Asbestos and lead abatement workers in Rockland County, New York
Rockland County, New York has 12 remediation service businesses with employees, employing 187 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.4 across New York.
Rockland County ranks 4 of 25 counties in New York for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $86,439 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
- 12
- Their employees
- 187
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.1
Asbestos and lead abatement workers in Rockland County: businesses and jobs
| Rockland County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 12 | 376 | 5,826 |
| Their employees | 187 | 6,898 | 91,239 |
| Annual payroll | $16,164,000 | $547,282,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
The homes behind the work in Rockland County
| Rockland County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 10.7% (±0.7 points) | 30.3% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 14.2% (±0.9 points) | 14.1% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 21.2% (±1.1 points) | 12.1% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 17.4% (±1.0 points) | 9.8% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 10.7% (±0.7 points) in Rockland County, lower than across New York (30.3%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 21.2% (±1.1 points) in Rockland County, higher than across New York (12.1%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 17.4% (±1.0 points) in Rockland County, higher than across New York (9.8%).
Places in Rockland County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Ramapo | 152,401 | 59.4% | 45.8% |
| Town of Clarkstown | 86,937 | 70.8% | 19.4% |
| Town of Orangetown | 48,605 | 74.3% | 25.8% |
| Town of Haverstraw | 39,107 | 67.3% | 35.2% |
| New City | 34,458 | 78.8% | 6.8% |
| Village of Spring Valley | 33,192 | 69.2% | 75.0% |
| Monsey | 28,160 | 32.4% | 65.1% |
| Nanuet | 19,799 | 59.2% | 35.2% |
| Pearl River | 16,155 | 76.6% | 22.6% |
| Town of Stony Point | 14,833 | 64.0% | 14.8% |
| Stony Point (community) | 12,728 | 63.7% | 13.4% |
| Village of Haverstraw | 12,325 | 74.8% | 50.4% |
| Village of Suffern | 11,441 | 80.8% | 32.6% |
| Village of West Haverstraw | 10,711 | 74.0% | 41.6% |
| Village of Chestnut Ridge | 10,557 | 78.6% | 23.9% |
Counties in New York with a similar number of remediation service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Rockland County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County | 4 | 1.3 | +0.2 |
| Washington County | 4 | 1.4 | +0.3 |
| Suffolk County | 48 | 0.8 | −0.3 |
| Orange County | 12 | 0.8 | −0.3 |
| Nassau County | 38 | 0.8 | −0.3 |
| Albany County | 21 | 1.4 | +0.3 |
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 Rockland County
How many remediation service businesses are in Rockland County?
The Census Bureau counts 12 remediation service businesses with employees in Rockland County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do asbestos and lead abatement workers make in Rockland 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 Rockland County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New York, and a city or county in Rockland 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 — Rockland County, New York
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