Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$48,490
↑ 27.2% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 27.2% since 2011 ($38,120 → $48,490)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $48,490
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.1% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -13%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48,490 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | $47,280 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | $46,690 | +0.8% |
| 2021 | $46,300 | +2.3% |
| 2020 | $45,270 | +3.1% |
| 2019 | $43,900 | +4.4% |
| 2018 | $42,030 | +1.5% |
| 2017 | $41,400 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | $40,640 | +2.4% |
| 2015 | $39,690 | +3.0% |
| 2014 | $38,520 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | $37,930 | +0.9% |
| 2012 | $37,590 | -1.4% |
| 2011 | $38,120 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.