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How much does a hazardous materials removal worker make in Richmond?

$45,190a year

Median yearly pay for hazardous materials removal workers in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $21.73 an hour or $3,766 a month.

Hourly
$21.73
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among cities
111 of 138
Jobs in the area
250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,560Median: $45,190Highest 10%: $57,250
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,560$17.58
25th$38,880$18.69
Median$45,190$21.73
75th$45,970$22.10
90th$57,250$27.52

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for hazardous materials removal workers.

Washington, DC$48,390
Virginia Beach, VA$45,600
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker salary in Virginia Hazardous Materials Removal Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Richmond

Same field, median yearly pay.

Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$108,300
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$76,630
Construction and Building Inspector$70,790
Plumber$61,480
Electrician$61,350
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$60,260
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$58,710
Glazier$57,760
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$55,280
Highway Maintenance Worker$53,770
Salaries for every job in Richmond, VA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a hazardous materials removal worker make an hour in Richmond?

The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $21.73 ($45,190 a year).

Do hazardous materials removal workers make more in Richmond than the national average?

No: $45,190 against $49,450 nationally, 9% less.

How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $45,320, so Richmond pays 0% more.

Where does Richmond rank for hazardous materials removal worker pay?

111 of 138 metro areas with data.

How much does a hazardous materials removal worker make starting out in Richmond?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,250 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.