Asbestos Abatement Technicians

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) expects overall employment of hazardous waste removal workers to show little or no change through 2032. Asbestos abatement technicians will still to be needed, however, to remove and clean up hazardous materials at various locations. Concerns about clean air and the environment continue to lead to more safety regulations and more strict requirements for building owners.

Opportunities for asbestos abatement technicians often depend on the pace of restoration projects, including federal and historic buildings, as well as the available funding for these projects. Construction laborers and insulation workers who are trained in hazardous materials removal or cleanup will also compete for these jobs.

There also remains a need for asbestos abatement technicians in the private sector. Asbestos-containing materials still fill many buildings built before 1980, and contractors will need asbestos technicians to complete the many expected removal projects. Steady demand for workers is expected due to the large number of technicians that leaves the field each year.