Industries with Fastest Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Salary Growth
These industries raised Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for deciding which industry to work in or switch to for better pay growth.
37
Industries with Growth
+114.6%
Highest Growth
+39.0%
Average Growth
4
Industries with Decline
Top 15 Industries for Salary Growth
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary increase from 2019 to 2024
All 37 Industries with Salary Growth
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Increase | % Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utilities | $49,350 | $105,890 | +$56,540 | +114.6% |
| 2 | Facilities Support Services | $34,050 | $66,010 | +$31,960 | +93.9% |
| 3 | Chemical Manufacturing | $37,340 | $68,410 | +$31,070 | +83.2% |
| 4 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $45,520 | $82,880 | +$37,360 | +82.1% |
| 5 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $45,520 | $82,880 | +$37,360 | +82.1% |
| 6 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $58,780 | $105,890 | +$47,110 | +80.1% |
| 7 | Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) | $38,680 | $68,080 | +$29,400 | +76.0% |
| 8 | Nuclear Electric Power Generation | $71,260 | $110,210 | +$38,950 | +54.7% |
| 9 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $53,430 | $80,030 | +$26,600 | +49.8% |
| 10 | Hospitals | $41,710 | $61,870 | +$20,160 | +48.3% |
| 11 | Employment Services | $26,570 | $39,360 | +$12,790 | +48.1% |
| 12 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $41,100 | $60,670 | +$19,570 | +47.6% |
| 13 | Drywall and Insulation Contractors | $48,010 | $70,490 | +$22,480 | +46.8% |
| 14 | Other Building Equipment Contractors | $42,230 | $58,730 | +$16,500 | +39.1% |
| 15 | Other Specialty Trade Contractors | $46,500 | $63,040 | +$16,540 | +35.6% |
| 16 | Temporary Help Services | $29,290 | $39,360 | +$10,070 | +34.4% |
| 17 | Building Finishing Contractors | $53,120 | $71,240 | +$18,120 | +34.1% |
| 18 | Specialty Trade Contractors | $47,160 | $62,240 | +$15,080 | +32.0% |
| 19 | Building Equipment Contractors | $45,090 | $58,730 | +$13,640 | +30.3% |
| 20 | Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $62,810 | $81,420 | +$18,610 | +29.6% |
| 21 | Nonresidential Building Construction | $46,890 | $60,000 | +$13,110 | +28.0% |
| 22 | Administrative and Support Services | $31,510 | $39,580 | +$8,070 | +25.6% |
| 23 | Engineering Services | $64,930 | $81,420 | +$16,490 | +25.4% |
| 24 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $49,670 | $62,150 | +$12,480 | +25.1% |
| 25 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) | $49,670 | $62,150 | +$12,480 | +25.1% |
| 26 | Support Activities for Mining | $44,340 | $54,350 | +$10,010 | +22.6% |
| 27 | Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | $39,840 | $48,100 | +$8,260 | +20.7% |
| 28 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $49,770 | $60,080 | +$10,310 | +20.7% |
| 29 | Construction of Buildings | $42,420 | $49,530 | +$7,110 | +16.8% |
| 30 | Residential Building Construction | $41,770 | $48,670 | +$6,900 | +16.5% |
| 31 | Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | $48,180 | $54,970 | +$6,790 | +14.1% |
| 32 | Remediation and Other Waste Management Services | $43,310 | $48,430 | +$5,120 | +11.8% |
| 33 | Waste Collection | $41,950 | $46,860 | +$4,910 | +11.7% |
| 34 | Waste Management and Remediation Services | $43,360 | $48,250 | +$4,890 | +11.3% |
| 35 | Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $75,230 | $82,550 | +$7,320 | +9.7% |
| 36 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $54,960 | $58,990 | +$4,030 | +7.3% |
| 37 | Waste Treatment and Disposal | $44,750 | $47,610 | +$2,860 | +6.4% |
4 Industries with Salary Decline
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Decrease | % Decline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Educational Services | $51,740 | $48,410 | -$3,330 | -6.4% |
| 2 | Elementary and Secondary Schools | $47,840 | $45,080 | -$2,760 | -5.8% |
| 3 | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | $70,750 | $69,200 | -$1,550 | -2.2% |
| 4 | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $48,740 | $47,860 | -$880 | -1.8% |
About This Data
Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in each industry between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.