Asbestos and lead abatement workers in Skagit County, Washington
Skagit County, Washington has 3 remediation service businesses with employees, employing 47 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.6 across Washington.
Skagit County ranks 9 of 12 counties in Washington for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $73,191 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
- 3
- Their employees
- 47
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.5
Asbestos and lead abatement workers in Skagit County: businesses and jobs
| Skagit County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 182 | 5,826 |
| Their employees | 47 | 4,863 | 91,239 |
| Annual payroll | $3,440,000 | $467,662,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
The homes behind the work in Skagit County
| Skagit County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 12.6% (±0.9 points) | 9.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 5.8% (±0.6 points) | 6.7% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 6.2% (±0.8 points) | 8.7% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 14.3% (±0.9 points) | 14.2% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 12.6% (±0.9 points) in Skagit County, higher than across Washington (9.6%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 5.8% (±0.6 points) in Skagit County, lower than across Washington (6.7%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 6.2% (±0.8 points) in Skagit County, lower than across Washington (8.7%).
Places in Skagit County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon | 35,377 | 38.6% | 39.7% |
| Anacortes | 17,966 | 39.7% | 30.1% |
| Sedro-Woolley | 12,831 | 47.0% | 38.9% |
| Burlington | 10,003 | 35.9% | 55.5% |
| Big Lake | 2,326 | 39.2% | 7.8% |
| Clear Lake (Skagit County) | 1,093 | 60.8% | 14.3% |
| La Conner | 873 | 43.9% | 42.7% |
| Concrete | 833 | 62.2% | 21.4% |
| Lyman | 437 | 48.9% | 16.6% |
| Hamilton | 252 | 58.6% | 12.3% |
Counties in Washington with a similar number of remediation service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Skagit County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whatcom County | 6 | 0.6 | +0.1 |
| Yakima County | 4 | 0.4 | −0.1 |
| King County | 40 | 0.4 | −0.1 |
| Clark County | 14 | 0.7 | +0.2 |
| Spokane County | 16 | 0.7 | +0.2 |
| Thurston County | 4 | 0.3 | −0.2 |
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 Skagit County
How many remediation service businesses are in Skagit County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 remediation service businesses with employees in Skagit County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do asbestos and lead abatement workers make in Skagit 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 Skagit County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Washington, and a city or county in Skagit 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 — Skagit County, Washington
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