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District of Columbia asbestos and lead abatement laborer prevailing wage, district by district
An asbestos and lead abatement laborer's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in District of Columbia is $34.65 an hour in every district that has one (1), for the main classification.
Asbestos & Lead Abatement Laborer rate in each District of Columbia district, A to Z
| District | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
District of ColumbiaASBESTOS WORKER: HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER INCLUDES PREPARATION, WETTING, STRIPPING, REMOVAL, SCRAPPING, VACUUMING, BAGGING AND DISPOSING OF ALL INSULATION MATERIALS, WHETHER THEY CONTAIN ASBESTOS OR NOT, FROM MECHANICAL SYSTEMS A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERANS' DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY,THE DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS DAY PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS THE REGULAR WORK DAY BEFORE AND AFTER THE PAID HOLIDAY | $24.46 | $10.19 | $34.65 | Oct 1, 2024 | DC20260002 Mod 3 |
District of ColumbiaASBESTOS WORKER: HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER INCLUDES PREPARATION, WETTING, STRIPPING, REMOVAL, SCRAPPING, VACUUMING, BAGGING AND DISPOSING OF ALL INSULATION MATERIALS, WHETHER THEY CONTAIN ASBESTOS OR NOT, FROM MECHANICAL SYSTEMS A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERANS' DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY,THE DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS DAY PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS THE REGULAR WORK DAY BEFORE AND AFTER THE PAID HOLIDAY | $24.46 | $10.19 | $34.65 | Oct 1, 2024 | DC20260003 Mod 1 |
District of ColumbiaHAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER (INCLUDES PREPARATION, WETTING, STRIPPING, REMOVAL, SCRAPPING, VACUUMING, BAGGING AND DISPOSING OF ALL INSULATION MATERIALS, WHETHER THEY CONTAIN ASBESTOS OR NOT, FROM MECHANICAL SYSTEMS.) (A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERANS' DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY,THE DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS DAY PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS THE REGULAR WORK DAY BEFORE AND AFTER THE PAID HOLIDAY.) | $24.46 | $10.19 | $34.65 | Oct 1, 2024 | DC20260001 Mod 6 |
Main asbestos and lead abatement laborer classification in each district (Asbestos worker: hazardous material handler includes preparation, wetting, stripping, removal, scrapping, vacuuming, bagging and disposing of all insulation materials, whether they contain asbestos or not, from mechanical systems a. paid holidays: new year's day, martin luther king day, memorial day, independence day, labor day, veterans' day, thanksgiving day,the day after thanksgiving and christmas day provided the employee works the regular work day before and after the paid holiday), 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 District of Columbia?
$34.65 an hour in every district that has a rate, for the main classification.
Which localities share a rate
| District | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | ASBESTOS WORKER: HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER INCLUDES PREPARATION, WETTING, STRIPPING, REMOVAL, SCRAPPING, VACUUMING, BAGGING AND DISPOSING OF ALL INSULATION MATERIALS, WHETHER THEY CONTAIN ASBESTOS OR NOT, FROM MECHANICAL SYSTEMS A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERANS' DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY,THE DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS DAY PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS THE REGULAR WORK DAY BEFORE AND AFTER THE PAID HOLIDAY | $24.46 | $34.65 |
No two counties have identical DOL rates for this trade.
Questions about District of Columbia asbestos and lead abatement laborer pay
What is the asbestos and lead abatement laborer prevailing wage in District of Columbia?
$34.65 an hour: a $24.46 base wage plus $10.19 in fringe benefits, under wage determination DC20260002, modification 3. Overtime and every asbestos and lead abatement laborer classification in District of Columbia.
Does asbestos and lead abatement laborer prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In District of Columbia the $34.65 total is a $24.46 base wage plus $10.19 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 District of Columbia?
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)).