Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Salary by State
The national median pay for hazardous materials removal workers is $49,450 a year. By state, it ranges from $36,630 in Arkansas to $73,090 in New York.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $38,460
- 25th percentile
- $44,720
- Median
- $49,450
- 75th percentile
- $61,530
- Top 10%
- $82,410
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 51,710 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $73,090 | +48% | $47,600 | $99,320 | 4,090 |
| 2 | Illinois | $61,330 | +24% | $43,990 | $98,970 | 1,980 |
| 3 | Alaska | $60,320 | +22% | $46,130 | $121,770 | 140 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $60,240 | +22% | $53,320 | $85,160 | 50 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $60,160 | +22% | $20,930 | $70,130 | 170 |
| 6 | Washington | $60,160 | +22% | $45,460 | $104,530 | 3,250 |
| 7 | Tennessee | $60,090 | +22% | $39,460 | $96,100 | 570 |
| 8 | Colorado | $59,920 | +21% | $44,800 | $71,870 | 1,400 |
| 9 | Missouri | $59,120 | +20% | $37,280 | $68,330 | 370 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $59,100 | +20% | $44,260 | $92,150 | 730 |
| 11 | Hawaii | $58,440 | +18% | $44,420 | $77,270 | 340 |
| 12 | California | $56,120 | +13% | $41,660 | $85,470 | 7,340 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $55,900 | +13% | $43,750 | $107,570 | 2,250 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $55,310 | +12% | $47,840 | $97,200 | 140 |
| 15 | Montana | $54,540 | +10% | $46,180 | $62,930 | 250 |
| 16 | New Mexico | $53,440 | +8% | $37,010 | $78,000 | 680 |
| 17 | South Dakota | $51,420 | +4% | $47,400 | $58,030 | 190 |
| 18 | Arizona | $50,530 | +2% | $34,410 | $60,650 | 800 |
| 19 | Iowa | $49,870 | +1% | $38,490 | $61,150 | 270 |
| 20 | Oregon | $49,720 | +1% | $41,660 | $64,450 | 1,130 |
| 21 | Idaho | $49,710 | +1% | $42,900 | $103,850 | 600 |
| 22 | Massachusetts | $49,620 | 0% | $46,220 | $65,870 | 2,770 |
| 23 | Utah | $49,240 | 0% | $36,870 | $77,120 | 530 |
| 24 | South Carolina | $49,170 | −1% | $37,840 | $102,770 | 870 |
| 25 | Georgia | $48,960 | −1% | $35,640 | $61,170 | 460 |
| 26 | Maryland | $48,640 | −2% | $45,590 | $75,180 | 660 |
| 27 | Wyoming | $48,570 | −2% | $46,110 | $58,240 | 30 |
| 28 | Nebraska | $48,540 | −2% | $37,770 | $59,110 | 210 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $47,860 | −3% | $37,570 | $72,800 | 1,590 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $47,750 | −3% | $38,890 | $77,530 | 590 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $47,640 | −4% | $40,160 | $63,140 | 460 |
| 32 | Nevada | $47,520 | −4% | $37,870 | $62,500 | 400 |
| 33 | Maine | $47,280 | −4% | $39,920 | $85,340 | 190 |
| 34 | Connecticut | $47,090 | −5% | $39,060 | $64,150 | 750 |
| 35 | Vermont | $46,780 | −5% | $44,860 | $52,290 | 70 |
| 36 | Indiana | $46,680 | −6% | $38,280 | $62,860 | 990 |
| 37 | Rhode Island | $46,670 | −6% | $40,400 | $79,710 | 330 |
| 38 | Ohio | $46,620 | −6% | $39,090 | $66,620 | 830 |
| 39 | West Virginia | $46,390 | −6% | $37,530 | $76,650 | 130 |
| 40 | Michigan | $46,380 | −6% | $36,610 | $68,390 | 1,610 |
| 41 | Kansas | $45,530 | −8% | $36,100 | $56,330 | 480 |
| 42 | Virginia | $45,320 | −8% | $37,140 | $60,440 | 930 |
| 43 | Texas | $44,390 | −10% | $37,920 | $60,460 | 4,450 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $44,300 | −10% | $37,590 | $50,630 | 650 |
| 45 | Delaware | $44,250 | −11% | $32,000 | $63,120 | Not published |
| 46 | North Carolina | $43,180 | −13% | $37,330 | $58,720 | 1,250 |
| 47 | Florida | $42,350 | −14% | $34,960 | $59,290 | 1,780 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $39,440 | −20% | $33,600 | $48,030 | 250 |
| 49 | Alabama | $38,610 | −22% | $34,450 | $59,160 | 350 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $38,000 | −23% | $34,440 | $50,120 | 880 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $36,630 | −26% | $34,800 | $108,620 | 440 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary questions
Which state pays hazardous materials removal workers the most?
New York, with a median of $73,090 a year (+48% vs. the national median of $49,450). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays hazardous materials removal workers the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $36,630 a year (−26% vs. national).
Where do most hazardous materials removal workers work?
California has the most jobs, about 7,340, with a median of $56,120.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.