Prevailing wage rates in Bernalillo County, New Mexico

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Bernalillo County, New Mexico (2026), from the official SAM.gov wage determinations. Updated monthly.

Davis-Bacon rates (construction)

Minimum pay for laborers and mechanics on federal and federally funded construction over $2,000 in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination NM20260033, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver: Water Truck$13.51$1.51$15.02
Truck Driver: Dump Truck (Sandoval, Torrance, Valencia)$14.51$0.26$14.77
Truck Driver: Dump Truck (Bernallilo)$14.46$0.26$14.72
Power Equipment Operator: Oiler (Bernalilo, Sandoval, Torrance, & Valencia)$22.08$8.72$30.80
Power Equipment Operator: Loader (Front End) (Sandoval, Torrance, Valencia)$16.59$0.26$16.85
Power Equipment Operator: Loader (Front End) (Bernallilo)$16.78$0.26$17.04
Power Equipment Operator: Bobcat/Skid Loader (Sandoval, Torrance, Valencia)$14.91$0.26$15.17
Power Equipment Operator: Bobcat/Skid Loader (Bernallilo)$14.73$0.26$14.99
Power Equipment Operator: (Trencher)$15.22$0.26$15.48
Power Equipment Operator: (Excavator/Trackhoe)$20.10$0.26$20.36
Power Equipment Operator: (Broom Sweeper)$16.67$1.57$18.24
Power Equipment Operator: (Backhoe)$20.92$3.62$24.54
Laborer, Common Or General (Sandoval)$11.85$0.35$12.20
Laborer, Common Or General (Bernallilo, Torrance, And Valencia)$11.82$0.35$12.17
Laborer (Traffic Control (Includes Flagger And Cone Setter))$14.27$0.35$14.62
Ironworker, Reinforcing$22.61$6.03$28.64
Electrician (Including Traffic Signalization & Installation)$25.91$9.45$35.36
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher (Sandoval, Torrance, And Valencia)$15.58$0.26$15.84
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher (Bernallilo)$15.35$0.26$15.61
Carpenter, Including Form Work (Sandoval, Torrance, And Valencia)$13.70$0.44$14.14
Carpenter, Including Form Work (Bernalllilo)$13.73$0.44$14.17

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination NM20260038, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Carpenter (Form Work Only)$27.31$13.18$40.49
Electrician$34.50$10.81$45.31
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$14.72$0.00$14.72
Operator: Roller$18.83$0.00$18.83
Operator: Oiler$18.23$0.00$18.23
Operator: Loader$16.80$0.00$16.80
Operator: Grader/Blade$19.02$0.00$19.02
Operator: Bulldozer$21.00$0.00$21.00
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$21.06$0.00$21.06
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$20.96$5.29$26.25
Laborer: Pipelayer$17.18$4.53$21.71
Laborer: Common Or General$14.08$0.00$14.08
Ironworker, Reinforcing$27.80$0.00$27.80
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$19.42$8.43$27.85
Carpenter, Excludes Form Work$16.43$0.00$16.43

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination NM20260044, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator$36.66$11.83$48.49
Carpenter (Includes Drywall Finishing/Taping, Drywall Hanging, And Metal Stud Installation (Excludes Form Work))$24.08$10.79$34.87
Electrician$40.30$13.41$53.71
Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran'S Day, Thanksgiving Day, The Friday After Thanksgiving, And Christmas Day. B. Employer Contributes 8% Of Regular Hourly Rate To Vacation Pay Credit For Employee Who Has Worked In Business More Than 5 Years; 6% For Less Than 5 Years' Service$53.35$38.44$91.79
Ironworker, Structural$28.05$18.11$46.16
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$23.69$7.89$31.58
Plasterer$24.31$11.19$35.50
Plumber (Includes HVAC Pipe Installation)$43.07$16.60$59.67
Pipefitter$43.07$16.60$59.67
Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers)$39.94$25.48$65.42
Sheet Metal Worker (Including HVAC Duct And Unit Installation)$37.50$18.51$56.01
Painter: Spray$16.51$2.14$18.65
Painter (Brush And Roller)$16.51$2.14$18.65
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$25.97$5.15$31.12
Laborer: Common Or General$15.70$4.86$20.56
Glazier$20.15$3.48$23.63
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$18.59$7.45$26.04
Carpenter (Form Work Only)$20.41$6.25$26.66

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination NM20260001, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Plumber$22.84$7.33$30.17
Truck Driver (Tandem Dump)$9.00$0.00$9.00
Truck Driver (Dump - Semi)$10.00$0.00$10.00
Sheet Metal Worker (Setting Of HVAC Unit And Duct Work Installation Only)$10.81$0.00$10.81
Roofer$9.83$0.00$9.83
Power Equipment Operator (Backhoe)$12.59$0.00$12.59
Painter (Excluding Drywall Finishing/Taping)$9.00$0.00$9.00
Lather$10.00$0.00$10.00
Laborer (Unskilled)$8.81$0.00$8.81
Laborer (Pipe Layer)$8.59$0.00$8.59
Laborer (Landscape Worker)$7.25$0.00$7.25
Laborer (Fence Erector)$8.00$0.28$8.28
Insulator (Batt And Blown)$14.15$0.00$14.15
Electrician$14.15$2.39$16.54
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$10.62$0.00$10.62
Carpenter (Excluding Scaffold Setting, Form Work, Drywall Hanging, And Installation Of Soft Floors, Overhead Doors, And Batt Insulation)$11.95$0.30$12.25

Service Contract Act rates (services)

Minimum pay for service employees on federal service contracts over $2,500 in Bernalillo County, New Mexico: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: New Mexico Counties of Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance and Valencia

Wage determination 2015-5443, revision 30, updated 8/27/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$19.02
01111General Clerk I$14.92
07010Baker$16.85
07130Food Service Worker$15.72
07260Waiter/Waitress$15.20
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$15.59
11090Gardener$26.07
11150Janitor$17.04
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.15
11240Maid or Houseman$14.82
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$34.54
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$36.84
23160Electrician, Maintenance$28.43
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$32.89
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.55
23470Laborer$18.02
27101Guard I$18.37
27102Guard II$20.55
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.71
31361Truckdriver, Light$20.05
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$19.02
01012Accounting Clerk II$21.34
01013Accounting Clerk III$23.87
01020Administrative Assistant$35.17
01035Court Reporter$29.98
01041Customer Service Representative I$16.41
01042Customer Service Representative II$17.91
01043Customer Service Representative III$20.09
01051Data Entry Operator I$18.22
01052Data Entry Operator II$19.87
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$21.01
01070Document Preparation Clerk$18.90
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$18.90
01111General Clerk I$14.92
01112General Clerk II$16.28
01113General Clerk III$18.28
01120Housing Referral Assistant$24.16
01141Messenger Courier$18.79
01191Order Clerk I$18.28
01192Order Clerk II$19.94
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.45
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.76
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$24.27
01270Production Control Clerk$24.84
01290Rental Clerk$17.21
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$19.38
01311Secretary I$19.38
01312Secretary II$21.68
01313Secretary III$24.16
01320Service Order Dispatcher$18.78
01410Supply Technician$35.17
01420Survey Worker$21.68
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$17.00
01531Travel Clerk I$17.30
01532Travel Clerk II$19.21
01533Travel Clerk III$21.49
01611Word Processor I$17.27
01612Word Processor II$19.38
01613Word Processor III$21.68
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$23.88
05010Automotive Electrician$21.74
05040Automotive Glass Installer$20.02
05070Automotive Worker$20.02
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$16.61
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$23.47
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$20.02
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$23.47
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$14.88
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$18.32
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$20.02
05310Painter, Automotive$21.74
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$20.02
05370Tire Repairer$15.35
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$23.47
07010Baker$16.85
07041Cook I$18.14
07042Cook II$21.87
07070Dishwasher$15.16
07130Food Service Worker$15.72
07210Meat Cutter$18.24
07260Waiter/Waitress$15.20
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$22.44
09040Furniture Handler$12.28
09080Furniture Refinisher$23.08
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$15.79
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$19.44
09130Upholsterer$22.76
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$15.59
11060Elevator Operator$17.04
11090Gardener$26.07
11122Housekeeping Aide$17.04
11150Janitor$17.04
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.15
11240Maid or Houseman$14.82
11260Pruner$17.32
11270Tractor Operator$23.35
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$18.15
11360Window Cleaner$17.85
12010Ambulance Driver$19.36
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$26.86
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$35.76
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$29.49
12020Dental Assistant$21.16
12025Dental Hygienist$46.33
12030EKG Technician$35.56
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$35.56
12040Emergency Medical Technician$19.36
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$24.01
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$26.86
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$29.94
12100Medical Assistant$19.91
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$23.23
12160Medical Record Clerk$24.44
12190Medical Record Technician$27.34
12195Medical Transcriptionist$20.27
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$48.29
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.95
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.69
12223Nursing Assistant III$17.12
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.21
12235Optical Dispenser$18.86
12236Optical Technician$18.55
12250Pharmacy Technician$22.42
12280Phlebotomist$20.45
12305Radiologic Technologist$38.44
12311Registered Nurse I$27.09
12312Registered Nurse II$33.14
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$33.14
12314Registered Nurse III$40.09
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$40.09
12316Registered Nurse IV$48.05
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$33.28
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$35.57
13011Exhibits Specialist I$22.41
13012Exhibits Specialist II$27.76
13013Exhibits Specialist III$33.95
13041Illustrator I$21.91
13042Illustrator II$27.14
13043Illustrator III$33.20
13047Librarian$30.75
13050Library Aide/Clerk$17.81
13058Library Technician$22.00
13061Media Specialist I$20.04
13062Media Specialist II$22.41
13063Media Specialist III$24.98
13071Photographer I$19.94
13072Photographer II$22.31
13073Photographer III$27.64
13074Photographer IV$33.81
13075Photographer V$40.90
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$22.86
13110Video Teleconference Technician$22.22
14041Computer Operator I$20.36
14042Computer Operator II$22.78
14043Computer Operator III$25.39
14044Computer Operator IV$28.21
14045Computer Operator V$31.25
14071Computer Programmer I$24.65
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$20.36
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$28.21
14170System Support Specialist$31.70
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$40.40
15060Educational Technologist$37.38
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$48.47
15080Graphic Artist$28.92
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$47.22
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$47.22
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$47.22
15090Technical Instructor$26.26
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$32.12
15110Test Proctor$21.19
15120Tutor$21.19
16010Assembler$14.89
16030Counter Attendant$14.89
16040Dry Cleaner$17.01
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$14.89
16090Presser, Hand$14.89
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$14.89
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$14.89
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$14.89
16190Sewing Machine Operator$17.73
16220Tailor$18.44
16250Washer, Machine$15.61
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$27.61
19040Tool And Die Maker$35.34
21020Forklift Operator$29.88
21030Material Coordinator$24.84
21040Material Expediter$24.84
21050Material Handling Laborer$18.02
21071Order Filler$17.45
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$29.88
21110Shipping Packer$18.72
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$18.72
21140Store Worker I$14.75
21150Stock Clerk$18.52
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$29.88
21410Warehouse Specialist$29.88
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$36.84
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$26.95
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$34.54
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$36.84
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$38.90
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$21.89
23050Aircraft, Painter$32.00
23060Aircraft Servicer$26.95
23080Aircraft Worker$29.47
23110Appliance Mechanic$21.76
23120Bicycle Repairer$21.09
23125Cable Splicer$38.09
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$27.34
23140Carpet Layer$23.95
23160Electrician, Maintenance$28.43
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$32.89
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$35.71
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$38.52
23260Fabric Worker$23.26
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$24.97
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$21.09
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$32.34
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$22.89
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.55
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$34.54
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$26.95
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$29.47
23391Gunsmith I$21.09
23392Gunsmith II$25.43
23393Gunsmith III$29.81
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$30.75
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$24.59
23460Instrument Mechanic$34.85
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$27.61
23470Laborer$18.02
23510Locksmith$21.69
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$28.21
23550Machinist, Maintenance$27.94
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$17.99
23591Metrology Technician I$34.85
23592Metrology Technician II$37.23
23593Metrology Technician III$39.24
23640Millwright$33.58
23710Office Appliance Repairer$23.32
23760Painter, Maintenance$22.32
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$33.16
23810Plumber, Maintenance$30.72
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$29.81
23850Rigger$29.81
23870Scale Mechanic$25.43
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$30.95
23910Small Engine Mechanic$21.53
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$30.20
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$32.20
23950Telephone Lineman$29.47
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$24.03
23965Well Driller$30.38
23970Woodcraft Worker$29.81
23980Woodworker$21.09
24550Case Manager$22.28
24570Child Care Attendant$16.37
24580Child Care Center Clerk$21.37
24610Chore Aide$14.51
24630Homemaker$22.28
25010Boiler Tender$28.05
25040Sewage Plant Operator$23.17
25070Stationary Engineer$28.05
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$17.79
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$23.17
27004Alarm Monitor$25.95
27007Baggage Inspector$18.37
27008Corrections Officer$23.05
27010Court Security Officer$21.73
27030Detection Dog Handler$20.55
27040Detention Officer$23.05
27070Firefighter$20.64
27101Guard I$18.37
27102Guard II$20.55
27131Police Officer I$32.12
27132Police Officer II$35.70
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$18.63
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$20.80
28043Carnival Worker$13.82
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$15.61
28310Lifeguard$13.58
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$17.46
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$12.75
28515Recreation Specialist$21.63
28630Sports Official$13.91
28690Swimming Pool Operator$25.07
29010Blocker And Bracer$25.43
29020Hatch Tender$25.43
29030Line Handler$25.43
29041Stevedore I$23.26
29042Stevedore II$27.61
30021Archeological Technician I$20.70
30022Archeological Technician II$23.15
30023Archeological Technician III$28.69
30030Cartographic Technician$28.69
30040Civil Engineering Technician$31.33
30051Cryogenic Technician I$31.77
30052Cryogenic Technician II$35.09
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$20.70
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$23.15
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$25.82
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$31.77
30081Engineering Technician I$20.20
30082Engineering Technician II$22.66
30083Engineering Technician III$25.36
30084Engineering Technician IV$31.41
30085Engineering Technician V$38.40
30086Engineering Technician VI$46.46
30090Environmental Technician$33.56
30095Evidence Control Specialist$28.69
30210Laboratory Technician$24.89
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$27.64
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$30.53
30240Mathematical Technician$28.69
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$23.04
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$28.54
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$34.91
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$42.25
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$35.09
30390Photo-Optics Technician$28.69
30395Radiation Control Technician$35.09
30461Technical Writer I$28.18
30462Technical Writer II$34.47
30463Technical Writer III$41.72
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$29.90
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$36.17
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$43.35
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$29.90
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$29.90
30501Weather Forecaster I$31.77
30502Weather Forecaster II$38.64
30621Weather Observer, Senior$28.69
31010Airplane Pilot$36.17
31020Bus Aide$14.12
31030Bus Driver$22.36
31043Driver Courier$17.96
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.71
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$18.02
31310Taxi Driver$12.92
31361Truckdriver, Light$20.05
31362Truckdriver, Medium$22.11
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$26.79
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$26.79
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.63
99030Cashier$14.68
99050Desk Clerk$14.38
99095Embalmer$28.34
99130Flight Follower$29.90
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$17.93
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$20.01
99260Marketing Analyst$29.83
99310Mortician$28.34
99410Pest Controller$22.01
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.71
99710Recycling Laborer$23.14
99711Recycling Specialist$29.77
99730Refuse Collector$22.09
99810Sales Clerk$16.42
99820School Crossing Guard$16.29
99830Survey Party Chief$29.67
99831Surveying Aide$26.98
99832Surveying Technician$27.22
99840Vending Machine Attendant$16.61
99841Vending Machine Repairer$22.35
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$16.61

Always price from the wage determination attached to the solicitation (and any amendment): it is the one that applies to that contract. Rates shown are copied from the public SAM.gov documents; check the official document before you bid.