Building Construction — San Miguel, New Mexico
WD NM20260028-16060-bld · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ABOVE ZONE 1 RATE in San Miguel, New Mexico (construction type: building) is $40.30/hr base + $13.41/hr fringe = $53.71/hr total package (WD NM20260028-16060-bld, Rev. 2).
Scroll down for all 40 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: NM20260028-16060-bld
Revision: 2
Construction Type: building
State: New Mexico (NM)
County: San Miguel
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 40
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 |
| ACOUSTICAL CEILING MECHANIC | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BOILERMAKER | $21.77 | $3.98 | $25.75 Bottom 10% -16% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $20.80 | $5.10 | $25.90 +14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $24.08 | $10.79 | $34.87 +39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $18.80 | $5.61 | $24.41 -2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $26.07 | $5.96 | $32.03 +28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, BATT INSULATION, DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING, DRYWALL HANGING, AND FORM WORK | $19.27 | $4.29 | $23.56 -6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $16.27 | $3.94 | $20.21 -14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $18.34 | $4.38 | $22.72 Above median -20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLOOR LAYER: CARPET | $18.05 | $4.49 | $22.54 +3% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $20.15 | $3.63 | $23.78 +8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $19.75 | $8.71 | $28.46 Above median -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL AND ORNAMENTAL | $28.05 | $18.11 | $46.16 Bottom 10% +26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, MASON TENDER BRICK | $23.69 | $7.89 | $31.58 Bottom 10% +71% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT RAKER | $10.25 | $0.00 | $10.25 Bottom 10% -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $13.78 | $3.56 | $17.34 Above median -6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION | $12.42 | $1.47 | $13.89 Top 10% -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $11.51 | $0.85 | $12.36 -33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $13.78 | $2.20 | $15.98 Above median -14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE | $18.79 | $3.47 | $22.26 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $24.38 | $4.60 | $28.98 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $20.86 | $4.60 | $25.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $20.33 | $4.94 | $25.27 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING | $24.00 | $7.00 | $31.00 Top 10% +40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY.$ 15.47 2.09 OPERATOR: LOADER | $19.76 | $4.84 | $24.60 Top 10% +11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $43.07 | $16.60 | $59.67 Above median +108% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $17.65 | $5.29 | $22.94 Bottom 10% +1% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $43.07 | $16.60 | $59.67 Above median +108% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR ( BOBCAT/SKID LOADER) | $27.24 | $4.65 | $31.89 Bottom 10% +35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR ( ROLLER) | $26.75 | $4.65 | $31.40 Top 10% +33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $18.84 | $0.00 | $18.84 -12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $37.50 | $18.51 | $56.01 +97% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT AND UNIT INSTALLATION | $22.01 | $9.65 | $31.66 Above median +11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $20.00 | $4.16 | $24.16 -16% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE FINISHER | $14.02 | $0.00 | $14.02 -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $14.30 | $1.02 | $15.32 -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $11.00 | $0.00 | $11.00 Bottom 10% -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: PICKUP TRUCK | $15.91 | $3.13 | $19.04 Top 10% -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $15.16 | $4.69 | $19.85 Above median -15% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the San Miguel, NM — Building 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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Loaded cost (with burden)
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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.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in San Miguel, 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.