Asbestos and lead abatement workers in Linn County, Iowa
Linn County, Iowa has 4 remediation service businesses with employees, employing 72 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.3 across Iowa.
Linn County ranks 3 of 3 counties in Iowa for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $43,125 per employee a year.
Across Iowa, asbestos and lead abatement workers earn a median of $50,140 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 4
- Their employees
- 72
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.4
Asbestos and lead abatement workers in Linn County: businesses and jobs
| Linn County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 4 | 44 | 5,826 |
| Their employees | 72 | 565 | 91,239 |
| Annual payroll | $3,105,000 | $33,928,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
The homes behind the work in Linn County
| Linn County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 13.7% (±0.7 points) | 23.5% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 10.2% (±0.7 points) | 9.7% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 12.2% (±0.6 points) | 9.7% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 13.9% (±0.8 points) | 14.0% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 13.7% (±0.7 points) in Linn County, lower than across Iowa (23.5%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 12.2% (±0.6 points) in Linn County, higher than across Iowa (9.7%).
Places in Linn County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | 137,264 | 59.3% | 31.5% |
| Marion | 41,896 | 37.6% | 22.6% |
| Hiawatha | 7,206 | 37.0% | 33.2% |
| Mount Vernon | 4,513 | 61.5% | 13.7% |
| Robins | 3,332 | 13.7% | 7.5% |
| Fairfax | 2,900 | 27.8% | 7.6% |
| Center Point | 2,562 | 53.8% | 22.0% |
| Ely | 2,186 | 21.1% | 18.2% |
| Lisbon | 1,714 | 53.0% | 19.7% |
| Palo | 1,438 | 21.0% | 2.5% |
| Central City | 1,356 | 72.2% | 22.2% |
| Springville | 1,172 | 81.0% | 19.3% |
| Alburnett | 795 | 75.4% | 14.7% |
| Coggon | 744 | 79.7% | 12.9% |
| Walker | 661 | 69.9% | 18.7% |
Licenses for asbestos and lead abatement workers in Iowa
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 Linn County
How many remediation service businesses are in Linn County?
The Census Bureau counts 4 remediation service businesses with employees in Linn County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do asbestos and lead abatement workers make in Linn County?
Pay is published by state: across Iowa, asbestos and lead abatement workers earn a median of $50,140 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do asbestos and lead abatement workers need a license in Linn County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Iowa, and a city or county in Linn 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 Iowa (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 — Linn County, Iowa
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