ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (MECHANICAL- DUCT, PIPE & MECHANICAL SYSTEM INSULATION AND INDUSTRIAL WORK) — Prevailing Wage Rates

Davis-Bacon prevailing wages for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (MECHANICAL- DUCT, PIPE & MECHANICAL SYSTEM INSULATION AND INDUSTRIAL WORK)s across all covered states and counties. Rates vary by location and construction type.

Quick Answer

Across 6 Davis-Bacon rate records nationwide, the median total package (base + fringe) for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (MECHANICAL- DUCT, PIPE & MECHANICAL SYSTEM INSULATION AND INDUSTRIAL WORK) is $75.93/hr, with the middle 80% of counties paying between $75.93 and $75.93/hr. The highest state average is Pennsylvania at $75.93/hr; the lowest is Pennsylvania at $75.93/hr.

Bottom 10%
$75.93
Median
$75.93
Average
$75.93
Top 10%
$75.93

Range: $75.93 – $75.93/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
$75.93/hr
National median total package (base + fringe)
BLS OEWS market median
$23.41/hr
All-industry hourly median, U.S. (2024)
Davis-Bacon premium
+224.3%
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

Pennsylvania PA
Avg base: $46.50/hr
Avg total: $75.93/hr
6 rates

All Rates

6 county-level rates for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (MECHANICAL- DUCT, PIPE & MECHANICAL SYSTEM INSULATION AND INDUSTRIAL WORK), ordered by state and county.

County State Type Base $/hr Fringe $/hr Total
Armstrong PA building $46.50 $29.43 $75.93 WD →
Beaver PA building $46.50 $29.43 $75.93 WD →
Butler PA building $46.50 $29.43 $75.93 WD →
Fayette PA building $46.50 $29.43 $75.93 WD →
Washington PA building $46.50 $29.43 $75.93 WD →
Westmoreland PA building $46.50 $29.43 $75.93 WD →
Top-paying counties for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (MECHANICAL- DUCT, PIPE & MECHANICAL SYSTEM INSULATION AND INDUSTRIAL WORK) →