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Job outlook for asbestos handlers in the United States
Are asbestos handler jobs in demand?
Yes, asbestos handler jobs are in demand. Asbestos handler demand is projected to grow 0% from 2018 to 2028.
Asbestos handler job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of asbestos handler jobs and the average asbestos handler salary over time.
Asbestos handler jobs over time
Asbestos handler job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,599 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,590 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,599 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,590 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,563 | 0.00% |
Average asbestos handler salary over time
Asbestos handler salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $47,412 | $22.79 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | $45,977 | $22.10 | +4.4% |
| 2023 | $44,019 | $21.16 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | $43,359 | $20.85 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $42,563 | $20.46 | +2.4% |
Asbestos handler jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of asbestos handler job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where asbestos handlers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for asbestos handlers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 748 | 8% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 237 | 8% |
| 3 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 441 | 7% |
| 4 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 95 | 7% |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 828 | 6% |
| 6 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 400 | 6% |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 368 | 6% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 344 | 6% |
| 9 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 262 | 6% |
| 10 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 630 | 5% |
| 11 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 567 | 5% |
| 12 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 494 | 5% |
| 13 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 376 | 5% |
| 14 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 331 | 5% |
| 15 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 329 | 5% |
| 16 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 161 | 5% |
| 17 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 143 | 5% |
| 18 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 81 | 5% |
| 19 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 68 | 5% |
| 20 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 40 | 5% |