Salaripedia
English

How much does a hazardous materials removal worker make in Memphis?

$48,460a year

Median yearly pay for hazardous materials removal workers in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $23.30 an hour or $4,038 a month.

Hourly
$23.30
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
64 of 138
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,460Median: $48,460Highest 10%: $62,390
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,460$18.97
25th$42,830$20.59
Median$48,460$23.30
75th$51,730$24.87
90th$62,390$30.00

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for hazardous materials removal workers.

Knoxville, TN$75,280
Nashville, TN$59,220
Chattanooga, TN$59,140
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker salary in Tennessee Hazardous Materials Removal Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Memphis

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$75,850
Brickmason and Blockmason$65,360
Earth Driller$61,710
Electrician$60,890
Sheet Metal Worker$60,780
Construction and Building Inspector$59,750
Plumber$58,690
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$56,780
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$53,870
Carpenter$50,620
Salaries for every job in Memphis, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a hazardous materials removal worker make an hour in Memphis?

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $23.30 ($48,460 a year).

Do hazardous materials removal workers make more in Memphis than the national average?

No: $48,460 against $49,450 nationally, 2% less.

How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $60,090, so Memphis pays 19% less.

Where does Memphis rank for hazardous materials removal worker pay?

64 of 138 metro areas with data.

How much does a hazardous materials removal worker make starting out in Memphis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,390 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.