Prevailing Wages in Torrance County, New Mexico
Prevailing wages in Torrance County, New Mexico run $14.17 to $91.79 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 45 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below. The median total is $21.06, and among the 35 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $5.16. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Torrance County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $48.49
Base Rate: $36.66 | Fringe: $11.83
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Torrance County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $30.50
Base Rate: $21.38 | Fringe: $9.12
#federal – Carpenter (Includes Drywall Finishing/Taping, Drywall Hanging, and Metal Stud Installation (excludes Form Work)) in Torrance County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $34.87
Base Rate: $24.08 | Fringe: $10.79
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Torrance County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $25.85
Base Rate: $18.40 | Fringe: $7.45
#federal – Electrician in Torrance County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $53.71
Base Rate: $40.30 | Fringe: $13.41
#federal – Elevator Mechanic Paid Holidays: a. New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. B. Employer Contributes 8% of Regular Hourly Rate to Vacation Pay Credit for Employee Who Has Worked in Business More Than 5 Years; 6% for Less Than 5 Years' Service in Torrance County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $91.79
Base Rate: $53.35 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Glazier in Torrance County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $23.63
Base Rate: $20.15 | Fringe: $3.48
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Torrance County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $46.16
Base Rate: $28.05 | Fringe: $18.11
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Torrance County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $20.71
Base Rate: $15.99 | Fringe: $4.72
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Torrance County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $20.33
Base Rate: $14.72 | Fringe: $5.61
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Torrance County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $33.13
Base Rate: $27.97 | Fringe: $5.16
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Torrance County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $20.48
Base Rate: $16.60 | Fringe: $3.88
#federal – Painter: Spray in Torrance County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $18.65
Base Rate: $16.51 | Fringe: $2.14
#federal – Pipefitter in Torrance County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $59.67
Base Rate: $43.07 | Fringe: $16.60
#federal – Plumber (Includes HVAC Pipe Installation) in Torrance County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $59.67
Base Rate: $43.07 | Fringe: $16.60
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Including HVAC Duct and Unit Installation) in Torrance County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $56.01
Base Rate: $37.50 | Fringe: $18.51
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Torrance County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $65.42
Base Rate: $39.94 | Fringe: $25.48
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Form Work in Torrance County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.43
Base Rate: $16.43
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Torrance County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $40.49
Base Rate: $27.31 | Fringe: $13.18
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Torrance County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $27.85
Base Rate: $19.42 | Fringe: $8.43
#federal – Electrician in Torrance County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $45.31
Base Rate: $34.50 | Fringe: $10.81
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Torrance County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $27.80
Base Rate: $27.80
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Torrance County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.26
Base Rate: $14.68 | Fringe: $1.58
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Torrance County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $21.71
Base Rate: $17.18 | Fringe: $4.53
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Torrance County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $21.07
Base Rate: $21.07
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Torrance County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $21.06
Base Rate: $21.06
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Torrance County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $21.00
Base Rate: $21.00
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Torrance County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.02
Base Rate: $19.02
#federal – Operator: Loader in Torrance County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $18.56
Base Rate: $18.56
#federal – Operator: Oiler in Torrance County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $18.23
Base Rate: $18.23
#federal – Operator: Roller in Torrance County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $18.83
Base Rate: $18.83
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Torrance County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $14.72
Base Rate: $14.72
#federal – Carpenter, Including Form Work (Bernalllilo) in Torrance County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $14.17
Base Rate: $13.73 | Fringe: $0.44
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher (Bernallilo) in Torrance County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $15.61
Base Rate: $15.35 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Electrician (Including Traffic Signalization & Installation) in Torrance County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $35.36
Base Rate: $25.91 | Fringe: $9.45
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Torrance County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $28.64
Base Rate: $22.61 | Fringe: $6.03
#federal – Laborer (Traffic Control (includes Flagger and Cone Setter)) in Torrance County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $14.62
Base Rate: $14.27 | Fringe: $0.35
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Backhoe) in Torrance County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $24.54
Base Rate: $20.92 | Fringe: $3.62
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Bobcat/Skid Loader (Bernallilo) in Torrance County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $14.99
Base Rate: $14.73 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Broom Sweeper) in Torrance County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $18.24
Base Rate: $16.67 | Fringe: $1.57
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Excavator/Trackhoe) in Torrance County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $20.36
Base Rate: $20.10 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Loader (Front End) (Bernallilo) in Torrance County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $17.04
Base Rate: $16.78 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Trencher) in Torrance County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $15.48
Base Rate: $15.22 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck (Bernallilo) in Torrance County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $14.72
Base Rate: $14.46 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Truck Driver: Water Truck in Torrance County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $15.02
Base Rate: $13.51 | Fringe: $1.51
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Torrance County, New Mexico?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 45 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Torrance County, New Mexico runs from $14.17 to $91.79 per hour, median $21.06. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Torrance 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 Torrance 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.