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New Mexico carpenter prevailing wage, county by county
A carpenter's prevailing wage on New Mexico public works runs from $46.40 an hour in Valencia County to $53.26 in Los Alamos County. The median county is $46.40.
Carpenter rate in each New Mexico county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bernalillo CountyCarpenter/lather · Bernalillo County group | $32.12 | $14.28 | $46.40 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Catron CountyCarpenter/lather · Bernalillo County group | $32.12 | $14.28 | $46.40 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Chaves CountyCarpenter/lather · Bernalillo County group | $32.12 | $14.28 | $46.40 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Cibola CountyCarpenter/lather · Bernalillo County group | $32.12 | $14.28 | $46.40 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Colfax CountyCarpenter/lather · Bernalillo County group | $32.12 | $14.28 | $46.40 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Curry CountyCarpenter/lather · Bernalillo County group | $32.12 | $14.28 | $46.40 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
De Baca CountyCarpenter/lather · Bernalillo County group | $32.12 | $14.28 | $46.40 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Dona Ana CountyCarpenter/lather · Bernalillo County group | $32.12 | $14.28 | $46.40 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Eddy CountyCarpenter/lather · Bernalillo County group | $32.12 | $14.28 | $46.40 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Grant CountyCarpenter/lather · Bernalillo County group | $32.12 | $14.28 | $46.40 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Guadalupe CountyCarpenter/lather · Bernalillo County group | $32.12 | $14.28 | $46.40 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Harding CountyCarpenter/lather · Bernalillo County group | $32.12 | $14.28 | $46.40 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Hidalgo CountyCarpenter/lather · Bernalillo County group | $32.12 | $14.28 | $46.40 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Lea CountyCarpenter/lather · Bernalillo County group | $32.12 | $14.28 | $46.40 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Lincoln CountyCarpenter/lather · Bernalillo County group | $32.12 | $14.28 | $46.40 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Los Alamos CountyCarpenter: Los Alamos county | $38.56 | $14.70 | $53.26 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Luna CountyCarpenter/lather · Bernalillo County group | $32.12 | $14.28 | $46.40 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
McKinley CountyCarpenter/lather · Bernalillo County group | $32.12 | $14.28 | $46.40 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Mora CountyCarpenter/lather · Bernalillo County group | $32.12 | $14.28 | $46.40 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Otero CountyCarpenter/lather · Bernalillo County group | $32.12 | $14.28 | $46.40 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Quay CountyCarpenter/lather · Bernalillo County group | $32.12 | $14.28 | $46.40 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Rio Arriba CountyCarpenter/lather · Bernalillo County group | $32.12 | $14.28 | $46.40 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Roosevelt CountyCarpenter/lather · Bernalillo County group | $32.12 | $14.28 | $46.40 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
San Juan CountyCarpenter/lather · Bernalillo County group | $32.12 | $14.28 | $46.40 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
San Miguel CountyCarpenter/lather · Bernalillo County group | $32.12 | $14.28 | $46.40 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Sandoval CountyCarpenter/lather · Bernalillo County group | $32.12 | $14.28 | $46.40 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Santa Fe CountyCarpenter/lather · Bernalillo County group | $32.12 | $14.28 | $46.40 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Sierra CountyCarpenter/lather · Bernalillo County group | $32.12 | $14.28 | $46.40 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Socorro CountyCarpenter/lather · Bernalillo County group | $32.12 | $14.28 | $46.40 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Taos CountyCarpenter/lather · Bernalillo County group | $32.12 | $14.28 | $46.40 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Torrance CountyCarpenter/lather · Bernalillo County group | $32.12 | $14.28 | $46.40 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Union CountyCarpenter/lather · Bernalillo County group | $32.12 | $14.28 | $46.40 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Valencia CountyCarpenter/lather · Bernalillo County group | $32.12 | $14.28 | $46.40 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Main carpenter classification in each county, 11.1.2.20 NMAC rates for decisions issued from July 1, 2026. Each project is governed by one wage rate decision "which shall remain effective for the duration of the project" (11.1.2.14 NMAC). Checked October 25, 2026.
How much does a carpenter make on prevailing wage in New Mexico?
$46.40 to $53.26 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $46.40. 1 group of counties with identical rates and 1 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Los Alamos County1 county · Carpenter: Los Alamos county$53.26
- Bernalillo County group32 counties · Carpenter/lather$46.40
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamos County | Carpenter: Los Alamos county | $38.56 | $53.26 |
| Bernalillo County group, 32 localities: Bernalillo, Catron, Chaves, Cibola, Colfax, Curry, De Baca, Dona Ana, Eddy, Grant, Guadalupe, Harding, Hidalgo, Lea, Lincoln, Luna, McKinley, Mora, Otero, Quay, Rio Arriba, Roosevelt, San Juan, San Miguel, Sandoval, Santa Fe, Sierra, Socorro, Taos, Torrance, Union, Valencia | Carpenter/lather | $32.12 | $46.40 |
1 group of counties with identical DWS rates, and 1 county with rates of its own.
11.1.2.20 NMAC lists journeyworker (and some helper) rates. Apprentices are paid the rate set by their registered apprenticeship program (11.1.2.19(B) NMAC). The 'Apprenticeship' column is the employer contribution to the public works apprentice and training fund, which the rule says is included in the fringe rate (11.1.2.19(C) NMAC).
Questions about New Mexico carpenter pay
What is the carpenter prevailing wage in Bernalillo County?
$46.40 an hour: a $32.12 base wage plus $14.28 in fringe, under 11.1.2.20 NMAC rates for decisions issued from July 1, 2026. Overtime and every carpenter classification in Bernalillo County.
Does carpenter prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Bernalillo County the $46.40 total is a $32.12 base wage plus $14.28 in fringe, about 31% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does carpenter prevailing wage pay overtime in New Mexico?
New Mexico's rate table sets no overtime premium or hours. The general rule applies: 1½ times the regular rate for hours over 40 in a week. The rule doesn't say whether the premium applies to base only or base plus fringe, so we don't compute overtime dollars.
Do apprentice carpenters get this rate?
11.1.2.20 NMAC lists journeyworker (and some helper) rates. Apprentices are paid the rate set by their registered apprenticeship program (11.1.2.19(B) NMAC). The 'Apprenticeship' column is the employer contribution to the public works apprentice and training fund, which the rule says is included in the fringe rate (11.1.2.19(C) NMAC).
Why do some counties have the same carpenter rate?
DWS often publishes the same carpenter rates for several counties. Across New Mexico, the 33 counties with a carpenter rate fall into 2 distinct sets of rates, and 1 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 32 counties (the Bernalillo County group).