The average salary for a hazardous materials removal worker in the United States is $53,430, but the range typically falls between $39,200 and $60,870. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $25.69, with a range between $18.85 and $29.27.
There are approximately 49,960 people employed as a hazardous materials removal worker in the United States. With California, Texas, New York employing the highest number of hazardous materials removal workers.The state with the best pay for a hazardous materials removal worker is New York, with an average annual salary of $72,100, while Arizona has the lowest average annual salary of $37,330.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $35,550 | $17.09 |
| 25th Percentile | $39,200 | $18.85 |
| Median | $47,280 | $22.73 |
| 75th Percentile | $60,870 | $29.27 |
| 90th Percentile | $81,610 | $39.24 |
The salary of a hazardous materials removal worker can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a hazardous materials removal worker in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for hazardous materials removal workers are New York, Minnesota, Washington, New Jersey, Colorado while the worst states are Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $28,960 | $38,590 | $47,130 |
| Alaska | $33,760 | $54,780 | $88,720 |
| Arizona | $28,810 | $37,330 | $53,420 |
| Arkansas | $31,020 | $48,060 | $61,900 |
| California | $37,710 | $58,420 | $88,030 |
| Colorado | $44,540 | $58,730 | $78,110 |
| Connecticut | $37,540 | $54,500 | $74,070 |
| District of Columbia | $41,010 | $47,680 | $58,680 |
| Florida | $33,700 | $43,540 | $60,430 |
| Georgia | $28,440 | $39,670 | $55,810 |
| Hawaii | $38,720 | $56,030 | $72,650 |
| Idaho | $37,980 | $48,780 | $56,790 |
| Illinois | $37,310 | $54,760 | $79,340 |
| Indiana | $34,320 | $45,200 | $59,160 |
| Iowa | $36,780 | $49,200 | $58,680 |
| Kansas | $31,510 | $43,570 | $65,010 |
| Kentucky | $29,310 | $44,630 | $61,640 |
| Louisiana | $30,900 | $38,890 | $52,680 |
| Maine | $37,280 | $45,700 | $58,930 |
| Maryland | $37,190 | $48,080 | $60,020 |
| Massachusetts | $44,140 | $55,000 | $90,420 |
| Michigan | $38,300 | $52,050 | $75,540 |
| Minnesota | $44,030 | $65,910 | $87,850 |
| Mississippi | $27,390 | $36,380 | $45,180 |
| Missouri | $34,660 | $57,090 | $80,510 |
| Montana | $46,410 | $51,730 | $59,110 |
| Nebraska | $34,520 | $43,220 | $55,180 |
| Nevada | $43,610 | $54,390 | $71,430 |
| New Hampshire | $43,160 | $50,630 | $63,750 |
| New Jersey | $40,340 | $66,130 | $104,270 |
| New Mexico | $34,460 | $56,100 | $95,160 |
| New York | $44,370 | $72,100 | $99,210 |
| North Carolina | $31,680 | $42,350 | $50,810 |
| North Dakota | $49,290 | $54,560 | $65,630 |
| Ohio | $35,270 | $46,290 | $62,220 |
| Oklahoma | $34,750 | $42,160 | $55,430 |
| Oregon | $46,110 | $58,330 | $84,510 |
| Pennsylvania | $31,100 | $49,820 | $78,700 |
| Rhode Island | $42,960 | $57,910 | $75,570 |
| South Carolina | $26,090 | $43,370 | $60,310 |
| South Dakota | $40,130 | $50,320 | $61,470 |
| Tennessee | $31,440 | $58,390 | $86,860 |
| Texas | $34,330 | $43,300 | $56,020 |
| Utah | $42,910 | $59,270 | $86,620 |
| Vermont | $39,240 | $48,780 | $57,000 |
| Virginia | $29,830 | $42,850 | $54,960 |
| Washington | $44,150 | $72,130 | $102,010 |
| West Virginia | $34,440 | $44,110 | $59,280 |
| Wisconsin | $33,990 | $49,390 | $82,370 |
| Wyoming | $36,410 | $53,630 | $79,470 |
Even between cities, the salary of a hazardous materials removal worker can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for hazardous materials removal workers is Kennewick-Richland area, WA with an average salary of $85,190.The city with the lowest average salary for hazardous materials removal workers is Brownsville-Harlingen area, TX with an average salary of $30,840.
Areas with highest average salaries for hazardous materials removal workers
Areas with lowest average salaries for hazardous materials removal workers
The number of hazardous materials removal workers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of hazardous materials removal workers has increased by 5,950. On average, the number of hazardous materials removal workers has been increasing by 3.4% each year. The salary of hazardous materials removal workers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of hazardous materials removal workers has increased by $4,260. On average, the salary of hazardous materials removal workers has been increasing by 2.2% each year.
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers are part of the construction and extraction occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for hazardous materials removal workers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all construction and extraction occupations jobs here.
$67,320 per year
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