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Maryland asbestos and lead abatement laborer prevailing wage, county by county
An asbestos and lead abatement laborer's prevailing wage on Maryland public works runs from $29.89 an hour in Talbot County to $47.69 in Allegany County. The median county is $34.65.
Asbestos & Lead Abatement Laborer rate in each Maryland county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Allegany CountyLABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER · Frederick County group | $24.69 | $23.00 | $47.69 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-001 |
Anne Arundel CountyLABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $27.68 | $6.78 | $34.46 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-003 |
Baltimore CityLABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $24.46 | $10.48 | $34.94 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-510 |
Baltimore CountyLABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $28.00 | $6.84 | $34.84 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-005 |
Calvert CountyLABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $32.16 | $9.35 | $41.51 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-009 |
Caroline CountyLABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $24.23 | $5.66 | $29.89 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-011 |
Carroll CountyLABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $26.75 | $5.61 | $32.36 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-013 |
Cecil CountyLABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $24.23 | $5.66 | $29.89 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-015 |
Charles CountyLABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $29.66 | $8.67 | $38.33 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-017 |
Dorchester CountyLABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER · Dorchester County group | $25.10 | $4.96 | $30.06 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-019 |
Frederick CountyLABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER · Frederick County group | $24.69 | $23.00 | $47.69 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-021 |
Garrett CountyLABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER · Frederick County group | $24.69 | $23.00 | $47.69 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-023 |
Harford CountyLABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $26.75 | $5.61 | $32.36 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-025 |
Howard CountyLABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $31.01 | $9.35 | $40.36 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-027 |
Kent CountyLABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $27.00 | $7.88 | $34.88 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-029 |
Montgomery CountyLABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $29.99 | $8.82 | $38.81 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-031 |
Prince George's CountyLABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $30.47 | $9.10 | $39.57 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-033 |
Queen Anne's CountyLABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $24.23 | $5.66 | $29.89 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-035 |
Somerset CountyLABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER · Dorchester County group | $25.10 | $4.96 | $30.06 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-039 |
St. Mary's CountyLABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $30.45 | $9.03 | $39.48 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-037 |
Talbot CountyLABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $24.23 | $5.66 | $29.89 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-041 |
Washington CountyLABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $25.10 | $6.72 | $31.82 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-043 |
Wicomico CountyLABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $25.10 | $4.96 | $30.06 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-045 |
Worcester CountyLABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER · Dorchester County group | $25.10 | $4.96 | $30.06 | MD-INFO-2026-10-25-B-047 |
Main asbestos and lead abatement laborer classification in each county (Laborer - hazardous material handler), Maryland informational rates as printed October 25, 2026. A determination applies to a project advertised before it expires, and mid-year changes apply only to newly issued determinations (SFP 17-209; DOL FAQ #47). Checked October 25, 2026.
How much does an asbestos and lead abatement laborer make on prevailing wage in Maryland?
$29.89 to $47.69 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $34.65. 2 groups of counties with identical rates and 18 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Frederick County group3 counties$47.69
- Calvert County1 county$41.51
- Howard County1 county$40.36
- Prince George's County1 county$39.57
- St. Mary's County1 county$39.48
- Montgomery County1 county$38.81
- Charles County1 county$38.33
- Baltimore City1 county$34.94
- Kent County1 county$34.88
- Baltimore County1 county$34.84
- Anne Arundel County1 county$34.46
- Carroll County1 county$32.36
- Harford County1 county$32.36
- Washington County1 county$31.82
- Dorchester County group3 counties$30.06
- Wicomico County1 county$30.06
- Caroline County1 county$29.89
- Cecil County1 county$29.89
- Queen Anne's County1 county$29.89
- Talbot County1 county$29.89
Which counties share a rate
| Counties and Baltimore City | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick County group, 3 localities: Allegany, Frederick, Garrett | LABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $24.69 | $47.69 |
| Calvert County | LABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $32.16 | $41.51 |
| Howard County | LABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $31.01 | $40.36 |
| Prince George's County | LABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $30.47 | $39.57 |
| St. Mary's County | LABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $30.45 | $39.48 |
| Montgomery County | LABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $29.99 | $38.81 |
| Charles County | LABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $29.66 | $38.33 |
| Baltimore City | LABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $24.46 | $34.94 |
| Kent County | LABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $27.00 | $34.88 |
| Baltimore County | LABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $28.00 | $34.84 |
| Anne Arundel County | LABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $27.68 | $34.46 |
| Carroll County | LABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $26.75 | $32.36 |
| Harford County | LABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $26.75 | $32.36 |
| Washington County | LABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $25.10 | $31.82 |
| Dorchester County group, 3 localities: Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester | LABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $25.10 | $30.06 |
| Wicomico County | LABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $25.10 | $30.06 |
| Caroline County | LABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $24.23 | $29.89 |
| Cecil County | LABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $24.23 | $29.89 |
| Queen Anne's County | LABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $24.23 | $29.89 |
| Talbot County | LABORER - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $24.23 | $29.89 |
2 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 18 counties with rates of their own.
Maryland's informational rates are journeyworker rates. A registered apprentice may be paid the percentage of the mechanic rate set by the Apprenticeship and Training Council (SFP 17-208(e)); an unregistered 'apprentice' must be paid the full rate.
Questions about Maryland asbestos and lead abatement laborer pay
What is the asbestos and lead abatement laborer prevailing wage in Montgomery County?
$38.81 an hour: a $29.99 base wage plus $8.82 in fringe benefits, under Maryland informational rates as printed October 25, 2026. Overtime and every asbestos and lead abatement laborer classification in Montgomery County.
Does asbestos and lead abatement laborer prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Montgomery County the $38.81 total is a $29.99 base wage plus $8.82 in fringe benefits, about 23% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does asbestos and lead abatement laborer prevailing wage pay overtime in Maryland?
Maryland overtime is at least 1½ times the straight-time rate for hours over 10 in a calendar day, over 40 in a workweek, and on Sundays and legal holidays. There is no Saturday premium (SFP 17-214(b); 17-208(b)(2)).
Do apprentice asbestos and lead abatement laborers get this rate?
Maryland's informational rates are journeyworker rates. A registered apprentice may be paid the percentage of the mechanic rate set by the Apprenticeship and Training Council (SFP 17-208(e)); an unregistered 'apprentice' must be paid the full rate.
Why do some counties have the same asbestos and lead abatement laborer rate?
DOL often publishes the same asbestos and lead abatement laborer rates for several counties. Across Maryland, the 24 counties with an asbestos and lead abatement laborer rate fall into 20 distinct sets of rates, and 2 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 3 counties (the Dorchester County group).