Wage Determination Summary

This document is a Register of Wage Determinations issued by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment Standards Administration for service contracts in New Mexico (Chaves, Eddy, Lincoln, and Otero counties), effective August 22, 2026. The wage determination (No. 2015-5455, Revision 32) establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits required for federal service contracts in this geographic area.

The document provides hourly wage rates across 99 occupational classifications organized by occupation code, ranging from administrative support roles (Administrative Support and Clerical Occupations at $17.62/hour) to highly specialized positions such as Registered Nurse IV at $48.97/hour and Air Traffic Control Specialists at $46.54/hour. Fringe benefits include health and welfare coverage at $5.92 per hour (up to 40 hours weekly), paid vacation accruing at 2-4 weeks depending on tenure, 11 paid holidays annually, and hazardous pay differentials (4-8 percent) for positions involving ordnance or explosives. Special provisions apply to computer professionals, air traffic controllers, and weather observers, with additional night pay and Sunday premiums outlined. Uniform allowances ($1.35 per week where applicable) and paid sick leave under Executive Orders 13786 and 13658 are also mandated. The wage determination requires contractors to furnish uniforms without cost or reimburse employees for actual uniform costs, and establishes procedures for conformance requests when unlisted classifications are needed on contracts.