How much does a hazardous materials removal worker make in Buffalo?
$59,700a year
Median yearly pay for hazardous materials removal workers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $28.70 an hour or $4,975 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.70
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 138
- Jobs in the area
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,670Median: $59,700Highest 10%: $73,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,670 | $22.44 | |
| 25th | $48,860 | $23.49 | |
| Median | $59,700 | $28.70 | |
| 75th | $73,100 | $35.14 | |
| 90th | $73,920 | $35.54 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for hazardous materials removal workers.
| New York, NY | $74,060 |
| Binghamton, NY | $62,090 |
| Albany, NY | $60,390 |
| Utica, NY | $59,440 |
| Syracuse, NY | $54,870 |
| Rochester, NY | $49,250 |
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Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a hazardous materials removal worker make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $28.70 ($59,700 a year).
Do hazardous materials removal workers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $59,700 against $49,450 nationally, 21% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $73,090, so Buffalo pays 18% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for hazardous materials removal worker pay?
15 of 138 metro areas with data.
How much does a hazardous materials removal worker make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,920 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.