Prevailing wage rates in Santa Fe County, New Mexico

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

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination NM20260034, 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$12.96$0.26$13.22
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$15.04$0.26$15.30
Truck Driver (Pickup Truck)$12.95$0.26$13.21
Truck Driver (Flatbed Truck)$13.51$0.26$13.77
Power Equipment Operator: Oiler$22.08$8.72$30.80
Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic$23.24$1.51$24.75
Power Equipment Operator: Loader (Front End)$16.43$0.26$16.69
Power Equipment Operator: Grader/Blade$17.64$1.51$19.15
Power Equipment Operator: Broom/Sweeper$16.67$1.57$18.24
Power Equipment Operator: Bobcat/Skid Loader$12.00$0.26$12.26
Power Equipment Operator: (Trencher)$15.22$0.26$15.48
Power Equipment Operator: (Roller (Asphalt And Dirt))$16.27$1.51$17.78
Power Equipment Operator: (Piledriver)$15.73$0.26$15.99
Power Equipment Operator: (Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe)$17.20$0.26$17.46
Laborer: Pipelayer$17.13$5.04$22.17
Laborer: Mason Tender-Cement/Concrete$10.25$0.35$10.60
Laborer: Common Or General$11.21$0.35$11.56
Laborer (Flagger/Cone Setter)$13.55$0.35$13.90
Ironworker, Reinforcing$22.44$5.85$28.29
Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Includes Highway Line/Parking Lot Line Striping And Line Striping Truck Driver$14.75$0.35$15.10
Electrician (Includes Traffic Signalization And Installation)$25.06$8.56$33.62
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$14.60$0.26$14.86
Carpenter (Includes Form Work)$13.88$0.44$14.32

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination NM20260042, 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$21.12$6.18$27.30
Laborer: Pipelayer$16.67$3.04$19.71
Laborer: Common Or General$15.34$3.63$18.97
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 NM20260048, 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
Electrician$40.30$13.41$53.71
Ironworker, Structural$28.05$18.11$46.16
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$14.58$4.25$18.83
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$18.93$5.85$24.78
Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Finishing/Taping$20.86$6.25$27.11
Carpenter (Drywall Finishing/Taping Only)$19.64$3.91$23.55

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination NM20260006, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Sheet Metal Worker (Setting Of HVAC Unit And Installation Of Duct Work And Control Wiring Only)$10.80$0.45$11.25
Roofer$9.87$0.00$9.87
Plumber$16.30$0.93$17.23
Painter (Excluding Drywall Finishing)$10.00$0.00$10.00
Laborer, Unskilled$8.18$0.00$8.18
Carpenter (Excluding Drywall Hanging)$12.00$0.00$12.00

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: New Mexico Counties of Santa Fe

Wage determination 2015-5449, revision 30, updated 8/27/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$19.54
01111General Clerk I$15.92
07010Baker$18.00
07130Food Service Worker$17.36
07260Waiter/Waitress$15.70
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.21
11090Gardener$29.44
11150Janitor$17.67
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$20.49
11240Maid or Houseman$16.15
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$31.81
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$33.99
23160Electrician, Maintenance$29.07
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$25.16
23370General Maintenance Worker$21.03
23470Laborer$19.28
27101Guard I$19.16
27102Guard II$21.44
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.63
31361Truckdriver, Light$22.37
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$19.54
01012Accounting Clerk II$21.92
01013Accounting Clerk III$24.52
01020Administrative Assistant$39.14
01035Court Reporter$21.63
01041Customer Service Representative I$16.10
01042Customer Service Representative II$17.57
01043Customer Service Representative III$19.71
01051Data Entry Operator I$15.79
01052Data Entry Operator II$17.23
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$20.89
01070Document Preparation Clerk$18.18
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$18.18
01111General Clerk I$15.92
01112General Clerk II$17.37
01113General Clerk III$19.49
01120Housing Referral Assistant$24.12
01141Messenger Courier$16.08
01191Order Clerk I$15.79
01192Order Clerk II$17.23
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.47
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.78
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$24.27
01270Production Control Clerk$21.70
01290Rental Clerk$17.97
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$19.33
01311Secretary I$19.33
01312Secretary II$21.63
01313Secretary III$24.12
01320Service Order Dispatcher$18.67
01410Supply Technician$39.14
01420Survey Worker$21.63
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$18.43
01531Travel Clerk I$17.23
01532Travel Clerk II$19.33
01533Travel Clerk III$21.63
01611Word Processor I$17.23
01612Word Processor II$19.33
01613Word Processor III$21.63
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$27.21
05010Automotive Electrician$24.78
05040Automotive Glass Installer$22.82
05070Automotive Worker$22.82
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$18.93
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$26.75
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$22.82
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$26.75
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$16.96
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$20.88
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$22.82
05310Painter, Automotive$24.78
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$22.82
05370Tire Repairer$17.35
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$26.75
07010Baker$18.00
07041Cook I$18.93
07042Cook II$22.82
07070Dishwasher$16.23
07130Food Service Worker$17.36
07210Meat Cutter$22.17
07260Waiter/Waitress$15.70
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$26.08
09040Furniture Handler$13.87
09080Furniture Refinisher$26.08
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$17.84
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$21.97
09130Upholsterer$26.08
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.21
11060Elevator Operator$17.67
11090Gardener$29.44
11122Housekeeping Aide$17.67
11150Janitor$17.67
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$20.49
11240Maid or Houseman$16.15
11260Pruner$19.57
11270Tractor Operator$26.38
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$20.49
11360Window Cleaner$18.51
12010Ambulance Driver$23.98
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$31.37
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$43.03
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$33.75
12020Dental Assistant$22.67
12025Dental Hygienist$48.25
12030EKG Technician$47.53
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$47.53
12040Emergency Medical Technician$23.98
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$28.04
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$31.37
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$34.98
12100Medical Assistant$22.47
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$27.34
12160Medical Record Clerk$25.33
12190Medical Record Technician$28.34
12195Medical Transcriptionist$28.04
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$68.94
12221Nursing Assistant I$15.93
12222Nursing Assistant II$17.93
12223Nursing Assistant III$19.56
12224Nursing Assistant IV$21.96
12235Optical Dispenser$19.33
12236Optical Technician$28.04
12250Pharmacy Technician$23.02
12280Phlebotomist$22.78
12305Radiologic Technologist$38.16
12311Registered Nurse I$27.31
12312Registered Nurse II$33.41
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$33.41
12314Registered Nurse III$40.43
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$40.43
12316Registered Nurse IV$48.46
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$38.86
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$35.63
13011Exhibits Specialist I$22.60
13012Exhibits Specialist II$28.00
13013Exhibits Specialist III$34.25
13041Illustrator I$23.04
13042Illustrator II$28.54
13043Illustrator III$34.91
13047Librarian$31.01
13050Library Aide/Clerk$18.01
13058Library Technician$20.12
13061Media Specialist I$20.20
13062Media Specialist II$22.60
13063Media Specialist III$25.21
13071Photographer I$21.77
13072Photographer II$24.36
13073Photographer III$30.18
13074Photographer IV$36.91
13075Photographer V$44.67
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$22.60
13110Video Teleconference Technician$22.47
14041Computer Operator I$26.20
14042Computer Operator II$29.31
14043Computer Operator III$32.68
14044Computer Operator IV$36.31
14045Computer Operator V$40.21
14071Computer Programmer I$24.02
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$26.20
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$36.31
14170System Support Specialist$40.21
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$41.27
15060Educational Technologist$32.65
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$49.47
15080Graphic Artist$26.45
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$49.47
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$49.47
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$49.47
15090Technical Instructor$23.88
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$29.21
15110Test Proctor$19.28
15120Tutor$19.28
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)$26.08
19040Tool And Die Maker$33.39
21020Forklift Operator$20.98
21030Material Coordinator$21.70
21040Material Expediter$21.70
21050Material Handling Laborer$19.28
21071Order Filler$17.64
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$20.98
21110Shipping Packer$20.30
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$20.30
21140Store Worker I$14.75
21150Stock Clerk$18.52
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$20.98
21410Warehouse Specialist$20.98
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$33.99
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$24.84
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$31.81
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$33.99
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$35.83
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$20.17
23050Aircraft, Painter$29.48
23060Aircraft Servicer$24.84
23080Aircraft Worker$27.15
23110Appliance Mechanic$26.08
23120Bicycle Repairer$19.92
23125Cable Splicer$28.15
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$26.69
23140Carpet Layer$24.02
23160Electrician, Maintenance$29.07
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$25.16
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$27.32
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$29.47
23260Fabric Worker$21.97
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$28.15
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$19.92
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$28.15
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$19.92
23370General Maintenance Worker$21.03
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$31.81
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$24.84
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$27.15
23391Gunsmith I$19.92
23392Gunsmith II$24.02
23393Gunsmith III$28.15
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$28.15
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$25.00
23460Instrument Mechanic$28.23
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$26.08
23470Laborer$19.28
23510Locksmith$26.08
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$25.41
23550Machinist, Maintenance$28.15
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$18.58
23591Metrology Technician I$28.23
23592Metrology Technician II$30.11
23593Metrology Technician III$31.79
23640Millwright$28.15
23710Office Appliance Repairer$26.08
23760Painter, Maintenance$23.00
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$27.88
23810Plumber, Maintenance$25.84
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$28.15
23850Rigger$28.15
23870Scale Mechanic$24.02
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$28.15
23910Small Engine Mechanic$24.02
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$35.87
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$38.26
23950Telephone Lineman$28.15
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$28.20
23965Well Driller$28.15
23970Woodcraft Worker$28.15
23980Woodworker$19.92
24550Case Manager$23.47
24570Child Care Attendant$17.52
24580Child Care Center Clerk$21.86
24610Chore Aide$15.16
24630Homemaker$23.47
25010Boiler Tender$35.26
25040Sewage Plant Operator$32.66
25070Stationary Engineer$35.26
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$22.35
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$32.66
27004Alarm Monitor$22.04
27007Baggage Inspector$19.16
27008Corrections Officer$23.55
27010Court Security Officer$23.55
27030Detection Dog Handler$21.44
27040Detention Officer$23.55
27070Firefighter$23.55
27101Guard I$19.16
27102Guard II$21.44
27131Police Officer I$32.31
27132Police Officer II$35.89
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$19.72
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$22.02
28043Carnival Worker$14.63
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$22.13
28310Lifeguard$16.82
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$24.76
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$18.07
28515Recreation Specialist$30.68
28630Sports Official$19.72
28690Swimming Pool Operator$26.54
29010Blocker And Bracer$24.02
29020Hatch Tender$24.02
29030Line Handler$24.02
29041Stevedore I$21.97
29042Stevedore II$26.08
30021Archeological Technician I$20.48
30022Archeological Technician II$22.91
30023Archeological Technician III$28.38
30030Cartographic Technician$28.38
30040Civil Engineering Technician$33.01
30051Cryogenic Technician I$31.43
30052Cryogenic Technician II$34.71
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$20.48
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$22.91
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$25.55
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$31.43
30081Engineering Technician I$18.25
30082Engineering Technician II$20.48
30083Engineering Technician III$22.91
30084Engineering Technician IV$28.38
30085Engineering Technician V$34.71
30086Engineering Technician VI$42.01
30090Environmental Technician$28.48
30095Evidence Control Specialist$28.38
30210Laboratory Technician$25.55
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$31.43
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$34.71
30240Mathematical Technician$28.38
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$23.41
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$29.00
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$35.47
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$42.93
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$34.71
30390Photo-Optics Technician$28.38
30395Radiation Control Technician$34.71
30461Technical Writer I$28.38
30462Technical Writer II$34.71
30463Technical Writer III$42.01
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$31.43
30502Weather Forecaster II$38.23
30621Weather Observer, Senior$28.38
31010Airplane Pilot$36.17
31020Bus Aide$15.57
31030Bus Driver$24.68
31043Driver Courier$20.04
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.63
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$17.93
31310Taxi Driver$16.07
31361Truckdriver, Light$22.37
31362Truckdriver, Medium$24.68
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$24.58
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$24.58
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.63
99030Cashier$16.42
99050Desk Clerk$16.16
99095Embalmer$29.90
99130Flight Follower$29.90
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$18.99
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$21.20
99260Marketing Analyst$30.82
99310Mortician$29.90
99410Pest Controller$22.05
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.71
99710Recycling Laborer$18.15
99711Recycling Specialist$23.35
99730Refuse Collector$17.33
99810Sales Clerk$17.29
99820School Crossing Guard$15.53
99830Survey Party Chief$34.75
99831Surveying Aide$31.62
99832Surveying Technician$31.88
99840Vending Machine Attendant$18.41
99841Vending Machine Repairer$23.51
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$16.94

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.