How much does a hazardous materials removal worker make in New Jersey?
$55,900a year
Median yearly pay for hazardous materials removal workers in New Jersey. That is $26.88 an hour or $4,658 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.88
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,750Median: $55,900Highest 10%: $107,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,750 | $21.03 | |
| 25th | $46,790 | $22.50 | |
| Median | $55,900 | $26.88 | |
| 75th | $76,020 | $36.55 | |
| 90th | $107,600 | $51.72 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $74,060 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $49,130 |
| Allentown, PA | $48,190 |
| Trenton, NJ | $45,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hazardous materials removal workers.
| 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 |
| 16. New Mexico | $53,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hazardous materials removal worker make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $26.88 ($55,900 a year).
Do hazardous materials removal workers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $55,900 against $49,450 nationally, 13% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for hazardous materials removal worker pay?
New Jersey ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays hazardous materials removal workers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $74,060 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.