How much does a hazardous materials removal worker make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for hazardous materials removal workers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $23.26 an hour or $4,033 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.26
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 66 of 138
- Jobs in the area
- 500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,790 | $19.13 | |
| 25th | $45,590 | $21.92 | |
| Median | $48,390 | $23.26 | |
| 75th | $57,600 | $27.69 | |
| 90th | $62,710 | $30.15 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for hazardous materials removal workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $122,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $83,540 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $80,150 |
| Electrician | $75,930 |
| Plumber | $71,860 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $68,320 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $64,310 |
| Explosives Worker | $63,920 |
| Insulation Worker | $63,630 |
| Glazier | $63,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hazardous materials removal worker make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $23.26 ($48,390 a year).
Do hazardous materials removal workers make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $48,390 against $49,450 nationally, 2% less.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $60,240, so Washington pays 20% less.
Where does Washington rank for hazardous materials removal worker pay?
66 of 138 metro areas with data.
How much does a hazardous materials removal worker make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,710 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.