Prevailing Wages in Otero County, New Mexico
Prevailing wages in Otero County, New Mexico run $10.84 to $47.82 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 $17.64, and among the 47 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $0.44. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Includes Highway Line/Parking Lot Line Striping and Line Striping Truck Driver in Otero County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $16.28
Base Rate: $15.93 | Fringe: $0.35
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Otero County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $27.80
Base Rate: $21.77 | Fringe: $6.03
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Raker) in Otero County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $13.35
Base Rate: $13.00 | Fringe: $0.35
#federal – Laborer, Common or General (Debaca) in Otero County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $11.68
Base Rate: $11.33 | Fringe: $0.35
#federal – Laborer (Flagger/Cone Setter) in Otero County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $12.91
Base Rate: $12.56 | Fringe: $0.35
#federal – Laborer (Grade Checker) in Otero County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $17.78
Base Rate: $16.18 | Fringe: $1.60
#federal – Laborer (Mason Tender-brick/Cement/Concrete) in Otero County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $12.18
Base Rate: $11.39 | Fringe: $0.79
#federal – Laborer (Pipelayer) in Otero County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $19.28
Base Rate: $19.28
#federal – Laborer (Power/Air Tool Operator, Includes Jack Hammer) in Otero County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $14.77
Base Rate: $13.91 | Fringe: $0.86
#federal – Painter (Brush, Roller, and Spray) in Otero County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $15.85
Base Rate: $15.41 | Fringe: $0.44
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Asphalt/Concrete Paver, Laydown Machine, and Plant) in Otero County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $15.68
Base Rate: $15.42 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Bobcat/Skid Loader in Otero County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $18.32
Base Rate: $18.06 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Broom) in Otero County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $15.74
Base Rate: $15.48 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Bulldozer in Otero County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $16.51
Base Rate: $16.25 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Crusher) in Otero County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $16.79
Base Rate: $16.53 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Distributor) in Otero County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $14.76
Base Rate: $14.50 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Forklift in Otero County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $17.42
Base Rate: $17.16 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Grader/Blade in Otero County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $18.28
Base Rate: $18.02 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Loader (Front End) in Otero County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $16.38
Base Rate: $16.12 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Milling Machine) in Otero County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $16.85
Base Rate: $16.59 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Oiler in Otero County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $16.05
Base Rate: $15.79 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Piledriver) in Otero County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $18.08
Base Rate: $17.82 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Roller (Asphalt, Dirt, and Sheepsfoot) (Debaca) in Otero County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $14.94
Base Rate: $14.19 | Fringe: $0.75
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Scraper in Otero County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $16.17
Base Rate: $15.91 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Screed in Otero County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $15.96
Base Rate: $15.70 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Tractor in Otero County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $15.66
Base Rate: $15.40 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Trencher) in Otero County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $16.57
Base Rate: $16.31 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Truck Driver (Semi-trailer Truck) in Otero County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $16.84
Base Rate: $16.58 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Truck Driver (Tractor Haul Truck) in Otero County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $14.00
Base Rate: $14.00
#federal – Boilermaker in Otero County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $25.75
Base Rate: $21.77 | Fringe: $3.98
#federal – Bricklayer in Otero County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $26.10
Base Rate: $20.36 | Fringe: $5.74
#federal – Carpenter (Acoustical Ceiling Installation Only) in Otero County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $20.79
Base Rate: $20.79
#federal – Carpenter (Drywall Finishing/Taping Only) in Otero County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $24.72
Base Rate: $20.18 | Fringe: $4.54
#federal – Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only) in Otero County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $24.24
Base Rate: $21.39 | Fringe: $2.85
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Batt Insulation, Drywall Finishing/Taping, Drywall Hanging, Form Work, and Metal Stud Installation in Otero County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $27.11
Base Rate: $20.86 | Fringe: $6.25
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Otero County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $26.07
Base Rate: $20.46 | Fringe: $5.61
#federal – Carpenter, Includes Drywall Hanging (Excludes Form Work) in Otero County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $34.87
Base Rate: $28.25 | Fringe: $6.62
#federal – Carpenter (Metal Stud Installation Only) in Otero County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $34.87
Base Rate: $24.08 | Fringe: $10.79
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Otero County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $23.15
Base Rate: $17.72 | Fringe: $5.43
#federal – Electrician (Excluding Low Voltage Wiring for Alarms) in Otero County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $47.82
Base Rate: $38.00 | Fringe: $9.82
#federal – Floor Layer: Carpet in Otero County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $22.61
Base Rate: $22.31 | Fringe: $0.30
#federal – Glazier in Otero County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $24.10
Base Rate: $20.15 | Fringe: $3.95
#federal – Insulator - Batt in Otero County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $32.87
Base Rate: $24.44 | Fringe: $8.43
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Otero County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $46.16
Base Rate: $28.05 | Fringe: $18.11
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Otero County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $28.20
Base Rate: $19.75 | Fringe: $8.45
#federal – Ironworker, Structural, Excludes Metal Building Erection in Otero County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $31.03
Base Rate: $22.00 | Fringe: $9.03
#federal – Ironworker, Structural (Metal Building Erection Only) in Otero County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $46.16
Base Rate: $28.05 | Fringe: $18.11
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Otero County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $17.50
Base Rate: $13.61 | Fringe: $3.89
#federal – Laborer: Landscape & Irrigation in Otero County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $10.84
Base Rate: $10.60 | Fringe: $0.24
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Otero County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $18.12
Base Rate: $13.77 | Fringe: $4.35
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Otero 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 Otero County, New Mexico runs from $10.84 to $47.82 per hour, median $17.64. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Otero County, New Mexico?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Highway 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 Otero 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.