B03_Wage_Rates.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document (NM20260011) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor on January 2, 2026, establishing prevailing wage rates for heavy construction projects in New Mexico. The determination covers ten counties: Cibola, Colfax, Guadalupe, Harding, Los Alamos, McKinley, Mora, Quay, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, and Union Counties.

The document provides prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for multiple construction classifications across different surveys and effective dates. Key wage rates include: Electrician at $40.30/hour (Zone 1, multi-zone variations apply with percentages up to 26% above base); Los Alamos County Electrician at $46.35/hour; Ironworker Structural and Reinforcing at $28.05/hour; Carpenter at $22.26/hour; Laborer (Common/General) at $13.26/hour; Plumber at $26.27/hour; and various operator classifications (Backhoe, Grader/Blade, Loader, Scraper) ranging from $14.03 to $18.79/hour, plus Truck Driver positions. The document explains the identifier systems used (union rates, union average rates, survey rates, and state-adopted rates) and outlines the wage determination appeals process, including contact information for the Branch of Wage Surveys and Branch of Construction Wage Determinations within the U.S. Department of Labor. It also notes Executive Order requirements regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage obligations for covered contracts.