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

$44,520a year

Median yearly pay for hazardous materials removal workers in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area. That is $21.40 an hour or $3,710 a month.

Hourly
$21.40
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among cities
116 of 138
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,530Median: $44,520Highest 10%: $73,560
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,530$17.08
25th$42,710$20.53
Median$44,520$21.40
75th$57,250$27.52
90th$73,560$35.37

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for hazardous materials removal workers.

Reading, PA$54,440
Philadelphia, PA$49,130
Allentown, PA$48,190
Pittsburgh, PA$47,010
Harrisburg, PA$46,680
Lancaster, PA$46,030
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker salary in Pennsylvania Hazardous Materials Removal Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Scranton

Same field, median yearly pay.

Structural Iron and Steel Worker$80,540
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$78,660
Electrician$69,540
Sheet Metal Worker$65,250
Construction and Building Inspector$61,630
Plumber$61,160
Carpenter$60,240
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$59,330
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$58,000
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$56,480
Salaries for every job in Scranton, PA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area is $21.40 ($44,520 a year).

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

No: $44,520 against $49,450 nationally, 10% less.

How does Scranton compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $47,860, so Scranton pays 7% less.

Where does Scranton rank for hazardous materials removal worker pay?

116 of 138 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,560 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.