Prevailing Wage for a Electrician in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Electrician (Heavy construction) in Rio Arriba County is $46.35 base + $13.65 fringe = $60.00 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Rio Arriba County. New Mexico also sets its own prevailing wage (NM DIR) — on state or locally funded work you owe the higher of the two, so confirm the NM rate before bidding.
Rate table by construction type
| Construction type | Source | Base | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy | Federal · NM20260011 | $46.35 | $13.65 | $60.00 |
| Highway | Federal · NM20260037 | $14.98 | $0.26 | $15.24 |
| Residential | Federal · NM20260004 | $12.00 | $0.23 | $12.23 |
These are the federal Davis‑Bacon rates for New Mexico (they govern federally funded work); the NM state (DIR) rate is compared separately for state-funded work. Each construction type is its own wage determination — the WD# is shown per row. Scroll the table sideways on mobile.
Which rate applies?
Federally funded work → the federal Davis-Bacon rate applies.
State/local-funded work → New Mexico's prevailing-wage law applies.
Covered by both → pay the higher of the two. See federal vs state.
Source & freshness
- WD number
- NM20260011
- Modification
- #1
- Effective
- May 18, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination NM20260011 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Electrician on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $1,854.00 in base wages plus $546.00 in fringe = $2,400.00 gross for the week (Heavy). Overtime pays 1.5× the base only; fringe stays flat per hour. Run your own numbers in the calculator.
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Verify the current wage determination on SAM.gov or with the DOL Wage and Hour Division before bidding or paying. This is a readable presentation of the official determination, not legal or tax advice.
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026 · Reviewed by: the Davis-Bacon Wage editorial team
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026 · Reviewed by: the Davis-Bacon Wage editorial team