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Electrical Utility Lineman prevailing wage in Los Alamos County, New Mexico
$70.44an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$49.55 base wage + $20.89 fringe benefits · General building · Los Alamos County
On New Mexico public works in Los Alamos County, a utility lineman must be paid at least $70.44 an hour: a $49.55 base wage plus $20.89 in fringe. DWS prints no total, so $70.44 is our sum of the two.
11.1.2.20 NMAC rates for decisions issued from July 1, 2026; this rate, effective 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.
DWS lists 20 utility lineman rates for Los Alamos County, from $42.73 to $81.35 an hour. See all of them.
These rates come from the rule. The DWS wage rate decision issued for the project is what binds.
- Includes an apprenticeship contribution of $0.60 inside the fringe (11.1.2.19(C) NMAC).
Base wage and fringe benefits: $49.55 + $20.89
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DWS prints the fringe as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $49.55 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $20.89 |
| Base + fringe (our sum; DWS prints no total) | $70.44 |
When does this rate change?
- Each project is governed by one wage rate decision for its duration. A new decision issued before bids replaces the old one only if the agency gets it at least 10 days before bid opening (11.1.2.14(C)–(E) NMAC).
- This page shows the rates for decisions issued from July 1, 2026 (Register XXXVII-12), with the 2027 rates for decisions issued from January 1, 2027 (Register XXXVII-20).
Dated rates for this classification
DWS prints more than one dated line for Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos County – Journeyman technician. The one in force on October 25, 2026 leads this page; scheduled lines take effect on their date.
| Effective | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | $70.44 ($49.55 + $20.89) | Earlier |
| Jul 1, 2026 | $70.44 ($49.55 + $20.89) | In force |
Every utility lineman rate in Los Alamos County
As DWS lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos County – Cable SplicerStreet, highway, utility and light engineering · Los Alamos County$81.35
- Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos County – Cable splicerGeneral building · Los Alamos County$81.35
- Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos county – Cable splicerResidential · Los Alamos county$81.35
- Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos County – Cable splicerHeavy engineering · Los Alamos County$81.35
- Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos County – LinemanStreet, highway, utility and light engineering · Los Alamos County$74.84
- Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos County – LinemanGeneral building · Los Alamos County$74.84
- Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos county – LinemanResidential · Los Alamos county$74.84
- Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos County – LinemanHeavy engineering · Los Alamos County$74.84
- Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos County – Journeyman technicianStreet, highway, utility and light engineering · Los Alamos County$70.44
- Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos County – Journeyman technicianGeneral building · Los Alamos County$70.44
- Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos county – Journeyman technicianResidential · Los Alamos county$70.44
- Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos County – Journeyman TechnicianHeavy engineering · Los Alamos County$70.44
- Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos County – Equipment OperatorStreet, highway, utility and light engineering · Los Alamos County$59.88
- Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos County – Equipment operatorGeneral building · Los Alamos County$59.88
- Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos county – Equipment operatorResidential · Los Alamos county$59.88
- Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos County – Equipment operatorHeavy engineering · Los Alamos County$59.88
- Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos County – Ground manStreet, highway, utility and light engineering · Los Alamos County$42.73
- Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos County – Ground manGeneral building · Los Alamos County$42.73
- Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos county – Ground manResidential · Los Alamos county$42.73
- Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos County – Ground manHeavy engineering · Los Alamos County$42.73
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos County – Ground manStreet, highway, utility and light engineeringLos Alamos County | $29.35 | $13.38 | $42.73 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos County – Equipment OperatorStreet, highway, utility and light engineeringLos Alamos County | $42.12 | $17.76 | $59.88 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos County – LinemanStreet, highway, utility and light engineeringLos Alamos County | $53.07 | $21.77 | $74.84 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos County – Journeyman technicianStreet, highway, utility and light engineeringLos Alamos County | $49.55 | $20.89 | $70.44 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos County – Cable SplicerStreet, highway, utility and light engineeringLos Alamos County | $58.28 | $23.07 | $81.35 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos County – Ground manGeneral buildingLos Alamos County | $29.35 | $13.38 | $42.73 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos County – Equipment operatorGeneral buildingLos Alamos County | $42.12 | $17.76 | $59.88 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos County – LinemanGeneral buildingLos Alamos County | $53.07 | $21.77 | $74.84 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos County – Journeyman technicianGeneral buildingLos Alamos County | $49.55 | $20.89 | $70.44 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos County – Cable splicerGeneral buildingLos Alamos County | $58.28 | $23.07 | $81.35 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos county – Ground manResidentialLos Alamos county | $29.35 | $13.38 | $42.73 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos county – Equipment operatorResidentialLos Alamos county | $42.12 | $17.76 | $59.88 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos county – LinemanResidentialLos Alamos county | $53.07 | $21.77 | $74.84 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos county – Journeyman technicianResidentialLos Alamos county | $49.55 | $20.89 | $70.44 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos county – Cable splicerResidentialLos Alamos county | $58.28 | $23.07 | $81.35 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos County – Ground manHeavy engineeringLos Alamos County | $29.35 | $13.38 | $42.73 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos County – Equipment operatorHeavy engineeringLos Alamos County | $42.12 | $17.76 | $59.88 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos County – LinemanHeavy engineeringLos Alamos County | $53.07 | $21.77 | $74.84 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos County – Journeyman TechnicianHeavy engineeringLos Alamos County | $49.55 | $20.89 | $70.44 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos County – Cable splicerHeavy engineeringLos Alamos County | $58.28 | $23.07 | $81.35 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Davis-Bacon utility lineman rate in Los Alamos County
Federally funded or assisted construction here uses the U.S. Department of Labor's wage determinations. 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.
The federal determinations for Los Alamos County list no utility lineman classification.
Davis-Bacon rates from SAM.gov, read October 25, 2026. Our federal totals are base plus fringe; DOL prints no total. New Mexico Davis-Bacon changes
How Los Alamos County compares
The main utility lineman rate in every county that has one, and how the pay splits here and nearby. All bars use the same scale.
Every county in New Mexico
Wage and fringe, nearby
- Los Alamos Countybase $49.55$70.44
- Santa Fe Countybase $28.54$41.90
- Sandoval Countybase $28.54$41.90
- Rio Arriba Countybase $28.54$41.90
Electrical Utility Lineman rates in nearby counties
Current DWS rates. New Mexico publishes one statewide table; a few rows name counties, and zones are set by distance (11.1.2.20 NMAC).
| County | Classification | Base wage | Total rate | vs Los Alamos County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamos County | Electricians – outside classifications: Los Alamos County – Journeyman technician | $49.55 | $70.44 | |
| Santa Fe County | Electricians – outside classifications: Zone 1 – Ground man | $28.54 | $41.90 | −$28.54 |
| Sandoval County | Electricians – outside classifications: Zone 1 – Ground man | $28.54 | $41.90 | −$28.54 |
| Rio Arriba County | Electricians – outside classifications: Zone 1 – Ground man | $28.54 | $41.90 | −$28.54 |
| Bernalillo County | Electricians – outside classifications: Zone 1 – Ground man | $28.54 | $41.90 | −$28.54 |
| Taos County | Electricians – outside classifications: Zone 1 – Ground man | $28.54 | $41.90 | −$28.54 |
| Mora County | Electricians – outside classifications: Zone 1 – Ground man | $28.54 | $41.90 | −$28.54 |
New Mexico utility lineman prevailing wage by county, with a map
More from DWS on this rate
- DWS 11.1.2.20 NMAC, page 247
- the 11.1.2.20 NMAC rate table
- The table lists journeyworker and some helper rates. Registered apprentices are paid their program's rates (11.1.2.19 NMAC).
Are you being paid this rate?
Add your base wage to what your employer pays into fringe plans for you, and compare it with the total. Certified payrolls carry the project's wage rate decision number and go to the agency monthly (11.1.2.9 NMAC). DWS Public Works: DWS prevailing wage.
Source
Department of Workforce Solutions (DWS), 11.1.2.20 NMAC NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01, issued June 23, 2026, effective July 1, 2026, page 247: prod-rf-lambda.rtssaas.com/PublicFiles/d89c47bd0d70402dba89b03a22bda6d1/418c1197-ec20-40e0-8f50-5031517361a0/xxxvii12.pdf
We read 11.1.2.20 NMAC's rate tables as published in the New Mexico Register and check every number with a second, separate read. The rule prints no total; ours is base plus fringe, and the apprenticeship contribution is inside the fringe. How we check · Download Los Alamos County as CSV · Report an error