Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Salary
The median hazardous materials removal workers salary in the United States is $49,450 per year ($23.78/hour). Salaries range from $38,460 at the entry level to $82,410+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 51,710 hazardous materials removal workers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 1% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$49,450
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.78
per hour
Employment
51,710
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$38,460
25th percentile
$44,720
Median
$49,450
75th percentile
$61,530
90th percentile
$82,410
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+1%
Slower than average
Annual Openings
5,000
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$37K$73K■ No data
Top Paying States
New York
$73K
+48%
Illinois
$61K
+24%
Alaska
$60K
+22%
District of Columbia
$60K
+22%
North Dakota
$60K
+22%
Washington
$60K
+22%
Tennessee
$60K
+22%
Colorado
$60K
+21%
Missouri
$59K
+20%
Minnesota
$59K
+20%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $73,090 | +47.8% |
| Illinois | $61,330 | +24.0% |
| Alaska | $60,320 | +22.0% |
| District of Columbia | $60,240 | +21.8% |
| North Dakota | $60,160 | +21.7% |
| Washington | $60,160 | +21.7% |
| Tennessee | $60,090 | +21.5% |
| Colorado | $59,920 | +21.2% |
| Missouri | $59,120 | +19.6% |
| Minnesota | $59,100 | +19.5% |
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Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $104,530 | +111.4% |
| Pueblo, CO | $79,260 | +60.3% |
| Amarillo, TX | $77,580 | +56.9% |
| Knoxville, TN | $75,280 | +52.2% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $74,060 | +49.8% |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $67,010 | +35.5% |
| Binghamton, NY | $62,090 | +25.6% |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $61,330 | +24.0% |
| Warner Robins, GA | $61,170 | +23.7% |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $60,390 | +22.1% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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