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New Mexico tile finisher prevailing wage, county by county
A tile finisher's prevailing wage on New Mexico public works is $25.34 an hour in every county that has one (33), for the main classification.
Tile Finisher rate in each New Mexico county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bernalillo CountyTile setter finisher · Bernalillo County group | $16.53 | $8.81 | $25.34 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Catron CountyTile setter finisher · Bernalillo County group | $16.53 | $8.81 | $25.34 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Chaves CountyTile setter finisher · Bernalillo County group | $16.53 | $8.81 | $25.34 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Cibola CountyTile setter finisher · Bernalillo County group | $16.53 | $8.81 | $25.34 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Colfax CountyTile setter finisher · Bernalillo County group | $16.53 | $8.81 | $25.34 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Curry CountyTile setter finisher · Bernalillo County group | $16.53 | $8.81 | $25.34 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
De Baca CountyTile setter finisher · Bernalillo County group | $16.53 | $8.81 | $25.34 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Dona Ana CountyTile setter finisher · Bernalillo County group | $16.53 | $8.81 | $25.34 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Eddy CountyTile setter finisher · Bernalillo County group | $16.53 | $8.81 | $25.34 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Grant CountyTile setter finisher · Bernalillo County group | $16.53 | $8.81 | $25.34 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Guadalupe CountyTile setter finisher · Bernalillo County group | $16.53 | $8.81 | $25.34 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Harding CountyTile setter finisher · Bernalillo County group | $16.53 | $8.81 | $25.34 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Hidalgo CountyTile setter finisher · Bernalillo County group | $16.53 | $8.81 | $25.34 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Lea CountyTile setter finisher · Bernalillo County group | $16.53 | $8.81 | $25.34 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Lincoln CountyTile setter finisher · Bernalillo County group | $16.53 | $8.81 | $25.34 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Los Alamos CountyTile setter finisher · Bernalillo County group | $16.53 | $8.81 | $25.34 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Luna CountyTile setter finisher · Bernalillo County group | $16.53 | $8.81 | $25.34 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
McKinley CountyTile setter finisher · Bernalillo County group | $16.53 | $8.81 | $25.34 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Mora CountyTile setter finisher · Bernalillo County group | $16.53 | $8.81 | $25.34 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Otero CountyTile setter finisher · Bernalillo County group | $16.53 | $8.81 | $25.34 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Quay CountyTile setter finisher · Bernalillo County group | $16.53 | $8.81 | $25.34 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Rio Arriba CountyTile setter finisher · Bernalillo County group | $16.53 | $8.81 | $25.34 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Roosevelt CountyTile setter finisher · Bernalillo County group | $16.53 | $8.81 | $25.34 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
San Juan CountyTile setter finisher · Bernalillo County group | $16.53 | $8.81 | $25.34 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
San Miguel CountyTile setter finisher · Bernalillo County group | $16.53 | $8.81 | $25.34 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Sandoval CountyTile setter finisher · Bernalillo County group | $16.53 | $8.81 | $25.34 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Santa Fe CountyTile setter finisher · Bernalillo County group | $16.53 | $8.81 | $25.34 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Sierra CountyTile setter finisher · Bernalillo County group | $16.53 | $8.81 | $25.34 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Socorro CountyTile setter finisher · Bernalillo County group | $16.53 | $8.81 | $25.34 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Taos CountyTile setter finisher · Bernalillo County group | $16.53 | $8.81 | $25.34 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Torrance CountyTile setter finisher · Bernalillo County group | $16.53 | $8.81 | $25.34 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Union CountyTile setter finisher · Bernalillo County group | $16.53 | $8.81 | $25.34 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Valencia CountyTile setter finisher · Bernalillo County group | $16.53 | $8.81 | $25.34 | Jul 1, 2026 | NMAC-11.1.2.20-2026-07-01 |
Main tile finisher classification in each county (Tile setter finisher), 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 tile finisher make on prevailing wage in New Mexico?
$25.34 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 | Tile setter finisher | $16.53 | $25.34 |
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 tile finisher pay
What is the tile finisher prevailing wage in Bernalillo County?
$25.34 an hour: a $16.53 base wage plus $8.81 in fringe, under 11.1.2.20 NMAC rates for decisions issued from July 1, 2026. Overtime and every tile finisher classification in Bernalillo County.
Does tile finisher prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Bernalillo County the $25.34 total is a $16.53 base wage plus $8.81 in fringe, about 35% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does tile finisher 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 tile finishers 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 tile finisher rate?
DWS often publishes the same tile finisher rates for several counties. Across New Mexico, the 33 counties with a tile finisher 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).