How much does a hazardous materials removal worker make in Rochester?
$49,250a year
Median yearly pay for hazardous materials removal workers in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $23.68 an hour or $4,104 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.68
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 57 of 138
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,450Median: $49,250Highest 10%: $73,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,450 | $22.33 | |
| 25th | $47,600 | $22.88 | |
| Median | $49,250 | $23.68 | |
| 75th | $60,190 | $28.94 | |
| 90th | $73,600 | $35.38 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for hazardous materials removal workers.
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in Rochester, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a hazardous materials removal worker make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $23.68 ($49,250 a year).
Do hazardous materials removal workers make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $49,250 against $49,450 nationally, 0% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $73,090, so Rochester pays 33% less.
Where does Rochester rank for hazardous materials removal worker pay?
57 of 138 metro areas with data.
How much does a hazardous materials removal worker make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,600 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.