Prevailing Wages in Dona Ana County, New Mexico
Prevailing wages in Dona Ana County, New Mexico run $9.79 to $59.67 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 50 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below, which is page one of a larger set. The median total is $19.09, and among the 36 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $4.04. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $48.49
Base Rate: $36.66 | Fringe: $11.83
#federal – Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only) in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $25.84
Base Rate: $19.64 | Fringe: $6.20
#federal – Carpenter (Excludes Drywall Hanging) in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $34.87
Base Rate: $24.08 | Fringe: $10.79
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $24.78
Base Rate: $18.93 | Fringe: $5.85
#federal – Electrician in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $38.24
Base Rate: $29.26 | Fringe: $8.98
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $36.21
Base Rate: $28.00 | Fringe: $8.21
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $21.03
Base Rate: $16.49 | Fringe: $4.54
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $17.60
Base Rate: $17.60
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $30.24
Base Rate: $25.73 | Fringe: $4.51
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $20.48
Base Rate: $16.60 | Fringe: $3.88
#federal – Painter: Spray in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $18.65
Base Rate: $16.51 | Fringe: $2.14
#federal – Pipefitter in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $59.67
Base Rate: $43.07 | Fringe: $16.60
#federal – Plumber in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $59.67
Base Rate: $43.07 | Fringe: $16.60
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Includes HVAC Duct Installation) in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $56.01
Base Rate: $37.50 | Fringe: $18.51
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Form Work in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.43
Base Rate: $16.43
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $40.49
Base Rate: $27.31 | Fringe: $13.18
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $27.52
Base Rate: $19.44 | Fringe: $8.08
#federal – Electrician in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $45.31
Base Rate: $34.50 | Fringe: $10.81
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $27.80
Base Rate: $27.80
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.03
Base Rate: $15.68 | Fringe: $0.35
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.71
Base Rate: $16.67 | Fringe: $3.04
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $25.04
Base Rate: $20.85 | Fringe: $4.19
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $21.06
Base Rate: $21.06
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $21.00
Base Rate: $21.00
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.02
Base Rate: $19.02
#federal – Operator: Loader in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $18.30
Base Rate: $18.30
#federal – Operator: Oiler in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $18.23
Base Rate: $18.23
#federal – Operator: Roller in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $18.83
Base Rate: $18.83
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $15.53
Base Rate: $15.53
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $13.91
Base Rate: $13.65 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Electrician (Boom Operator) in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $42.53
Base Rate: $29.79 | Fringe: $12.74
#federal – Laborer (Flagger/Cone Setter) in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $14.62
Base Rate: $14.27 | Fringe: $0.35
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender-cement/Concrete in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $10.60
Base Rate: $10.25 | Fringe: $0.35
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $22.17
Base Rate: $17.13 | Fringe: $5.04
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Bobcat/Skid Loader in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $14.82
Base Rate: $14.56 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Broom Sweeper) in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $18.24
Base Rate: $16.67 | Fringe: $1.57
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Grader/Blade in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $19.15
Base Rate: $17.64 | Fringe: $1.51
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Loader (front End)) in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $16.79
Base Rate: $16.53 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $24.75
Base Rate: $23.24 | Fringe: $1.51
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Oiler in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $30.80
Base Rate: $22.08 | Fringe: $8.72
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Piledriver) in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $16.52
Base Rate: $16.26 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Truck Driver (Flatbed Truck) in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $13.56
Base Rate: $13.30 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Truck Driver: Water Truck in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $15.02
Base Rate: $13.51 | Fringe: $1.51
#federal – Carpenter (Excluding Scaffold Setting, Form Work, Drywall Hanging, Installation of Overhead Doors, Soft Floors and Batt Insulation) in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Residential
Total Wage: $11.74
Base Rate: $11.44 | Fringe: $0.30
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Residential
Total Wage: $11.90
Base Rate: $11.60 | Fringe: $0.30
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Residential
Total Wage: $9.79
Base Rate: $9.79
#federal – Drywall Finisher/Taper in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Residential
Total Wage: $14.88
Base Rate: $14.88
#federal – Drywall Hanger in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Residential
Total Wage: $12.67
Base Rate: $12.67
#federal – Electrician in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Residential
Total Wage: $15.45
Base Rate: $13.52 | Fringe: $1.93
#federal – Insulator (Batt and Blown) in Dona Ana County, New Mexico – Residential
Total Wage: $13.38
Base Rate: $13.38
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Dona Ana County, New Mexico?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 50 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Dona Ana County, New Mexico runs from $9.79 to $59.67 per hour, median $19.09. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Dona Ana County, New Mexico?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Heavy, Highway, Residential construction. Davis-Bacon splits work into Building, Residential, Highway and Heavy, and the same trade can carry a different rate under each. A Highway rate does not apply to Building work in the same county.
Are these federal or state rates?
This page shows federal determinations. Federal Davis-Bacon rates apply to federal and federally assisted projects; state and city determinations apply to their own public works. Where more than one applies to a project, the higher rate for each classification generally governs.
How current are the Dona Ana County, New Mexico rates?
The most recent determination shown here is dated July 28, 2026. WageFinder re-reads the official sources weekly. Every rate links back to its determination on the government source, which is the authoritative document for compliance.