Asbestos and lead abatement workers in Shelby County, Alabama
Shelby County, Alabama has 3 remediation service businesses with employees, employing 31 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.3 across Alabama.
Shelby County ranks 6 of 7 counties in Alabama for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $14,774 per employee a year.
Across Alabama, asbestos and lead abatement workers earn a median of $38,810 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 3
- Their employees
- 31
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.3
Asbestos and lead abatement workers in Shelby County: businesses and jobs
| Shelby County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 68 | 5,826 |
| Their employees | 31 | 847 | 91,239 |
| Annual payroll | $458,000 | $48,169,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
The homes behind the work in Shelby County
| Shelby County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 1.3% (±0.3 points) | 4.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 1.7% (±0.3 points) | 7.7% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 3.0% (±0.4 points) | 10.7% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 9.3% (±0.8 points) | 15.4% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 1.3% (±0.3 points) in Shelby County, lower than across Alabama (4.9%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 1.7% (±0.3 points) in Shelby County, lower than across Alabama (7.7%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 3.0% (±0.4 points) in Shelby County, lower than across Alabama (10.7%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 9.3% (±0.8 points) in Shelby County, lower than across Alabama (15.4%).
Places in Shelby County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabaster | 33,917 | 21.9% | 12.9% |
| Pelham | 24,827 | 15.0% | 16.1% |
| Helena | 21,769 | 10.0% | 8.9% |
| Calera | 17,714 | 10.3% | 20.7% |
| Chelsea | 16,260 | 6.3% | 10.0% |
| Meadowbrook | 9,117 | 7.8% | 11.3% |
| Brook Highland | 8,146 | 6.1% | 53.5% |
| Montevallo | 7,556 | 33.5% | 35.1% |
| Highland Lakes | 5,866 | 6.7% | 3.4% |
| Columbiana | 4,725 | 49.5% | 35.8% |
| Eagle Point | 3,110 | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Indian Springs Village | 2,537 | 48.0% | 8.4% |
| Westover | 2,298 | 20.2% | 12.1% |
| Vincent | 2,050 | 39.9% | 16.0% |
| Wilsonville | 1,879 | 34.9% | 18.3% |
Counties in Alabama with a similar number of remediation service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Shelby County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County | 5 | 0.3 | −0.0 |
| Baldwin County | 5 | 0.4 | +0.1 |
| Jefferson County | 14 | 0.5 | +0.1 |
| Mobile County | 12 | 0.6 | +0.3 |
| Tuscaloosa County | 8 | 0.8 | +0.4 |
| Walker County | 4 | 1.3 | +1.0 |
Licenses for asbestos and lead abatement workers in Alabama
Federal rules and model codes for asbestos and lead abatement workers
- EPA asbestos NESHAP for demolition and renovation (40 CFR part 61, subpart M)
- EPA asbestos accreditation (40 CFR part 763, subpart E)
- EPA lead-based paint activities: abatement, inspection and risk assessment (40 CFR part 745, subpart L)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
Jobs and pay are published by state, not by county; the county figures are businesses and their employees.
Business counts are establishments: a company with offices in two counties is counted in each.
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Questions about Shelby County
How many remediation service businesses are in Shelby County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 remediation service businesses with employees in Shelby County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do asbestos and lead abatement workers make in Shelby County?
Pay is published by state: across Alabama, asbestos and lead abatement workers earn a median of $38,810 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do asbestos and lead abatement workers need a license in Shelby County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Alabama, and a city or county in Shelby County may add its own; the US Department of Labor’s License Finder lists the state’s, and the local building department says which permits a job needs.
Sources
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
- US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023
- License Finder: asbestos and lead abatement workers in Alabama (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA asbestos NESHAP for demolition and renovation (40 CFR part 61, subpart M)
- EPA asbestos accreditation (40 CFR part 763, subpart E)
- EPA lead-based paint activities: abatement, inspection and risk assessment (40 CFR part 745, subpart L)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shelby County, Alabama
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