How much does a hazardous materials removal worker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $23.77 an hour or $4,121 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.77
- Average (mean)
- $56,430
- Jobs
- 51,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,460 | $18.49 | |
| 25th | $44,720 | $21.50 | |
| Median | $49,450 | $23.77 | |
| 75th | $61,530 | $29.58 | |
| 90th | $82,410 | $39.62 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| New York | $73,090 |
| Illinois | $61,330 |
| Alaska | $60,320 |
| District of Columbia | $60,240 |
| North Dakota | $60,160 |
| Washington | $60,160 |
| Tennessee | $60,090 |
| Colorado | $59,920 |
| Missouri | $59,120 |
| Minnesota | $59,100 |
| Hawaii | $58,440 |
| California | $56,120 |
| New Jersey | $55,900 |
| New Hampshire | $55,310 |
| Montana | $54,540 |
| New Mexico | $53,440 |
| South Dakota | $51,420 |
| Arizona | $50,530 |
| Iowa | $49,870 |
| Oregon | $49,720 |
| Idaho | $49,710 |
| Massachusetts | $49,620 |
| Utah | $49,240 |
| South Carolina | $49,170 |
| Georgia | $48,960 |
| Maryland | $48,640 |
| Wyoming | $48,570 |
| Nebraska | $48,540 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,860 |
| Wisconsin | $47,750 |
| Kentucky | $47,640 |
| Nevada | $47,520 |
| Maine | $47,280 |
| Connecticut | $47,090 |
| Vermont | $46,780 |
| Indiana | $46,680 |
| Rhode Island | $46,670 |
| Ohio | $46,620 |
| West Virginia | $46,390 |
| Michigan | $46,380 |
| Kansas | $45,530 |
| Virginia | $45,320 |
| Texas | $44,390 |
| Oklahoma | $44,300 |
| Delaware | $44,250 |
| North Carolina | $43,180 |
| Florida | $42,350 |
| Mississippi | $39,440 |
| Alabama | $38,610 |
| Louisiana | $38,000 |
| Arkansas | $36,630 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kennewick, WA | $104,500 |
| Pueblo, CO | $79,260 |
| Amarillo, TX | $77,580 |
| Knoxville, TN | $75,280 |
| New York, NY | $74,060 |
| St. Louis, MO | $67,010 |
| Binghamton, NY | $62,090 |
| Chicago, IL | $61,330 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $61,170 |
| Albany, NY | $60,390 |
| San Jose, CA | $60,390 |
| Seattle, WA | $60,290 |
| Denver, CO | $60,260 |
| Bellingham, WA | $59,720 |
| Buffalo, NY | $59,700 |
In other countries
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker belongs to the international group "Building frame and related trades workers not elsewhere classified".
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- Fence Erector$47,980
- Highway Maintenance Worker$50,260
- Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operator$70,070
- Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$49,880
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Worker$49,910
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hazardous materials removal worker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $23.77 ($49,450 a year).
How much does a hazardous materials removal worker make a month?
About $4,121 a month before tax, based on a median of $49,450 a year.
How much does a hazardous materials removal worker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,460 or less a year ($18.49 an hour); the top 10% make $82,410 or more.
Which state pays hazardous materials removal workers the most?
New York, with a median of $73,090 a year, followed by Illinois ($61,330) and Alaska ($60,320).
Which city pays hazardous materials removal workers the most?
Kennewick-Richland, WA, with a median of $104,500 a year.
How many hazardous materials removal workers are there in the United States?
About 51,710 people work as hazardous materials removal workers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.