Asbestos and lead abatement workers in Hillsborough County, Florida
Hillsborough County, Florida has 40 remediation service businesses with employees, employing 504 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.4 across Florida.
Hillsborough County ranks 5 of 27 counties in Florida for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $69,091 per employee a year.
Across Florida, asbestos and lead abatement workers earn a median of $38,320 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 40
- Their employees
- 504
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.6
Asbestos and lead abatement workers in Hillsborough County: businesses and jobs
| Hillsborough County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 40 | 446 | 5,826 |
| Their employees | 504 | 3,122 | 91,239 |
| Annual payroll | $34,822,000 | $198,481,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
The homes behind the work in Hillsborough County
| Hillsborough County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 2.9% (±0.1 points) | 1.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 5.9% (±0.3 points) | 6.5% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 7.0% (±0.3 points) | 8.0% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 12.8% (±0.3 points) | 15.8% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 2.9% (±0.1 points) in Hillsborough County, higher than across Florida (1.9%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 5.9% (±0.3 points) in Hillsborough County, lower than across Florida (6.5%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 7.0% (±0.3 points) in Hillsborough County, lower than across Florida (8.0%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 12.8% (±0.3 points) in Hillsborough County, lower than across Florida (15.8%).
Places in Hillsborough County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa | 401,618 | 44.5% | 49.7% |
| Brandon | 119,767 | 23.1% | 43.8% |
| Riverview | 113,697 | 7.3% | 24.3% |
| Town 'n' Country | 85,928 | 37.6% | 39.8% |
| University (Hillsborough County) | 48,127 | 31.4% | 87.1% |
| Plant City | 40,887 | 32.9% | 33.6% |
| Valrico | 40,239 | 15.0% | 21.0% |
| Carrollwood | 36,725 | 33.7% | 31.5% |
| Egypt Lake-Leto | 35,873 | 50.5% | 52.2% |
| Sun City Center | 33,548 | 23.6% | 16.0% |
| Apollo Beach | 33,355 | 11.3% | 14.3% |
| Lake Magdalene | 32,083 | 43.1% | 27.7% |
| Ruskin | 29,834 | 18.4% | 24.6% |
| East Lake-Orient Park | 29,213 | 44.1% | 48.6% |
| Citrus Park | 28,804 | 10.2% | 33.6% |
Counties in Florida with a similar number of remediation service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Hillsborough County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broward County | 58 | 0.7 | +0.0 |
| Okaloosa County | 7 | 0.7 | +0.0 |
| Osceola County | 10 | 0.6 | −0.1 |
| Palm Beach County | 41 | 0.6 | −0.1 |
| St. Lucie County | 9 | 0.6 | −0.1 |
| Escambia County | 8 | 0.5 | −0.1 |
Licenses for asbestos and lead abatement workers in Florida
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 Hillsborough County
How many remediation service businesses are in Hillsborough County?
The Census Bureau counts 40 remediation service businesses with employees in Hillsborough County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do asbestos and lead abatement workers make in Hillsborough County?
Pay is published by state: across Florida, asbestos and lead abatement workers earn a median of $38,320 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do asbestos and lead abatement workers need a license in Hillsborough County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Florida, and a city or county in Hillsborough 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 Florida (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 — Hillsborough County, Florida
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