INSULATOR/ASBESTOS WORKER: INCLUDES THE APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS & FINISHES TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL — Prevailing Wage Rates

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

Quick Answer

Across 9 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 & FINISHES TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL is $82.84/hr, with the middle 80% of counties paying between $82.84 and $82.84/hr. The highest state average is California at $82.84/hr; the lowest is California at $82.84/hr.

Bottom 10%
$82.84
Median
$82.84
Average
$82.84
Top 10%
$82.84

Range: $82.84 – $82.84/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
$82.84/hr
National median total package (base + fringe)
BLS OEWS market median
$23.41/hr
All-industry hourly median, U.S. (2024)
Davis-Bacon premium
+253.9%
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: $56.32/hr
Avg total: $82.84/hr
9 rates

All Rates

9 county-level rates for INSULATOR/ASBESTOS WORKER: INCLUDES THE APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS & FINISHES TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL, ordered by state and county.

County State Type Base $/hr Fringe $/hr Total
Inyo CA highway $56.32 $26.52 $82.84 WD →
Inyo CA heavy $56.32 $26.52 $82.84 WD →
Inyo CA building $56.32 $26.52 $82.84 WD →
Kern CA heavy $56.32 $26.52 $82.84 WD →
Kern CA building $56.32 $26.52 $82.84 WD →
Kern CA highway $56.32 $26.52 $82.84 WD →
Mono CA highway $56.32 $26.52 $82.84 WD →
Mono CA heavy $56.32 $26.52 $82.84 WD →
Mono CA building $56.32 $26.52 $82.84 WD →
Top-paying counties for INSULATOR/ASBESTOS WORKER: INCLUDES THE APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS & FINISHES TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL →