How much does a hazardous materials removal worker make in Pennsylvania?
$47,860a year
Median yearly pay for hazardous materials removal workers in Pennsylvania. That is $23.01 an hour or $3,988 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.01
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,570Median: $47,860Highest 10%: $72,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,570 | $18.06 | |
| 25th | $44,520 | $21.40 | |
| Median | $47,860 | $23.01 | |
| 75th | $59,520 | $28.62 | |
| 90th | $72,800 | $35.00 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chambersburg, PA | $55,470 |
| Reading, PA | $54,440 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $49,130 |
| Allentown, PA | $48,190 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $47,010 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $46,680 |
| Lancaster, PA | $46,030 |
| Scranton, PA | $44,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hazardous materials removal workers.
| 26. Maryland | $48,640 |
| 27. Wyoming | $48,570 |
| 28. Nebraska | $48,540 |
| 29. Pennsylvania | $47,860 |
| 30. Wisconsin | $47,750 |
| 31. Kentucky | $47,640 |
| 32. Nevada | $47,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hazardous materials removal worker make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $23.01 ($47,860 a year).
Do hazardous materials removal workers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $47,860 against $49,450 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for hazardous materials removal worker pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays hazardous materials removal workers the most?
Chambersburg, PA, with a median of $55,470 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.