Prevailing Wages in Santa Fe County, New Mexico
Prevailing wages in Santa Fe County, New Mexico run $10.60 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 $19.43, and among the 40 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $3.90. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $48.49
Base Rate: $36.66 | Fringe: $11.83
#federal – Carpenter (Drywall Finishing/Taping Only) in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $23.55
Base Rate: $19.64 | Fringe: $3.91
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Finishing/Taping in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $27.11
Base Rate: $20.86 | Fringe: $6.25
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $24.78
Base Rate: $18.93 | Fringe: $5.85
#federal – Electrician in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $53.71
Base Rate: $40.30 | Fringe: $13.41
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $46.16
Base Rate: $28.05 | Fringe: $18.11
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $18.83
Base Rate: $14.58 | Fringe: $4.25
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $17.60
Base Rate: $17.60
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $30.24
Base Rate: $25.73 | Fringe: $4.51
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $20.48
Base Rate: $16.60 | Fringe: $3.88
#federal – Painter: Spray in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $18.65
Base Rate: $16.51 | Fringe: $2.14
#federal – Pipefitter in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $59.67
Base Rate: $43.07 | Fringe: $16.60
#federal – Plumber in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $59.67
Base Rate: $43.07 | Fringe: $16.60
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Includes HVAC Duct Installation) in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $56.01
Base Rate: $37.50 | Fringe: $18.51
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Form Work in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.43
Base Rate: $16.43
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $40.49
Base Rate: $27.31 | Fringe: $13.18
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $27.52
Base Rate: $19.44 | Fringe: $8.08
#federal – Electrician in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $45.31
Base Rate: $34.50 | Fringe: $10.81
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $27.80
Base Rate: $27.80
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $18.97
Base Rate: $15.34 | Fringe: $3.63
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.71
Base Rate: $16.67 | Fringe: $3.04
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $27.30
Base Rate: $21.12 | Fringe: $6.18
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $21.06
Base Rate: $21.06
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $21.00
Base Rate: $21.00
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.02
Base Rate: $19.02
#federal – Operator: Loader in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $18.30
Base Rate: $18.30
#federal – Operator: Oiler in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $18.23
Base Rate: $18.23
#federal – Operator: Roller in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $18.83
Base Rate: $18.83
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $15.53
Base Rate: $15.53
#federal – Carpenter (Includes Form Work) in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $14.32
Base Rate: $13.88 | Fringe: $0.44
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $14.86
Base Rate: $14.60 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Electrician (Boom Operator) in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $42.53
Base Rate: $29.79 | Fringe: $12.74
#federal – Electrician (Includes Traffic Signalization and Installation) in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $33.62
Base Rate: $25.06 | Fringe: $8.56
#federal – Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Includes Highway Line/Parking Lot Line Striping and Line Striping Truck Driver in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $15.10
Base Rate: $14.75 | Fringe: $0.35
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $28.29
Base Rate: $22.44 | Fringe: $5.85
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $11.56
Base Rate: $11.21 | Fringe: $0.35
#federal – Laborer (Flagger/Cone Setter) in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $13.90
Base Rate: $13.55 | Fringe: $0.35
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender-cement/Concrete in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $10.60
Base Rate: $10.25 | Fringe: $0.35
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $22.17
Base Rate: $17.13 | Fringe: $5.04
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe) in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $17.46
Base Rate: $17.20 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Bobcat/Skid Loader in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $12.26
Base Rate: $12.00 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Broom/Sweeper in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $18.24
Base Rate: $16.67 | Fringe: $1.57
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Grader/Blade in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $19.15
Base Rate: $17.64 | Fringe: $1.51
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Loader (Front End) in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $16.69
Base Rate: $16.43 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $24.75
Base Rate: $23.24 | Fringe: $1.51
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Oiler in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $30.80
Base Rate: $22.08 | Fringe: $8.72
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Piledriver) in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $15.99
Base Rate: $15.73 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Roller (asphalt and Dirt)) in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $17.78
Base Rate: $16.27 | Fringe: $1.51
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Trencher) in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $15.48
Base Rate: $15.22 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Santa Fe County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $15.30
Base Rate: $15.04 | Fringe: $0.26
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe County, New Mexico runs from $10.60 to $59.67 per hour, median $19.43. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Santa Fe County, New Mexico?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Heavy, 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 Santa Fe 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.