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Colorado asbestos and lead abatement laborer prevailing wage, county by county
An asbestos and lead abatement laborer's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in Colorado is $29.58 an hour in every county that has one (1), for the main classification.
Asbestos & Lead Abatement Laborer rate in each Colorado county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate |
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Main asbestos and lead abatement laborer classification in each county (Laborer (asbestos): removal of asbestos), Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov, as of October 25, 2026. A contract keeps the wage determination in its bid documents. Modifications published before bid opening apply to it, though one published less than 10 days before can be left out if the agency finds there isn't time to tell bidders (29 CFR 1.6(c)). Checked October 25, 2026.
How much does an asbestos and lead abatement laborer make on prevailing wage in Colorado?
$29.58 an hour in every county that has a rate, for the main classification.
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Denver schedules | Laborer (Asbestos): Removal of Asbestos | $21.03 | $29.58 |
No two counties have identical DOL rates for this trade.
Questions about Colorado asbestos and lead abatement laborer pay
What is the asbestos and lead abatement laborer prevailing wage in City of Denver schedules?
$29.58 an hour: a $21.03 base wage plus $8.55 in fringe benefits, under Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov, as of October 25, 2026. Overtime and every asbestos and lead abatement laborer classification in City of Denver schedules.
Does asbestos and lead abatement laborer prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In City of Denver schedules the $29.58 total is a $21.03 base wage plus $8.55 in fringe benefits, about 29% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does asbestos and lead abatement laborer prevailing wage pay overtime in Colorado?
Davis-Bacon rates are straight time. On contracts over $100,000, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act requires 1½ times the basic rate for hours over 40 in a workweek (40 U.S.C. 3702). The fringe is owed for every hour at its straight-time amount.
Do apprentice asbestos and lead abatement laborers get this rate?
Davis-Bacon determinations list journeyworker rates. Apprentices in a program registered with DOL or a recognized state agency can be paid the program's percentage of the rate, within its ratio; anyone else gets the full rate (29 CFR 5.5(a)(4)).