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Maine asbestos and lead abatement laborer prevailing wage, county by county
An asbestos and lead abatement laborer's prevailing wage on Maine public works runs from $24.37 an hour in Somerset County to $27.05 in Cumberland County. The median county is $25.72.
Main asbestos and lead abatement laborer classification in each county (Hazardous materials removal workers), MDOL 2026 rates, effective January 10, 2026. A rate written into a contract "must remain unchanged during the time the contract is in effect" (26 MRSA §1306). Checked October 25, 2026.
How much does an asbestos and lead abatement laborer make on prevailing wage in Maine?
4 groups of counties with identical rates and 1 with rates of their own, highest main rate first. The table below lists which counties are in each group.
- Cumberland County group2 counties · Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$27.05
- Kennebec County group5 counties · Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$25.72
- Penobscot County group5 counties · Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$25.72
- Statewide1 county · Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$25.72
- Androscoggin County group4 counties · Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$24.37
Which counties pay which rate
| Counties | Main classification | Total | Base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County group, 2 localities: Cumberland, York | Hazardous Materials Removal Workers | $27.05 | $25.01 |
| Kennebec County group, 5 localities: Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Waldo | Hazardous Materials Removal Workers | $25.72 | $24.12 |
| Penobscot County group, 5 localities: Aroostook, Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Washington | Hazardous Materials Removal Workers | $25.72 | $24.12 |
| Statewide | Hazardous Materials Removal Workers | $25.72 | $24.12 |
| Androscoggin County group, 4 localities: Androscoggin, Franklin, Oxford, Somerset | Hazardous Materials Removal Workers | $24.37 | $23.00 |
4 groups of counties with identical MDOL rates, and 1 county with rates of its own.
MDOL's determinations list journey-level rates only. Registered apprentices are paid "the rates recognized in the sponsorship agreement for registered apprentices working in the pertinent classification" (every MDOL determination; 26 MRSA §1314(2)). Holders of a state apprentice licence who aren't in a registered program are not apprentices for this purpose.
Questions about Maine asbestos and lead abatement laborer pay
What is the asbestos and lead abatement laborer prevailing wage in Cumberland County?
$27.05 an hour: a $25.01 base wage plus $2.04 in benefits, under MDOL 2026 rates, effective January 10, 2026. Overtime and every asbestos and lead abatement laborer classification in Cumberland County.
Does asbestos and lead abatement laborer prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Cumberland County the $27.05 total is a $25.01 base wage plus $2.04 in benefits, about 8% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does asbestos and lead abatement laborer prevailing wage pay overtime in Maine?
MDOL's determinations print no overtime and the prevailing wage law sets none. Maine's general wage law applies: 1½ times the regular rate for hours over 40 in a week, with no daily overtime (26 MRSA §664(3)).
Do apprentice asbestos and lead abatement laborers get this rate?
MDOL's determinations list journey-level rates only. Registered apprentices are paid "the rates recognized in the sponsorship agreement for registered apprentices working in the pertinent classification" (every MDOL determination; 26 MRSA §1314(2)). Holders of a state apprentice licence who aren't in a registered program are not apprentices for this purpose.
Why do some counties have the same asbestos and lead abatement laborer rate?
MDOL often publishes the same asbestos and lead abatement laborer rates for several counties. Across Maine, the 16 counties with an asbestos and lead abatement laborer rate fall into 5 distinct sets of rates, and 4 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 5 counties (the Kennebec County group).