Prevailing wage rates in Bernalillo County, NM
Davis-Bacon rates as of May 18, 2026, in the Albuquerque, NM BLS area
Electricians on federal building jobs in Bernalillo County must be paid at least $40.30 an hour plus $13.41 an hour in fringe benefits (NM20260044, modification 1, published May 18, 2026). Bernalillo County has 4 active determinations covering building, residential, highway and heavy construction; every rate is below.
Prevailing rate vs. market pay
The Davis-Bacon package (rate plus fringe) across the county's determinations, beside what the trade earns in the area according to the BLS (May 2025 median hourly wage for the metro).
| Trade | Davis-Bacon package | BLS median |
|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $16.54 – $53.71 | $28.43 an hour |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | $30.17 – $65.42 | $30.72 an hour |
| Carpenters | $12.25 – $40.49 | $28.89 an hour |
| Power equipment operators | $12.59 – $31.12 | $24.59 an hour |
| Ironworkers | $46.16 | not published |
| Roofers | $9.83 | $22.01 an hour |
Building construction
Determination NM20260044, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 18 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $40.30 | $13.41 | $53.71 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER (INCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION) | $43.07 | $16.60 | $59.67 | Union |
| PIPEFITTER | $43.07 | $16.60 | $59.67 | Union |
| SPRINKLER FITTER (FIRE SPRINKLERS) | $39.94 | $25.48 | $65.42 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER (INCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING, DRYWALL HANGING… | $24.08 | $10.79 | $34.87 | Union |
| CARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) | $20.41 | $6.25 | $26.66 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $15.70 | $4.86 | $20.56 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $25.97 | $5.15 | $31.12 | Survey |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $28.05 | $18.11 | $46.16 | Union |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT AND UNIT INSTALLATION) | $37.50 | $18.51 | $56.01 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $16.51 | $2.14 | $18.65 | Survey |
| PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $16.51 | $2.14 | $18.65 | Survey |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $18.59 | $7.45 | $26.04 | Survey |
Every other classification (5)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $36.66 | $11.83 | $48.49 | Union |
| ELEVATOR MECHANICPAID HOLIDAYS: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, THE FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING, AND CHRISTMAS DAY. B. EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTES 8% OF REGULAR HOURLY RATE TO VACATIO… | $53.35 | $38.44 | $91.79 | Union |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $23.69 | $7.89 | $31.58 | Union |
| PLASTERER | $24.31 | $11.19 | $35.50 | Union |
| GLAZIER | $20.15 | $3.48 | $23.63 | Survey |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Residential construction
Determination NM20260001, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 16 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $14.15 | $2.39 | $16.54 | Survey |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER | $22.84 | $7.33 | $30.17 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER (EXCLUDING SCAFFOLD SETTING, FORM WORK, DRYWALL… | $11.95 | $0.30 | $12.25 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER (UNSKILLED) | $8.81 | $0.00 | $8.81 | Survey |
| LABORER (PIPE LAYER) | $8.59 | $0.00 | $8.59 | Survey |
| LABORER (LANDSCAPE WORKER) | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | Survey |
| LABORER (FENCE ERECTOR) | $8.00 | $0.28 | $8.28 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (BACKHOE) | $12.59 | $0.00 | $12.59 | Survey |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER (SETTING OF HVAC UNIT AND DUCT WORK… | $10.81 | $0.00 | $10.81 | Survey |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER (EXCLUDING DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING) | $9.00 | $0.00 | $9.00 | Survey |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER | $9.83 | $0.00 | $9.83 | Survey |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $10.62 | $0.00 | $10.62 | Survey |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER (TANDEM DUMP) | $9.00 | $0.00 | $9.00 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER (DUMP - SEMI) | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 | Survey |
Every other classification (2)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATHER | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 | Survey |
| INSULATOR (BATT AND BLOWN) | $14.15 | $0.00 | $14.15 | Survey |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Highway construction
Determination NM20260033, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 21 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDING TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION & INSTALLATION) | $25.91 | $9.45 | $35.36 | Survey |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER, INCLUDING FORM WORK (SANDOVAL, TORRANCE, AND… | $13.70 | $0.44 | $14.14 | Survey |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDING FORM WORK (BERNALLLILO) | $13.73 | $0.44 | $14.17 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER, COMMON OR GENERAL (SANDOVAL) | $11.85 | $0.35 | $12.20 | Survey |
| LABORER, COMMON OR GENERAL (BERNALLILO, TORRANCE, AND VALENCIA) | $11.82 | $0.35 | $12.17 | Survey |
| LABORER (TRAFFIC CONTROL (INCLUDES FLAGGER AND CONE SETTER)) | $14.27 | $0.35 | $14.62 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: OILER (BERNALILO, SANDOVAL, TORRANCE… | $22.08 | $8.72 | $30.80 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER (FRONT END) (SANDOVAL… | $16.59 | $0.26 | $16.85 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER (FRONT END) (BERNALLILO) | $16.78 | $0.26 | $17.04 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID LOADER (SANDOVAL… | $14.91 | $0.26 | $15.17 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID LOADER (BERNALLILO) | $14.73 | $0.26 | $14.99 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (TRENCHER) | $15.22 | $0.26 | $15.48 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE) | $20.10 | $0.26 | $20.36 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (BROOM SWEEPER) | $16.67 | $1.57 | $18.24 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (BACKHOE) | $20.92 | $3.62 | $24.54 | Survey |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (SANDOVAL, TORRANCE, AND… | $15.58 | $0.26 | $15.84 | Survey |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (BERNALLILO) | $15.35 | $0.26 | $15.61 | Survey |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $13.51 | $1.51 | $15.02 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK (SANDOVAL, TORRANCE, VALENCIA) | $14.51 | $0.26 | $14.77 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK (BERNALLILO) | $14.46 | $0.26 | $14.72 | Survey |
Every other classification (1)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $22.61 | $6.03 | $28.64 | Survey |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Heavy construction
Determination NM20260038, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 15 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $34.50 | $10.81 | $45.31 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) | $27.31 | $13.18 | $40.49 | Union |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORK | $16.43 | $0.00 | $16.43 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $17.18 | $4.53 | $21.71 | Survey |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $14.08 | $0.00 | $14.08 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $18.83 | $0.00 | $18.83 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: OILER | $18.23 | $0.00 | $18.23 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $16.80 | $0.00 | $16.80 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $19.02 | $0.00 | $19.02 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $21.00 | $0.00 | $21.00 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $21.06 | $0.00 | $21.06 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $20.96 | $5.29 | $26.25 | Survey |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $19.42 | $8.43 | $27.85 | Survey |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $14.72 | $0.00 | $14.72 | Survey |
Every other classification (1)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $27.80 | $0.00 | $27.80 | Survey |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Before you rely on a rate
These are federal Davis-Bacon rates for federal and federally assisted construction; state-funded work may follow New Mexico's own law. The contracting agency chooses which determination applies, and the one attached to the contract governs, even after a newer modification. Apprentices in registered programs may be paid a percentage of these rates. Nothing here is legal advice.
Source
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, general wage determinations NM20260044, NM20260001, NM20260033, NM20260038, as published on SAM.gov and refreshed here weekly. Rates are shown exactly as published; the construction types are building, residential, highway, heavy. TradeSalary is not affiliated with the Department of Labor.