How much does a hazardous materials removal worker make in California?
$56,120a year
Median yearly pay for hazardous materials removal workers in California. That is $26.98 an hour or $4,677 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.98
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,660Median: $56,120Highest 10%: $85,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,660 | $20.03 | |
| 25th | $47,180 | $22.68 | |
| Median | $56,120 | $26.98 | |
| 75th | $67,540 | $32.47 | |
| 90th | $85,470 | $41.09 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $60,390 |
| San Francisco, CA | $59,580 |
| Vallejo, CA | $55,960 |
| Fresno, CA | $54,570 |
| San Diego, CA | $51,790 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $51,260 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $51,160 |
| Sacramento, CA | $50,490 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $50,240 |
| Salinas, CA | $49,390 |
| Oxnard, CA | $48,650 |
| Stockton, CA | $48,360 |
| Riverside, CA | $47,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hazardous materials removal workers.
| 9. Missouri | $59,120 |
| 10. Minnesota | $59,100 |
| 11. Hawaii | $58,440 |
| 12. California | $56,120 |
| 13. New Jersey | $55,900 |
| 14. New Hampshire | $55,310 |
| 15. Montana | $54,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hazardous materials removal worker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $26.98 ($56,120 a year).
Do hazardous materials removal workers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $56,120 against $49,450 nationally, 13% more.
Where does California rank for hazardous materials removal worker pay?
California ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays hazardous materials removal workers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $60,390 a year.
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.