Asbestos and lead abatement workers in Washington County, New York
Washington County, New York has 4 remediation service businesses with employees, employing 37 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.4 across New York.
Washington County ranks 2 of 25 counties in New York for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $92,405 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
- 4
- Their employees
- 37
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.4
Asbestos and lead abatement workers in Washington County: businesses and jobs
| Washington County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 4 | 376 | 5,826 |
| Their employees | 37 | 6,898 | 91,239 |
| Annual payroll | $3,419,000 | $547,282,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
The homes behind the work in Washington County
| Washington County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 35.1% (±1.6 points) | 30.3% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 7.3% (±1.0 points) | 14.1% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 6.9% (±1.0 points) | 12.1% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 9.6% (±1.1 points) | 9.8% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 35.1% (±1.6 points) in Washington County, higher than across New York (30.3%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 7.3% (±1.0 points) in Washington County, lower than across New York (14.1%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 6.9% (±1.0 points) in Washington County, lower than across New York (12.1%).
Places in Washington County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Kingsbury | 12,896 | 65.0% | 36.8% |
| Village of Hudson Falls | 7,395 | 74.5% | 37.6% |
| Town of Granville | 6,182 | 64.8% | 23.4% |
| Town of Fort Edward | 5,964 | 72.0% | 29.3% |
| Town of Fort Ann | 5,311 | 49.0% | 14.6% |
| Town of Greenwich | 4,850 | 69.8% | 20.3% |
| Town of Whitehall | 4,005 | 73.7% | 29.9% |
| Town of Argyle | 3,636 | 64.8% | 9.9% |
| Town of White Creek | 3,261 | 65.5% | 13.7% |
| Village of Fort Edward | 3,152 | 74.4% | 36.3% |
| Village of Whitehall | 2,690 | 86.3% | 38.1% |
| Town of Salem | 2,611 | 73.7% | 22.9% |
| Town of Easton | 2,317 | 58.6% | 11.7% |
| Village of Granville | 2,310 | 82.8% | 50.7% |
| Village of Cambridge | 2,262 | 76.8% | 26.1% |
Counties in New York with a similar number of remediation service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Washington County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany County | 21 | 1.4 | +0.1 |
| Madison County | 4 | 1.3 | −0.1 |
| Rockland County | 12 | 1.1 | −0.3 |
| Suffolk County | 48 | 0.8 | −0.5 |
| Orange County | 12 | 0.8 | −0.6 |
| Nassau County | 38 | 0.8 | −0.6 |
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 Washington County
How many remediation service businesses are in Washington County?
The Census Bureau counts 4 remediation service businesses with employees in Washington County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do asbestos and lead abatement workers make in Washington 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 Washington County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New York, and a city or county in Washington 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 — Washington County, New York
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