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Michigan asbestos and lead abatement laborer prevailing wage, county by county
An asbestos and lead abatement laborer's prevailing wage on Michigan public works is $56.20 an hour in every county that has one (83), for the main classification.
Asbestos & Lead Abatement Laborer rate in each Michigan county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alcona CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-alcona |
Alger CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-alger |
Allegan CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-allegan |
Alpena CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-alpena |
Antrim CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-antrim |
Arenac CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-arenac |
Baraga CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-baraga |
Barry CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-barry |
Bay CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-bay |
Benzie CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-benzie |
Berrien CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-berrien |
Branch CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-branch |
Calhoun CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-calhoun |
Cass CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-cass |
Charlevoix CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-charlevoix |
Cheboygan CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-cheboygan |
Chippewa CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-chippewa |
Clare CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-clare |
Clinton CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-clinton |
Crawford CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-crawford |
Delta CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-delta |
Dickinson CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-dickinson |
Eaton CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-eaton |
Emmet CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-emmet |
Genesee CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-genesee |
Gladwin CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-gladwin |
Gogebic CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-gogebic |
Grand Traverse CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-grand-traverse |
Gratiot CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-gratiot |
Hillsdale CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-hillsdale |
Houghton CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-houghton |
Huron CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-huron |
Ingham CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-ingham |
Ionia CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-ionia |
Iosco CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-iosco |
Iron CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-iron |
Isabella CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-isabella |
Jackson CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-jackson |
Kalamazoo CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-kalamazoo |
Kalkaska CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-kalkaska |
Kent CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-kent |
Keweenaw CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-keweenaw |
Lake CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-lake |
Lapeer CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-lapeer |
Leelanau CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-leelanau |
Lenawee CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-lenawee |
Livingston CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-livingston |
Luce CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-luce |
Mackinac CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-mackinac |
Macomb CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-macomb |
Manistee CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-manistee |
Marquette CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-marquette |
Mason CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-mason |
Mecosta CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-mecosta |
Menominee CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-menominee |
Midland CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-midland |
Missaukee CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-missaukee |
Monroe CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-monroe |
Montcalm CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-montcalm |
Montmorency CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-montmorency |
Muskegon CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-muskegon |
Newaygo CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-newaygo |
Oakland CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-oakland |
Oceana CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-oceana |
Ogemaw CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-ogemaw |
Ontonagon CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-ontonagon |
Osceola CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-osceola |
Oscoda CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-oscoda |
Otsego CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-otsego |
Ottawa CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-ottawa |
Presque Isle CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-presque-isle |
Roscommon CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-roscommon |
Saginaw CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-saginaw |
Sanilac CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-sanilac |
Schoolcraft CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-schoolcraft |
Shiawassee CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-shiawassee |
St. Clair CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-st-clair |
St. Joseph CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-st-joseph |
Tuscola CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-tuscola |
Van Buren CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-van-buren |
Washtenaw CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-washtenaw |
Wayne CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-wayne |
Wexford CountyAsbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker · Wayne County group | incl. | incl. | $56.20 | Nov 1, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-wexford |
Main asbestos and lead abatement laborer classification in each county (Asbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker), LEO county rates, November 2025 edition. The contracting agent gets LEO's rates before advertising and puts them in the specifications; if the contract isn't awarded or started within 90 days of LEO's determination, LEO must redetermine them (MCL 408.1103). Checked October 25, 2026.
How much does an asbestos and lead abatement laborer make on prevailing wage in Michigan?
$56.20 an hour in every county that has a rate, for the main classification.
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County group, 83 localities: Alcona, Alger, Allegan, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Baraga, Barry, Bay, Benzie, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Clare, Clinton, Crawford, Delta, Dickinson, Eaton, Emmet, Genesee, Gladwin, Gogebic, Grand Traverse, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Houghton, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Iron, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kalkaska, Kent, Keweenaw, Lake, Lapeer, Leelanau, Lenawee, Livingston, Luce, Mackinac, Macomb, Manistee, Marquette, Mason, Mecosta, Menominee, Midland, Missaukee, Monroe, Montcalm, Montmorency, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oakland, Oceana, Ogemaw, Ontonagon, Osceola, Oscoda, Otsego, Ottawa, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Saginaw, Sanilac, Schoolcraft, Shiawassee, St. Clair, St. Joseph, Tuscola, Van Buren, Washtenaw, Wayne, Wexford | Asbestos abatement worker or environmental remediation worker | — | $56.20 |
1 group of counties with identical LEO rates, and 0 counties with rates of their own.
LEO prints apprentice levels (straight time, 1.5x, 2x) on each classification page; see apprentice_rates.
Questions about Michigan asbestos and lead abatement laborer pay
What is the asbestos and lead abatement laborer prevailing wage in Wayne County?
$56.20 an hour, fringe benefits included (one rate, no separate base wage), under LEO county rates, November 2025 edition. Overtime and every asbestos and lead abatement laborer classification in Wayne County.
Does asbestos and lead abatement laborer prevailing wage pay overtime in Michigan?
Standard overtime unless the classification says otherwise: 1.5× over 8 hours a day (unless four 10-hour days are allowed), over 40 a week and on Saturdays; 2× on Sundays and holidays. The figures are LEO's own (LEO).
Do apprentice asbestos and lead abatement laborers get this rate?
LEO prints apprentice levels (straight time, 1.5x, 2x) on each classification page; see apprentice_rates.
Why do some counties have the same asbestos and lead abatement laborer rate?
LEO often publishes the same asbestos and lead abatement laborer rates for several counties. Across Michigan, the 83 counties with an asbestos and lead abatement laborer rate fall into 1 distinct sets of rates, and 1 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 83 counties (the Wayne County group).