Asbestos and lead abatement workers in Essex County, Massachusetts
Essex County, Massachusetts has 27 remediation service businesses with employees, employing 317 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.6 across Massachusetts.
Essex County ranks 4 of 8 counties in Massachusetts for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $71,038 per employee a year.
Across Massachusetts, asbestos and lead abatement workers earn a median of $49,130 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 27
- Their employees
- 317
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.8
Asbestos and lead abatement workers in Essex County: businesses and jobs
| Essex County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 27 | 176 | 5,826 |
| Their employees | 317 | 2,473 | 91,239 |
| Annual payroll | $22,519,000 | $206,266,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
The homes behind the work in Essex County
| Essex County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 34.6% (±0.7 points) | 30.5% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 10.3% (±0.5 points) | 10.8% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 10.3% (±0.5 points) | 9.9% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 9.3% (±0.3 points) | 11.1% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 34.6% (±0.7 points) in Essex County, higher than across Massachusetts (30.5%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 9.3% (±0.3 points) in Essex County, lower than across Massachusetts (11.1%).
Places in Essex County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn | 101,709 | 78.2% | 51.9% |
| Lawrence | 88,736 | 77.4% | 71.9% |
| Haverhill | 67,698 | 62.7% | 37.2% |
| Peabody | 54,695 | 64.5% | 34.4% |
| Methuen | 53,475 | 64.3% | 27.7% |
| Salem | 44,795 | 76.5% | 50.3% |
| Beverly | 42,665 | 72.1% | 39.9% |
| Andover | 36,652 | 60.2% | 20.1% |
| North Andover | 31,490 | 51.0% | 30.2% |
| Gloucester | 30,075 | 75.9% | 36.1% |
| Saugus (community) | 28,773 | 71.9% | 28.5% |
| Saugus | 28,773 | 71.9% | 28.5% |
| Danvers (community) | 28,098 | 69.5% | 30.8% |
| Danvers | 28,098 | 69.5% | 30.8% |
| Marblehead (community) | 20,413 | 87.0% | 14.8% |
Counties in Massachusetts with a similar number of remediation service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Essex County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden County | 16 | 0.8 | −0.0 |
| Worcester County | 30 | 0.8 | +0.0 |
| Norfolk County | 25 | 0.8 | +0.0 |
| Plymouth County | 19 | 0.9 | +0.1 |
| Bristol County | 15 | 0.6 | −0.2 |
| Middlesex County | 29 | 0.4 | −0.4 |
Licenses for asbestos and lead abatement workers in Massachusetts
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 Essex County
How many remediation service businesses are in Essex County?
The Census Bureau counts 27 remediation service businesses with employees in Essex County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do asbestos and lead abatement workers make in Essex County?
Pay is published by state: across Massachusetts, asbestos and lead abatement workers earn a median of $49,130 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do asbestos and lead abatement workers need a license in Essex County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Massachusetts, and a city or county in Essex 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 Massachusetts (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 — Essex County, Massachusetts
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