Asbestos and lead abatement workers in Douglas County, Colorado
Douglas County, Colorado has 17 remediation service businesses with employees, employing 62 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.8 across Colorado.
Douglas County ranks 7 of 13 counties in Colorado for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $73,806 per employee a year.
Across Colorado, asbestos and lead abatement workers earn a median of $58,790 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 17
- Their employees
- 62
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.2
Asbestos and lead abatement workers in Douglas County: businesses and jobs
| Douglas County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 17 | 218 | 5,826 |
| Their employees | 62 | 2,138 | 91,239 |
| Annual payroll | $4,576,000 | $142,506,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.4 |
The homes behind the work in Douglas County
| Douglas County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 0.5% (±0.1 points) | 7.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 0.6% (±0.1 points) | 6.7% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 0.9% (±0.2 points) | 7.6% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 5.0% (±0.5 points) | 16.1% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 0.5% (±0.1 points) in Douglas County, lower than across Colorado (7.0%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 0.6% (±0.1 points) in Douglas County, lower than across Colorado (6.7%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 0.9% (±0.2 points) in Douglas County, lower than across Colorado (7.6%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 5.0% (±0.5 points) in Douglas County, lower than across Colorado (16.1%).
Places in Douglas County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Ranch | 102,257 | 1.9% | 21.9% |
| Castle Rock | 79,123 | 7.4% | 21.2% |
| Parker | 61,783 | 2.9% | 28.2% |
| Lone Tree | 14,147 | 0.8% | 45.5% |
| Castle Pines | 13,388 | 4.8% | 19.3% |
| The Pinery | 11,871 | 24.0% | 4.4% |
| Roxborough Park | 9,085 | 3.2% | 2.3% |
| Stonegate | 8,906 | 1.9% | 8.8% |
| Meridian | 5,634 | 5.4% | 85.9% |
| Castle Pines Village | 4,436 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Sterling Ranch | 4,213 | 1.1% | 8.7% |
| Sierra Ridge | 3,663 | 0.8% | 36.5% |
| Stepping Stone | 3,137 | 7.5% | 1.2% |
| Meridian Village | 2,699 | 4.2% | 4.4% |
| Acres Green | 2,639 | 93.7% | 14.4% |
Counties in Colorado with a similar number of remediation service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Douglas County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broomfield County | 4 | 1.2 | +0.0 |
| Mesa County | 9 | 1.3 | +0.1 |
| Arapahoe County | 35 | 1.3 | +0.1 |
| Weld County | 11 | 0.8 | −0.3 |
| El Paso County | 24 | 0.8 | −0.4 |
| Jefferson County | 20 | 0.8 | −0.4 |
Licenses for asbestos and lead abatement workers in Colorado
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 Douglas County
How many remediation service businesses are in Douglas County?
The Census Bureau counts 17 remediation service businesses with employees in Douglas County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do asbestos and lead abatement workers make in Douglas County?
Pay is published by state: across Colorado, asbestos and lead abatement workers earn a median of $58,790 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do asbestos and lead abatement workers need a license in Douglas County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Colorado, and a city or county in Douglas 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 Colorado (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 — Douglas County, Colorado
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