Wage Determination NM20260035 (Dona Ana and San Juan Highway).pdf

This is a General Decision document establishing prevailing wage rates for highway construction projects in Dona Ana and San Juan Counties, New Mexico, effective January 2, 2026, superseding the previous determination NM20250035.

The wage determination applies to highway construction projects excluding tunnels, building structures in rest areas, railroad construction, and certain bridge types designed for commercial navigation or marine construction. The document establishes hourly rates and fringe benefits for multiple classifications across different skill levels and geographic areas within the two counties. Key classifications include: Electrician (Boom Operator) at $29.79/hour plus $12.74 fringe; Truck Driver (Dump) at $21.70/hour plus $9.65 fringe; Carpenter (varying by county: $14.15-$13.42/hour plus $0.44 fringe); Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher at $13.65/hour plus $0.26 fringe; Electrician (Traffic Signalization) at $25.91-$24.46/hour plus $9.45-$8.56 fringe; and various Power Equipment Operators (Backhoe, Bobcat, Grader, Mechanic, etc.) with rates ranging from $12.91-$23.24/hour. Additional classifications cover Laborers, Ironworkers, Truck Drivers, and Highway/Parking Lot Striping personnel. The rates are identified by union rate indicators, union average rate identifiers, survey rates, and state-adopted rate identifiers. The document includes information on Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements for 2025 contracts. An appeals process is provided for wage determination disputes, with contact information for the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division branches handling survey-related and construction wage determination matters.