Prevailing wage rates in Lajas County, Puerto Rico

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Lajas County, Puerto Rico (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 Lajas County, Puerto Rico.

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination PR20260022, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Electrician (Lineperson)$45.80$19.27$65.07
Truck Driver: Pickup Truck$9.12$0.46$9.58
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$9.17$0.60$9.77
Traffic Control: Laborer-Cones/ Barricades/Barrels - Setter/Mover/Sweeper$9.81$0.95$10.76
Traffic Control: Flagger$8.27$0.57$8.84
Operator: Roller$9.31$3.14$12.45
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete)$10.41$3.15$13.56
Operator: Mechanic$10.19$0.94$11.13
Operator: Grader/Blade$12.53$1.25$13.78
Operator: Equipment Greaser ( Grease Truck)$9.54$1.15$10.69
Operator: Crane$12.11$0.91$13.02
Operator: Bulldozer$10.82$0.90$11.72
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$9.38$0.65$10.03
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$9.62$0.73$10.35
Laborer: Common Or General$8.65$0.75$9.40
Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader And Distributor$8.64$0.91$9.55
Ironworker, Structural$8.25$0.59$8.84
Electrician$10.19$1.07$11.26
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$8.52$0.58$9.10
Carpenter$8.75$0.66$9.41

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination PR20260031, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$11.50$0.53$12.03
Roofer$9.44$1.05$10.49
Plumber$9.45$0.82$10.27
Painter$8.47$0.00$8.47
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$12.00$0.55$12.55
Laborer: Common Or General$7.66$0.65$8.31
Electrician$10.10$1.00$11.10
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$8.85$0.00$8.85
Carpenter$8.75$0.86$9.61

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination PR20260036, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Electrician$39.81$14.62$54.43
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$10.21$1.09$11.30
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$11.44$0.87$12.31
Laborer: Pipelayer$7.25$0.33$7.58
Laborer: Common Or General$8.78$0.43$9.21
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$9.00$0.83$9.83
Carpenter$9.21$0.91$10.12

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination PR20260001, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver$7.25$0.30$7.55
Sheet Metal Worker (Including HVAC Duct Work)$7.25$0.31$7.56
Power Equipment Operators: (Traxcavator)$7.25$0.00$7.25
Power Equipment Operators: (Loaders)$7.25$0.26$7.51
Power Equipment Operators: (Diggers)$7.25$0.00$7.25
Power Equipment Operators: (Cranes)$7.25$0.00$7.25
Plumber (Including HVAC Work)$7.25$0.31$7.56
Pipefitter$7.25$0.00$7.25
Painter$7.25$0.00$7.25
Laborer, Unskilled$7.25$0.00$7.25
Ironworker$7.25$0.00$7.25
Electrician (Including HVAC Control Wiring)$7.25$0.00$7.25
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$7.25$0.31$7.56
Carpenter$7.25$0.34$7.59
Bricklayer$7.25$0.42$7.67

Service Contract Act rates (services)

Minimum pay for service employees on federal service contracts over $2,500 in Lajas County, Puerto Rico: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Puerto Rico Counties of Cabo Rojo, Lajas, Sabana Grande and San German

Wage determination 2015-5705, revision 29, updated 8/20/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$12.12
01111General Clerk I$10.64
07010Baker$10.66
07130Food Service Worker$10.60
07260Waiter/Waitress$10.50
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$10.50
11090Gardener$13.43
11150Janitor$10.56
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$10.45
11240Maid or Houseman$10.50
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$25.33
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$26.62
23160Electrician, Maintenance$15.95
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$13.86
23370General Maintenance Worker$11.88
23470Laborer$11.33
27101Guard I$10.50
27102Guard II$11.75
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$7.98
31361Truckdriver, Light$10.95
All 349 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$12.12
01012Accounting Clerk II$13.61
01013Accounting Clerk III$15.69
01020Administrative Assistant$15.82
01035Court Reporter$13.69
01041Customer Service Representative I$11.53
01042Customer Service Representative II$12.58
01043Customer Service Representative III$14.12
01051Data Entry Operator I$11.11
01052Data Entry Operator II$12.12
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$11.52
01070Document Preparation Clerk$10.32
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$10.32
01111General Clerk I$10.64
01112General Clerk II$11.61
01113General Clerk III$13.03
01120Housing Referral Assistant$13.97
01141Messenger Courier$10.69
01191Order Clerk I$9.94
01192Order Clerk II$10.85
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$11.90
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$13.31
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$14.85
01270Production Control Clerk$15.97
01290Rental Clerk$10.91
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$11.20
01311Secretary I$11.20
01312Secretary II$12.53
01313Secretary III$13.97
01320Service Order Dispatcher$10.30
01410Supply Technician$16.12
01420Survey Worker$10.50
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$10.68
01531Travel Clerk I$12.98
01532Travel Clerk II$14.30
01533Travel Clerk III$15.76
01611Word Processor I$16.45
01612Word Processor II$18.46
01613Word Processor III$20.65
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$13.01
05010Automotive Electrician$12.45
05040Automotive Glass Installer$11.87
05070Automotive Worker$11.87
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$10.74
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$13.01
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$11.87
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$13.01
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$10.14
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$11.63
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$11.87
05310Painter, Automotive$13.70
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$11.87
05370Tire Repairer$9.43
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$13.01
07010Baker$10.66
07041Cook I$12.35
07042Cook II$13.70
07070Dishwasher$10.48
07130Food Service Worker$10.60
07210Meat Cutter$10.95
07260Waiter/Waitress$10.50
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$14.14
09040Furniture Handler$9.46
09080Furniture Refinisher$14.14
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$11.19
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$12.84
09130Upholsterer$14.14
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$10.50
11060Elevator Operator$10.56
11090Gardener$13.43
11122Housekeeping Aide$10.56
11150Janitor$10.56
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$10.45
11240Maid or Houseman$10.50
11260Pruner$9.83
11270Tractor Operator$12.52
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$10.45
11360Window Cleaner$11.28
12010Ambulance Driver$13.48
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$13.48
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$18.49
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$16.81
12020Dental Assistant$12.25
12025Dental Hygienist$29.62
12030EKG Technician$20.43
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$20.43
12040Emergency Medical Technician$13.48
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$12.08
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$13.50
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$15.87
12100Medical Assistant$12.33
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$17.27
12160Medical Record Clerk$10.64
12190Medical Record Technician$14.10
12195Medical Transcriptionist$14.40
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$29.62
12221Nursing Assistant I$10.56
12222Nursing Assistant II$11.87
12223Nursing Assistant III$12.95
12224Nursing Assistant IV$14.54
12235Optical Dispenser$13.64
12236Optical Technician$13.53
12250Pharmacy Technician$14.75
12280Phlebotomist$15.73
12305Radiologic Technologist$15.01
12311Registered Nurse I$18.88
12312Registered Nurse II$23.09
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$23.09
12314Registered Nurse III$27.95
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$27.95
12316Registered Nurse IV$33.50
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$16.73
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$20.64
13011Exhibits Specialist I$16.40
13012Exhibits Specialist II$19.93
13013Exhibits Specialist III$24.37
13041Illustrator I$16.48
13042Illustrator II$20.42
13043Illustrator III$24.96
13047Librarian$22.09
13050Library Aide/Clerk$13.02
13058Library Technician$13.67
13061Media Specialist I$14.61
13062Media Specialist II$16.35
13063Media Specialist III$18.23
13071Photographer I$15.90
13072Photographer II$17.79
13073Photographer III$22.04
13074Photographer IV$26.96
13075Photographer V$32.63
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$17.79
13110Video Teleconference Technician$14.73
14041Computer Operator I$10.09
14042Computer Operator II$11.29
14043Computer Operator III$13.95
14044Computer Operator IV$18.82
14045Computer Operator V$20.84
14071Computer Programmer I$16.35
14072Computer Programmer II$20.85
14073Computer Programmer III$24.85
14101Computer Systems Analyst I$24.65
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$10.09
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$19.66
14170System Support Specialist$21.24
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$28.56
15060Educational Technologist$22.64
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$34.23
15080Graphic Artist$19.06
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$34.23
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$34.23
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$34.23
15090Technical Instructor$14.07
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$19.06
15110Test Proctor$11.36
15120Tutor$11.36
16010Assembler$11.77
16030Counter Attendant$11.77
16040Dry Cleaner$13.03
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$11.77
16090Presser, Hand$11.77
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$11.77
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$11.77
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$11.77
16190Sewing Machine Operator$13.47
16220Tailor$13.85
16250Washer, Machine$12.23
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$14.14
19040Tool And Die Maker$16.98
21020Forklift Operator$11.29
21030Material Coordinator$15.97
21040Material Expediter$15.97
21050Material Handling Laborer$11.33
21071Order Filler$10.92
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$11.29
21110Shipping Packer$11.56
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$11.56
21140Store Worker I$11.71
21150Stock Clerk$14.40
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$11.29
21410Warehouse Specialist$11.29
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$26.62
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$22.57
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$25.33
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$26.62
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$27.73
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$19.67
23050Aircraft, Painter$19.10
23060Aircraft Servicer$22.57
23080Aircraft Worker$23.04
23110Appliance Mechanic$14.64
23120Bicycle Repairer$12.07
23125Cable Splicer$16.87
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$14.33
23140Carpet Layer$13.53
23160Electrician, Maintenance$15.95
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$13.86
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$14.64
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$15.37
23260Fabric Worker$13.14
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$15.03
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$12.49
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$15.37
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$12.49
23370General Maintenance Worker$11.88
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$25.33
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$22.57
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$23.04
23391Gunsmith I$12.19
23392Gunsmith II$13.53
23393Gunsmith III$15.03
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$14.84
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$14.76
23460Instrument Mechanic$16.42
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$14.30
23470Laborer$11.33
23510Locksmith$14.14
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$15.03
23550Machinist, Maintenance$14.84
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$10.50
23591Metrology Technician I$16.42
23592Metrology Technician II$17.26
23593Metrology Technician III$17.98
23640Millwright$18.02
23710Office Appliance Repairer$14.14
23760Painter, Maintenance$12.85
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$15.20
23810Plumber, Maintenance$14.48
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$15.03
23850Rigger$15.37
23870Scale Mechanic$13.86
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$14.84
23910Small Engine Mechanic$13.84
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$16.40
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$17.14
23950Telephone Lineman$16.14
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$14.54
23965Well Driller$14.84
23970Woodcraft Worker$15.03
23980Woodworker$12.07
24550Case Manager$14.82
24570Child Care Attendant$12.09
24580Child Care Center Clerk$15.07
24610Chore Aide$10.45
24630Homemaker$14.82
25010Boiler Tender$17.26
25040Sewage Plant Operator$14.64
25070Stationary Engineer$17.26
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$11.59
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$14.14
27004Alarm Monitor$11.75
27007Baggage Inspector$10.50
27008Corrections Officer$11.92
27010Court Security Officer$11.92
27030Detection Dog Handler$11.75
27040Detention Officer$11.92
27070Firefighter$11.92
27101Guard I$10.50
27102Guard II$11.75
27131Police Officer I$14.25
27132Police Officer II$15.82
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$8.15
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$8.57
28043Carnival Worker$7.63
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$12.86
28310Lifeguard$12.74
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$14.38
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$11.68
28515Recreation Specialist$17.82
28630Sports Official$11.46
28690Swimming Pool Operator$15.75
29010Blocker And Bracer$13.86
29020Hatch Tender$13.86
29030Line Handler$13.86
29041Stevedore I$12.68
29042Stevedore II$14.64
30021Archeological Technician I$16.65
30022Archeological Technician II$18.76
30023Archeological Technician III$23.07
30030Cartographic Technician$20.97
30040Civil Engineering Technician$19.94
30051Cryogenic Technician I$27.73
30052Cryogenic Technician II$30.62
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$16.65
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$18.76
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$20.77
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$25.55
30081Engineering Technician I$16.10
30082Engineering Technician II$18.06
30083Engineering Technician III$20.21
30084Engineering Technician IV$25.04
30085Engineering Technician V$30.62
30086Engineering Technician VI$37.06
30090Environmental Technician$19.71
30095Evidence Control Specialist$25.04
30210Laboratory Technician$19.25
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$27.73
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$30.62
30240Mathematical Technician$23.07
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$19.61
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$24.31
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$29.73
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$35.97
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$30.62
30390Photo-Optics Technician$24.28
30395Radiation Control Technician$30.62
30461Technical Writer I$23.90
30462Technical Writer II$28.88
30463Technical Writer III$33.66
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$27.73
30502Weather Forecaster II$33.73
30621Weather Observer, Senior$23.07
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$8.51
31030Bus Driver$11.52
31043Driver Courier$10.15
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$7.98
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$10.50
31310Taxi Driver$9.53
31361Truckdriver, Light$10.95
31362Truckdriver, Medium$11.52
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$11.66
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$11.66
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$10.52
99050Desk Clerk$10.50
99095Embalmer$29.57
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$14.64
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$15.79
99260Marketing Analyst$26.01
99310Mortician$29.57
99410Pest Controller$17.78
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$12.90
99711Recycling Specialist$15.38
99730Refuse Collector$12.07
99810Sales Clerk$10.62
99820School Crossing Guard$13.81
99830Survey Party Chief$21.46
99831Surveying Aide$17.92
99832Surveying Technician$19.52
99840Vending Machine Attendant$15.68
99841Vending Machine Repairer$18.75
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$15.68

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.