Heavy Construction — Harding, New Mexico
WD NM20260011-16054-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ABOVE ZONE 1 RATE. ZONE 4: EXTENDING MORE THAN 30 MILES BEYOND ZONE 1, EXCEPT ALBURQUERQUE, SHALL RECEIVE 26% ABOVE ZONE 1 RATE in Harding, New Mexico (construction type: heavy) is $40.30/hr base + $13.41/hr fringe = $53.71/hr total package (WD NM20260011-16054-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. ZONE 4: EXTENDING MORE THAN 30 MILES BEYOND ZONE 1, EXCEPT ALBURQUERQUE, SHALL RECEIVE 26% 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 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $46.35 | $13.65 | $60.00 Above median +119% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL AND REINFORCING | $28.05 | $18.11 | $46.16 Above median +26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $13.26 | $0.35 | $13.61 Above median -27% 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 | $17.00 | $0.00 | $17.00 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 | $17.43 | $0.26 | $17.69 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 |
| 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 Harding, 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 Harding
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for heavy construction in Harding, 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.