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New Mexico drywall finisher prevailing wage, county by county
A drywall finisher's prevailing wage on New Mexico public works runs from $41.18 an hour in Valencia County to $48.67 in Los Alamos County. The median county is $41.18.
Drywall Finisher rate in each New Mexico county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bernalillo CountyDrywall Finisher/Taper · Bernalillo County group | $31.60 | $9.58 | $41.18 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Catron CountyDrywall Finisher/Taper · Bernalillo County group | $31.60 | $9.58 | $41.18 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Chaves CountyDrywall Finisher/Taper · Bernalillo County group | $31.60 | $9.58 | $41.18 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Cibola CountyDrywall Finisher/Taper · Bernalillo County group | $31.60 | $9.58 | $41.18 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Colfax CountyDrywall Finisher/Taper · Bernalillo County group | $31.60 | $9.58 | $41.18 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Curry CountyDrywall Finisher/Taper · Bernalillo County group | $31.60 | $9.58 | $41.18 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
De Baca CountyDrywall Finisher/Taper · Bernalillo County group | $31.60 | $9.58 | $41.18 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Dona Ana CountyDrywall Finisher/Taper · Bernalillo County group | $31.60 | $9.58 | $41.18 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Eddy CountyDrywall Finisher/Taper · Bernalillo County group | $31.60 | $9.58 | $41.18 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Grant CountyDrywall Finisher/Taper · Bernalillo County group | $31.60 | $9.58 | $41.18 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Guadalupe CountyDrywall Finisher/Taper · Bernalillo County group | $31.60 | $9.58 | $41.18 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Harding CountyDrywall Finisher/Taper · Bernalillo County group | $31.60 | $9.58 | $41.18 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Hidalgo CountyDrywall Finisher/Taper · Bernalillo County group | $31.60 | $9.58 | $41.18 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Lea CountyDrywall Finisher/Taper · Bernalillo County group | $31.60 | $9.58 | $41.18 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Lincoln CountyDrywall Finisher/Taper · Bernalillo County group | $31.60 | $9.58 | $41.18 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Los Alamos CountyDrywall Finisher/Taper: Los Alamos County | $35.85 | $12.82 | $48.67 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Luna CountyDrywall Finisher/Taper · Bernalillo County group | $31.60 | $9.58 | $41.18 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
McKinley CountyDrywall Finisher/Taper · Bernalillo County group | $31.60 | $9.58 | $41.18 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Mora CountyDrywall Finisher/Taper · Bernalillo County group | $31.60 | $9.58 | $41.18 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Otero CountyDrywall Finisher/Taper · Bernalillo County group | $31.60 | $9.58 | $41.18 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Quay CountyDrywall Finisher/Taper · Bernalillo County group | $31.60 | $9.58 | $41.18 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Rio Arriba CountyDrywall Finisher/Taper · Bernalillo County group | $31.60 | $9.58 | $41.18 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Roosevelt CountyDrywall Finisher/Taper · Bernalillo County group | $31.60 | $9.58 | $41.18 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
San Juan CountyDrywall Finisher/Taper · Bernalillo County group | $31.60 | $9.58 | $41.18 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
San Miguel CountyDrywall Finisher/Taper · Bernalillo County group | $31.60 | $9.58 | $41.18 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Sandoval CountyDrywall Finisher/Taper · Bernalillo County group | $31.60 | $9.58 | $41.18 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Santa Fe CountyDrywall Finisher/Taper · Bernalillo County group | $31.60 | $9.58 | $41.18 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Sierra CountyDrywall Finisher/Taper · Bernalillo County group | $31.60 | $9.58 | $41.18 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Socorro CountyDrywall Finisher/Taper · Bernalillo County group | $31.60 | $9.58 | $41.18 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Taos CountyDrywall Finisher/Taper · Bernalillo County group | $31.60 | $9.58 | $41.18 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Torrance CountyDrywall Finisher/Taper · Bernalillo County group | $31.60 | $9.58 | $41.18 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Union CountyDrywall Finisher/Taper · Bernalillo County group | $31.60 | $9.58 | $41.18 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Valencia CountyDrywall Finisher/Taper · Bernalillo County group | $31.60 | $9.58 | $41.18 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Main drywall finisher 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 drywall finisher make on prevailing wage in New Mexico?
$41.18 to $48.67 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $41.18. 1 group of counties with identical rates and 1 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Los Alamos County1 county · Drywall Finisher/Taper: Los Alamos County$48.67
- Bernalillo County group32 counties · Drywall Finisher/Taper$41.18
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamos County | Drywall Finisher/Taper: Los Alamos County | $35.85 | $48.67 |
| 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 | Drywall Finisher/Taper | $31.60 | $41.18 |
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 drywall finisher pay
What is the drywall finisher prevailing wage in Bernalillo County?
$41.18 an hour: a $31.60 base wage plus $9.58 in fringe, under 11.1.2.20 NMAC rates for decisions issued from July 1, 2026. Overtime and every drywall finisher classification in Bernalillo County.
Does drywall finisher prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Bernalillo County the $41.18 total is a $31.60 base wage plus $9.58 in fringe, about 23% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does drywall finisher 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 drywall finishers 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 drywall finisher rate?
DWS often publishes the same drywall finisher rates for several counties. Across New Mexico, the 33 counties with a drywall finisher 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).