Prevailing wage rates in Dona Ana County, New Mexico

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Dona Ana 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 Dona Ana County, New Mexico.

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination NM20260035, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Electrician (Boom Operator)$29.79$12.74$42.53
Truck Driver: Water Truck$13.51$1.51$15.02
Truck Driver: Pickup Truck (San Juan)$12.95$0.26$13.21
Truck Driver: Pickup Truck (Dona Ana)$12.14$0.26$12.40
Truck Driver: Dump Truck (Dona Ana)$15.04$0.26$15.30
Truck Driver (Flatbed Truck)$13.30$0.26$13.56
Power Equipment Operator: Trencher (San Juan)$15.93$0.26$16.19
Power Equipment Operator: Trencher (Dona Ana)$15.22$0.26$15.48
Power Equipment Operator: Roller (Asphalt And Dirt) (San Juan)$12.91$1.60$14.51
Power Equipment Operator: Roller (Asphalt And Dirt) (Dona Ana)$16.27$1.51$17.78
Power Equipment Operator: Oiler$22.08$8.72$30.80
Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic$23.24$1.51$24.75
Power Equipment Operator: Grader/Blade$17.64$1.51$19.15
Power Equipment Operator: Bobcat/Skid Loader$14.56$0.26$14.82
Power Equipment Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe (San Juan)$16.27$1.51$17.78
Power Equipment Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe (Dona Ana)$17.74$0.26$18.00
Power Equipment Operator: (Piledriver)$16.26$0.26$16.52
Power Equipment Operator: (Loader(Front End))$16.53$0.26$16.79
Power Equipment Operator: (Broom Sweeper)$16.67$1.57$18.24
Laborer: Pipelayer$17.13$5.04$22.17
Laborer: Mason Tender-Cement/Concrete$10.25$0.35$10.60
Laborer: Common Or General (San Juan)$11.48$0.35$11.83
Laborer, Common Or General (Dona Ana)$11.95$0.35$12.30
Laborer (Flagger/Cone Setter)$14.27$0.35$14.62
Ironworker, Reinforcing (San Juan)$16.41$5.85$22.26
Ironworker, Reinforcing (Dona Ana)$22.61$6.03$28.64
Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Includes Highway Line/Parking Lot Line Striping And Line Striping Truck Driver (San Juan)$14.39$0.35$14.74
Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Includes Highway Line/Parking Lot Line Striping And Line Striping Truck Driver (Dona Ana)$15.44$0.35$15.79
Electrician, Includes Traffic Signalization And Installation (San Juan)$24.46$8.56$33.02
Electrician, Includes Traffic Signalization And Installation (Dona Ana)$25.91$9.45$35.36
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$13.65$0.26$13.91
Carpenter, Includes Form Work (San Juan)$13.42$0.44$13.86
Carpenter, Includes Form Work (Dona Ana)$14.15$0.44$14.59
Truck Driver: Dump (San Juan)$21.70$9.65$31.35

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination NM20260039, 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$15.53$0.00$15.53
Operator: Roller$18.83$0.00$18.83
Operator: Oiler$18.23$0.00$18.23
Operator: Loader$18.30$0.00$18.30
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$20.85$4.19$25.04
Laborer: Pipelayer$16.67$3.04$19.71
Laborer: Common Or General$15.68$0.35$16.03
Ironworker, Reinforcing$27.80$0.00$27.80
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$19.44$8.08$27.52
Carpenter, Excludes Form Work$16.43$0.00$16.43

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination NM20260045, 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 (Excludes Drywall Hanging)$24.08$10.79$34.87
Pipefitter$43.07$16.60$59.67
Plumber$43.07$16.60$59.67
Sheet Metal Worker (Includes HVAC Duct Installation)$37.50$18.51$56.01
Painter: Spray$16.51$2.14$18.65
Painter (Brush And Roller)$16.60$3.88$20.48
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$25.73$4.51$30.24
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$17.60$0.00$17.60
Laborer: Common Or General$16.49$4.54$21.03
Ironworker, Structural$28.00$8.21$36.21
Electrician$29.26$8.98$38.24
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$18.93$5.85$24.78
Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only)$19.64$6.20$25.84

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination NM20260003, 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)$9.03$0.00$9.03
Lather$10.00$0.00$10.00
Laborer (Unskilled)$8.62$0.00$8.62
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)$13.38$0.00$13.38
Electrician$13.52$1.93$15.45
Drywall Hanger$12.67$0.00$12.67
Drywall Finisher/Taper$14.88$0.00$14.88
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$9.79$0.00$9.79
Carpenter (Form Work Only)$11.60$0.30$11.90
Carpenter (Excluding Scaffold Setting, Form Work, Drywall Hanging, Installation Of Overhead Doors, Soft Floors And Batt Insulation)$11.44$0.30$11.74

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: New Mexico Counties of Dona Ana

Wage determination 2015-5447, revision 30, updated 8/27/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.02
01111General Clerk I$15.62
07010Baker$15.62
07130Food Service Worker$15.56
07260Waiter/Waitress$15.28
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$14.05
11090Gardener$24.74
11150Janitor$15.58
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.72
11240Maid or Houseman$13.96
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$32.09
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$34.79
23160Electrician, Maintenance$25.95
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$26.05
23370General Maintenance Worker$20.35
23470Laborer$16.04
27101Guard I$17.79
27102Guard II$19.90
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$12.16
31361Truckdriver, Light$17.79
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.02
01012Accounting Clerk II$19.10
01013Accounting Clerk III$21.37
01020Administrative Assistant$31.19
01035Court Reporter$21.44
01041Customer Service Representative I$15.90
01042Customer Service Representative II$17.35
01043Customer Service Representative III$19.47
01051Data Entry Operator I$14.41
01052Data Entry Operator II$15.73
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$21.16
01070Document Preparation Clerk$17.08
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$17.08
01111General Clerk I$15.62
01112General Clerk II$17.04
01113General Clerk III$19.12
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.90
01141Messenger Courier$13.91
01191Order Clerk I$15.65
01192Order Clerk II$17.08
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.24
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.52
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$23.98
01270Production Control Clerk$21.49
01290Rental Clerk$15.38
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$19.17
01311Secretary I$19.17
01312Secretary II$21.44
01313Secretary III$23.90
01320Service Order Dispatcher$18.92
01410Supply Technician$31.19
01420Survey Worker$21.44
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$16.00
01531Travel Clerk I$17.08
01532Travel Clerk II$18.37
01533Travel Clerk III$19.73
01611Word Processor I$17.08
01612Word Processor II$19.17
01613Word Processor III$21.44
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$22.16
05010Automotive Electrician$20.38
05040Automotive Glass Installer$18.92
05070Automotive Worker$18.92
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$15.79
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$21.97
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$18.92
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$21.97
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$14.19
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$17.38
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$18.92
05310Painter, Automotive$20.38
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$18.92
05370Tire Repairer$14.62
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$21.97
07010Baker$15.62
07041Cook I$16.02
07042Cook II$19.14
07070Dishwasher$13.98
07130Food Service Worker$15.56
07210Meat Cutter$16.62
07260Waiter/Waitress$15.28
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$22.42
09040Furniture Handler$12.44
09080Furniture Refinisher$22.42
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$15.61
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$19.11
09130Upholsterer$22.42
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$14.05
11060Elevator Operator$15.58
11090Gardener$24.74
11122Housekeeping Aide$15.58
11150Janitor$15.58
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.72
11240Maid or Houseman$13.96
11260Pruner$16.91
11270Tractor Operator$22.24
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$17.72
11360Window Cleaner$16.32
12010Ambulance Driver$20.09
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$26.59
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$36.65
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$29.43
12020Dental Assistant$18.46
12025Dental Hygienist$42.97
12030EKG Technician$40.29
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$40.29
12040Emergency Medical Technician$20.09
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$23.76
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$26.59
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$29.65
12100Medical Assistant$18.10
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$21.53
12160Medical Record Clerk$18.60
12190Medical Record Technician$20.80
12195Medical Transcriptionist$23.76
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$58.44
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.50
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.18
12223Nursing Assistant III$16.57
12224Nursing Assistant IV$18.60
12235Optical Dispenser$24.19
12236Optical Technician$23.76
12250Pharmacy Technician$21.57
12280Phlebotomist$19.68
12305Radiologic Technologist$35.40
12311Registered Nurse I$27.05
12312Registered Nurse II$33.09
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$33.09
12314Registered Nurse III$40.05
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$40.05
12316Registered Nurse IV$48.00
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$32.94
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$33.39
13011Exhibits Specialist I$23.19
13012Exhibits Specialist II$28.72
13013Exhibits Specialist III$35.13
13041Illustrator I$23.19
13042Illustrator II$28.72
13043Illustrator III$35.13
13047Librarian$31.81
13050Library Aide/Clerk$18.47
13058Library Technician$19.49
13061Media Specialist I$20.72
13062Media Specialist II$23.19
13063Media Specialist III$25.86
13071Photographer I$20.72
13072Photographer II$23.19
13073Photographer III$28.72
13074Photographer IV$35.13
13075Photographer V$42.52
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$23.19
13110Video Teleconference Technician$20.72
14041Computer Operator I$19.45
14042Computer Operator II$21.77
14043Computer Operator III$24.27
14044Computer Operator IV$26.96
14045Computer Operator V$29.86
14071Computer Programmer I$22.66
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$19.45
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$26.96
14170System Support Specialist$29.86
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$40.42
15060Educational Technologist$50.67
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$48.45
15080Graphic Artist$22.52
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$48.45
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$48.45
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$48.45
15090Technical Instructor$22.05
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$26.98
15110Test Proctor$17.80
15120Tutor$17.80
16010Assembler$14.83
16030Counter Attendant$14.83
16040Dry Cleaner$16.96
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$14.83
16090Presser, Hand$14.83
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$14.83
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$14.83
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$14.83
16190Sewing Machine Operator$17.67
16220Tailor$18.39
16250Washer, Machine$15.54
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$24.67
19040Tool And Die Maker$31.89
21020Forklift Operator$17.26
21030Material Coordinator$21.49
21040Material Expediter$21.49
21050Material Handling Laborer$16.04
21071Order Filler$15.52
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$17.26
21110Shipping Packer$18.20
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$18.20
21140Store Worker I$14.12
21150Stock Clerk$17.34
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$17.26
21410Warehouse Specialist$17.26
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$34.79
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$25.63
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$32.09
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$34.79
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$36.54
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$21.81
23050Aircraft, Painter$28.20
23060Aircraft Servicer$25.63
23080Aircraft Worker$27.67
23110Appliance Mechanic$24.67
23120Bicycle Repairer$19.11
23125Cable Splicer$29.58
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$23.75
23140Carpet Layer$22.90
23160Electrician, Maintenance$25.95
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$26.05
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$27.97
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$30.17
23260Fabric Worker$21.03
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$26.59
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$19.11
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$26.59
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$19.11
23370General Maintenance Worker$20.35
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$32.09
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$25.63
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$27.67
23391Gunsmith I$19.11
23392Gunsmith II$22.90
23393Gunsmith III$26.59
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$31.02
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$23.51
23460Instrument Mechanic$26.59
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$24.67
23470Laborer$16.04
23510Locksmith$24.67
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$26.88
23550Machinist, Maintenance$21.99
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$16.44
23591Metrology Technician I$26.59
23592Metrology Technician II$28.46
23593Metrology Technician III$30.30
23640Millwright$26.59
23710Office Appliance Repairer$24.07
23760Painter, Maintenance$21.48
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$28.27
23810Plumber, Maintenance$26.23
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$26.59
23850Rigger$26.59
23870Scale Mechanic$22.90
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$26.36
23910Small Engine Mechanic$22.90
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$35.32
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$37.80
23950Telephone Lineman$26.59
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$22.94
23965Well Driller$26.59
23970Woodcraft Worker$26.59
23980Woodworker$19.11
24550Case Manager$21.86
24570Child Care Attendant$15.62
24580Child Care Center Clerk$19.48
24610Chore Aide$13.39
24630Homemaker$21.86
25010Boiler Tender$26.37
25040Sewage Plant Operator$24.47
25070Stationary Engineer$26.37
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$17.05
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$24.47
27004Alarm Monitor$19.90
27007Baggage Inspector$17.79
27008Corrections Officer$25.01
27010Court Security Officer$24.42
27030Detection Dog Handler$19.90
27040Detention Officer$25.01
27070Firefighter$26.39
27101Guard I$17.79
27102Guard II$19.90
27131Police Officer I$26.58
27132Police Officer II$29.54
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$17.51
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$19.49
28043Carnival Worker$13.31
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$22.22
28310Lifeguard$19.80
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$24.87
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$18.14
28515Recreation Specialist$30.78
28630Sports Official$19.80
28690Swimming Pool Operator$23.35
29010Blocker And Bracer$24.57
29020Hatch Tender$24.57
29030Line Handler$24.57
29041Stevedore I$22.57
29042Stevedore II$26.48
30021Archeological Technician I$19.32
30022Archeological Technician II$21.61
30023Archeological Technician III$26.78
30030Cartographic Technician$26.78
30040Civil Engineering Technician$29.00
30051Cryogenic Technician I$29.65
30052Cryogenic Technician II$32.75
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$19.32
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$21.61
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$24.10
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$29.65
30081Engineering Technician I$17.92
30082Engineering Technician II$20.10
30083Engineering Technician III$22.49
30084Engineering Technician IV$27.86
30085Engineering Technician V$34.08
30086Engineering Technician VI$41.24
30090Environmental Technician$26.78
30095Evidence Control Specialist$26.78
30210Laboratory Technician$24.10
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$29.65
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$32.75
30240Mathematical Technician$26.78
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$21.04
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$26.06
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$31.88
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$38.57
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$32.75
30390Photo-Optics Technician$26.78
30395Radiation Control Technician$32.75
30461Technical Writer I$26.89
30462Technical Writer II$32.89
30463Technical Writer III$39.79
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$29.57
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$35.78
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$42.89
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$29.57
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$29.57
30501Weather Forecaster I$29.65
30502Weather Forecaster II$36.07
30621Weather Observer, Senior$26.78
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$13.64
31030Bus Driver$21.29
31043Driver Courier$15.99
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$12.16
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$15.09
31310Taxi Driver$12.02
31361Truckdriver, Light$17.79
31362Truckdriver, Medium$19.58
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$23.27
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$23.27
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$13.80
99050Desk Clerk$13.51
99095Embalmer$29.57
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$16.60
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$18.46
99260Marketing Analyst$29.26
99310Mortician$29.57
99410Pest Controller$23.88
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$19.09
99711Recycling Specialist$23.91
99730Refuse Collector$17.62
99810Sales Clerk$14.65
99820School Crossing Guard$15.40
99830Survey Party Chief$37.64
99831Surveying Aide$26.06
99832Surveying Technician$30.77
99840Vending Machine Attendant$19.50
99841Vending Machine Repairer$26.00
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$19.50

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.