Insulator/asbestos worker Includes the application of all insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings, and finishes to all types of mechanica — Prevailing Wage Rates

Davis-Bacon prevailing wages for Insulator/asbestos worker Includes the application of all insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings, and finishes to all types of mechanicas across all covered states and counties. Rates vary by location and construction type.

Quick Answer

Across 13 Davis-Bacon rate records nationwide, the median total package (base + fringe) for Insulator/asbestos worker Includes the application of all insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings, and finishes to all types of mechanica is $92.08/hr, with the middle 80% of counties paying between $27.21 and $92.08/hr. The highest state average is Massachusetts at $92.08/hr; the lowest is California at $27.86/hr.

Bottom 10%
$27.21
Median
$92.08
Average
$67.38
Top 10%
$92.08

Range: $27.21 – $92.08/hr across 2 states. 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
$92.08/hr
National median total package (base + fringe)
BLS OEWS market median
$23.41/hr
All-industry hourly median, U.S. (2024)
Davis-Bacon premium
+293.3%
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

California CA
Avg base: $22.25/hr
Avg total: $27.86/hr
5 rates
Massachusetts MA
Avg base: $55.45/hr
Avg total: $92.08/hr
8 rates

All Rates

13 county-level rates for Insulator/asbestos worker Includes the application of all insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings, and finishes to all types of mechanica, ordered by state and county.

County State Type Base $/hr Fringe $/hr Total
Amador CA building $24.85 $5.61 $30.46 WD →
Del Norte CA building $21.60 $5.61 $27.21 WD →
Humboldt CA building $21.60 $5.61 $27.21 WD →
Lake CA building $21.60 $5.61 $27.21 WD →
Mendocino CA building $21.60 $5.61 $27.21 WD →
Barnstable MA building $55.45 $36.63 $92.08 WD →
Bristol MA building $55.45 $36.63 $92.08 WD →
Dukes MA building $55.45 $36.63 $92.08 WD →
Essex MA building $55.45 $36.63 $92.08 WD →
Middlesex MA building $55.45 $36.63 $92.08 WD →
Nantucket MA building $55.45 $36.63 $92.08 WD →
Norfolk MA building $55.45 $36.63 $92.08 WD →
Suffolk MA building $55.45 $36.63 $92.08 WD →
Top-paying counties for Insulator/asbestos worker Includes the application of all insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings, and finishes to all types of mechanica →