B03_Davis_Bacon_Act_NM20260031_Modification_2.pdf

This is a General Decision document (NM20260031) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division, effective May 18, 2026, establishing prevailing wage rates for construction work in New Mexico.

The document applies to building construction projects in six New Mexico counties: Cibola, Guadalupe, Harding, Mora, Quay, and Taos. It lists prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for multiple construction classifications, organized alphabetically by trade. Key classifications include carpenter (drywall hanging) at $24.08–$29.09 per hour depending on county; electrician (Zone 1) at $40.30 per hour plus $13.41 in fringes with mileage-based zone adjustments; ironworker (structural and ornamental) at $28.05 per hour plus $18.11 fringes; laborer (mason tender brick) at $23.69 per hour plus $7.89 fringes; painter (brush and roller) at $24.00 per hour plus $7.00 fringes; plumber/pipefitter at $43.07 per hour plus $16.60 fringes; and sheet metal worker (HVAC duct installation) at $37.50 per hour plus $18.51 fringes. The document also specifies rates for equipment operators, truck drivers, and other skilled trades ranging from $11.00 to $27.70 per hour. Modification 2 was published on May 18, 2026. The document includes notes on Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements, union rate identifiers, and the wage determination appeals process for interested parties.