New Mexico Prevailing Wage Rates (Davis-Bacon and SCA)
Updated
The federal prevailing wage rates in force today for New Mexico: 24 Davis-Bacon wage determinations for construction and 21 Service Contract Act wage determinations for services, with every rate, by county.
These rates apply to federal and federally funded contracts in New Mexico. Many states also set their own prevailing wage for state and local public works; those rates come from the state's labor department and are not listed here.
Davis-Bacon wage rates in New Mexico: the most common classifications
| Classification (base rate an hour) | Lowest | Median | Highest | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $12.00 | $34.50 | $40.30 | 20 |
| Laborer: Common or General | $11.21 | $14.63 | $16.70 | 18 |
| Plumber | $12.00 | $43.07 | $43.07 | 13 |
| Carpenter | $10.50 | $24.08 | $29.09 | 20 |
| Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe | $20.85 | $23.43 | $27.97 | 12 |
| Truck Driver: Dump Truck | $11.90 | $14.72 | $15.53 | 15 |
| Ironworker, Reinforcing | $16.41 | $22.75 | $27.80 | 14 |
| Painter | $9.00 | $16.55 | $16.60 | 10 |
| Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher | $10.91 | $18.49 | $19.48 | 20 |
| Roofer | $9.87 | $9.87 | $13.24 | 3 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $10.80 | $37.50 | $37.50 | 9 |
| Pipefitter | $25.64 | $43.07 | $43.07 | 8 |
| Bricklayer | $20.36 | $20.36 | $20.36 | 1 |
| Drywall Finisher/Taper | $8.00 | $10.00 | $19.64 | 3 |
| Operator: Grader/Blade | $18.79 | $19.02 | $22.36 | 10 |
Base rates an hour, before fringe benefits, across all construction types; "areas" is how many wage determinations list the classification. Open a wage determination below for the exact rate and fringe in a county.
Service Contract Act wages in New Mexico: the most common occupations
| Occupation (hourly wage) | Lowest | Median | Highest | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janitor | $15.58 | $17.71 | $17.82 | 12 |
| Guard I | $17.70 | $18.15 | $19.83 | 12 |
| Guard II | $19.80 | $20.31 | $22.19 | 12 |
| General Maintenance Worker | $19.90 | $21.48 | $22.55 | 12 |
| Laborer, Grounds Maintenance | $17.19 | $17.79 | $20.49 | 12 |
| Laborer | $16.04 | $17.98 | $19.28 | 13 |
| Truckdriver, Light | $16.00 | $20.57 | $22.37 | 13 |
| General Clerk I | $14.92 | $15.21 | $15.92 | 12 |
| Secretary I | $18.32 | $18.41 | $19.38 | 12 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $23.51 | $26.00 | $36.56 | 13 |
| Environmental Technician | $22.11 | $26.78 | $36.07 | 13 |
| Airplane Pilot | $35.43 | $35.78 | $36.17 | 13 |
| Truckdriver, Medium | $19.58 | $24.11 | $28.65 | 13 |
| Truckdriver, Heavy | $23.27 | $24.05 | $30.07 | 13 |
| Accounting Clerk I | $17.02 | $17.62 | $19.54 | 12 |
Building construction wage determinations (7)
- Bernalillo County, New Mexico NM20260044
- Dona Ana County, New Mexico NM20260045
- Hidalgo and Sierra Counties, New Mexico NM20260032
- San Juan County, New Mexico NM20260046
- Sandoval County, New Mexico NM20260047
- Santa Fe County, New Mexico NM20260048
- Torrance and Valencia Counties, New Mexico NM20260049
Heavy construction wage determinations (9)
- Bernalillo County, New Mexico NM20260038
- Curry County, New Mexico NM20260007
- Dona Ana County, New Mexico NM20260039
- Otero County, New Mexico NM20260008
- San Juan County, New Mexico NM20260040
- Sandoval County, New Mexico NM20260041
- Santa Fe County, New Mexico NM20260042
- Taos County, New Mexico NM20260009
- Torrance and Valencia Counties, New Mexico NM20260043
Highway construction wage determinations (5)
- 12 Counties in New Mexico NM20260037
- 14 Counties in New Mexico NM20260036
- 4 Counties in New Mexico NM20260033
- Dona Ana and San Juan Counties, New Mexico NM20260035
- Santa Fe County, New Mexico NM20260034
Residential construction wage determinations (3)
- 13 Counties in New Mexico NM20260004
- 14 Counties in New Mexico NM20260005
- 3 Counties in New Mexico NM20260006
Service Contract Act wage determinations (21)
- 2015-5445 San Juan County, New Mexico, 347 occupations
- 2015-5453 3 Counties in New Mexico, 347 occupations
- 2015-5455 4 Counties in New Mexico, 347 occupations
- 2015-5461 4 Counties in New Mexico, 347 occupations
- 2015-5457 5 Counties in New Mexico, 347 occupations
- 2015-5855 Socorro County, New Mexico, 347 occupations
- 2015-5449 Santa Fe County, New Mexico, 346 occupations
- 2015-5443 4 Counties in New Mexico, 346 occupations
- 2015-5447 Dona Ana County, New Mexico, 346 occupations
- 2015-5451 7 Counties in New Mexico, 346 occupations
- 2015-5463 Los Alamos County, New Mexico, 346 occupations
- 2015-5459 Catron County, New Mexico, 346 occupations
- 1996-0223 149 Counties in 53 States, 25 occupations
- 1969-0115 33 Counties in New Mexico, 14 occupations
- 2020-0157 4 Counties in New Mexico, 2 occupations
- 2017-0539 Los Alamos County, New Mexico, 2 occupations
- 2017-0537 12 Counties in New Mexico, 2 occupations
- 2017-0533 San Juan County, New Mexico, 2 occupations
- 2017-0535 Santa Fe County, New Mexico, 2 occupations
- 2016-0075 Dona Ana County, New Mexico, 1 occupations
- 1986-0117 35 Counties in New Mexico and Texas, 1 occupations
Questions
What is the prevailing wage in New Mexico?
For federal construction it is the Davis-Bacon rate for the county and type of construction of the job. Across New Mexico's wage determinations the median base rate is $34.50 an hour for an electrician and $14.63 for a general laborer, plus fringe benefits. State-funded public works follow the state's own prevailing wage.
What is the SCA wage for a janitor in New Mexico?
The median Service Contract Act wage for a janitor (occupation 11150) across New Mexico's wage determinations is $17.71 an hour, plus health and welfare. The exact wage depends on the county in the wage determination attached to the contract.
Which wage determination applies to my bid?
The one included in the solicitation. Federal construction bids include a Davis-Bacon general decision for the county and construction type; service bids include an SCA wage determination for the place of performance. Our bid pages list the documents of each bid, the wage determination among them.
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