How much does a hazardous materials removal worker make in Portland?
$47,470a year
Median yearly pay for hazardous materials removal workers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $22.82 an hour or $3,956 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.82
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 79 of 138
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,970Median: $47,470Highest 10%: $82,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,970 | $22.10 | |
| 25th | $46,240 | $22.23 | |
| Median | $47,470 | $22.82 | |
| 75th | $62,760 | $30.17 | |
| 90th | $82,920 | $39.87 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for hazardous materials removal workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $79,280 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $77,330 |
| Electrician | $71,660 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $66,070 |
| Plumber | $64,500 |
| Carpenter | $64,300 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $63,730 |
| Insulation Worker | $63,580 |
| Painter | $63,120 |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $62,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hazardous materials removal worker make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $22.82 ($47,470 a year).
Do hazardous materials removal workers make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $47,470 against $49,450 nationally, 4% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $47,280, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for hazardous materials removal worker pay?
79 of 138 metro areas with data.
How much does a hazardous materials removal worker make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,920 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.