Asbestos and lead abatement workers in King County, Washington
King County, Washington has 40 remediation service businesses with employees, employing 471 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.6 across Washington.
King County ranks 11 of 12 counties in Washington for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $71,036 per employee a year.
Across Washington, asbestos and lead abatement workers earn a median of $59,840 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 40
- Their employees
- 471
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.4
Asbestos and lead abatement workers in King County: businesses and jobs
| King County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 40 | 182 | 5,826 |
| Their employees | 471 | 4,863 | 91,239 |
| Annual payroll | $33,458,000 | $467,662,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
The homes behind the work in King County
| King County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 10.9% (±0.2 points) | 9.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 7.4% (±0.2 points) | 6.7% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 10.9% (±0.2 points) | 8.7% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 11.8% (±0.3 points) | 14.2% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 10.9% (±0.2 points) in King County, higher than across Washington (9.6%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 7.4% (±0.2 points) in King County, higher than across Washington (6.7%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 10.9% (±0.2 points) in King County, higher than across Washington (8.7%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 11.8% (±0.3 points) in King County, lower than across Washington (14.2%).
Places in King County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 754,195 | 52.8% | 56.3% |
| Bellevue | 151,847 | 46.7% | 48.0% |
| Kent | 135,603 | 38.5% | 42.8% |
| Renton | 105,317 | 39.0% | 45.6% |
| Federal Way | 99,493 | 40.2% | 44.7% |
| Kirkland | 92,621 | 43.6% | 39.2% |
| Auburn | 85,676 | 33.3% | 39.4% |
| Redmond | 77,353 | 25.9% | 56.8% |
| Sammamish | 66,463 | 13.0% | 17.4% |
| Shoreline | 61,431 | 65.3% | 33.7% |
| Burien | 51,513 | 67.0% | 43.4% |
| Bothell | 49,610 | 26.8% | 34.5% |
| Issaquah | 39,591 | 17.5% | 42.6% |
| Des Moines | 32,823 | 59.8% | 39.4% |
| SeaTac | 32,414 | 62.8% | 53.5% |
Counties in Washington with a similar number of remediation service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from King County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima County | 4 | 0.4 | +0.0 |
| Thurston County | 4 | 0.3 | −0.1 |
| Skagit County | 3 | 0.5 | +0.1 |
| Whatcom County | 6 | 0.6 | +0.2 |
| Clark County | 14 | 0.7 | +0.3 |
| Spokane County | 16 | 0.7 | +0.3 |
Licenses for asbestos and lead abatement workers in Washington
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 King County
How many remediation service businesses are in King County?
The Census Bureau counts 40 remediation service businesses with employees in King County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do asbestos and lead abatement workers make in King County?
Pay is published by state: across Washington, asbestos and lead abatement workers earn a median of $59,840 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do asbestos and lead abatement workers need a license in King County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Washington, and a city or county in King 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 Washington (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 — King County, Washington
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