Prevailing wage rates in Lares County, Puerto Rico

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

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination PR20260020, 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$9.48$0.80$10.28
Laborer: Common Or General$8.10$0.43$8.53
Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader And Distributor$8.85$0.00$8.85
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$8.69$0.70$9.39

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination PR20260028, 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 Lares County, Puerto Rico: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Puerto Rico Counties of Lares and Utuado

Wage determination 2015-6045, revision 6, updated 8/20/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$12.13
01111General Clerk I$10.59
07010Baker$10.50
07130Food Service Worker$10.50
07260Waiter/Waitress$10.50
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$10.50
11090Gardener$13.43
11150Janitor$10.50
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$10.45
11240Maid or Houseman$10.50
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$25.33
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$26.62
23160Electrician, Maintenance$17.34
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$16.07
23370General Maintenance Worker$11.88
23470Laborer$11.86
27101Guard I$10.50
27102Guard II$11.75
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$7.65
31361Truckdriver, Light$10.50
All 347 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$12.13
01012Accounting Clerk II$13.62
01013Accounting Clerk III$15.70
01020Administrative Assistant$14.04
01035Court Reporter$13.69
01041Customer Service Representative I$11.35
01042Customer Service Representative II$12.39
01043Customer Service Representative III$13.90
01051Data Entry Operator I$10.69
01052Data Entry Operator II$11.67
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$12.04
01070Document Preparation Clerk$10.32
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$10.32
01111General Clerk I$10.59
01112General Clerk II$11.56
01113General Clerk III$12.97
01120Housing Referral Assistant$13.48
01141Messenger Courier$10.07
01191Order Clerk I$9.94
01192Order Clerk II$10.85
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$12.91
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$14.45
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$16.12
01270Production Control Clerk$17.97
01290Rental Clerk$11.63
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$10.76
01311Secretary I$10.76
01312Secretary II$12.04
01313Secretary III$13.48
01320Service Order Dispatcher$10.76
01410Supply Technician$14.04
01420Survey Worker$10.50
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$10.50
01531Travel Clerk I$12.98
01532Travel Clerk II$14.30
01533Travel Clerk III$15.76
01611Word Processor I$17.08
01612Word Processor II$19.17
01613Word Processor III$21.44
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$10.50
07041Cook I$13.87
07042Cook II$15.39
07070Dishwasher$10.45
07130Food Service Worker$10.50
07210Meat Cutter$10.50
07260Waiter/Waitress$10.50
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$15.07
09040Furniture Handler$10.41
09080Furniture Refinisher$15.07
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$12.27
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$14.12
09130Upholsterer$15.07
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$10.50
11060Elevator Operator$10.50
11090Gardener$13.43
11122Housekeeping Aide$10.50
11150Janitor$10.50
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$10.45
11240Maid or Houseman$10.50
11260Pruner$9.83
11270Tractor Operator$12.46
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$10.45
11360Window Cleaner$11.22
12010Ambulance Driver$12.02
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$13.96
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$19.16
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$13.20
12020Dental Assistant$12.02
12025Dental Hygienist$30.70
12030EKG Technician$21.16
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$21.16
12040Emergency Medical Technician$12.02
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$12.49
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$13.96
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$15.58
12100Medical Assistant$12.23
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$17.07
12160Medical Record Clerk$10.61
12190Medical Record Technician$14.10
12195Medical Transcriptionist$12.86
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$30.70
12221Nursing Assistant I$10.86
12222Nursing Assistant II$12.21
12223Nursing Assistant III$13.32
12224Nursing Assistant IV$14.95
12235Optical Dispenser$14.14
12236Optical Technician$12.49
12250Pharmacy Technician$13.41
12280Phlebotomist$15.73
12305Radiologic Technologist$15.63
12311Registered Nurse I$17.97
12312Registered Nurse II$21.99
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$21.99
12314Registered Nurse III$26.60
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$26.60
12316Registered Nurse IV$31.87
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$17.30
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$17.30
13011Exhibits Specialist I$17.91
13012Exhibits Specialist II$22.19
13013Exhibits Specialist III$27.14
13041Illustrator I$17.91
13042Illustrator II$22.19
13043Illustrator III$27.14
13047Librarian$24.57
13050Library Aide/Clerk$14.27
13058Library Technician$17.91
13061Media Specialist I$16.02
13062Media Specialist II$17.91
13063Media Specialist III$19.97
13071Photographer I$16.73
13072Photographer II$18.96
13073Photographer III$22.19
13074Photographer IV$28.74
13075Photographer V$33.55
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$18.74
13110Video Teleconference Technician$16.02
14041Computer Operator I$12.21
14042Computer Operator II$13.66
14043Computer Operator III$16.89
14044Computer Operator IV$23.79
14045Computer Operator V$25.21
14071Computer Programmer I$19.11
14072Computer Programmer II$23.67
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$12.21
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$23.79
14170System Support Specialist$25.70
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$34.56
15060Educational Technologist$22.64
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$41.42
15080Graphic Artist$19.06
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$41.42
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$41.42
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$41.42
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)$15.05
19040Tool And Die Maker$17.95
21020Forklift Operator$12.51
21030Material Coordinator$17.97
21040Material Expediter$17.97
21050Material Handling Laborer$11.86
21071Order Filler$10.90
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$12.51
21110Shipping Packer$11.56
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$11.56
21140Store Worker I$11.71
21150Stock Clerk$14.40
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$12.51
21410Warehouse Specialist$12.51
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$20.17
23060Aircraft Servicer$22.57
23080Aircraft Worker$23.04
23110Appliance Mechanic$17.11
23120Bicycle Repairer$12.62
23125Cable Splicer$18.56
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$14.28
23140Carpet Layer$14.88
23160Electrician, Maintenance$17.34
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$16.07
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$17.11
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$17.96
23260Fabric Worker$15.20
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$16.53
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$14.55
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$17.89
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$14.60
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$13.41
23392Gunsmith II$14.88
23393Gunsmith III$16.53
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$15.81
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$14.31
23460Instrument Mechanic$18.06
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$15.73
23470Laborer$11.86
23510Locksmith$15.05
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$17.97
23550Machinist, Maintenance$15.20
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$10.50
23591Metrology Technician I$18.06
23592Metrology Technician II$18.99
23593Metrology Technician III$19.78
23640Millwright$19.82
23710Office Appliance Repairer$15.05
23760Painter, Maintenance$15.07
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$15.74
23810Plumber, Maintenance$15.07
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$16.53
23850Rigger$17.16
23870Scale Mechanic$16.16
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$15.81
23910Small Engine Mechanic$15.22
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$18.04
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$18.88
23950Telephone Lineman$17.96
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$14.40
23965Well Driller$15.82
23970Woodcraft Worker$16.53
23980Woodworker$12.99
24550Case Manager$13.11
24570Child Care Attendant$10.50
24580Child Care Center Clerk$13.10
24610Chore Aide$10.45
24630Homemaker$13.11
25010Boiler Tender$18.99
25040Sewage Plant Operator$16.34
25070Stationary Engineer$18.99
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$13.26
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$15.20
27004Alarm Monitor$11.75
27007Baggage Inspector$10.50
27008Corrections Officer$11.87
27010Court Security Officer$11.89
27030Detection Dog Handler$11.75
27040Detention Officer$11.87
27070Firefighter$11.87
27101Guard I$10.50
27102Guard II$11.75
27131Police Officer I$12.95
27132Police Officer II$14.38
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$9.87
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$10.37
28043Carnival Worker$9.23
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$12.86
28310Lifeguard$11.59
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$14.38
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$10.50
28515Recreation Specialist$17.82
28630Sports Official$11.46
28690Swimming Pool Operator$15.75
29010Blocker And Bracer$15.95
29020Hatch Tender$15.95
29030Line Handler$15.95
29041Stevedore I$13.59
29042Stevedore II$16.17
30021Archeological Technician I$16.41
30022Archeological Technician II$18.36
30023Archeological Technician III$22.74
30030Cartographic Technician$22.74
30040Civil Engineering Technician$22.55
30051Cryogenic Technician I$25.19
30052Cryogenic Technician II$27.82
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$16.41
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$18.36
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$20.46
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$25.19
30081Engineering Technician I$16.07
30082Engineering Technician II$18.05
30083Engineering Technician III$20.20
30084Engineering Technician IV$25.01
30085Engineering Technician V$30.60
30086Engineering Technician VI$37.02
30090Environmental Technician$22.55
30095Evidence Control Specialist$22.74
30210Laboratory Technician$18.57
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$25.19
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$27.82
30240Mathematical Technician$22.74
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$17.83
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$22.10
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$28.37
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$34.32
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$27.82
30390Photo-Optics Technician$22.74
30395Radiation Control Technician$27.82
30461Technical Writer I$22.74
30462Technical Writer II$27.82
30463Technical Writer III$33.65
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$25.19
30502Weather Forecaster II$30.63
30621Weather Observer, Senior$22.74
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$8.17
31030Bus Driver$11.05
31043Driver Courier$9.74
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$7.65
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$9.71
31310Taxi Driver$9.08
31361Truckdriver, Light$10.50
31362Truckdriver, Medium$11.05
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$11.21
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$11.21
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$10.50
99050Desk Clerk$10.50
99095Embalmer$29.57
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$15.68
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$16.90
99260Marketing Analyst$26.78
99310Mortician$29.57
99410Pest Controller$17.78
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$12.30
99711Recycling Specialist$14.66
99730Refuse Collector$11.11
99810Sales Clerk$10.50
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.