Occupation · SOC 47-4041
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers: where it is licensed
102,400 employed across 53 industries, median wage $110,210. Licensed in 27 jurisdictions on record.
| Jurisdiction | Licences | Exam-gated | Titles used | See |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK | 2 | 0 | Asbestos Removal Worker; Hazardous Paint Handler | jurisdiction |
| AR | 9 | 3 | Asbestos Abatement Worker; Asbestos Project Designer | jurisdiction |
| CA | 4 | 0 | Asbestos Certification; Asbestos Consultant Certification | jurisdiction |
| CO | 2 | 2 | Asbestos Project Designer; Asbestos Worker | jurisdiction |
| CT | 9 | 0 | Asbestos Abatement Worker; Asbestos Consultant-inspector | jurisdiction |
| DE | 2 | 0 | Asbestos Abatement Worker (Class A); Asbestos Abatement Worker (Class | jurisdiction |
| FL | 6 | 2 | Asbestos Consultant; Asbestos Consultant (AF) | jurisdiction |
| IA | 4 | 3 | Asbestos Abatement Worker; Lead Abatement Contractor | jurisdiction |
| IL | 8 | 0 | ASBESTOS AIR SAMPLING PROFESSIONAL; ASBESTOS CONTRACTOR | jurisdiction |
| KY | 6 | 0 | Certified Lead Hazard Detection and Abatement Inspector; Certified Lea | jurisdiction |
| MA | 4 | 0 | ASBESTOS WORKER; DELEADER SUPERVISOR | jurisdiction |
| MD | 2 | 0 | Asbestos Designer; Asbestos Worker | jurisdiction |
| MI | 7 | 4 | Asbestos Abatement Contractor/Supervisor; Asbestos Abatement Project D | jurisdiction |
| MN | 4 | 0 | Asbestos Contractor License; Asbestos Individual Certification (Inspec | jurisdiction |
| NC | 7 | 0 | Asbestos Accreditation; Hazardous Waste Emergency | jurisdiction |
| NE | 2 | 0 | Asbestos Worker; Lead Professions | jurisdiction |
| NH | 9 | 7 | Asbestos Abatement Worker; Asbestos Disposal Site Worker | jurisdiction |
| NJ | 5 | 0 | ASBESTOS SAFETY TECHNICIAN; ASBESTOS WORKER PERMIT | jurisdiction |
| NY | 2 | 1 | Asbestos Handler; Mold Worker | jurisdiction |
| OK | 7 | 3 | Asbestos Contractor; Asbestos Worker | jurisdiction |
| OR | 1 | 0 | Lead Based Paint Activities License - Individual (CCB) | jurisdiction |
| PA | 9 | 3 | Asbestos Contractor (Individual); Asbestos Project Designer | jurisdiction |
| RI | 3 | 0 | Lead Hazard Professionals; Lead Hazard Reduction Site Supervisor | jurisdiction |
| TX | 3 | 3 | ASBESTOS-RELATED WORKER (Various); LEAD-RELATED WORKER (Various) | jurisdiction |
| VA | 12 | 5 | Asbestos Contractor License; Asbestos Project Designer License | jurisdiction |
| VT | 4 | 4 | Asbestos Supervisor; Asbestos Worker | jurisdiction |
| WI | 11 | 5 | ASBESTOS PROJECT DESIGNER; ASBESTOS ROOFING WORKER | jurisdiction |
Matched on SOC code rather than on job title, because the register and the wage data use different words for the same work — California licenses an Electrical Contractor and the Bureau of Labor Statistics counts an Electrician.