Asbestos and lead abatement workers in Knox County, Tennessee
Knox County, Tennessee has 16 remediation service businesses with employees, employing 181 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.4 across Tennessee.
Knox County ranks 5 of 11 counties in Tennessee for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $95,110 per employee a year.
Across Tennessee, asbestos and lead abatement workers earn a median of $65,080 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 16
- Their employees
- 181
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.7
Asbestos and lead abatement workers in Knox County: businesses and jobs
| Knox County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 16 | 118 | 5,826 |
| Their employees | 181 | 3,485 | 91,239 |
| Annual payroll | $17,215,000 | $326,111,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
The homes behind the work in Knox County
| Knox County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 6.8% (±0.5 points) | 5.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 8.0% (±0.5 points) | 8.0% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 9.5% (±0.6 points) | 9.2% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 14.2% (±0.7 points) | 14.0% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 6.8% (±0.5 points) in Knox County, higher than across Tennessee (5.6%).
Places in Knox County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville | 195,185 | 58.9% | 53.4% |
| Farragut | 24,634 | 29.3% | 15.3% |
| Powell | 13,739 | 28.0% | 21.1% |
| Halls (community) | 10,272 | 31.5% | 13.3% |
| Karns | 4,115 | 39.4% | 22.6% |
| Mascot | 3,277 | 44.4% | 33.5% |
| John Sevier | 1,177 | 52.3% | 18.3% |
Counties in Tennessee with a similar number of remediation service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Knox County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County | 13 | 0.8 | +0.0 |
| Washington County | 5 | 0.8 | +0.1 |
| Williamson County | 6 | 0.6 | −0.1 |
| Davidson County | 19 | 0.5 | −0.2 |
| Sullivan County | 3 | 0.4 | −0.3 |
| Sumner County | 3 | 0.4 | −0.4 |
Licenses for asbestos and lead abatement workers in Tennessee
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 Knox County
How many remediation service businesses are in Knox County?
The Census Bureau counts 16 remediation service businesses with employees in Knox County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do asbestos and lead abatement workers make in Knox County?
Pay is published by state: across Tennessee, asbestos and lead abatement workers earn a median of $65,080 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do asbestos and lead abatement workers need a license in Knox County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Tennessee, and a city or county in Knox 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 Tennessee (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 — Knox County, Tennessee
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