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Prevailing wage rates in Los Alamos County, New Mexico

DWS's 11.1.2.20 NMAC rates for decisions issued from July 1, 2026 sets 168 prevailing wage rates for 24 trades on public works in Los Alamos County. Each trade's main rate runs from $24.98 an hour (teamster) to $94.16 (elevator constructor), base wage plus fringe benefits.

Los Alamos County prevailing wage by trade, A to Z

24 trades
TradeBase wageFringe benefitsTotal rateEffectiveSource
BoilermakerBoilermaker/blacksmith · 3 rates
$35.88 $32.28 $68.16 Jul 1, 2026NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01
BricklayerBricklayer/block layer/stonemason · 4 rates
$33.41 $12.04 $45.45 Jul 1, 2026NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01
CarpenterCarpenter: Los Alamos county · 4 rates
$38.56 $14.70 $53.26 Jul 1, 2026NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01
Carpet & Soft Floor LayerSoft floor layer: Los Alamos County · 4 rates
$35.87 $12.92 $48.79 Jul 1, 2026NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01
Cement MasonCement mason · 4 rates
$26.26 $11.61 $37.87 Jul 1, 2026NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01
Drywall FinisherDrywall Finisher/Taper: Los Alamos County · 4 rates
$35.85 $12.82 $48.67 Jul 1, 2026NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01
Electrical Utility LinemanElectricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos County – Journeyman technician · 20 rates
$49.55 $20.89 $70.44 Jul 1, 2026NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01
ElectricianElectricians – inside classifications: Los Alamos County – Wireman/low voltage technician · 6 rates
$48.65 $16.04 $64.69 Jul 1, 2026NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01
Elevator ConstructorElevator constructor · 4 rates
$53.27 $40.89 $94.16 Jul 1, 2026NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01
GlazierGlazier: Los Alamos county · 4 rates
$22.75 $7.70 $30.45 Jul 1, 2026NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01
Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker)Asbestos workers/heat & frost insulators: Los Alamos County · 3 rates
$41.36 $12.16 $53.52 Jul 1, 2026NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01
IronworkerIronworker – Ironworker journeyman · 8 rates
$29.45 $19.51 $48.96 Jul 1, 2026NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01
LaborerLaborers – Group I – Unskilled · 16 rates
$22.37 $8.48 $30.85 Jul 1, 2026NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01
MillwrightMillwright/pile driver · 2 rates
$51.77 $22.13 $73.90 Jul 1, 2026NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01
Operating EngineerOperators – Group I · 34 rates
$26.61 $8.22 $34.83 Jul 1, 2026NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01
PainterPainter: Los Alamos county · 8 rates
$35.85 $12.82 $48.67 Jul 1, 2026NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01
PlastererPlasterer · 2 rates
$27.16 $9.59 $36.75 Jul 1, 2026NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01
Plumber / PipefitterPlumber/pipefitter · 6 rates
$39.92 $16.85 $56.77 Jul 1, 2026NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01
RooferRoofer – Roofer journeyman · 8 rates
$31.20 $9.36 $40.56 Jul 1, 2026NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01
Sheet Metal WorkerSheet metal worker – Zone 3 – Los Alamos county · 3 rates
$42.74 $19.29 $62.03 Jul 1, 2026NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01
Teamster (Truck Driver)Truck drivers – Group VIII · 14 rates
$16.71 $8.27 $24.98 Jul 1, 2026NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01
Tile FinisherTile setter finisher · 2 rates
$16.53 $8.81 $25.34 Jul 1, 2026NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01
Tile SetterTile setter · 2 rates
$24.46 $8.81 $33.27 Jul 1, 2026NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01
Tunnel WorkerLaborers – Underground – Group I · 3 rates
$22.87 $7.12 $29.99 Jul 1, 2026NMAC-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 Los Alamos 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.

  1. Elevator Constructor$94.16
  2. Millwright$73.90
  3. Utility Lineman$70.44
  4. Boilermaker$68.16
  5. Electrician$64.69
  6. Sheet Metal Worker$62.03
  7. Plumber / Pipefitter$56.77
  8. Heat & Frost Insulator$53.52
  9. Carpenter$53.26
  10. Ironworker$48.96
  11. Soft Floor Layer$48.79
  12. Drywall Finisher$48.67
  13. Painter$48.67
  14. Bricklayer$45.45
  15. Roofer$40.56
  16. Cement Mason$37.87
  17. Plasterer$36.75
  18. Operating Engineer$34.83
  19. Tile Setter$33.27
  20. Laborer$30.85
  21. Glazier$30.45
  22. Tunnel Worker$29.99
  23. Tile Finisher$25.34
  24. Teamster (Truck Driver)$24.98

Which Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Los Alamos County?

Federally funded or assisted construction here uses the U.S. Department of Labor's rates. When a contract requires both the state rate and the Davis-Bacon rate, paying the higher of the two meets both. The contract documents say which apply. Each trade's page shows its federal rate next to DWS's.

ConstructionWage determinationModificationPublished
BuildingNM202600221May 18, 2026
ResidentialNM202600061May 18, 2026
HighwayNM202600371May 18, 2026
HeavyNM202600111May 18, 2026

What changed in these determinations this year

Questions about Los Alamos County rates

How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Los Alamos County?

$64.69 an hour: a $48.65 base wage plus $16.04 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 Los Alamos County.

What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos County, the $94.16 total is a $53.27 base wage plus $40.89 in fringe.

Do Davis-Bacon rates apply in Los Alamos County?

On federally funded or assisted construction, yes: NM20260022 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, NM20260006 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, NM20260037 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and NM20260011 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. When a contract requires both the state rate and the Davis-Bacon rate, paying the higher of the two meets both. The contract documents say which apply.

Does Los Alamos County share its rates with other counties?

For 15 of its 24 trades, yes: DWS sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Laborer rates, for example, are the same in 33 counties (the Bernalillo County group). The other 9 are Los Alamos County's own.