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Prevailing wage rates in Dona Ana County, New Mexico
DWS's 11.1.2.20 NMAC rates for decisions issued from July 1, 2026 sets 195 prevailing wage rates for 24 trades on public works in Dona Ana County. Each trade's main rate runs from $24.98 an hour (teamster) to $94.16 (elevator constructor), base wage plus fringe benefits.
Dona Ana County prevailing wage by trade, A to Z
| Trade | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BoilermakerBoilermaker/blacksmith · 3 rates | $35.88 | $32.28 | $68.16 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
BricklayerBricklayer/block layer/stonemason: Dona Ana, Otero, Eddy, and Lea · 4 rates | $26.42 | $8.98 | $35.40 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
CarpenterCarpenter/lather · 4 rates | $32.12 | $14.28 | $46.40 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Carpet & Soft Floor LayerSoft floor layer · 4 rates | $21.52 | $9.40 | $30.92 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Cement MasonCement mason · 4 rates | $26.26 | $11.61 | $37.87 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Drywall FinisherDrywall Finisher/Taper · 4 rates | $31.60 | $9.58 | $41.18 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Electrical Utility LinemanElectricians – outside classifications: Zone 1 – Ground man · 45 rates | $28.54 | $13.36 | $41.90 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
ElectricianElectricians – inside classifications: Dona Ana, Hidalgo, Luna and Otero counties – Wireman/low voltage technician · 6 rates | $40.00 | $9.92 | $49.92 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Elevator ConstructorElevator constructor · 4 rates | $53.27 | $40.89 | $94.16 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
GlazierGlazier/Fabricator · 4 rates | $22.75 | $7.70 | $30.45 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker)Asbestos workers/heat & frost insulators · 3 rates | $39.23 | $12.16 | $51.39 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
IronworkerIronworker – Ironworker journeyman · 8 rates | $29.45 | $19.51 | $48.96 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
LaborerLaborers – Group I – Unskilled · 16 rates | $22.37 | $8.48 | $30.85 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
MillwrightMillwright/pile driver · 2 rates | $51.77 | $22.13 | $73.90 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Operating EngineerOperators – Group I · 34 rates | $26.61 | $8.22 | $34.83 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
PainterPainter · 8 rates | $21.00 | $5.75 | $26.75 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
PlastererPlasterer · 2 rates | $27.16 | $9.59 | $36.75 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Plumber / PipefitterPlumber/pipefitter · 6 rates | $39.92 | $16.85 | $56.77 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
RooferRoofer – Roofer journeyman · 8 rates | $31.20 | $9.36 | $40.56 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Sheet Metal WorkerSheet metal worker – Zone 1 · 5 rates | $40.74 | $19.29 | $60.03 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)Truck drivers – Group VIII · 14 rates | $16.71 | $8.27 | $24.98 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Tile FinisherTile setter finisher · 2 rates | $16.53 | $8.81 | $25.34 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Tile SetterTile setter · 2 rates | $24.46 | $8.81 | $33.27 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Tunnel WorkerLaborers – Underground – Group I · 3 rates | $22.87 | $7.12 | $29.99 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
One main rate per trade; open a trade for its other classifications, dated steps and DWS's notes. 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 against dws.state.nm.us on October 25, 2026.
These rates come from the rule. The DWS wage rate decision issued for the project is what binds.
Which trades pay the most in Dona Ana County?
Elevator constructor, at $94.16 an hour. Each trade's main rate, as its page leads with it, highest first, split into the base wage and the fringe DWS lists, on one scale.
- Elevator Constructor$94.16
- Millwright$73.90
- Boilermaker$68.16
- Sheet Metal Worker$60.03
- Plumber / Pipefitter$56.77
- Heat & Frost Insulator$51.39
- Electrician$49.92
- Ironworker$48.96
- Carpenter$46.40
- Utility Lineman$41.90
- Drywall Finisher$41.18
- Roofer$40.56
- Cement Mason$37.87
- Plasterer$36.75
- Bricklayer$35.40
- Operating Engineer$34.83
- Tile Setter$33.27
- Soft Floor Layer$30.92
- Laborer$30.85
- Glazier$30.45
- Tunnel Worker$29.99
- Painter$26.75
- Tile Finisher$25.34
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$24.98
Questions about Dona Ana County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Dona Ana County?
$49.92 an hour: a $40.00 base wage plus $9.92 in fringe, for the main classification, under 11.1.2.20 NMAC rates for decisions issued from July 1, 2026. Overtime and every electrician rate in Dona Ana County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Dona Ana County?
$30.85 an hour: a $22.37 base wage plus $8.48 in fringe, for the main classification (Laborers – Group I – Unskilled), under 11.1.2.20 NMAC rates for decisions issued from July 1, 2026. Overtime and every laborer rate in Dona Ana County.
Does the prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. The rate is a base wage plus fringe, and the employer owes both for every hour. For elevator constructor, the highest-paid trade in Dona Ana County, the $94.16 total is a $53.27 base wage plus $40.89 in fringe.
Does Dona Ana County share its rates with other counties?
For 24 of its 24 trades, yes: DWS sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Electrician rates, for example, are the same in 4 counties (the Dona Ana County group).