ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR: INCLUDES APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS; PROTECTIVE COVERING AND FINISHES TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL — Prevailing Wage Rates

Davis-Bacon prevailing wages for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR: INCLUDES APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS; PROTECTIVE COVERING AND FINISHES TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICALs across all covered states and counties. Rates vary by location and construction type.

Quick Answer

Across 2 Davis-Bacon rate records nationwide, the median total package (base + fringe) for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR: INCLUDES APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS; PROTECTIVE COVERING AND FINISHES TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL is $65.67/hr, with the middle 80% of counties paying between $65.67 and $65.67/hr. The highest state average is New York at $65.67/hr; the lowest is New York at $65.67/hr.

Bottom 10%
$65.67
Median
$65.67
Average
$65.67
Top 10%
$65.67

Range: $65.67 – $65.67/hr across 1 state. Total package = base hourly rate + fringe benefits.

Davis-Bacon vs. Market Median

Comparison of the Davis-Bacon national median total package against the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) median for the comparable BLS occupation 47-2131Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall.

Davis-Bacon median
$65.67/hr
National median total package (base + fringe)
BLS OEWS market median
$23.41/hr
All-industry hourly median, U.S. (2024)
Davis-Bacon premium
+180.5%
D-B rate exceeds market median

Davis-Bacon rates include required fringe benefits; OEWS reflects mean/median wages from the BLS establishment survey across all industries. Direct comparison is approximate — D-B rates target the construction-industry union/competitive-wage benchmark, while OEWS spans every industry that employs the occupation.

Average Rates by State

New York NY
Avg base: $40.26/hr
Avg total: $65.67/hr
2 rates

All Rates

2 county-level rates for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR: INCLUDES APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS; PROTECTIVE COVERING AND FINISHES TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL, ordered by state and county.

County State Type Base $/hr Fringe $/hr Total
Genesee NY heavy $40.26 $25.41 $65.67 WD →
Genesee NY highway $40.26 $25.41 $65.67 WD →
Top-paying counties for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR: INCLUDES APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS; PROTECTIVE COVERING AND FINISHES TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL →