Heavy Construction — Chaves, New Mexico
WD NM20260010-14856-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ABOVE ZONE 1 RATE in Chaves, New Mexico (construction type: heavy) is $40.30/hr base + $13.41/hr fringe = $53.71/hr total package (WD NM20260010-14856-hvy, Rev. 1).
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Prevailing Wage Rates — All Trades
Base hourly rates and fringe benefit requirements for all trade classifications covered by this wage determination. Total package = base + fringe.
| Trade Classification | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABOVE ZONE 1 RATE | $40.30 | $13.41 | $53.71 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $22.26 | $6.20 | $28.46 +14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $22.75 | $9.60 | $32.35 Above median -12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL | $28.05 | $18.11 | $46.16 +26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.37 | $0.00 | $12.37 -33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: FLAGGER | $10.90 | $0.00 | $10.90 -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE | $14.03 | $0.00 | $14.03 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $18.79 | $2.35 | $21.14 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $22.07 | $5.05 | $27.12 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCRAPER | $14.03 | $0.00 | $14.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $25.64 | $11.31 | $36.95 +29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $26.27 | $7.69 | $33.96 +18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $11.90 | $0.00 | $11.90 -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $13.72 | $5.25 | $18.97 Above median -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Chaves, NM — Heavy construction prevailing wage rates. Add a row for each trade in your crew, set the number of workers and hours, and optionally add a burden percentage for payroll taxes, workers’ comp, and insurance.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
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This is an estimate only. Burden percentages vary widely by state, employer experience modifier, and benefit plan structure. Davis-Bacon also requires per-trade record-keeping on Form WH-347; this calculator does not replace certified payroll reporting.
Other Construction Types in Chaves
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for heavy construction in Chaves, New Mexico.
- The Davis-Bacon Act applies to contracts ≥$2,000 involving construction, alteration, or repair of federal or federally assisted buildings.
- The total package (base + fringe) is the minimum hourly labor cost per worker. Employers may satisfy fringe requirements by contributing to bona fide benefit plans.
- Apprentices must be registered with a DOL-approved apprenticeship program to be paid apprentice rates.
- Contractors must post this wage determination at the job site. Certified payroll records must be submitted weekly using Form WH-347.
- If a trade classification you need isn't listed below, request a conformance from the DOL Wage and Hour Division.