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New Mexico sheet metal worker prevailing wage, county by county
A sheet metal worker's prevailing wage on New Mexico public works runs from $60.03 an hour in Valencia County to $62.03 in Los Alamos County. The median county is $60.03.
Sheet Metal Worker rate in each New Mexico county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bernalillo CountySheet metal worker – Zone 1 · Bernalillo County group | $40.74 | $19.29 | $60.03 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Catron CountySheet metal worker – Zone 1 · Bernalillo County group | $40.74 | $19.29 | $60.03 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Chaves CountySheet metal worker – Zone 1 · Bernalillo County group | $40.74 | $19.29 | $60.03 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Cibola CountySheet metal worker – Zone 1 · Bernalillo County group | $40.74 | $19.29 | $60.03 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Colfax CountySheet metal worker – Zone 1 · Bernalillo County group | $40.74 | $19.29 | $60.03 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Curry CountySheet metal worker – Zone 1 · Bernalillo County group | $40.74 | $19.29 | $60.03 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
De Baca CountySheet metal worker – Zone 1 · Bernalillo County group | $40.74 | $19.29 | $60.03 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Dona Ana CountySheet metal worker – Zone 1 · Bernalillo County group | $40.74 | $19.29 | $60.03 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Eddy CountySheet metal worker – Zone 1 · Bernalillo County group | $40.74 | $19.29 | $60.03 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Grant CountySheet metal worker – Zone 1 · Bernalillo County group | $40.74 | $19.29 | $60.03 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Guadalupe CountySheet metal worker – Zone 1 · Bernalillo County group | $40.74 | $19.29 | $60.03 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Harding CountySheet metal worker – Zone 1 · Bernalillo County group | $40.74 | $19.29 | $60.03 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Hidalgo CountySheet metal worker – Zone 1 · Bernalillo County group | $40.74 | $19.29 | $60.03 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Lea CountySheet metal worker – Zone 1 · Bernalillo County group | $40.74 | $19.29 | $60.03 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Lincoln CountySheet metal worker – Zone 1 · Bernalillo County group | $40.74 | $19.29 | $60.03 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Los Alamos CountySheet metal worker – Zone 3 – Los Alamos county | $42.74 | $19.29 | $62.03 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Luna CountySheet metal worker – Zone 1 · Bernalillo County group | $40.74 | $19.29 | $60.03 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
McKinley CountySheet metal worker – Zone 1 · Bernalillo County group | $40.74 | $19.29 | $60.03 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Mora CountySheet metal worker – Zone 1 · Bernalillo County group | $40.74 | $19.29 | $60.03 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Otero CountySheet metal worker – Zone 1 · Bernalillo County group | $40.74 | $19.29 | $60.03 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Quay CountySheet metal worker – Zone 1 · Bernalillo County group | $40.74 | $19.29 | $60.03 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Rio Arriba CountySheet metal worker – Zone 1 · Bernalillo County group | $40.74 | $19.29 | $60.03 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Roosevelt CountySheet metal worker – Zone 1 · Bernalillo County group | $40.74 | $19.29 | $60.03 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
San Juan CountySheet metal worker – Zone 1 · Bernalillo County group | $40.74 | $19.29 | $60.03 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
San Miguel CountySheet metal worker – Zone 1 · Bernalillo County group | $40.74 | $19.29 | $60.03 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Sandoval CountySheet metal worker – Zone 1 · Bernalillo County group | $40.74 | $19.29 | $60.03 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Santa Fe CountySheet metal worker – Zone 1 · Bernalillo County group | $40.74 | $19.29 | $60.03 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Sierra CountySheet metal worker – Zone 1 · Bernalillo County group | $40.74 | $19.29 | $60.03 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Socorro CountySheet metal worker – Zone 1 · Bernalillo County group | $40.74 | $19.29 | $60.03 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Taos CountySheet metal worker – Zone 1 · Bernalillo County group | $40.74 | $19.29 | $60.03 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Torrance CountySheet metal worker – Zone 1 · Bernalillo County group | $40.74 | $19.29 | $60.03 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Union CountySheet metal worker – Zone 1 · Bernalillo County group | $40.74 | $19.29 | $60.03 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Valencia CountySheet metal worker – Zone 1 · Bernalillo County group | $40.74 | $19.29 | $60.03 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Main sheet metal worker 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 sheet metal worker make on prevailing wage in New Mexico?
$60.03 to $62.03 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $60.03. 1 group of counties with identical rates and 1 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Los Alamos County1 county · Sheet metal worker – Zone 3 – Los Alamos cou$62.03
- Bernalillo County group32 counties · Sheet metal worker – Zone 1$60.03
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamos County | Sheet metal worker – Zone 3 – Los Alamos county | $42.74 | $62.03 |
| 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 | Sheet metal worker – Zone 1 | $40.74 | $60.03 |
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 sheet metal worker pay
What is the sheet metal worker prevailing wage in Bernalillo County?
$60.03 an hour: a $40.74 base wage plus $19.29 in fringe, under 11.1.2.20 NMAC rates for decisions issued from July 1, 2026. Overtime and every sheet metal worker classification in Bernalillo County.
Does sheet metal worker prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Bernalillo County the $60.03 total is a $40.74 base wage plus $19.29 in fringe, about 32% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does sheet metal worker 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 sheet metal workers 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 sheet metal worker rate?
DWS often publishes the same sheet metal worker rates for several counties. Across New Mexico, the 33 counties with a sheet metal worker 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).