Asbestos and lead abatement workers in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Waukesha County, Wisconsin has 11 remediation service businesses with employees, employing 200 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.3 across Wisconsin.
Waukesha County ranks 3 of 7 counties in Wisconsin for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $61,970 per employee a year.
Across Wisconsin, asbestos and lead abatement workers earn a median of $45,010 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 11
- Their employees
- 200
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.6
Asbestos and lead abatement workers in Waukesha County: businesses and jobs
| Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 11 | 81 | 5,826 |
| Their employees | 200 | 868 | 91,239 |
| Annual payroll | $12,394,000 | $61,942,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
The homes behind the work in Waukesha County
| Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 7.1% (±0.4 points) | 17.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 9.9% (±0.5 points) | 10.3% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 11.0% (±0.5 points) | 9.4% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 17.6% (±0.7 points) | 14.2% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 7.1% (±0.4 points) in Waukesha County, lower than across Wisconsin (17.8%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 11.0% (±0.5 points) in Waukesha County, higher than across Wisconsin (9.4%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 17.6% (±0.7 points) in Waukesha County, higher than across Wisconsin (14.2%).
Places in Waukesha County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waukesha (Waukesha County, city) | 71,233 | 51.2% | 41.2% |
| Brookfield | 41,273 | 58.3% | 17.2% |
| New Berlin | 40,270 | 52.6% | 23.5% |
| Menomonee Falls | 39,539 | 49.9% | 26.0% |
| Muskego | 25,406 | 42.2% | 15.2% |
| Oconomowoc | 19,080 | 48.5% | 30.9% |
| Pewaukee (Waukesha County, city) | 16,211 | 28.5% | 16.8% |
| Sussex | 12,066 | 25.5% | 29.7% |
| Lisbon | 10,736 | 47.6% | 5.8% |
| Hartland | 9,972 | 45.4% | 37.5% |
| Town of Oconomowoc | 8,832 | 52.1% | 14.5% |
| Waukesha (Waukesha County, village) | 8,514 | 55.3% | 7.4% |
| Mukwonago | 8,415 | 36.2% | 27.0% |
| Town of Merton | 8,278 | 51.0% | 4.9% |
| Pewaukee (Waukesha County, village) | 8,196 | 40.1% | 38.6% |
Counties in Wisconsin with a similar number of remediation service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Waukesha County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon County | 3 | 0.5 | −0.1 |
| Dane County | 11 | 0.4 | −0.2 |
| Winnebago County | 7 | 0.9 | +0.3 |
| Brown County | 4 | 0.3 | −0.3 |
| Milwaukee County | 13 | 0.3 | −0.3 |
| Waushara County | 3 | 2.0 | +1.4 |
Licenses for asbestos and lead abatement workers in Wisconsin
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.
What you can do on Seayora in Waukesha County
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Waukesha County, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Waukesha County beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Waukesha County, save the ones you like and apply online.
Questions about Waukesha County
How many remediation service businesses are in Waukesha County?
The Census Bureau counts 11 remediation service businesses with employees in Waukesha County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do asbestos and lead abatement workers make in Waukesha County?
Pay is published by state: across Wisconsin, asbestos and lead abatement workers earn a median of $45,010 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do asbestos and lead abatement workers need a license in Waukesha County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Wisconsin, and a city or county in Waukesha 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 Wisconsin (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 — Waukesha County, Wisconsin
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them. Rules are summarized from their official text, which governs; this page is not legal advice, and a state or city may add requirements of its own.
Figures last updated on .