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Asbestos & Lead Abatement Laborer prevailing wage, Essex County group, Massachusetts (3 counties)
DOL sets the same asbestos and lead abatement laborer rates, row for row, in 3 counties: Barnstable, Bristol and Essex. Every figure on this page applies in each of them.
$70.65an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$40.95 base wage + $29.70 fringe benefits
LABORERS:, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 6 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT; TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS WASTE LABORERS · LABO0022-001
$75.80an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$46.10 base wage + $29.70 fringe benefits
LABORERS: GROUP 6- ASBESTOS ABATEMENT; TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS WASTE LABORERS (COUNTIES OF BARNSTABLE; BRISTOL; DUKES; ESSEX; NANTUCKET; PLYMOUTH; MIDDLESEX (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ARLINGTON, BELMONT, BURLINGTON, CAMBRIDGE, EVERETT, MALDEN, MELROSE, READING, SOMERVILLE, STONEHAM, WAKEFIELD, WINCHESTER, WINTHROP AND WOBURN); NORFOLK (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF BROOKLINE, DEDHAM, AND MILTON)) · LABO0022-012
On federally funded or assisted building construction in each of these 3 counties, an asbestos and lead abatement laborer must be paid at least $70.65 an hour: a $40.95 base wage plus $29.70 in fringe benefits, under wage determination MA20260001 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $70.65 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination MA20260001, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier LABO0022-001 (December 2, 2024). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted heavy construction in each of these 3 counties, an asbestos and lead abatement laborer must be paid at least $75.80 an hour: a $46.10 base wage plus $29.70 in fringe benefits, under wage determination MA20260008 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $75.80 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination MA20260008, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for heavy construction; rate identifier LABO0022-012 (December 1, 2024). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
Massachusetts also sets its own rates; on jobs covered by both, pay the higher. The Department of Labor Standards issues them per project, by wage request number, and they must be re-requested after 90 days (M.G.L. c. 149 ss. 26-27), so there is no county schedule to show here.
DOL lists 6 asbestos and lead abatement laborer rates for each of these counties, from $70.65 to $92.08 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $40.95 + $29.70
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $40.95 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $29.70 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $70.65 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $46.10 + $29.70
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $46.10 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $29.70 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $75.80 |
When does this rate change?
- 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)).
- DOL changes a WD by publishing a numbered modification on SAM.gov. This page reads the modification named in the Source line; the Massachusetts change log lists what each one changed.
Every asbestos and lead abatement laborer rate in the Essex County group
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER: INCLUDES PREPARATION, WETTING, STRIPPING, REMOVAL, SCRAPPING, VACUUMING, BAGGING AND DISPOSING OF ALL INSULATION MATERIALS FROM MECHANICAL SYSTEMS WHETHER THEY CONTAIN ASBESTOS OR NOT (BARNSTABLE (BREWSTER, CHATHAM, DENNIS, EASTHAM, HARWICH, ORLEANS, PROVINCETOWN, TRURO, WELLFLEET AND YARMOUTH); BRISTOL (EASTON); ESSEX; MIDDLESEX; NORFOLK (AVON, BRAINTREE, BROOKLINE, CANTON, COHASSET, DEDHAM, DOVER, FOXBORO, HOLBROOK, HULL, MEDFIELD, MEDWAY, MILLIS, MILTON, NEEDHABuilding · ASBE0006-002$92.08
- LABORERS:, WRECKING: GROUP 6 ASBESTOS, LEAD PAINT, TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS WASTE. (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, DUKES, ESSEX, MIDDLESEX, NANTUCKET NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK COUNTIES)Building · LABO1421-004$75.95
- LABORERS:, WRECKING: GROUP 6 ASBESTOS, LEAD PAINT, TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS WASTEHeavy · LABO1421-001$75.95
- LABORERS: GROUP 6- ASBESTOS REMOVAL LABORERS/HAZ-MAT LABORERS (COUNTIES OF BARNSTABLE; BRISTOL; DUKES; ESSEX; NANTUCKET; MIDDLESEX (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ARLINGTON, BELMONT, BURLINGTON, CAMBRIDGE, EVERETT, MALDEN, MEDFORD, MELROSE, READING, SOMERVILLE, STONEHAM, WAKFIELD, WINCHESTER, WINTHROP AND WOBURN); NORFOLK (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF BROOKLINE, DEDHAM AND MILTON))Building · LABO0022-010$75.80
- LABORERS: GROUP 6- ASBESTOS ABATEMENT; TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS WASTE LABORERS (COUNTIES OF BARNSTABLE; BRISTOL; DUKES; ESSEX; NANTUCKET; PLYMOUTH; MIDDLESEX (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ARLINGTON, BELMONT, BURLINGTON, CAMBRIDGE, EVERETT, MALDEN, MELROSE, READING, SOMERVILLE, STONEHAM, WAKEFIELD, WINCHESTER, WINTHROP AND WOBURN); NORFOLK (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF BROOKLINE, DEDHAM, AND MILTON))Heavy · LABO0022-012$75.80
- LABORERS:, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 6 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT; TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS WASTE LABORERSBuilding · LABO0022-001$70.65
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER: INCLUDES PREPARATION, WETTING, STRIPPING, REMOVAL, SCRAPPING, VACUUMING, BAGGING AND DISPOSING OF ALL INSULATION MATERIALS FROM MECHANICAL SYSTEMS WHETHER THEY CONTAIN ASBESTOS OR NOT (BARNSTABLE (BREWSTER, CHATHAM, DENNIS, EASTHAM, HARWICH, ORLEANS, PROVINCETOWN, TRURO, WELLFLEET AND YARMOUTH); BRISTOL (EASTON); ESSEX; MIDDLESEX; NORFOLK (AVON, BRAINTREE, BROOKLINE, CANTON, COHASSET, DEDHAM, DOVER, FOXBORO, HOLBROOK, HULL, MEDFIELD, MEDWAY, MILLIS, MILTON, NEEDHABuildingASBE0006-002 | $55.45 | $36.63 | $92.08 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
| LABORERS:, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 6 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT; TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS WASTE LABORERSBuildingLABO0022-001 | $40.95 | $29.70 | $70.65 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 6- ASBESTOS REMOVAL LABORERS/HAZ-MAT LABORERS (COUNTIES OF BARNSTABLE; BRISTOL; DUKES; ESSEX; NANTUCKET; MIDDLESEX (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ARLINGTON, BELMONT, BURLINGTON, CAMBRIDGE, EVERETT, MALDEN, MEDFORD, MELROSE, READING, SOMERVILLE, STONEHAM, WAKFIELD, WINCHESTER, WINTHROP AND WOBURN); NORFOLK (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF BROOKLINE, DEDHAM AND MILTON))BuildingLABO0022-010 | $46.10 | $29.70 | $75.80 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
| LABORERS:, WRECKING: GROUP 6 ASBESTOS, LEAD PAINT, TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS WASTE. (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, DUKES, ESSEX, MIDDLESEX, NANTUCKET NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK COUNTIES)BuildingLABO1421-004 | $46.25 | $29.70 | $75.95 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 6- ASBESTOS ABATEMENT; TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS WASTE LABORERS (COUNTIES OF BARNSTABLE; BRISTOL; DUKES; ESSEX; NANTUCKET; PLYMOUTH; MIDDLESEX (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ARLINGTON, BELMONT, BURLINGTON, CAMBRIDGE, EVERETT, MALDEN, MELROSE, READING, SOMERVILLE, STONEHAM, WAKEFIELD, WINCHESTER, WINTHROP AND WOBURN); NORFOLK (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF BROOKLINE, DEDHAM, AND MILTON))HeavyLABO0022-012 | $46.10 | $29.70 | $75.80 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
| LABORERS:, WRECKING: GROUP 6 ASBESTOS, LEAD PAINT, TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS WASTEHeavyLABO1421-001 | $46.25 | $29.70 | $75.95 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
How the Essex County group compares
The main asbestos and lead abatement laborer rate in every county that has one, and how the pay splits here and nearby. All bars use the same scale.
Every county in Massachusetts
Wage and fringe benefits, nearby
- Essex County groupbase $40.95$70.65
- Suffolk Countybase $40.95$70.65
- Middlesex Countybase $40.95$70.65
- Plymouth Countybase $46.25$75.95
Which county is in which asbestos and lead abatement laborer group
Every Massachusetts county with a asbestos and lead abatement laborer rate. Counties DOL treats alike share one page; the rest have their own.
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire County | LABORERS: GROUP 6 ASBESTOS, LEAD PAINT, TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS WASTE | $46.25 | $75.95 |
| Plymouth County | LABORERS:, WRECKING: GROUP 6 ASBESTOS, LEAD PAINT, TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS WASTE | $46.25 | $75.95 |
| Worcester County | LABORERS:, WRECKING: GROUP 6 ASBESTOS, LEAD PAINT, TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS WASTE | $46.25 | $75.95 |
| Essex County group, 3 localities: Barnstable, Bristol, Essex | LABORERS:, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 6 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT; TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS WASTE LABORERS | $40.95 | $70.65 |
| Dukes County group, 2 localities: Dukes, Nantucket | LABORERS:, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 6 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT; TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS WASTE LABORERS | $40.95 | $70.65 |
| Middlesex County group, 2 localities: Middlesex, Norfolk | LABORERS:, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 6 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT; TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS WASTE LABORERS | $40.95 | $70.65 |
| Franklin County | LABORERS: GROUP 6 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT, TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS WASTE LABORERS (FRANKLIN (ORANGE, WARWICK)) | $40.95 | $70.65 |
| Suffolk County | LABORERS:, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 6 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT; TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS WASTE LABORERS | $40.95 | $70.65 |
| Hampden County | LABORERS: GROUP 3 PRECAST FLOOR AND ROOF PLANK ERECTORS, SIGN ERECTORS, ASBESTOS REMOVAL LABORERS, HAZ-MAT LABORERS (HAMPDEN COUNTY, HAMPSHIRE COUNTY (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CHESTERFIELD, CUMMINNGTON, GOSHEN, MIDDLEFIELD, PLAINFIELD, AND WORTHINGTON) FRANKLIN COUNTY (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ASHFIELD, BUCKLAND, CHARLEMONT, HAULY, HEATH, ORANGE,ROWE AND WARWICK)) | $35.75 | $64.62 |
| Hampshire County | LABORERS: GROUP 3 PRECAST FLOOR AND ROOF PLANK ERECTORS, SIGN ERECTORS, ASBESTOS REMOVAL LABORERS, HAZ-MAT LABORERS (HAMPDEN COUNTY, HAMPSHIRE COUNTY (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CHESTERFIELD, CUMMINNGTON, GOSHEN, MIDDLEFIELD, PLAINFIELD, AND WORTHINGTON) FRANKLIN COUNTY (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ASHFIELD, BUCKLAND, CHARLEMONT, HAULY, HEATH, ORANGE,ROWE AND WARWICK)) | $35.75 | $64.62 |
3 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 7 counties with rates of their own.
Massachusetts asbestos and lead abatement laborer prevailing wage by county, with a map
More from DOL on this rate
- SAM.gov wage determinations
- 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)).
Every trade's rates, county by county: Barnstable · Bristol · Essex
Are you being paid this rate?
Add your base pay to the fringe your employer pays for you, in cash or into plans, and compare the sum with the total. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division takes complaints: 1-866-487-9243, or dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints.
Source
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (DOL), Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov, as of October 25, 2026. For the row this page leads with:
- Barnstable: MA20260001 Mod 1
- Bristol: MA20260001 Mod 1
- Essex: MA20260001 Mod 1
We read every active Massachusetts Davis-Bacon wage determination from SAM.gov's own data and check every number with a second, independent read of the same file. DOL prints no total; ours is base plus fringe. How we check · Download every Massachusetts rate as CSV · Report an error