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Wisconsin asbestos and lead abatement laborer prevailing wage, county by county
An asbestos and lead abatement laborer's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in Wisconsin runs from $56.62 an hour in Wood County to $89.37 in Chippewa County. The median county is $56.62.
Asbestos & Lead Abatement Laborer rate in each Wisconsin county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Adams CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Walworth County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Ashland CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Barron CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Wood County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Bayfield CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Bayfield County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Brown CountyASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKER/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) | $45.88 | $38.15 | $84.03 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260014 Mod 1 |
Buffalo CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Grant County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Burnett CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Wood County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Calumet CountyASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKER/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) · Outagamie County group | $45.24 | $30.56 | $75.80 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260016 Mod 1 |
Chippewa CountyASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKER/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) · Eau Claire County group | $55.34 | $34.03 | $89.37 | Jun 9, 2025 | WI20260006 Mod 1 |
Clark CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Wood County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Columbia CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Walworth County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Crawford CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Grant County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Dane CountyASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKER/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) | $45.88 | $38.15 | $84.03 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260005 Mod 1 |
Dodge CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Fond du Lac County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Door CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Fond du Lac County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Douglas CountyASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKER/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) | $49.17 | $23.83 | $73.00 | May 1, 2025 | WI20260007 Mod 1 |
Dunn CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Wood County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Eau Claire CountyASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKER/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) · Eau Claire County group | $55.34 | $34.03 | $89.37 | Jun 9, 2025 | WI20260006 Mod 1 |
Florence CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Fond du Lac County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Fond du Lac CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Fond du Lac County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Forest CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Fond du Lac County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Grant CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Grant County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Green CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Green Lake CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Fond du Lac County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Iowa CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Walworth County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Iron CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Bayfield County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Jackson CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Grant County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Jefferson CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Walworth County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Juneau CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Grant County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Kenosha CountyASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKER/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) | $45.88 | $38.15 | $84.03 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260004 Mod 1 |
Kewaunee CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Fond du Lac County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
La Crosse CountyASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKER/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) | $45.88 | $38.15 | $84.03 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260003 Mod 1 |
Lafayette CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Walworth County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Langlade CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Wood County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Lincoln CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Wood County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Manitowoc CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Fond du Lac County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Marathon CountyASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKER/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) | $45.24 | $30.56 | $75.80 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260002 Mod 1 |
Marinette CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Fond du Lac County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Marquette CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Fond du Lac County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Menominee CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Fond du Lac County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Milwaukee CountyASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKER/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) · Milwaukee County group | $45.88 | $38.15 | $84.03 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260001 Mod 1 |
Monroe CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Grant County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Oconto CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Fond du Lac County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Oneida CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Wood County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Outagamie CountyASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKER/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) · Outagamie County group | $45.24 | $30.56 | $75.80 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260016 Mod 1 |
Ozaukee CountyASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKER/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) · Milwaukee County group | $45.88 | $38.15 | $84.03 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260001 Mod 1 |
Pepin CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Wood County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Pierce CountyASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKER/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) · St. Croix County group | $55.34 | $34.03 | $89.37 | Jun 9, 2025 | WI20260013 Mod 1 |
Polk CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Wood County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Portage CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Fond du Lac County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Price CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Wood County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Racine CountyASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKER/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) | $45.88 | $38.15 | $84.03 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260009 Mod 1 |
Richland CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Grant County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Rock CountyASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKER/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) | $45.88 | $38.15 | $84.03 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260012 Mod 1 |
Rusk CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Wood County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Sauk CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Walworth County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Sawyer CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Wood County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Shawano CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Fond du Lac County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Sheboygan CountyASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKER/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) · Outagamie County group | $45.24 | $30.56 | $75.80 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260016 Mod 1 |
St. Croix CountyASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKER/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) · St. Croix County group | $55.34 | $34.03 | $89.37 | Jun 9, 2025 | WI20260013 Mod 1 |
Taylor CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Wood County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Trempealeau CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Grant County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Vernon CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Grant County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Vilas CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Wood County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Walworth CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Walworth County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Washburn CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Wood County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Washington CountyASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKER/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) · Milwaukee County group | $45.88 | $38.15 | $84.03 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260001 Mod 1 |
Waukesha CountyASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKER/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) · Milwaukee County group | $45.88 | $38.15 | $84.03 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260001 Mod 1 |
Waupaca CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Fond du Lac County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Waushara CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Fond du Lac County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Winnebago CountyASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKER/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) · Outagamie County group | $45.24 | $30.56 | $75.80 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260016 Mod 1 |
Wood CountyLABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER · Wood County group | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260011 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.
How much does an asbestos and lead abatement laborer make on prevailing wage in Wisconsin?
$56.62 to $89.37 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $56.62. 9 groups of counties with identical rates and 10 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Eau Claire County group2 counties$89.37
- St. Croix County group2 counties$89.37
- Milwaukee County group4 counties$84.03
- Brown County1 county$84.03
- Dane County1 county$84.03
- Kenosha County1 county$84.03
- La Crosse County1 county$84.03
- Racine County1 county$84.03
- Rock County1 county$84.03
- Outagamie County group4 counties$75.80
- Marathon County1 county$75.80
- Douglas County1 county$73.00
- Fond du Lac County group16 counties$56.62
- Wood County group16 counties$56.62
- Grant County group9 counties$56.62
- Walworth County group7 counties$56.62
- Bayfield County group2 counties$56.62
- Ashland County1 county$56.62
- Green County1 county$56.62
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire County group, 2 localities: Chippewa, Eau Claire | ASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKER/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) | $55.34 | $89.37 |
| St. Croix County group, 2 localities: Pierce, St. Croix | ASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKER/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) | $55.34 | $89.37 |
| Milwaukee County group, 4 localities: Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, Waukesha | ASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKER/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) | $45.88 | $84.03 |
| Brown County | ASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKER/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) | $45.88 | $84.03 |
| Dane County | ASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKER/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) | $45.88 | $84.03 |
| Kenosha County | ASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKER/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) | $45.88 | $84.03 |
| La Crosse County | ASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKER/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) | $45.88 | $84.03 |
| Racine County | ASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKER/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) | $45.88 | $84.03 |
| Rock County | ASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKER/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) | $45.88 | $84.03 |
| Outagamie County group, 4 localities: Calumet, Outagamie, Sheboygan, Winnebago | ASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKER/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) | $45.24 | $75.80 |
| Marathon County | ASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKER/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) | $45.24 | $75.80 |
| Douglas County | ASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKER/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) | $49.17 | $73.00 |
| Fond du Lac County group, 16 localities: Dodge, Door, Florence, Fond du Lac, Forest, Green Lake, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Oconto, Portage, Shawano, Waupaca, Waushara | LABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER | $36.65 | $56.62 |
| Wood County group, 16 localities: Barron, Burnett, Clark, Dunn, Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Pepin, Polk, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, Taylor, Vilas, Washburn, Wood | LABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER | $36.65 | $56.62 |
| Grant County group, 9 localities: Buffalo, Crawford, Grant, Jackson, Juneau, Monroe, Richland, Trempealeau, Vernon | LABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER | $36.65 | $56.62 |
| Walworth County group, 7 localities: Adams, Columbia, Iowa, Jefferson, Lafayette, Sauk, Walworth | LABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER | $36.65 | $56.62 |
| Bayfield County group, 2 localities: Bayfield, Iron | LABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER | $36.65 | $56.62 |
| Ashland County | LABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER | $36.65 | $56.62 |
| Green County | LABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER | $36.65 | $56.62 |
9 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 10 counties with rates of their own.
Questions about Wisconsin asbestos and lead abatement laborer pay
What is the asbestos and lead abatement laborer prevailing wage in Milwaukee County?
$84.03 an hour: a $45.88 base wage plus $38.15 in fringe benefits, under wage determination WI20260001, modification 1. Overtime and every asbestos and lead abatement laborer classification in Milwaukee County.
Does asbestos and lead abatement laborer prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Milwaukee County the $84.03 total is a $45.88 base wage plus $38.15 in fringe benefits, about 45% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does asbestos and lead abatement laborer prevailing wage pay overtime in Wisconsin?
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)).
Why do some counties have the same asbestos and lead abatement laborer rate?
DOL often publishes the same asbestos and lead abatement laborer rates for several counties. Across Wisconsin, the 72 counties with an asbestos and lead abatement laborer rate fall into 19 distinct sets of rates, and 9 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 16 counties (the Fond du Lac County group).