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New Jersey asbestos and lead abatement laborer prevailing wage, county by county
An asbestos and lead abatement laborer's prevailing wage on New Jersey public works is $70.49 an hour in every county that has one (21), for the main classification.
Asbestos & Lead Abatement Laborer rate in each New Jersey county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Atlantic CountyLaborer - Asbestos & Hazardous Waste Removal: Journeyman (Handler) · Bergen County group | $42.77 | $27.72 | $70.49 | Aug 11, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-atlantic |
Bergen CountyLaborer - Asbestos & Hazardous Waste Removal: Journeyman (Handler) · Bergen County group | $42.77 | $27.72 | $70.49 | Aug 11, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-bergen |
Burlington CountyLaborer - Asbestos & Hazardous Waste Removal: Journeyman (Handler) · Bergen County group | $42.77 | $27.72 | $70.49 | Aug 11, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-burlington |
Camden CountyLaborer - Asbestos & Hazardous Waste Removal: Journeyman (Handler) · Bergen County group | $42.77 | $27.72 | $70.49 | Aug 11, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-camden |
Cape May CountyLaborer - Asbestos & Hazardous Waste Removal: Journeyman (Handler) · Bergen County group | $42.77 | $27.72 | $70.49 | Aug 11, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-cape-may |
Cumberland CountyLaborer - Asbestos & Hazardous Waste Removal: Journeyman (Handler) · Bergen County group | $42.77 | $27.72 | $70.49 | Aug 11, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-cumberland |
Essex CountyLaborer - Asbestos & Hazardous Waste Removal: Journeyman (Handler) · Bergen County group | $42.77 | $27.72 | $70.49 | Aug 11, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-essex |
Gloucester CountyLaborer - Asbestos & Hazardous Waste Removal: Journeyman (Handler) · Bergen County group | $42.77 | $27.72 | $70.49 | Aug 11, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-gloucester |
Hudson CountyLaborer - Asbestos & Hazardous Waste Removal: Journeyman (Handler) · Bergen County group | $42.77 | $27.72 | $70.49 | Aug 11, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-hudson |
Hunterdon CountyLaborer - Asbestos & Hazardous Waste Removal: Journeyman (Handler) · Bergen County group | $42.77 | $27.72 | $70.49 | Aug 11, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-hunterdon |
Mercer CountyLaborer - Asbestos & Hazardous Waste Removal: Journeyman (Handler) · Bergen County group | $42.77 | $27.72 | $70.49 | Aug 11, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-mercer |
Middlesex CountyLaborer - Asbestos & Hazardous Waste Removal: Journeyman (Handler) · Bergen County group | $42.77 | $27.72 | $70.49 | Aug 11, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-middlesex |
Monmouth CountyLaborer - Asbestos & Hazardous Waste Removal: Journeyman (Handler) · Bergen County group | $42.77 | $27.72 | $70.49 | Aug 11, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-monmouth |
Morris CountyLaborer - Asbestos & Hazardous Waste Removal: Journeyman (Handler) · Bergen County group | $42.77 | $27.72 | $70.49 | Aug 11, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-morris |
Ocean CountyLaborer - Asbestos & Hazardous Waste Removal: Journeyman (Handler) · Bergen County group | $42.77 | $27.72 | $70.49 | Aug 11, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-ocean |
Passaic CountyLaborer - Asbestos & Hazardous Waste Removal: Journeyman (Handler) · Bergen County group | $42.77 | $27.72 | $70.49 | Aug 11, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-passaic |
Salem CountyLaborer - Asbestos & Hazardous Waste Removal: Journeyman (Handler) · Bergen County group | $42.77 | $27.72 | $70.49 | Aug 11, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-salem |
Somerset CountyLaborer - Asbestos & Hazardous Waste Removal: Journeyman (Handler) · Bergen County group | $42.77 | $27.72 | $70.49 | Aug 11, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-somerset |
Sussex CountyLaborer - Asbestos & Hazardous Waste Removal: Journeyman (Handler) · Bergen County group | $42.77 | $27.72 | $70.49 | Aug 11, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-sussex |
Union CountyLaborer - Asbestos & Hazardous Waste Removal: Journeyman (Handler) · Bergen County group | $42.77 | $27.72 | $70.49 | Aug 11, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-union |
Warren CountyLaborer - Asbestos & Hazardous Waste Removal: Journeyman (Handler) · Bergen County group | $42.77 | $27.72 | $70.49 | Aug 11, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-warren |
Main asbestos and lead abatement laborer classification in each county (Laborer - asbestos & hazardous waste removal: journeyman (handler)), NJDOL county packages of October 19, 2026. Rates are those in effect when the contract is awarded, plus every pre-determined increase listed then, from its date (NJDOL FAQ). Checked October 25, 2026.
How much does an asbestos and lead abatement laborer make on prevailing wage in New Jersey?
$70.49 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen County group, 21 localities: Atlantic, Bergen, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Salem, Somerset, Sussex, Union, Warren | Laborer - Asbestos & Hazardous Waste Removal: Journeyman (Handler) | $42.77 | $70.49 |
1 group of counties with identical NJDOL rates, and 0 counties with rates of their own.
NJDOL county packages print an apprentice schedule per craft (percent of the journeyman wage, benefit rule and apprentice:journeyman ratio); see the craft's apprentice text in counties.json. With no schedule listed, an apprentice is paid the journeyman rate; with no ratio listed, the ratio is 1 apprentice to 4 journeymen (NJDOL package preamble).
Questions about New Jersey asbestos and lead abatement laborer pay
What is the asbestos and lead abatement laborer prevailing wage in Bergen County?
$70.49 an hour: a $42.77 base wage plus $27.72 in fringe benefits, under NJDOL county packages of October 19, 2026. Overtime and every asbestos and lead abatement laborer classification in Bergen County.
Does asbestos and lead abatement laborer prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Bergen County the $70.49 total is a $42.77 base wage plus $27.72 in fringe benefits, about 39% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does asbestos and lead abatement laborer prevailing wage pay overtime in New Jersey?
New Jersey's Act sets no overtime formula. Each craft's notes in NJDOL's package define its workday, overtime, shifts and holidays, and unless they say otherwise the fringe for overtime hours stays at the straight-time amount (NJDOL).
Do apprentice asbestos and lead abatement laborers get this rate?
NJDOL county packages print an apprentice schedule per craft (percent of the journeyman wage, benefit rule and apprentice:journeyman ratio); see the craft's apprentice text in counties.json. With no schedule listed, an apprentice is paid the journeyman rate; with no ratio listed, the ratio is 1 apprentice to 4 journeymen (NJDOL package preamble).
Why do some counties have the same asbestos and lead abatement laborer rate?
NJDOL often publishes the same asbestos and lead abatement laborer rates for several counties. Across New Jersey, the 21 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 21 counties (the Bergen County group).