B03_-_Wage_Determinations_WD__NM20260029.pdf

This is a prevailing wage determination document issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for New Mexico construction projects, effective May 18, 2026. The determination applies to building construction in Socorro County and establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction trades and labor classifications.

The document lists wage rates and fringe benefits for multiple job classifications including carpenters, electricians, ironworkers, power equipment operators, plumbers, sheet metal workers, truck drivers, laborers, and numerous other construction trades. Rates vary based on specific work classifications, with examples including carpenter (metal stud installation only) at $24.08 per hour plus $10.79 fringe; electrician (low voltage wiring for alarms) at $40.30 per hour plus $13.41 fringe; and plumber (HVAC pipe installation) at $43.07 per hour plus $16.60 fringe. The determination includes detailed geographic zones extending from Albuquerque with mileage-based premium calculations for work performed at distances beyond specified zones. The document contains supplementary guidance on wage determination appeals processes, union rate identifiers, survey rate identifiers, and state-adopted rate identifiers. It notes that Executive Order 13658 establishes a minimum wage requirement of at least $13.65 per hour for contracts awarded between May 11 and December 31, 2026. The prevailing wage rates apply to all federal construction contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act in this region.