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Delaware asbestos and lead abatement laborer prevailing wage, county by county
An asbestos and lead abatement laborer's prevailing wage on Delaware public works runs from $30.70 an hour in New Castle County to $55.01 in Sussex County. The median county is $37.78.
Asbestos & Lead Abatement Laborer rate in each Delaware county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kent CountyASBESTOS WORKERS | incl. | incl. | $37.78 | Mar 13, 2026 | DE-OLLE-20260313-building |
New Castle CountyASBESTOS WORKERS | incl. | incl. | $30.70 | Mar 13, 2026 | DE-OLLE-20260313-building |
Sussex CountyASBESTOS WORKERS | incl. | incl. | $55.01 | Mar 13, 2026 | DE-OLLE-20260313-building |
Main asbestos and lead abatement laborer classification in each county (Asbestos workers), Delaware DOL determinations effective March 13, 2026. A project uses the rates in effect when its specifications are published; if the contract isn't signed within 120 days, the rates at signing apply (Regulations 6.3). Checked October 25, 2026.
How much does an asbestos and lead abatement laborer make on prevailing wage in Delaware?
$30.70 to $55.01 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $37.78. 3 counties, highest main rate first.
- Sussex County1 county · ASBESTOS WORKERS$55.01
- Kent County1 county · ASBESTOS WORKERS$37.78
- New Castle County1 county · ASBESTOS WORKERS$30.70
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex County | ASBESTOS WORKERS | — | $55.01 |
| Kent County | ASBESTOS WORKERS | — | $37.78 |
| New Castle County | ASBESTOS WORKERS | — | $30.70 |
No two counties have identical DOL rates for this trade.
Delaware's determinations list one mechanic (journeyworker) rate per classification. Apprentices registered with the Delaware DOL get the percentage of that rate set in their apprenticeship agreement; non-registered apprentices must be paid the full mechanic's rate.
Questions about Delaware asbestos and lead abatement laborer pay
What is the asbestos and lead abatement laborer prevailing wage in New Castle County?
$30.70 an hour, fringe benefits included (one rate, no separate base wage), under Delaware DOL determinations effective March 13, 2026. Overtime and every asbestos and lead abatement laborer classification in New Castle County.
Does asbestos and lead abatement laborer prevailing wage pay overtime in Delaware?
Delaware's prevailing wage law sets no overtime premium, and the determinations print only a straight-time rate. The federal Fair Labor Standards Act applies: 1½ times the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek (U.S. DOL).
Do apprentice asbestos and lead abatement laborers get this rate?
Delaware's determinations list one mechanic (journeyworker) rate per classification. Apprentices registered with the Delaware DOL get the percentage of that rate set in their apprenticeship agreement; non-registered apprentices must be paid the full mechanic's rate.
Which county pays asbestos and lead abatement laborers the most in Delaware?
Sussex County, at $55.01 an hour for the main classification. The lowest is New Castle County at $30.70, and the median county is $37.78.