Laborer: Asbestos/hazardous material remover Preparation, removal, and encapsulation of hazardous materials from non- mechanical systems — Prevailing Wage Rates

Davis-Bacon prevailing wages for Laborer: Asbestos/hazardous material remover Preparation, removal, and encapsulation of hazardous materials from non- mechanical systemss 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 Laborer: Asbestos/hazardous material remover Preparation, removal, and encapsulation of hazardous materials from non- mechanical systems is $56.35/hr, with the middle 80% of counties paying between $56.35 and $56.35/hr. The highest state average is Wisconsin at $56.35/hr; the lowest is Wisconsin at $56.35/hr.

Bottom 10%
$56.35
Median
$56.35
Average
$56.35
Top 10%
$56.35

Range: $56.35 – $56.35/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 47-2061Construction Laborers.

Davis-Bacon median
$56.35/hr
National median total package (base + fringe)
BLS OEWS market median
$22.47/hr
All-industry hourly median, U.S. (2024)
Davis-Bacon premium
+150.8%
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

Wisconsin WI
Avg base: $31.67/hr
Avg total: $56.35/hr
2 rates

All Rates

2 county-level rates for Laborer: Asbestos/hazardous material remover Preparation, removal, and encapsulation of hazardous materials from non- mechanical systems, ordered by state and county.

County State Type Base $/hr Fringe $/hr Total
Kenosha WI building $31.67 $24.68 $56.35 WD →
Racine WI building $31.67 $24.68 $56.35 WD →
Top-paying counties for Laborer: Asbestos/hazardous material remover Preparation, removal, and encapsulation of hazardous materials from non- mechanical systems →