Hazardous Materials Removal Workers

Occupation

$48,490
National Median Salary
$23.31
Median Hourly Wage
50,570
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$37,330
$42,710
$48,490
$62,150
$82,480

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+25.9%
10 Year Change
$38,520
2014 Median
$48,490
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers

Industry Annual Median Employment
Nuclear Electric Power Generation $110,210 160
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution $105,890 170
Utilities $105,890 190
Scientific Research and Development Services $82,880 310
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences $82,880 310

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Top Paying States for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers

State Annual Median Employment
Tennessee $65,080 480
Minnesota $63,560 420
New York $62,610 3,660
Idaho $61,230 520
New Hampshire $60,540 —

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Nuclear Electric Power Generation Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Utilities Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences Scientific Research and Development Services Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing Engineering Services Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services Testing Laboratories and Services Management of Companies and Enterprises Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) Building Finishing Contractors