Hazardous Materials Removal Worker Salary
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers earn a median $49,450 a year nationally. Construction and Extraction Occupations
U.S. median
$49,450
$23.77 per hour
Range
$38,460 – $82,410
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
51,710
across the U.S.
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$41,913
per year · effective tax rate 15.2%
$3,493Monthly
$1,746Twice a month
$1,612Every 2 weeks
$20.15Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,754
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,066
- Medicare (1.45%)$717
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$41,913
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,460 | $18.49 | $33,083 |
| 25th percentile | $44,720 | $21.50 | $38,113 |
| Median (50th) | $49,450 | $23.77 | $41,913 |
| 75th percentile | $61,530 | $29.58 | $51,619 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $82,410 | $39.62 | $66,805 |
Best cities for hazardous materials removal workers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kennewick, WA | $104,530 | $82,367 | $82,302 | 720 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $74,060 | $57,529 | $51,108 | 3,770 |
| 3 | Chicago, IL | $61,330 | $48,568 | $46,882 | 1,580 |
| 4 | Denver, CO | $60,260 | $48,656 | $45,996 | 930 |
| 5 | Seattle, WA | $60,290 | $50,623 | $45,552 | 1,620 |
| 6 | Minneapolis, MN | $59,160 | $47,216 | $45,044 | 560 |
| 7 | San Francisco, CA | $59,580 | $47,654 | $41,218 | 1,410 |
| 8 | Phoenix, AZ | $50,530 | $41,726 | $40,387 | 680 |
| 9 | Indianapolis, IN | $46,530 | $38,224 | $39,943 | 530 |
| 10 | Philadelphia, PA | $49,130 | $40,148 | $39,148 | 890 |
| 11 | Sacramento, CA | $50,490 | $41,013 | $38,449 | 450 |
| 12 | Charlotte, NC | $45,140 | $37,158 | $38,170 | 470 |
| 13 | Providence, RI | $46,790 | $38,638 | $37,965 | 440 |
| 14 | Detroit, MI | $46,380 | $37,726 | $37,614 | 840 |
| 15 | San Diego, CA | $51,790 | $41,963 | $37,505 | 670 |
| 16 | Houston, TX | $43,200 | $36,891 | $37,404 | 1,280 |
| 17 | Boston, MA | $49,930 | $40,022 | $36,967 | 1,980 |
| 18 | Riverside, CA | $47,950 | $39,158 | $36,788 | 450 |
| 19 | Portland, OR | $49,950 | $38,774 | $36,780 | 840 |
| 20 | Dallas, TX | $44,420 | $37,871 | $36,736 | 1,410 |
| 21 | Los Angeles, CA | $51,160 | $41,503 | $36,545 | 2,470 |
| 22 | Washington, DC | $48,390 | $39,324 | $36,115 | 500 |
| 23 | Tampa, FL | $38,440 | $33,067 | $32,775 | 620 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Kennewick, WA — $104,530
- New York, NY — $74,060
- Chicago, IL — $61,330
- Seattle, WA — $60,290
- Denver, CO — $60,260
- San Francisco, CA — $59,580
- Minneapolis, MN — $59,160
- San Diego, CA — $51,790
- Los Angeles, CA — $51,160
- Phoenix, AZ — $50,530
- Sacramento, CA — $50,490
- Portland, OR — $49,950
- Boston, MA — $49,930
- Philadelphia, PA — $49,130
- Washington, DC — $48,390
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $73,090 | $56,899 | $47,600 – $99,320 | 4,090 |
| Illinois | $61,330 | $48,568 | $43,990 – $98,970 | 1,980 |
| Alaska | $60,320 | $50,647 | $46,130 – $121,770 | 140 |
| District of Columbia | $60,240 | $48,114 | $53,320 – $85,160 | 50 |
| North Dakota | $60,160 | $50,519 | $20,930 – $70,130 | 170 |
| Washington | $60,160 | $50,519 | $45,460 – $104,530 | 3,250 |
| Tennessee | $60,090 | $50,462 | $39,460 – $96,100 | 570 |
| Colorado | $59,920 | $48,398 | $44,800 – $71,870 | 1,400 |
| Missouri | $59,120 | $47,842 | $37,280 – $68,330 | 370 |
| Minnesota | $59,100 | $47,171 | $44,260 – $92,150 | 730 |
| Hawaii | $58,440 | $46,225 | $44,420 – $77,270 | 340 |
| California | $56,120 | $45,126 | $41,660 – $85,470 | 7,340 |
| New Jersey | $55,900 | $45,555 | $43,750 – $107,570 | 2,250 |
| New Hampshire | $55,310 | $46,622 | $47,840 – $97,200 | 140 |
| Montana | $54,540 | $44,196 | $46,180 – $62,930 | 250 |
| New Mexico | $53,440 | $43,773 | $37,010 – $78,000 | 680 |
| South Dakota | $51,420 | $43,496 | $47,400 – $58,030 | 190 |
| Arizona | $50,530 | $41,726 | $34,410 – $60,650 | 800 |
| Iowa | $49,870 | $41,007 | $38,490 – $61,150 | 270 |
| Oregon | $49,720 | $38,609 | $41,660 – $64,450 | 1,130 |
| Idaho | $49,710 | $40,596 | $42,900 – $103,850 | 600 |
| Massachusetts | $49,620 | $39,789 | $46,220 – $65,870 | 2,770 |
| Utah | $49,240 | $40,495 | $36,870 – $77,120 | 530 |
| South Carolina | $49,170 | $39,895 | $37,840 – $102,770 | 870 |
| Georgia | $48,960 | $39,601 | $35,640 – $61,170 | 460 |
| Maryland | $48,640 | $39,315 | $45,590 – $75,180 | 660 |
| Wyoming | $48,570 | $41,206 | $46,110 – $58,240 | 30 |
| Nebraska | $48,540 | $39,853 | $37,770 – $59,110 | 210 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,860 | $39,166 | $37,570 – $72,800 | 1,590 |
| Wisconsin | $47,750 | $39,227 | $38,890 – $77,530 | 590 |
| Kentucky | $47,640 | $38,909 | $40,160 – $63,140 | 460 |
| Nevada | $47,520 | $40,362 | $37,870 – $62,500 | 400 |
| Maine | $47,280 | $38,160 | $39,920 – $85,340 | 190 |
| Connecticut | $47,090 | $38,823 | $39,060 – $64,150 | 750 |
| Vermont | $46,780 | $38,634 | $44,860 – $52,290 | 70 |
| Indiana | $46,680 | $38,340 | $38,280 – $62,860 | 990 |
| Rhode Island | $46,670 | $38,546 | $40,400 – $79,710 | 330 |
| Ohio | $46,620 | $39,139 | $39,090 – $66,620 | 830 |
| West Virginia | $46,390 | $38,094 | $37,530 – $76,650 | 130 |
| Michigan | $46,380 | $37,726 | $36,610 – $68,390 | 1,610 |
| Kansas | $45,530 | $37,022 | $36,100 – $56,330 | 480 |
| Virginia | $45,320 | $36,803 | $37,140 – $60,440 | 930 |
| Texas | $44,390 | $37,847 | $37,920 – $60,460 | 4,450 |
| Oklahoma | $44,300 | $36,327 | $37,590 – $50,630 | 650 |
| Delaware | $44,250 | $35,956 | $32,000 – $63,120 | — |
| North Carolina | $43,180 | $35,661 | $37,330 – $58,720 | 1,250 |
| Florida | $42,350 | $36,208 | $34,960 – $59,290 | 1,780 |
| Mississippi | $39,440 | $33,024 | $33,600 – $48,030 | 250 |
| Alabama | $38,610 | $31,538 | $34,450 – $59,160 | 350 |
| Louisiana | $38,000 | $31,959 | $34,440 – $50,120 | 880 |
| Arkansas | $36,630 | $30,396 | $34,800 – $108,620 | 440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hazardous materials removal worker make?
The national median salary for hazardous materials removal workers is $49,450 a year ($23.77 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,460 and the top 10% earn over $82,410. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays hazardous materials removal workers the most?
New York has the highest median pay at $73,090. After taxes and local prices, Kennewick, WA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many hazardous materials removal workers are there in the U.S.?
About 51,710 people work as hazardous materials removal workers nationwide.