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West Virginia asbestos and lead abatement laborer prevailing wage, county by county

An asbestos and lead abatement laborer's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in West Virginia runs from $34.80 an hour in Lewis County to $40.18 in Braxton County. The median county is $40.18.

Asbestos & Lead Abatement Laborer rate in each West Virginia county, A to Z

Which kind of construction is the job?

The kind of construction decides the rate. Residential covers homes and apartments up to four stories.

6 counties
CountyBase wageFringe benefitsTotal rateEffectiveSource
Braxton CountyLABORER: GROUP 2 AIRTOOL OPERATOR, ASBESTOS ABATEMENT (REMOVAL FROM FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILING), BOBCAT OPERATOR (CLEAN UP/DEMOLITION), DEWATERING, RODMAN, SKYTRAK FORKLIFT OPERATOR
$24.13 $16.05 $40.18 Dec 1, 2023WV20260004 Mod 1
Hardy CountyLABORER: GROUP 2 AIRTOOL OPERATOR, ASBESTOS ABATEMENT (REMOVAL FROM FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILING), BOBCAT OPERATOR (CLEAN UP/DEMOLITION), DEWATERING, RODMAN, SKYTRAK FORKLIFT OPERATOR
$24.13 $16.05 $40.18 Dec 1, 2023WV20260010 Mod 1
Lewis CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS ABATEMENT (REMOVAL FROM FLOORS, WALLS, & CEILINGS)
$23.85 $10.95 $34.80 May 18, 2026WV20260013 Mod 1
Randolph CountyLABORER: GROUP 2 AIRTOOL OPERATOR, ASBESTOS ABATEMENT (REMOVAL FROM FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILING), BOBCAT OPERATOR (CLEAN UP/DEMOLITION), DEWATERING, RODMAN, SKYTRAK FORKLIFT OPERATOR
$24.13 $16.05 $40.18 Dec 1, 2023WV20260024 Mod 1
Tucker CountyLABORER: GROUP 2 AIRTOOL OPERATOR, ASBESTOS ABATEMENT (REMOVAL FROM FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILING), BOBCAT OPERATOR (CLEAN UP/DEMOLITION), DEWATERING, GRADE CHECKER, RODMAN, SKYTRAK FORKLIFT OPERATOR, TAMPER (HAND HELD)
$24.13 $16.05 $40.18 Dec 1, 2023WV20260028 Mod 1
Upshur CountyLABORER: GROUP 2 AIRTOOL OPERATOR, ASBESTOS ABATEMENT (REMOVAL FROM FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILING), BOBCAT OPERATOR (CLEAN UP/DEMOLITION), DEWATERING, RODMAN, SKYTRAK FORKLIFT OPERATOR
$24.13 $16.05 $40.18 Dec 1, 2023WV20260030 Mod 1

Main asbestos and lead abatement laborer classification in each county, Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov, as of October 25, 2026. 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)). Checked October 25, 2026.

Tucker County asbestos and lead abatement laborer: $40.18 per hourPocahontas County: no rate for this tradeMcDowell County: no rate for this tradeGilmer County: no rate for this tradeWetzel County: no rate for this tradeWebster County: no rate for this tradeDoddridge County: no rate for this tradeRandolph County asbestos and lead abatement laborer: $40.18 per hourGreenbrier County: no rate for this tradeMercer County: no rate for this tradeMarshall County: no rate for this tradeBarbour County: no rate for this tradePreston County: no rate for this tradeSummers County: no rate for this tradeBrooke County: no rate for this tradeMineral County: no rate for this tradeCabell County: no rate for this tradeClay County: no rate for this tradeWirt County: no rate for this tradeCalhoun County: no rate for this tradeLogan County: no rate for this tradePendleton County: no rate for this tradeRitchie County: no rate for this tradeTyler County: no rate for this tradeMarion County: no rate for this tradeWood County: no rate for this tradeHarrison County: no rate for this tradeTaylor County: no rate for this tradeBoone County: no rate for this tradeFayette County: no rate for this tradeKanawha County: no rate for this tradeRoane County: no rate for this tradeHampshire County: no rate for this tradeLewis County asbestos and lead abatement laborer: $34.80 per hourHancock County: no rate for this tradeOhio County: no rate for this tradeMingo County: no rate for this tradeMorgan County: no rate for this tradeGrant County: no rate for this tradeJefferson County: no rate for this tradeNicholas County: no rate for this tradePutnam County: no rate for this tradeWyoming County: no rate for this tradeBerkeley County: no rate for this tradeRaleigh County: no rate for this tradeUpshur County asbestos and lead abatement laborer: $40.18 per hourWayne County: no rate for this tradeLincoln County: no rate for this tradeMonongalia County: no rate for this tradeBraxton County asbestos and lead abatement laborer: $40.18 per hourPleasants County: no rate for this tradeHardy County asbestos and lead abatement laborer: $40.18 per hourMonroe County: no rate for this tradeJackson County: no rate for this tradeMason County: no rate for this trade
$34$40$40$40$40$40Asbestos & Lead Abatement Laborer, main rate, base + fringe per hour. Each shade holds about a fifth of the counties.

How much does an asbestos and lead abatement laborer make on prevailing wage in West Virginia?

$34.80 to $40.18 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $40.18. 6 counties, highest main rate first.

  1. Braxton County1 county · LABORER: GROUP 2 AIRTOOL OPERATOR, ASBESTOS $40.18
  2. Hardy County1 county · LABORER: GROUP 2 AIRTOOL OPERATOR, ASBESTOS $40.18
  3. Randolph County1 county · LABORER: GROUP 2 AIRTOOL OPERATOR, ASBESTOS $40.18
  4. Tucker County1 county · LABORER: GROUP 2 AIRTOOL OPERATOR, ASBESTOS $40.18
  5. Upshur County1 county · LABORER: GROUP 2 AIRTOOL OPERATOR, ASBESTOS $40.18
  6. Lewis County1 county · LABORER: ASBESTOS ABATEMENT (REMOVAL FROM FL$34.80
Which counties share a rate
CountiesMain classificationBase wageTotal rate
Braxton CountyLABORER: GROUP 2 AIRTOOL OPERATOR, ASBESTOS ABATEMENT (REMOVAL FROM FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILING), BOBCAT OPERATOR (CLEAN UP/DEMOLITION), DEWATERING, RODMAN, SKYTRAK FORKLIFT OPERATOR$24.13 $40.18 
Hardy CountyLABORER: GROUP 2 AIRTOOL OPERATOR, ASBESTOS ABATEMENT (REMOVAL FROM FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILING), BOBCAT OPERATOR (CLEAN UP/DEMOLITION), DEWATERING, RODMAN, SKYTRAK FORKLIFT OPERATOR$24.13 $40.18 
Randolph CountyLABORER: GROUP 2 AIRTOOL OPERATOR, ASBESTOS ABATEMENT (REMOVAL FROM FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILING), BOBCAT OPERATOR (CLEAN UP/DEMOLITION), DEWATERING, RODMAN, SKYTRAK FORKLIFT OPERATOR$24.13 $40.18 
Tucker CountyLABORER: GROUP 2 AIRTOOL OPERATOR, ASBESTOS ABATEMENT (REMOVAL FROM FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILING), BOBCAT OPERATOR (CLEAN UP/DEMOLITION), DEWATERING, GRADE CHECKER, RODMAN, SKYTRAK FORKLIFT OPERATOR, TAMPER (HAND HELD)$24.13 $40.18 
Upshur CountyLABORER: GROUP 2 AIRTOOL OPERATOR, ASBESTOS ABATEMENT (REMOVAL FROM FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILING), BOBCAT OPERATOR (CLEAN UP/DEMOLITION), DEWATERING, RODMAN, SKYTRAK FORKLIFT OPERATOR$24.13 $40.18 
Lewis CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS ABATEMENT (REMOVAL FROM FLOORS, WALLS, & CEILINGS)$23.85 $34.80 

No two counties have identical DOL rates for this trade.

Questions about West Virginia asbestos and lead abatement laborer pay

What is the asbestos and lead abatement laborer prevailing wage in Randolph County?

$40.18 an hour: a $24.13 base wage plus $16.05 in fringe benefits, under wage determination WV20260024, modification 1. Overtime and every asbestos and lead abatement laborer classification in Randolph County.

Does asbestos and lead abatement laborer prevailing wage include fringe benefits?

Yes. In Randolph County the $40.18 total is a $24.13 base wage plus $16.05 in fringe benefits, about 40% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.

Does asbestos and lead abatement laborer prevailing wage pay overtime in West Virginia?

Davis-Bacon rates are straight time. On contracts over $100,000, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act requires 1½ times the basic rate for hours over 40 in a workweek (40 U.S.C. 3702). The fringe is owed for every hour at its straight-time amount.

Do apprentice asbestos and lead abatement laborers get this rate?

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)).

Which county pays asbestos and lead abatement laborers the most in West Virginia?

Braxton County, at $40.18 an hour for the main classification. The lowest is Lewis County at $34.80, and the median county is $40.18.