Insulator (Heat & Frost) prevailing wage rates in New Jersey
Federal Davis-Bacon rates published in 26 active determinations, 2026
- Active federal Davis-Bacon determinations for New Jersey publish 31 insulator (heat & frost) classification rates, across 26 determinations covering 20 counties.
- Those published base rates run from $47.34 to $60.84 an hour before fringe benefits. Which one applies to a job depends on its county, its construction type and the determination written into the contract.
- Construction types covered: Building, Heavy.
- Last determination revision affecting insulator (heat & frost) rates in New Jersey: .
The official source: binding Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations are published by the U.S. Department of Labor at SAM.gov Wage Determinations. This site indexes them and links every determination to its official document - the determination incorporated into a contract governs.
This page collects every classification in New Jersey's active federal determinations that is a form of insulator (heat & frost) work (mechanical insulation and asbestos abatement work) and shows the rate published for it. Determinations name a classification the way the underlying union agreement or wage survey named it, so the wording varies between them; the rate and the fringe are reproduced exactly as published.
Published rates by determination
NJ20260025 rev 1 · Building · Atlantic
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (includes the application of all insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings and finishings to all types of mechanical systems; also | $55.80 | 40.80 | ASBE0089-004 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260025 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260026 rev 1 · Building · Bergen
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/ HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (Includes the application of all insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings and finishings to all types of mechanical systems; als | $51.74 | 46.20 | ASBE0032-008 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260026 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260027 rev 2 · Building · Burlington
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR: (INCLUDES THE APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS AND FINISHINGS TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS; ALS | $60.84 | 48.38 | ASBE0014-003 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR: (INCLUDES THE APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS AND FINISHINGS TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS; ALS | $55.80 | 40.80 | ASBE0089-003 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260027 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260028 rev 1 · Building · Camden
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (Includes the application of all insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings and finishings to all types of mechanical systems; also | $60.84 | 48.38 | ASBE0014-004 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260028 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260029 rev 1 · Building · Cape May
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (Includes the application of all insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings and finishings to all types of mechanical systems; also | $55.80 | 40.80 | ASBE0089-004 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260029 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260030 rev 1 · Building · Cumberland
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (Includes the application of all insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings and finishings to all types of mechanical systems; also | $55.80 | 40.80 | ASBE0089-004 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260030 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260031 rev 1 · Building · Essex
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (Includes the application of all insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings and finishings to all types of mechanical systems; also | $51.74 | 46.20 | ASBE0032-008 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260031 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260032 rev 1 · Building · Gloucester
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (Includes the application of all insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings and finishings to all types of mechanical systems; also | $60.84 | 48.38 | ASBE0014-004 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260032 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260033 rev 1 · Building · Hudson
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (Includes the application of all insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings and finishings to all types of mechanical systems; also | $51.74 | 46.20 | ASBE0032-008 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260033 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260034 rev 2 · Building · Hunterdon
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (Includes the application of all insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings and finishings to all types of mechanical systems; also | $55.80 | 40.80 | ASBE0089-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260034 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260035 rev 2 · Building · Mercer
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (Includes the application of all insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings and finishings to all types of mechanical systems; also | $55.80 | 40.80 | ASBE0089-004 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260035 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260036 rev 1 · Building · Middlesex
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR: INCLUDES THE APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS AND FINISHINGS TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS; ALSO | $55.80 | 40.80 | ASBE0089-008 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260036 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260037 rev 1 · Building · Monmouth
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR: INCLUDES THE APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS AND FINISHINGS TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS; ALSO | $51.74 | 46.20 | ASBE0032-005 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR: (INCLUDES THE APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS AND FINISHINGS TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS; ALS | $55.80 | 40.80 | ASBE0089-005 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260037 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260038 rev 1 · Building · Morris
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (Includes the application of all insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings and finishings to all types of mechanical systems; also | $51.74 | 46.20 | ASBE0032-008 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260038 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260039 rev 1 · Building · Ocean
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR: (INCLUDES THE APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS AND FINISHINGS TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS; ALS | $55.80 | 40.80 | ASBE0089-004 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260039 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260040 rev 2 · Building · Passaic
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR: INCLUDES THE APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS AND FINISHINGS TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS; ALSO | $51.74 | 46.20 | ASBE0032-008 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260040 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260041 rev 2 · Building · Salem
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (INCLUDES THE APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS AND FINISHINGS TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS; ALSO | $47.34 | 30.99 | ASBE0042-003 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260041 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260043 rev 2 · Building · Sussex
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR: INCLUDES THE APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS AND FINISHINGS TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS; ALSO | $51.74 | 46.20 | ASBE0032-008 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260043 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260044 rev 2 · Building · Union
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR: INCLUDES THE APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS AND FINISHINGS TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS; ALSO | $51.74 | 46.20 | ASBE0032-008 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260044 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260045 rev 2 · Building · Warren
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR: INCLUDES THE APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS AND FINISHINGS TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS; ALSO | $51.74 | 46.20 | ASBE0032-010 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR: INCLUDES THE APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS AND FINISHINGS TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS; ALSO | $55.80 | 40.80 | ASBE0089-009 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260045 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260048 rev 3 · Heavy · Burlington
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR: INCLUDES THE APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS AND FINISHINGS TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS; ALSO | $60.84 | 48.38 | ASBE0014-003 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR: INCLUDES THE APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS AND FINISHINGS TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS; ALSO | $55.80 | 40.80 | ASBE0089-003 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260048 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260049 rev 2 · Heavy · Camden
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR: INCLUDES THE APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS AND FINISHINGS TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS; ALSO | $60.84 | 48.38 | ASBE0014-004 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260049 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260053 rev 2 · Heavy · Gloucester
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR: INCLUDES THE APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS AND FINISHINGS TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS; ALSO | $60.84 | 48.38 | ASBE0014-004 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260053 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260058 rev 2 · Heavy · Monmouth
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR: INCLUDES THE APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS AND FINISHINGS TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS; ALSO | $51.74 | 46.20 | ASBE0032-005 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR: INCLUDES THE APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS AND FINISHINGS TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS; ALSO | $55.80 | 40.80 | ASBE0089-005 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260058 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260060 rev 1 · Heavy · Ocean
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR: (INCLUDES THE APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS AND FINISHINGS TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS; ALS | $55.80 | 40.80 | ASBE0089-004 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260060 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260062 rev 1 · Heavy · Salem
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR: (INCLUDES THE APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS AND FINISHINGS TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS; ALS | $47.34 | 30.99 | ASBE0042-003 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260062 on SAM.gov.
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