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Prevailing Wage For Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator (Includes the Application of All Insulating Materials, Protective Coverings, Coatings and Finishes to All Types of Mechanical Systems)A. Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day,the Day After Thanksgiving and Christmas Day Provided the Employee Works the Regular Work Day Before and After the Paid Holiday In Washington, District of columbia
WageFinder updated this rate on Monday, May 18, 2026
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The Total Prevailing Wage For A Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator (Includes the Application of All Insulating Materials, Protective Coverings, Coatings and Finishes to All Types of Mechanical Systems)A. Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day,the Day After Thanksgiving and Christmas Day Provided the Employee Works the Regular Work Day Before and After the Paid Holiday In Washington, District of columbia Is $60.94 per hour*.
Data Source: SAM Government wages from https://sam.gov/wage-determination/DC20260002/3
* Minimum wages may apply, and in some cases are higher than the prevailing wage listed.
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How this rate compares in Washington County
At $60.94 per hour, the Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator (Includes the Application of All Insulating Materials, Protective Coverings, Coatings and Finishes to All Types of Mechanical Systems)A. Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day,the Day After Thanksgiving and Christmas Day Provided the Employee Works the Regular Work Day Before and After the Paid Holiday rate in Washington County is about 33% above the county median of $45.80, and ranks 12 of 50 classifications by total prevailing wage.
| This classification | $60.94 | Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator (Includes the Application of All Insulating Materials, Protective Coverings, Coatings and Finishes to All Types of Mechanical Systems)A. Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day,the Day After Thanksgiving and Christmas Day Provided the Employee Works the Regular Work Day Before and After the Paid Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| County median | $45.80 | across all classifications in the county |
| County range | $11.67 – $95.60 | lowest to highest total prevailing wage |
| Fringe share | 33% | $20.17 of the $60.94 total |
Of that total, $40.77 is base cash wage and $20.17 is fringe. Fringe may be satisfied with bona fide benefit plan contributions, paid in cash, or a mix — but it is owed either way, and it is owed at straight time on overtime hours.
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Questions about this rate
What is the prevailing wage for a Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator (Includes the Application of All Insulating Materials, Protective Coverings, Coatings and Finishes to All Types of Mechanical Systems)A. Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day,the Day After Thanksgiving and Christmas Day Provided the Employee Works the Regular Work Day Before and After the Paid Holiday in Washington County, District of columbia?
$60.94 per hour total — $40.77 base rate plus $20.17 in fringe benefits — under the federal determination covering building construction in Washington County, District of columbia, dated Monday, May 18, 2026.
Does this rate apply to every project in Washington County?
No. It applies to building construction under federal funding. The same county carries different rates for Building, Residential, Highway and Heavy work, and a state or city determination may apply instead of or alongside the federal one. Match all three — classification, construction type and funding source — before using a rate.
Is the fringe benefit amount included in the $60.94?
Yes. $60.94 is the base rate of $40.77 plus $20.17 of fringe. The fringe can be paid into bona fide benefit plans, paid as cash wages, or split between the two.
Where does this Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator (Includes the Application of All Insulating Materials, Protective Coverings, Coatings and Finishes to All Types of Mechanical Systems)A. Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day,the Day After Thanksgiving and Christmas Day Provided the Employee Works the Regular Work Day Before and After the Paid Holiday rate come from?
It is taken from the federal wage determination published on the official government source, linked above. WageFinder re-reads those sources weekly and does not alter the rates. For compliance, the government determination is the authoritative document.
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