How much does a hazardous materials removal worker make in Albany?
$60,390a year
Median yearly pay for hazardous materials removal workers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $29.03 an hour or $5,033 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.03
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 138
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,200Median: $60,390Highest 10%: $75,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,200 | $22.69 | |
| 25th | $48,970 | $23.54 | |
| Median | $60,390 | $29.03 | |
| 75th | $71,490 | $34.37 | |
| 90th | $75,550 | $36.32 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for hazardous materials removal workers.
| New York, NY | $74,060 |
| Binghamton, NY | $62,090 |
| Buffalo, NY | $59,700 |
| Utica, NY | $59,440 |
| Syracuse, NY | $54,870 |
| Rochester, NY | $49,250 |
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Salaries for every job in Albany, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a hazardous materials removal worker make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $29.03 ($60,390 a year).
Do hazardous materials removal workers make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $60,390 against $49,450 nationally, 22% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $73,090, so Albany pays 17% less.
Where does Albany rank for hazardous materials removal worker pay?
10 of 138 metro areas with data.
How much does a hazardous materials removal worker make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,550 or more.
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.