Asbestos and lead abatement workers in Contra Costa County, California
Contra Costa County, California has 24 remediation service businesses with employees, employing 390 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.3 across California.
Contra Costa County ranks 2 of 25 counties in California for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $116,144 per employee a year.
Across California, asbestos and lead abatement workers earn a median of $54,740 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 24
- Their employees
- 390
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.6
Asbestos and lead abatement workers in Contra Costa County: businesses and jobs
| Contra Costa County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 24 | 511 | 5,826 |
| Their employees | 390 | 8,662 | 91,239 |
| Annual payroll | $45,296,000 | $722,741,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
The homes behind the work in Contra Costa County
| Contra Costa County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 4.2% (±0.2 points) | 8.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 12.4% (±0.4 points) | 12.4% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 12.6% (±0.4 points) | 12.5% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 17.5% (±0.5 points) | 16.8% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 4.2% (±0.2 points) in Contra Costa County, lower than across California (8.9%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 17.5% (±0.5 points) in Contra Costa County, higher than across California (16.8%).
Places in Contra Costa County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord | 124,035 | 73.9% | 38.4% |
| Antioch | 116,477 | 41.1% | 36.4% |
| Richmond | 115,505 | 65.8% | 45.3% |
| San Ramon | 85,993 | 24.5% | 29.1% |
| Pittsburg | 76,257 | 43.7% | 37.7% |
| Walnut Creek | 70,088 | 66.2% | 35.6% |
| Brentwood | 65,208 | 10.4% | 17.8% |
| Oakley | 45,183 | 13.9% | 21.2% |
| Danville | 43,401 | 51.0% | 14.5% |
| Martinez | 36,903 | 58.1% | 29.2% |
| Pleasant Hill | 34,235 | 62.3% | 37.4% |
| San Pablo | 31,720 | 64.0% | 58.0% |
| Hercules | 26,302 | 16.0% | 20.8% |
| El Cerrito | 25,994 | 82.0% | 41.4% |
| Lafayette | 25,285 | 78.9% | 22.9% |
Counties in California with a similar number of remediation service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Contra Costa County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County | 60 | 0.5 | −0.0 |
| Alameda County | 33 | 0.5 | −0.0 |
| Placer County | 9 | 0.5 | −0.1 |
| Kern County | 19 | 0.6 | +0.1 |
| San Luis Obispo County | 6 | 0.5 | −0.1 |
| Ventura County | 12 | 0.4 | −0.2 |
Licenses for asbestos and lead abatement workers in California
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 Contra Costa County
How many remediation service businesses are in Contra Costa County?
The Census Bureau counts 24 remediation service businesses with employees in Contra Costa County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do asbestos and lead abatement workers make in Contra Costa County?
Pay is published by state: across California, asbestos and lead abatement workers earn a median of $54,740 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do asbestos and lead abatement workers need a license in Contra Costa County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by California, and a city or county in Contra Costa 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 California (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 — Contra Costa County, California
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