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New Mexico electrician prevailing wage, county by county
An electrician's prevailing wage on New Mexico public works runs from $49.92 an hour in Otero County to $64.69 in Los Alamos County. The median county is $55.72.
Electrician rate in each New Mexico county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bernalillo CountyElectricians – inside classifications: Zone 1 – Wireman/low voltage technician · Bernalillo County group | $42.30 | $13.42 | $55.72 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Catron CountyElectricians – inside classifications: Zone 1 – Wireman/low voltage technician · Bernalillo County group | $42.30 | $13.42 | $55.72 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Chaves CountyElectricians – inside classifications: Zone 1 – Wireman/low voltage technician · Bernalillo County group | $42.30 | $13.42 | $55.72 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Cibola CountyElectricians – inside classifications: Zone 1 – Wireman/low voltage technician · Bernalillo County group | $42.30 | $13.42 | $55.72 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Colfax CountyElectricians – inside classifications: Zone 1 – Wireman/low voltage technician · Bernalillo County group | $42.30 | $13.42 | $55.72 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Curry CountyElectricians – inside classifications: Zone 1 – Wireman/low voltage technician · Bernalillo County group | $42.30 | $13.42 | $55.72 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
De Baca CountyElectricians – inside classifications: Zone 1 – Wireman/low voltage technician · Bernalillo County group | $42.30 | $13.42 | $55.72 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Dona Ana CountyElectricians – inside classifications: Dona Ana, Hidalgo, Luna and Otero counties – Wireman/low voltage technician · Dona Ana County group | $40.00 | $9.92 | $49.92 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Eddy CountyElectricians – inside classifications: Zone 1 – Wireman/low voltage technician · Bernalillo County group | $42.30 | $13.42 | $55.72 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Grant CountyElectricians – inside classifications: Zone 1 – Wireman/low voltage technician · Bernalillo County group | $42.30 | $13.42 | $55.72 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Guadalupe CountyElectricians – inside classifications: Zone 1 – Wireman/low voltage technician · Bernalillo County group | $42.30 | $13.42 | $55.72 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Harding CountyElectricians – inside classifications: Zone 1 – Wireman/low voltage technician · Bernalillo County group | $42.30 | $13.42 | $55.72 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Hidalgo CountyElectricians – inside classifications: Dona Ana, Hidalgo, Luna and Otero counties – Wireman/low voltage technician · Dona Ana County group | $40.00 | $9.92 | $49.92 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Lea CountyElectricians – inside classifications: Zone 1 – Wireman/low voltage technician · Bernalillo County group | $42.30 | $13.42 | $55.72 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Lincoln CountyElectricians – inside classifications: Zone 1 – Wireman/low voltage technician · Bernalillo County group | $42.30 | $13.42 | $55.72 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Los Alamos CountyElectricians – inside classifications: Los Alamos County – Wireman/low voltage technician | $48.65 | $16.04 | $64.69 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Luna CountyElectricians – inside classifications: Dona Ana, Hidalgo, Luna and Otero counties – Wireman/low voltage technician · Dona Ana County group | $40.00 | $9.92 | $49.92 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
McKinley CountyElectricians – inside classifications: Zone 1 – Wireman/low voltage technician · Bernalillo County group | $42.30 | $13.42 | $55.72 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Mora CountyElectricians – inside classifications: Zone 1 – Wireman/low voltage technician · Bernalillo County group | $42.30 | $13.42 | $55.72 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Otero CountyElectricians – inside classifications: Dona Ana, Hidalgo, Luna and Otero counties – Wireman/low voltage technician · Dona Ana County group | $40.00 | $9.92 | $49.92 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Quay CountyElectricians – inside classifications: Zone 1 – Wireman/low voltage technician · Bernalillo County group | $42.30 | $13.42 | $55.72 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Rio Arriba CountyElectricians – inside classifications: Zone 1 – Wireman/low voltage technician · Bernalillo County group | $42.30 | $13.42 | $55.72 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Roosevelt CountyElectricians – inside classifications: Zone 1 – Wireman/low voltage technician · Bernalillo County group | $42.30 | $13.42 | $55.72 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
San Juan CountyElectricians – inside classifications: Zone 1 – Wireman/low voltage technician · Bernalillo County group | $42.30 | $13.42 | $55.72 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
San Miguel CountyElectricians – inside classifications: Zone 1 – Wireman/low voltage technician · Bernalillo County group | $42.30 | $13.42 | $55.72 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Sandoval CountyElectricians – inside classifications: Zone 1 – Wireman/low voltage technician · Bernalillo County group | $42.30 | $13.42 | $55.72 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Santa Fe CountyElectricians – inside classifications: Zone 1 – Wireman/low voltage technician · Bernalillo County group | $42.30 | $13.42 | $55.72 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Sierra CountyElectricians – inside classifications: Zone 1 – Wireman/low voltage technician · Bernalillo County group | $42.30 | $13.42 | $55.72 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Socorro CountyElectricians – inside classifications: Zone 1 – Wireman/low voltage technician · Bernalillo County group | $42.30 | $13.42 | $55.72 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Taos CountyElectricians – inside classifications: Zone 1 – Wireman/low voltage technician · Bernalillo County group | $42.30 | $13.42 | $55.72 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Torrance CountyElectricians – inside classifications: Zone 1 – Wireman/low voltage technician · Bernalillo County group | $42.30 | $13.42 | $55.72 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Union CountyElectricians – inside classifications: Zone 1 – Wireman/low voltage technician · Bernalillo County group | $42.30 | $13.42 | $55.72 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Valencia CountyElectricians – inside classifications: Zone 1 – Wireman/low voltage technician · Bernalillo County group | $42.30 | $13.42 | $55.72 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Main electrician 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 an electrician make on prevailing wage in New Mexico?
$49.92 to $64.69 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $55.72. 2 groups of counties with identical rates and 1 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Los Alamos County1 county · Electricians – inside classifications: Los A$64.69
- Bernalillo County group28 counties · Electricians – inside classifications: Zone $55.72
- Dona Ana County group4 counties · Electricians – inside classifications: Dona $49.92
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamos County | Electricians – inside classifications: Los Alamos County – Wireman/low voltage technician | $48.65 | $64.69 |
| Bernalillo County group, 28 localities: Bernalillo, Catron, Chaves, Cibola, Colfax, Curry, De Baca, Eddy, Grant, Guadalupe, Harding, Lea, Lincoln, McKinley, Mora, Quay, Rio Arriba, Roosevelt, San Juan, San Miguel, Sandoval, Santa Fe, Sierra, Socorro, Taos, Torrance, Union, Valencia | Electricians – inside classifications: Zone 1 – Wireman/low voltage technician | $42.30 | $55.72 |
| Dona Ana County group, 4 localities: Dona Ana, Hidalgo, Luna, Otero | Electricians – inside classifications: Dona Ana, Hidalgo, Luna and Otero counties – Wireman/low voltage technician | $40.00 | $49.92 |
2 groups 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 electrician pay
What is the electrician prevailing wage in Bernalillo County?
$55.72 an hour: a $42.30 base wage plus $13.42 in fringe, under 11.1.2.20 NMAC rates for decisions issued from July 1, 2026. Overtime and every electrician classification in Bernalillo County.
Does electrician prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Bernalillo County the $55.72 total is a $42.30 base wage plus $13.42 in fringe, about 24% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does electrician 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 electricians 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 electrician rate?
DWS often publishes the same electrician rates for several counties. Across New Mexico, the 33 counties with an electrician rate fall into 3 distinct sets of rates, and 2 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 28 counties (the Bernalillo County group).