Asbestos and lead abatement workers in Morris County, New Jersey
Morris County, New Jersey has 16 remediation service businesses with employees, employing 346 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.6 across New Jersey.
Morris County ranks 5 of 17 counties in New Jersey for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $97,965 per employee a year.
Across New Jersey, asbestos and lead abatement workers earn a median of $56,040 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 16
- Their employees
- 346
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.8
Asbestos and lead abatement workers in Morris County: businesses and jobs
| Morris County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 16 | 238 | 5,826 |
| Their employees | 346 | 3,342 | 91,239 |
| Annual payroll | $33,896,000 | $258,116,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
The homes behind the work in Morris County
| Morris County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 12.4% (±0.6 points) | 17.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 14.7% (±0.6 points) | 13.8% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 16.0% (±0.7 points) | 12.8% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 13.5% (±0.7 points) | 12.3% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 12.4% (±0.6 points) in Morris County, lower than across New Jersey (17.4%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 14.7% (±0.6 points) in Morris County, higher than across New Jersey (13.8%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 16.0% (±0.7 points) in Morris County, higher than across New Jersey (12.8%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 13.5% (±0.7 points) in Morris County, higher than across New Jersey (12.3%).
Places in Morris County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsippany-Troy Hills Township | 56,397 | 72.0% | 40.4% |
| Mount Olive Township | 29,149 | 54.0% | 39.1% |
| Randolph Township | 26,604 | 55.6% | 22.2% |
| Rockaway Township | 26,189 | 59.8% | 18.1% |
| Morris Township | 23,424 | 64.8% | 14.1% |
| Roxbury Township | 23,211 | 64.7% | 11.8% |
| Montville Township | 22,876 | 50.9% | 12.3% |
| Parsippany | 21,345 | 75.3% | 51.6% |
| Jefferson Township | 20,587 | 59.8% | 10.9% |
| Morristown Town | 20,453 | 59.3% | 63.3% |
| Dover Town | 18,563 | 76.4% | 54.0% |
| Washington Township (Morris County) | 18,265 | 51.7% | 9.3% |
| Denville Township | 17,205 | 66.7% | 12.3% |
| Madison Borough | 16,447 | 70.3% | 36.2% |
| Pequannock Township | 15,641 | 60.2% | 17.0% |
Counties in New Jersey with a similar number of remediation service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Morris County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester County | 9 | 0.8 | −0.0 |
| Monmouth County | 24 | 0.9 | +0.1 |
| Bergen County | 25 | 0.7 | −0.1 |
| Mercer County | 10 | 0.7 | −0.1 |
| Middlesex County | 21 | 0.7 | −0.1 |
| Hunterdon County | 3 | 0.6 | −0.2 |
Licenses for asbestos and lead abatement workers in New Jersey
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 Morris County
How many remediation service businesses are in Morris County?
The Census Bureau counts 16 remediation service businesses with employees in Morris County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do asbestos and lead abatement workers make in Morris County?
Pay is published by state: across New Jersey, asbestos and lead abatement workers earn a median of $56,040 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do asbestos and lead abatement workers need a license in Morris County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New Jersey, and a city or county in Morris 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 New Jersey (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 — Morris County, New Jersey
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