Asbestos and lead abatement workers in Lea County, New Mexico
Lea County, New Mexico has 11 remediation service businesses with employees, employing 243 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.6 across New Mexico.
Lea County ranks 1 of 6 counties in New Mexico for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $76,979 per employee a year.
Across New Mexico, asbestos and lead abatement workers earn a median of $52,180 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 11
- Their employees
- 243
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.9
Asbestos and lead abatement workers in Lea County: businesses and jobs
| Lea County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 11 | 55 | 5,826 |
| Their employees | 243 | 1,175 | 91,239 |
| Annual payroll | $18,706,000 | $107,849,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.9 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
The homes behind the work in Lea County
| Lea County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 3.1% (±1.0 points) | 4.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 14.9% (±2.1 points) | 8.9% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 14.6% (±2.0 points) | 9.0% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 16.4% (±2.0 points) | 16.9% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 3.1% (±1.0 points) in Lea County, lower than across New Mexico (4.4%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 14.9% (±2.1 points) in Lea County, higher than across New Mexico (8.9%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 14.6% (±2.0 points) in Lea County, higher than across New Mexico (9.0%).
Places in Lea County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs | 40,252 | 50.4% | 34.0% |
| Lovington | 11,498 | 68.9% | 27.1% |
| North Hobbs | 6,034 | 32.9% | 14.4% |
| Eunice | 3,015 | 60.4% | 28.8% |
| Jal | 2,364 | 76.0% | 27.5% |
| Tatum | 598 | 56.8% | 25.2% |
Counties in New Mexico with a similar number of remediation service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Lea County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan County | 7 | 1.5 | −2.4 |
| Eddy County | 3 | 1.1 | −2.8 |
| Doña Ana County | 5 | 0.5 | −3.3 |
| Santa Fe County | 4 | 0.5 | −3.4 |
| Bernalillo County | 15 | 0.5 | −3.4 |
Licenses for asbestos and lead abatement workers in New Mexico
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 Lea County
How many remediation service businesses are in Lea County?
The Census Bureau counts 11 remediation service businesses with employees in Lea County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do asbestos and lead abatement workers make in Lea County?
Pay is published by state: across New Mexico, asbestos and lead abatement workers earn a median of $52,180 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do asbestos and lead abatement workers need a license in Lea County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New Mexico, and a city or county in Lea 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 Mexico (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 — Lea County, New Mexico
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