Occupation Salary Profile

Hazardous Materials Removal Workers

SOC Code: 47-4041

Identify, remove, pack, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead-based paint, waste oil, fuel, transmission fluid, radioactive materials, or contaminated soil. Specialized training and certification in hazardous materials handling or a confined entry permit are generally required. May operate earth-moving equipment or trucks.

National Median (BLS)
$58,080
▲ +7.58% Nominal +4.18% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
N/A
Insufficient Sponsor Data
Average Base Salary
$68,420
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
1,490
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $37,070
25th Percentile $46,450
National Median (50th Percentile) $58,080
75th Percentile $81,540
90th Percentile $125,980
P10: $37,070 P50 (Median): $58,080 P90: $125,980