Asbestos and lead abatement workers in Kings County, New York
Kings County, New York has 36 remediation service businesses with employees, employing 458 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.4 across New York.
Kings County ranks 22 of 25 counties in New York for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $87,087 per employee a year.
Across New York, asbestos and lead abatement workers earn a median of $62,610 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 36
- Their employees
- 458
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.3
Asbestos and lead abatement workers in Kings County: businesses and jobs
| Kings County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 36 | 376 | 5,826 |
| Their employees | 458 | 6,898 | 91,239 |
| Annual payroll | $39,886,000 | $547,282,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
The homes behind the work in Kings County
| Kings County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 47.0% (±0.4 points) | 30.3% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 10.3% (±0.3 points) | 14.1% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 9.5% (±0.3 points) | 12.1% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 5.0% (±0.2 points) | 9.8% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 47.0% (±0.4 points) in Kings County, higher than across New York (30.3%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 10.3% (±0.3 points) in Kings County, lower than across New York (14.1%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 9.5% (±0.3 points) in Kings County, lower than across New York (12.1%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 5.0% (±0.2 points) in Kings County, lower than across New York (9.8%).
Counties in New York with a similar number of remediation service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Kings County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broome County | 3 | 0.3 | −0.0 |
| Erie County | 15 | 0.3 | +0.0 |
| Queens County | 33 | 0.4 | +0.0 |
| Schenectady County | 3 | 0.4 | +0.1 |
| Onondaga County | 9 | 0.4 | +0.1 |
| Bronx County | 11 | 0.2 | −0.1 |
Licenses for asbestos and lead abatement workers in New York
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 Kings County
How many remediation service businesses are in Kings County?
The Census Bureau counts 36 remediation service businesses with employees in Kings County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do asbestos and lead abatement workers make in Kings County?
Pay is published by state: across New York, asbestos and lead abatement workers earn a median of $62,610 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do asbestos and lead abatement workers need a license in Kings County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New York, and a city or county in Kings 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 York (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 — Kings County, New York
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