How much does a hazardous materials removal worker make in Reading?
$54,440a year
Median yearly pay for hazardous materials removal workers in the Reading, PA metro area. That is $26.17 an hour or $4,537 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.17
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 138
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,070Median: $54,440Highest 10%: $76,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,070 | $17.82 | |
| 25th | $42,960 | $20.65 | |
| Median | $54,440 | $26.17 | |
| 75th | $60,310 | $29.00 | |
| 90th | $76,080 | $36.58 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for hazardous materials removal workers.
| Philadelphia, PA | $49,130 |
| Allentown, PA | $48,190 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $47,010 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $46,680 |
| Lancaster, PA | $46,030 |
| Scranton, PA | $44,520 |
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Salaries for every job in Reading, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a hazardous materials removal worker make an hour in Reading?
The median hourly pay in the Reading, PA metro area is $26.17 ($54,440 a year).
Do hazardous materials removal workers make more in Reading than the national average?
Yes: $54,440 against $49,450 nationally, 10% more.
How does Reading compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $47,860, so Reading pays 14% more.
Where does Reading rank for hazardous materials removal worker pay?
35 of 138 metro areas with data.
How much does a hazardous materials removal worker make starting out in Reading?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,080 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.