Asbestos and lead abatement workers in Orange County, California
Orange County, California has 60 remediation service businesses with employees, employing 1,030 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.3 across California.
Orange County ranks 3 of 25 counties in California for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $78,253 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
- 60
- Their employees
- 1,030
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.5
Asbestos and lead abatement workers in Orange County: businesses and jobs
| Orange County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 60 | 511 | 5,826 |
| Their employees | 1,030 | 8,662 | 91,239 |
| Annual payroll | $80,601,000 | $722,741,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
The homes behind the work in Orange County
| Orange County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 2.5% (±0.1 points) | 8.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 12.3% (±0.2 points) | 12.4% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 17.9% (±0.3 points) | 12.5% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 22.2% (±0.4 points) | 16.8% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 2.5% (±0.1 points) in Orange County, lower than across California (8.9%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 17.9% (±0.3 points) in Orange County, higher than across California (12.5%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 22.2% (±0.4 points) in Orange County, higher than across California (16.8%).
Places in Orange County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anaheim | 344,521 | 65.1% | 53.8% |
| Santa Ana | 312,534 | 74.0% | 55.4% |
| Irvine | 311,690 | 20.6% | 55.5% |
| Huntington Beach | 195,240 | 69.2% | 44.6% |
| Garden Grove | 170,964 | 77.6% | 46.9% |
| Fullerton | 140,968 | 71.3% | 48.2% |
| Orange | 138,266 | 64.3% | 43.3% |
| Costa Mesa | 110,330 | 68.3% | 60.4% |
| Mission Viejo | 92,151 | 52.1% | 23.1% |
| Westminster | 89,860 | 75.7% | 46.6% |
| Lake Forest | 86,281 | 37.9% | 29.5% |
| Newport Beach | 83,845 | 54.9% | 47.9% |
| Buena Park | 82,871 | 76.2% | 45.0% |
| Tustin | 78,981 | 47.1% | 51.2% |
| Yorba Linda | 67,170 | 39.3% | 17.0% |
Counties in California with a similar number of remediation service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Orange County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda County | 33 | 0.5 | −0.0 |
| Placer County | 9 | 0.5 | −0.0 |
| Contra Costa County | 24 | 0.6 | +0.0 |
| San Luis Obispo County | 6 | 0.5 | −0.0 |
| Kern County | 19 | 0.6 | +0.1 |
| Ventura County | 12 | 0.4 | −0.1 |
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 Orange County
How many remediation service businesses are in Orange County?
The Census Bureau counts 60 remediation service businesses with employees in Orange County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do asbestos and lead abatement workers make in Orange 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 Orange County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by California, and a city or county in Orange 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 — Orange County, California
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