Prevailing wage rates in San Juan County, New Mexico

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for San Juan 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 San Juan 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 NM20260040, 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$14.87$3.36$18.23
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 NM20260046, 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$29.09$16.20$45.29
Electrician$40.30$13.41$53.71
Ironworker, Structural$28.05$18.11$46.16
Plumber$43.07$16.60$59.67
Pipefitter (Includes HVAC Pipe Installation)$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$13.16$0.00$13.16
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$18.93$5.85$24.78

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination NM20260004, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Sheet Metal Worker (Setting Of HVAC Unit And Duct Work Installation Only)$14.43$0.58$15.01
Roofer$9.87$0.00$9.87
Plumber (Including HVAC Work)$16.07$0.65$16.72
Painter (Excluding Drywall Finishing)$9.00$0.00$9.00
Laborer, Unskilled$8.13$0.00$8.13
Floor Layer: Carpet$10.00$0.00$10.00
Electrician$12.00$0.23$12.23
Drywall Finisher/Taper$8.00$0.00$8.00
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$10.91$0.00$10.91
Carpenter (Excluding Installation Of Soft Floors And Batt And Blown Insulation)$10.85$0.30$11.15

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: New Mexico Counties of San Juan

Wage determination 2015-5445, revision 30, updated 8/27/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.62
01111General Clerk I$15.46
07010Baker$17.00
07130Food Service Worker$14.92
07260Waiter/Waitress$15.21
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$14.49
11090Gardener$21.38
11150Janitor$16.81
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.85
11240Maid or Houseman$13.48
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$29.89
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$31.36
23160Electrician, Maintenance$31.84
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$27.72
23370General Maintenance Worker$21.45
23470Laborer$18.20
27101Guard I$17.70
27102Guard II$19.80
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$16.38
31361Truckdriver, Light$20.57
All 347 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.62
01012Accounting Clerk II$19.77
01013Accounting Clerk III$22.12
01020Administrative Assistant$32.98
01035Court Reporter$21.20
01041Customer Service Representative I$14.83
01042Customer Service Representative II$16.18
01043Customer Service Representative III$18.17
01051Data Entry Operator I$15.47
01052Data Entry Operator II$16.89
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$22.78
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.89
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.89
01111General Clerk I$15.46
01112General Clerk II$16.87
01113General Clerk III$18.94
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.63
01141Messenger Courier$13.75
01191Order Clerk I$15.47
01192Order Clerk II$16.89
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$18.95
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.20
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$23.63
01270Production Control Clerk$24.76
01290Rental Clerk$17.10
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.95
01311Secretary I$18.95
01312Secretary II$21.20
01313Secretary III$23.63
01320Service Order Dispatcher$20.61
01410Supply Technician$32.98
01420Survey Worker$21.20
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$17.04
01531Travel Clerk I$16.89
01532Travel Clerk II$18.95
01533Travel Clerk III$20.27
01611Word Processor I$16.89
01612Word Processor II$18.95
01613Word Processor III$21.20
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$22.71
05010Automotive Electrician$21.10
05040Automotive Glass Installer$19.67
05070Automotive Worker$19.67
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$16.85
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$22.49
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$19.67
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$22.49
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$15.42
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$18.26
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$19.67
05310Painter, Automotive$21.10
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$19.67
05370Tire Repairer$15.02
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$22.49
07010Baker$17.00
07041Cook I$16.21
07042Cook II$18.92
07070Dishwasher$14.18
07130Food Service Worker$14.92
07210Meat Cutter$17.63
07260Waiter/Waitress$15.21
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$25.01
09040Furniture Handler$16.67
09080Furniture Refinisher$25.01
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$18.48
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$21.88
09130Upholsterer$25.01
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$14.49
11060Elevator Operator$16.81
11090Gardener$21.38
11122Housekeeping Aide$16.81
11150Janitor$16.81
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.85
11240Maid or Houseman$13.48
11260Pruner$17.03
11270Tractor Operator$19.57
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$17.85
11360Window Cleaner$17.62
12010Ambulance Driver$21.21
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$28.08
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$38.52
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$26.40
12020Dental Assistant$20.36
12025Dental Hygienist$44.98
12030EKG Technician$42.53
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$42.53
12040Emergency Medical Technician$21.21
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$25.10
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$28.08
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$31.29
12100Medical Assistant$18.00
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$26.71
12160Medical Record Clerk$23.51
12190Medical Record Technician$26.30
12195Medical Transcriptionist$25.10
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$61.70
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.75
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.47
12223Nursing Assistant III$16.88
12224Nursing Assistant IV$18.94
12235Optical Dispenser$27.03
12236Optical Technician$25.10
12250Pharmacy Technician$22.63
12280Phlebotomist$20.38
12305Radiologic Technologist$40.95
12311Registered Nurse I$26.99
12312Registered Nurse II$33.01
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$33.01
12314Registered Nurse III$39.94
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$39.94
12316Registered Nurse IV$47.87
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$34.78
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$33.44
13011Exhibits Specialist I$23.25
13012Exhibits Specialist II$28.79
13013Exhibits Specialist III$35.22
13041Illustrator I$23.25
13042Illustrator II$28.79
13043Illustrator III$33.72
13047Librarian$31.89
13050Library Aide/Clerk$12.12
13058Library Technician$18.69
13061Media Specialist I$20.77
13062Media Specialist II$23.25
13063Media Specialist III$25.91
13071Photographer I$20.77
13072Photographer II$23.25
13073Photographer III$28.79
13074Photographer IV$35.22
13075Photographer V$42.62
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$20.94
13110Video Teleconference Technician$20.77
14041Computer Operator I$21.92
14042Computer Operator II$24.52
14043Computer Operator III$27.35
14044Computer Operator IV$30.39
14045Computer Operator V$33.65
14071Computer Programmer I$22.41
14072Computer Programmer II$26.14
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$21.92
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$30.39
14170System Support Specialist$33.65
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$40.39
15060Educational Technologist$38.62
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$48.41
15080Graphic Artist$31.12
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$48.41
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$48.41
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$48.41
15090Technical Instructor$24.78
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$31.12
15110Test Proctor$20.00
15120Tutor$20.00
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)$28.05
19040Tool And Die Maker$35.20
21020Forklift Operator$20.80
21030Material Coordinator$25.45
21040Material Expediter$25.45
21050Material Handling Laborer$18.20
21071Order Filler$17.15
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$20.80
21110Shipping Packer$18.84
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$18.84
21140Store Worker I$19.76
21150Stock Clerk$22.74
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$20.80
21410Warehouse Specialist$20.80
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$31.36
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$24.27
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$29.89
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$31.36
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$33.25
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$20.50
23050Aircraft, Painter$28.05
23060Aircraft Servicer$24.27
23080Aircraft Worker$26.14
23110Appliance Mechanic$28.05
23120Bicycle Repairer$22.39
23125Cable Splicer$37.71
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$28.66
23140Carpet Layer$26.14
23160Electrician, Maintenance$31.84
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$27.72
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$29.75
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$31.71
23260Fabric Worker$24.27
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$29.89
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$22.39
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$32.46
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$24.32
23370General Maintenance Worker$21.45
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$29.89
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$24.27
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$26.14
23391Gunsmith I$22.39
23392Gunsmith II$26.14
23393Gunsmith III$29.89
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$35.31
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$26.54
23460Instrument Mechanic$29.89
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$28.05
23470Laborer$18.20
23510Locksmith$28.05
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$29.90
23550Machinist, Maintenance$28.24
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$19.77
23591Metrology Technician I$29.89
23592Metrology Technician II$31.36
23593Metrology Technician III$33.25
23640Millwright$29.89
23710Office Appliance Repairer$28.05
23760Painter, Maintenance$21.70
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$25.52
23810Plumber, Maintenance$23.95
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$29.89
23850Rigger$29.89
23870Scale Mechanic$26.14
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$29.89
23910Small Engine Mechanic$26.14
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$31.00
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$32.52
23950Telephone Lineman$29.89
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$29.62
23965Well Driller$29.89
23970Woodcraft Worker$29.89
23980Woodworker$22.39
24550Case Manager$21.70
24570Child Care Attendant$15.98
24580Child Care Center Clerk$19.99
24610Chore Aide$13.12
24630Homemaker$21.70
25010Boiler Tender$27.53
25040Sewage Plant Operator$24.66
25070Stationary Engineer$27.53
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$18.87
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$24.66
27004Alarm Monitor$19.80
27007Baggage Inspector$17.70
27008Corrections Officer$19.13
27010Court Security Officer$19.13
27030Detection Dog Handler$19.80
27040Detention Officer$19.13
27070Firefighter$19.13
27101Guard I$17.70
27102Guard II$19.80
27131Police Officer I$26.92
27132Police Officer II$29.90
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$14.98
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$16.36
28043Carnival Worker$13.03
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$18.52
28310Lifeguard$16.50
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$20.71
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$15.13
28515Recreation Specialist$25.66
28630Sports Official$16.50
28690Swimming Pool Operator$25.22
29010Blocker And Bracer$27.10
29020Hatch Tender$27.10
29030Line Handler$27.10
29041Stevedore I$25.16
29042Stevedore II$29.08
30021Archeological Technician I$17.39
30022Archeological Technician II$19.50
30023Archeological Technician III$23.87
30030Cartographic Technician$24.17
30040Civil Engineering Technician$29.15
30051Cryogenic Technician I$24.49
30052Cryogenic Technician II$27.05
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$17.39
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$19.50
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$21.75
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$25.91
30081Engineering Technician I$15.18
30082Engineering Technician II$17.03
30083Engineering Technician III$19.05
30084Engineering Technician IV$23.61
30085Engineering Technician V$28.88
30086Engineering Technician VI$34.94
30090Environmental Technician$22.11
30095Evidence Control Specialist$22.11
30210Laboratory Technician$22.61
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$24.49
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$27.05
30240Mathematical Technician$24.17
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$23.05
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$28.55
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$34.93
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$42.27
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$27.05
30390Photo-Optics Technician$24.17
30395Radiation Control Technician$27.05
30461Technical Writer I$22.11
30462Technical Writer II$27.05
30463Technical Writer III$32.72
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$25.91
30502Weather Forecaster II$31.51
30621Weather Observer, Senior$24.17
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$17.17
31030Bus Driver$22.29
31043Driver Courier$18.83
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$16.38
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$17.00
31310Taxi Driver$12.99
31361Truckdriver, Light$20.57
31362Truckdriver, Medium$22.29
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$24.55
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$24.55
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$13.76
99050Desk Clerk$13.85
99095Embalmer$29.57
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$23.85
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$26.05
99260Marketing Analyst$28.56
99310Mortician$29.57
99410Pest Controller$28.23
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$21.75
99711Recycling Specialist$23.85
99730Refuse Collector$20.75
99810Sales Clerk$15.16
99820School Crossing Guard$20.75
99830Survey Party Chief$29.88
99831Surveying Aide$27.21
99832Surveying Technician$27.43
99840Vending Machine Attendant$23.85
99841Vending Machine Repairer$30.41
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$23.85

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.