How much does a hazardous materials removal worker make in New York?
$73,090a year
Median yearly pay for hazardous materials removal workers in New York. That is $35.14 an hour or $6,091 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.14
- Vs. national median
- +48%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,600Median: $73,090Highest 10%: $99,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,600 | $22.88 | |
| 25th | $55,570 | $26.72 | |
| Median | $73,090 | $35.14 | |
| 75th | $85,450 | $41.08 | |
| 90th | $99,320 | $47.75 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $74,060 |
| Binghamton, NY | $62,090 |
| Albany, NY | $60,390 |
| Buffalo, NY | $59,700 |
| Utica, NY | $59,440 |
| Syracuse, NY | $54,870 |
| Rochester, NY | $49,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hazardous materials removal workers.
| 1. New York | $73,090 |
| 2. Illinois | $61,330 |
| 3. Alaska | $60,320 |
| 4. District of Columbia | $60,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hazardous materials removal worker make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $35.14 ($73,090 a year).
Do hazardous materials removal workers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $73,090 against $49,450 nationally, 48% more.
Where does New York rank for hazardous materials removal worker pay?
New York ranks 1 of 51 states.
Which city in New York 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.