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Oregon insulator prevailing wage, county by county
An insulator's prevailing wage on Oregon public works is $90.94 an hour in every county that has one (36), for the main classification.
Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker) rate in each Oregon county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Baker CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR · Multnomah County group | $64.37 | $26.57 | $90.94 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Benton CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR · Multnomah County group | $64.37 | $26.57 | $90.94 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Clackamas CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR · Multnomah County group | $64.37 | $26.57 | $90.94 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Clatsop CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR · Multnomah County group | $64.37 | $26.57 | $90.94 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Columbia CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR · Multnomah County group | $64.37 | $26.57 | $90.94 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Coos CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR · Multnomah County group | $64.37 | $26.57 | $90.94 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Crook CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR · Multnomah County group | $64.37 | $26.57 | $90.94 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Curry CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR · Multnomah County group | $64.37 | $26.57 | $90.94 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Deschutes CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR · Multnomah County group | $64.37 | $26.57 | $90.94 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Douglas CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR · Multnomah County group | $64.37 | $26.57 | $90.94 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Gilliam CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR · Multnomah County group | $64.37 | $26.57 | $90.94 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Grant CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR · Multnomah County group | $64.37 | $26.57 | $90.94 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Harney CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR · Multnomah County group | $64.37 | $26.57 | $90.94 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Hood River CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR · Multnomah County group | $64.37 | $26.57 | $90.94 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Jackson CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR · Multnomah County group | $64.37 | $26.57 | $90.94 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Jefferson CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR · Multnomah County group | $64.37 | $26.57 | $90.94 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Josephine CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR · Multnomah County group | $64.37 | $26.57 | $90.94 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Klamath CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR · Multnomah County group | $64.37 | $26.57 | $90.94 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Lake CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR · Multnomah County group | $64.37 | $26.57 | $90.94 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Lane CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR · Multnomah County group | $64.37 | $26.57 | $90.94 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Lincoln CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR · Multnomah County group | $64.37 | $26.57 | $90.94 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Linn CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR · Multnomah County group | $64.37 | $26.57 | $90.94 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Malheur CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR · Multnomah County group | $64.37 | $26.57 | $90.94 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Marion CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR · Multnomah County group | $64.37 | $26.57 | $90.94 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Morrow CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR · Multnomah County group | $64.37 | $26.57 | $90.94 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Multnomah CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR · Multnomah County group | $64.37 | $26.57 | $90.94 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Polk CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR · Multnomah County group | $64.37 | $26.57 | $90.94 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Sherman CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR · Multnomah County group | $64.37 | $26.57 | $90.94 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Tillamook CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR · Multnomah County group | $64.37 | $26.57 | $90.94 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Umatilla CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR · Multnomah County group | $64.37 | $26.57 | $90.94 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Union CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR · Multnomah County group | $64.37 | $26.57 | $90.94 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Wallowa CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR · Multnomah County group | $64.37 | $26.57 | $90.94 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Wasco CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR · Multnomah County group | $64.37 | $26.57 | $90.94 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Washington CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR · Multnomah County group | $64.37 | $26.57 | $90.94 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Wheeler CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR · Multnomah County group | $64.37 | $26.57 | $90.94 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Yamhill CountyASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR · Multnomah County group | $64.37 | $26.57 | $90.94 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Main insulator classification in each county (Asbestos worker/insulator), BOLI book of September 3, 2026 with the October 5, 2026 amendment. A project generally uses the rates in effect when its bid specifications were first advertised, for the whole project (OAR 839-025-0020). Checked October 25, 2026.
How much does an insulator make on prevailing wage in Oregon?
$90.94 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multnomah County group, 36 localities: Baker, Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Coos, Crook, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Malheur, Marion, Morrow, Multnomah, Polk, Sherman, Tillamook, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco, Washington, Wheeler, Yamhill | ASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR | $64.37 | $90.94 |
1 group of counties with identical BOLI rates, and 0 counties with rates of their own.
BOLI's rate book lists journey-level rates only. Apprentices are paid per their registered program standards; BOLI posts separate apprentice rate files with each book (https://www.oregon.gov/boli/employers/Pages/prevailing-wage-rates.aspx).
Questions about Oregon insulator pay
What is the insulator prevailing wage in Multnomah County?
$90.94 an hour: a $64.37 base wage plus $26.57 in fringe, under BOLI book of September 3, 2026 with the October 5, 2026 amendment. Overtime and every insulator classification in Multnomah County.
Does insulator prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Multnomah County the $90.94 total is a $64.37 base wage plus $26.57 in fringe, about 29% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does insulator prevailing wage pay overtime in Oregon?
Time and a half on the base rate, with the fringe at straight time, for hours over 8 a day Monday to Friday (over 10 on a 4×10 schedule), over 40 a week, and all hours on Saturday, Sunday and six holidays (ORS 279C.540; OAR 839-025-0050). The figures here are (base × 1.5) + fringe, computed; zone and shift pay go on top.
Do apprentice insulators get this rate?
BOLI's rate book lists journey-level rates only. Apprentices are paid per their registered program standards; BOLI posts separate apprentice rate files with each book (https://www.oregon.gov/boli/employers/Pages/prevailing-wage-rates.aspx).
Why do some counties have the same insulator rate?
BOLI often publishes the same insulator rates for several counties. Across Oregon, the 36 counties with an insulator rate fall into 1 distinct sets of rates, and 1 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 36 counties (the Multnomah County group).