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What is an asbestos textile supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being an asbestos textile supervisor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $23.5 an hour? That's $48,879 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 0% and produce -100 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreAsbestos Textile SupervisorUS Average
Salary
3.8

Avg. Salary $48,879

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
4.4
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.70%

Asian 4.44%

Black or African American 10.57%

Hispanic or Latino 21.29%

Unknown 4.06%

White 58.95%

Gender

female 4.88%

male 95.12%

Age - 47
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 47
Stress level
8.1

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.1

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.3

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Asbestos textile supervisor career paths

Key steps to become an asbestos textile supervisor

  1. Explore asbestos textile supervisor education requirements

    Most common asbestos textile supervisor degrees

    High School Diploma

    50.3 %

    Bachelor's

    19.0 %

    Diploma

    13.6 %
  2. Start to develop specific asbestos textile supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    OSHA14.89%
    Safety Procedures12.12%
    Demolition9.18%
    Asbestos Removal8.30%
    Asbestos Abatement8.06%
  3. Complete relevant asbestos textile supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New asbestos textile supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an asbestos textile supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real asbestos textile supervisor resumes.
  4. Research asbestos textile supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Manage start to finish with multiple employees simultaneously while abiding by OSHA, DNR etc.
    • Perform demolition prior to asbestos abatement.
    • Perform asbestos abatement work along with light/moderate demolition duties.
    • Used tools such as blow torches, hammers, hatchets, roof rippers, shears, tin snips, handsaw.
  5. Apply for asbestos textile supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an asbestos textile supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average asbestos textile supervisor salary

The average asbestos textile supervisor salary in the United States is $48,879 per year or $24 per hour. Asbestos textile supervisor salaries range between $26,000 and $90,000 per year.

Average asbestos textile supervisor salary
$48,879 Yearly
$23.50 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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