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California asbestos and lead abatement laborer prevailing wage, county by county
An asbestos and lead abatement laborer's prevailing wage on California public works runs from $71.96 an hour in Yuba County to $78.54 in Imperial County, wages and employer payments together. The median county is $71.96.
Asbestos & Lead Abatement Laborer rate in each California county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Issued | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alameda CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 1) · Area 1 | $40.65 | $32.31 | $72.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Alpine CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 2) · Area 2 | $39.65 | $32.31 | $71.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Amador CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 2) · Area 2 | $39.65 | $32.31 | $71.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Butte CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 2) · Area 2 | $39.65 | $32.31 | $71.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Calaveras CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 2) · Area 2 | $39.65 | $32.31 | $71.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Colusa CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 2) · Area 2 | $39.65 | $32.31 | $71.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Contra Costa CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 1) · Area 1 | $40.65 | $32.31 | $72.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Del Norte CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 2) · Area 2 | $39.65 | $32.31 | $71.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
El Dorado CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 2) · Area 2 | $39.65 | $32.31 | $71.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Fresno CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 2) · Area 2 | $39.65 | $32.31 | $71.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Glenn CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 2) · Area 2 | $39.65 | $32.31 | $71.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Humboldt CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 2) · Area 2 | $39.65 | $32.31 | $71.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Imperial CountyAsbestos and Lead Abatement Worker · Southern California | $49.20 | $29.34 | $78.54 | Aug 22, 2026 | SC-102-882-1-2026-1 |
Inyo CountyAsbestos and Lead Abatement Worker · Southern California | $49.20 | $29.34 | $78.54 | Aug 22, 2026 | SC-102-882-1-2026-1 |
Kern CountyAsbestos and Lead Abatement Worker · Southern California | $49.20 | $29.34 | $78.54 | Aug 22, 2026 | SC-102-882-1-2026-1 |
Kings CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 2) · Area 2 | $39.65 | $32.31 | $71.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Lake CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 2) · Area 2 | $39.65 | $32.31 | $71.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Lassen CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 2) · Area 2 | $39.65 | $32.31 | $71.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Los Angeles CountyAsbestos and Lead Abatement Worker · Southern California | $49.20 | $29.34 | $78.54 | Aug 22, 2026 | SC-102-882-1-2026-1 |
Madera CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 2) · Area 2 | $39.65 | $32.31 | $71.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Marin CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 1) · Area 1 | $40.65 | $32.31 | $72.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Mariposa CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 2) · Area 2 | $39.65 | $32.31 | $71.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Mendocino CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 2) · Area 2 | $39.65 | $32.31 | $71.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Merced CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 2) · Area 2 | $39.65 | $32.31 | $71.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Modoc CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 2) · Area 2 | $39.65 | $32.31 | $71.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Mono CountyAsbestos and Lead Abatement Worker · Southern California | $49.20 | $29.34 | $78.54 | Aug 22, 2026 | SC-102-882-1-2026-1 |
Monterey CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 2) · Area 2 | $39.65 | $32.31 | $71.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Napa CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 1) · Area 1 | $40.65 | $32.31 | $72.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Nevada CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 2) · Area 2 | $39.65 | $32.31 | $71.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Orange CountyAsbestos and Lead Abatement Worker · Southern California | $49.20 | $29.34 | $78.54 | Aug 22, 2026 | SC-102-882-1-2026-1 |
Placer CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 2) · Area 2 | $39.65 | $32.31 | $71.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Plumas CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 2) · Area 2 | $39.65 | $32.31 | $71.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Riverside CountyAsbestos and Lead Abatement Worker · Southern California | $49.20 | $29.34 | $78.54 | Aug 22, 2026 | SC-102-882-1-2026-1 |
Sacramento CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 2) · Area 2 | $39.65 | $32.31 | $71.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
San Benito CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 2) · Area 2 | $39.65 | $32.31 | $71.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
San Bernardino CountyAsbestos and Lead Abatement Worker · Southern California | $49.20 | $29.34 | $78.54 | Aug 22, 2026 | SC-102-882-1-2026-1 |
San Diego CountyAsbestos and Lead Abatement Worker · Southern California | $49.20 | $29.34 | $78.54 | Aug 22, 2026 | SC-102-882-1-2026-1 |
San Francisco CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 1) · Area 1 | $40.65 | $32.31 | $72.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
San Joaquin CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 2) · Area 2 | $39.65 | $32.31 | $71.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
San Luis Obispo CountyAsbestos and Lead Abatement Worker · Southern California | $49.20 | $29.34 | $78.54 | Aug 22, 2026 | SC-102-882-1-2026-1 |
San Mateo CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 1) · Area 1 | $40.65 | $32.31 | $72.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Santa Barbara CountyAsbestos and Lead Abatement Worker · Southern California | $49.20 | $29.34 | $78.54 | Aug 22, 2026 | SC-102-882-1-2026-1 |
Santa Clara CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 1) · Area 1 | $40.65 | $32.31 | $72.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Santa Cruz CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 2) · Area 2 | $39.65 | $32.31 | $71.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Shasta CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 2) · Area 2 | $39.65 | $32.31 | $71.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Sierra CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 2) · Area 2 | $39.65 | $32.31 | $71.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Siskiyou CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 2) · Area 2 | $39.65 | $32.31 | $71.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Solano CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 2) · Area 2 | $39.65 | $32.31 | $71.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Sonoma CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 2) · Area 2 | $39.65 | $32.31 | $71.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Stanislaus CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 2) · Area 2 | $39.65 | $32.31 | $71.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Sutter CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 2) · Area 2 | $39.65 | $32.31 | $71.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Tehama CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 2) · Area 2 | $39.65 | $32.31 | $71.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Trinity CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 2) · Area 2 | $39.65 | $32.31 | $71.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Tulare CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 2) · Area 2 | $39.65 | $32.31 | $71.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Tuolumne CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 2) · Area 2 | $39.65 | $32.31 | $71.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Ventura CountyAsbestos and Lead Abatement Worker · Southern California | $49.20 | $29.34 | $78.54 | Aug 22, 2026 | SC-102-882-1-2026-1 |
Yolo CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 2) · Area 2 | $39.65 | $32.31 | $71.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Yuba CountyAsbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 2) · Area 2 | $39.65 | $32.31 | $71.96 | Aug 22, 2026 | NC-102-67-1-2026-1 |
Main asbestos and lead abatement laborer classification in each county, DIR period 2026-2. DIR sets this trade by region, so neighboring counties often share a rate. You pay the rate for the county where the work is done. Checked October 24, 2026.
How much does an asbestos and lead abatement laborer make on prevailing wage in California?
$71.96 to $78.54 an hour, base wage plus fringe benefits, depending on the county; the median county pays $71.96. DIR sets this trade by area. 3 groups of counties with identical rates and 0 counties with rates of their own, highest main rate first, each split into base wage and employer payments on one scale.
- Southern California12 counties · Asbestos and Lead Abatement Worker$78.54
- Area 17 counties · Asbestos and Lead Removal Worker$72.96
- Area 239 counties · Asbestos and Lead Removal Worker$71.96
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern California, 12 counties: Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles, Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura | Asbestos and Lead Abatement Worker | $49.20 | $78.54 |
| Area 1, 7 counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara | Asbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 1) | $40.65 | $72.96 |
| Area 2, 39 counties: Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Del Norte, El Dorado, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Kings, Lake, Lassen, Madera, Mariposa, Mendocino, Merced, Modoc, Monterey, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Benito, San Joaquin, Santa Cruz, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Tulare, Tuolumne, Yolo, Yuba | Asbestos and Lead Removal Worker (Area 2) | $39.65 | $71.96 |
3 groups of counties with identical DIR rates, and 0 counties with rates of their own.
These are journeyperson rates. Apprentices are paid from separate DAS determinations that DIR publishes by craft, county and program.
Determinations: NC-102-67-1-2026-1, SC-102-882-1-2026-1
Questions about California asbestos and lead abatement laborer pay
What is the asbestos and lead abatement laborer prevailing wage in Los Angeles County?
$78.54 an hour: a $49.20 base wage plus $29.34 in employer payments (fringe benefits), under DIR determination SC-102-882-1-2026-1. Overtime and every asbestos and lead abatement laborer classification in Los Angeles County.
Does asbestos and lead abatement laborer prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Los Angeles County the $78.54 total is a $49.20 base wage plus $29.34 in employer payments (fringe benefits), about 37% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Do apprentice asbestos and lead abatement laborers get this rate?
Registered apprentices are paid DIR's apprentice rates, which DIR publishes separately by craft, county and apprenticeship program on its apprentice wage page. The rates on this site are journeyperson rates.
Why do some counties have the same asbestos and lead abatement laborer rate?
DIR sets many trades by area or region rather than one county at a time. Across California, the 58 counties with an asbestos and lead abatement laborer rate fall into 3 distinct sets of rates, and 3 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 39 counties (California Area 2).
Which county pays asbestos and lead abatement laborers the most in California?
Imperial County, at $78.54 an hour for the main classification. The lowest is Yuba County at $71.96, and the median county is $71.96.