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New Mexico teamster prevailing wage, county by county
A teamster's prevailing wage on New Mexico public works is $24.98 an hour in every county that has one (33), for the main classification.
Teamster (Truck Driver) rate in each New Mexico county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bernalillo CountyTruck drivers – Group VIII · Bernalillo County group | $16.71 | $8.27 | $24.98 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Catron CountyTruck drivers – Group VIII · Bernalillo County group | $16.71 | $8.27 | $24.98 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Chaves CountyTruck drivers – Group VIII · Bernalillo County group | $16.71 | $8.27 | $24.98 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Cibola CountyTruck drivers – Group VIII · Bernalillo County group | $16.71 | $8.27 | $24.98 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Colfax CountyTruck drivers – Group VIII · Bernalillo County group | $16.71 | $8.27 | $24.98 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Curry CountyTruck drivers – Group VIII · Bernalillo County group | $16.71 | $8.27 | $24.98 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
De Baca CountyTruck drivers – Group VIII · Bernalillo County group | $16.71 | $8.27 | $24.98 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Dona Ana CountyTruck drivers – Group VIII · Bernalillo County group | $16.71 | $8.27 | $24.98 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Eddy CountyTruck drivers – Group VIII · Bernalillo County group | $16.71 | $8.27 | $24.98 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Grant CountyTruck drivers – Group VIII · Bernalillo County group | $16.71 | $8.27 | $24.98 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Guadalupe CountyTruck drivers – Group VIII · Bernalillo County group | $16.71 | $8.27 | $24.98 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Harding CountyTruck drivers – Group VIII · Bernalillo County group | $16.71 | $8.27 | $24.98 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Hidalgo CountyTruck drivers – Group VIII · Bernalillo County group | $16.71 | $8.27 | $24.98 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Lea CountyTruck drivers – Group VIII · Bernalillo County group | $16.71 | $8.27 | $24.98 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Lincoln CountyTruck drivers – Group VIII · Bernalillo County group | $16.71 | $8.27 | $24.98 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Los Alamos CountyTruck drivers – Group VIII · Bernalillo County group | $16.71 | $8.27 | $24.98 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Luna CountyTruck drivers – Group VIII · Bernalillo County group | $16.71 | $8.27 | $24.98 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
McKinley CountyTruck drivers – Group VIII · Bernalillo County group | $16.71 | $8.27 | $24.98 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Mora CountyTruck drivers – Group VIII · Bernalillo County group | $16.71 | $8.27 | $24.98 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Otero CountyTruck drivers – Group VIII · Bernalillo County group | $16.71 | $8.27 | $24.98 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Quay CountyTruck drivers – Group VIII · Bernalillo County group | $16.71 | $8.27 | $24.98 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Rio Arriba CountyTruck drivers – Group VIII · Bernalillo County group | $16.71 | $8.27 | $24.98 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Roosevelt CountyTruck drivers – Group VIII · Bernalillo County group | $16.71 | $8.27 | $24.98 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
San Juan CountyTruck drivers – Group VIII · Bernalillo County group | $16.71 | $8.27 | $24.98 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
San Miguel CountyTruck drivers – Group VIII · Bernalillo County group | $16.71 | $8.27 | $24.98 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Sandoval CountyTruck drivers – Group VIII · Bernalillo County group | $16.71 | $8.27 | $24.98 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Santa Fe CountyTruck drivers – Group VIII · Bernalillo County group | $16.71 | $8.27 | $24.98 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Sierra CountyTruck drivers – Group VIII · Bernalillo County group | $16.71 | $8.27 | $24.98 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Socorro CountyTruck drivers – Group VIII · Bernalillo County group | $16.71 | $8.27 | $24.98 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Taos CountyTruck drivers – Group VIII · Bernalillo County group | $16.71 | $8.27 | $24.98 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Torrance CountyTruck drivers – Group VIII · Bernalillo County group | $16.71 | $8.27 | $24.98 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Union CountyTruck drivers – Group VIII · Bernalillo County group | $16.71 | $8.27 | $24.98 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Valencia CountyTruck drivers – Group VIII · Bernalillo County group | $16.71 | $8.27 | $24.98 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Main teamster classification in each county (Truck drivers – group viii), 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 teamster make on prevailing wage in New Mexico?
$24.98 an hour in every county that has a rate, for the main classification.
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo County group, 33 localities: Bernalillo, Catron, Chaves, Cibola, Colfax, Curry, De Baca, Dona Ana, Eddy, Grant, Guadalupe, Harding, Hidalgo, Lea, Lincoln, Los Alamos, Luna, McKinley, Mora, Otero, Quay, Rio Arriba, Roosevelt, San Juan, San Miguel, Sandoval, Santa Fe, Sierra, Socorro, Taos, Torrance, Union, Valencia | Truck drivers – Group VIII | $16.71 | $24.98 |
1 group of counties with identical DWS rates, and 0 counties with rates of their 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 teamster pay
What is the teamster prevailing wage in Bernalillo County?
$24.98 an hour: a $16.71 base wage plus $8.27 in fringe, under 11.1.2.20 NMAC rates for decisions issued from July 1, 2026. Overtime and every teamster classification in Bernalillo County.
Does teamster prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Bernalillo County the $24.98 total is a $16.71 base wage plus $8.27 in fringe, about 33% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does teamster 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 teamsters 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 teamster rate?
DWS often publishes the same teamster rates for several counties. Across New Mexico, the 33 counties with a teamster rate fall into 1 distinct sets of rates, and 1 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 33 counties (the Bernalillo County group).