.9029.3%
Total Benefits$38.9029.3%
Base wage 71%Benefits 29%
Base wage Benefits
Source: NYC Comptroller Prevailing Wage Schedule · Article 8, NY Labor LawSource ↗

Union Information

Trade
Operating Engineer
Local Number
Local 15
Jurisdiction
Citywide
Last Updated
February 18, 2026
Rate History (5 records)Show / Hide
ClassificationBase RateBenefitsTotal PackageEffectiveVerifiedSource
Operator – Heavy Equipment (Class I)$93.74$38.90$132.647/1/2025✓ YesLink ↗
Operator – Survey Equipment$61.87$38.90$100.777/1/2025✓ YesLink ↗
Crane Operator$65.00$64.50$129.507/1/2024✓ YesLink ↗
Tower Crane Operator$68.00$64.50$132.507/1/2024✓ YesLink ↗
Hoist Engineer$62.00$64.50$126.507/1/2024✓ YesLink ↗