Asbestos and lead abatement workers in Richmond County, New York
Richmond County, New York has 9 remediation service businesses with employees, employing 90 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.4 across New York.
Richmond County ranks 16 of 25 counties in New York for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $97,011 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
- 9
- Their employees
- 90
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.5
Asbestos and lead abatement workers in Richmond County: businesses and jobs
| Richmond County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 9 | 376 | 5,826 |
| Their employees | 90 | 6,898 | 91,239 |
| Annual payroll | $8,731,000 | $547,282,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
The homes behind the work in Richmond County
| Richmond County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 17.5% (±0.8 points) | 30.3% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 9.4% (±0.7 points) | 14.1% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 13.0% (±0.7 points) | 12.1% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 15.5% (±0.9 points) | 9.8% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 17.5% (±0.8 points) in Richmond County, lower than across New York (30.3%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 9.4% (±0.7 points) in Richmond County, lower than across New York (14.1%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 13.0% (±0.7 points) in Richmond County, higher than across New York (12.1%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 15.5% (±0.9 points) in Richmond County, higher 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 Richmond County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara County | 5 | 0.5 | +0.0 |
| Monroe County | 17 | 0.5 | +0.0 |
| Ulster County | 4 | 0.5 | −0.0 |
| Rensselaer County | 4 | 0.5 | +0.0 |
| Onondaga County | 9 | 0.4 | −0.1 |
| Schenectady County | 3 | 0.4 | −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 Richmond County
How many remediation service businesses are in Richmond County?
The Census Bureau counts 9 remediation service businesses with employees in Richmond County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do asbestos and lead abatement workers make in Richmond 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 Richmond County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New York, and a city or county in Richmond 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 — Richmond County, New York
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