Davis-Bacon Wage Determinations — Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos has 4 active Davis-Bacon wage determinations. Select a construction type to view trade rates and fringe benefit requirements.
Quick Answer
Davis-Bacon prevailing wage determinations for Los Alamos, New Mexico cover 4 construction types: Building, Heavy, Highway and Residential. Each determination sets the minimum base hourly wage and fringe benefits per trade classification for federal construction projects in the county. Select a construction type below for the full trade-by-trade rate table.
building
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WD: NM20260022-16055-bld Rev. 1
Effective: May 17, 2026
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heavy
Active
WD: NM20260011-16055-hvy Rev. 1
Effective: May 17, 2026
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highway
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WD: NM20260037-16055-hwy Rev. 1
Effective: May 17, 2026
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residential
Active
WD: NM20260006-16055-res Rev. 1
Effective: May 17, 2026
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Top-Paying Trades in Los Alamos
Highest Davis-Bacon total packages (base + fringe) across this county's wage determinations. Each row shows the construction type that yields the highest rate for that trade.
| # | Trade | Construction Type | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ELECTRICIAN | heavy | $46.35 | $13.65 | $60.00 | WD → |
| 2 | PLUMBER | building | $43.07 | $16.60 | $59.67 | WD → |
| 3 | PIPEFITTER | building | $43.07 | $16.60 | $59.67 | WD → |
| 4 | PIPEFITTER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | building | $43.07 | $16.60 | $59.67 | WD → |
| 5 | SHEET METAL WORKER | building | $37.50 | $18.51 | $56.01 | WD → |
| 6 | Sheet Metal Worker | building | $37.50 | $18.51 | $56.01 | WD → |
| 7 | ELECTRICIAN Zone 1 | heavy | $40.30 | $13.41 | $53.71 | WD → |
| 8 | ABOVE ZONE 1 RATE. ZONE 4: EXTENDING MORE THAN 30 MILES BEYOND ZONE 1, EXCEPT ALBURQUERQUE, SHALL RECEIVE 26% ABOVE ZONE 1 RATE | heavy | $40.30 | $13.41 | $53.71 | WD → |
| 9 | IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL AND REINFORCING | heavy | $28.05 | $18.11 | $46.16 | WD → |
| 10 | IRONWORKER, ORNAMENTAL, REINFORCING AND STRUCTURAL | building | $28.05 | $18.11 | $46.16 | WD → |
Each wage determination above lists the minimum hourly base rate and required fringe benefits per trade classification. Full Davis-Bacon compliance guide →