Prevailing Wages in Valencia County, New Mexico
Prevailing wages in Valencia County, New Mexico run $9.79 to $91.79 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 $20.59, and among the 37 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $4.72. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Valencia County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $48.49
Base Rate: $36.66 | Fringe: $11.83
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Valencia 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 Valencia County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $34.87
Base Rate: $24.08 | Fringe: $10.79
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Valencia County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $25.85
Base Rate: $18.40 | Fringe: $7.45
#federal – Electrician in Valencia 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 Valencia County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $91.79
Base Rate: $53.35 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Glazier in Valencia County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $23.63
Base Rate: $20.15 | Fringe: $3.48
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Valencia County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $46.16
Base Rate: $28.05 | Fringe: $18.11
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Valencia County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $20.71
Base Rate: $15.99 | Fringe: $4.72
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Valencia County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $20.33
Base Rate: $14.72 | Fringe: $5.61
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Valencia County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $33.13
Base Rate: $27.97 | Fringe: $5.16
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Valencia County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $20.48
Base Rate: $16.60 | Fringe: $3.88
#federal – Painter: Spray in Valencia County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $18.65
Base Rate: $16.51 | Fringe: $2.14
#federal – Pipefitter in Valencia County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $59.67
Base Rate: $43.07 | Fringe: $16.60
#federal – Plumber (Includes HVAC Pipe Installation) in Valencia 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 Valencia County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $56.01
Base Rate: $37.50 | Fringe: $18.51
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Valencia County, New Mexico – Building
Total Wage: $65.42
Base Rate: $39.94 | Fringe: $25.48
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Form Work in Valencia County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.43
Base Rate: $16.43
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Valencia County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $40.49
Base Rate: $27.31 | Fringe: $13.18
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Valencia County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $27.85
Base Rate: $19.42 | Fringe: $8.43
#federal – Electrician in Valencia County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $45.31
Base Rate: $34.50 | Fringe: $10.81
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Valencia County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $27.80
Base Rate: $27.80
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Valencia County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.26
Base Rate: $14.68 | Fringe: $1.58
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Valencia County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $21.71
Base Rate: $17.18 | Fringe: $4.53
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Valencia County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $21.07
Base Rate: $21.07
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Valencia County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $21.06
Base Rate: $21.06
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Valencia County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $21.00
Base Rate: $21.00
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Valencia County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.02
Base Rate: $19.02
#federal – Operator: Loader in Valencia County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $18.56
Base Rate: $18.56
#federal – Operator: Oiler in Valencia County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $18.23
Base Rate: $18.23
#federal – Operator: Roller in Valencia County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $18.83
Base Rate: $18.83
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Valencia County, New Mexico – Heavy
Total Wage: $14.72
Base Rate: $14.72
#federal – Carpenter, Including Form Work (Bernalllilo) in Valencia County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $14.17
Base Rate: $13.73 | Fringe: $0.44
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher (Bernallilo) in Valencia County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $15.61
Base Rate: $15.35 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Electrician (Including Traffic Signalization & Installation) in Valencia County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $35.36
Base Rate: $25.91 | Fringe: $9.45
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Valencia 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 Valencia County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $14.62
Base Rate: $14.27 | Fringe: $0.35
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Backhoe) in Valencia County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $24.54
Base Rate: $20.92 | Fringe: $3.62
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Bobcat/Skid Loader (Bernallilo) in Valencia County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $14.99
Base Rate: $14.73 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Broom Sweeper) in Valencia County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $18.24
Base Rate: $16.67 | Fringe: $1.57
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Excavator/Trackhoe) in Valencia County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $20.36
Base Rate: $20.10 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Loader (Front End) (Bernallilo) in Valencia County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $17.04
Base Rate: $16.78 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Trencher) in Valencia County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $15.48
Base Rate: $15.22 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck (Bernallilo) in Valencia County, New Mexico – Highway
Total Wage: $14.72
Base Rate: $14.46 | Fringe: $0.26
#federal – Truck Driver: Water Truck in Valencia 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 Valencia County, New Mexico – Residential
Total Wage: $11.74
Base Rate: $11.44 | Fringe: $0.30
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Valencia County, New Mexico – Residential
Total Wage: $11.90
Base Rate: $11.60 | Fringe: $0.30
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Valencia County, New Mexico – Residential
Total Wage: $9.79
Base Rate: $9.79
#federal – Drywall Finisher/Taper in Valencia County, New Mexico – Residential
Total Wage: $14.88
Base Rate: $14.88
#federal – Drywall Hanger in Valencia County, New Mexico – Residential
Total Wage: $12.67
Base Rate: $12.67
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Valencia 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 Valencia County, New Mexico runs from $9.79 to $91.79 per hour, median $20.59. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Valencia 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 Valencia 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.