Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Salary in Kentucky
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Kentucky earn a median of $47,640 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,640
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($49,450)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 460
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,160; the top 10% earn over $63,140. Nationally the range is $38,460 to $82,410.
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Hazardous Materials Removal Workers pay in Kentucky
How much do hazardous materials removal workers make in Kentucky?
The median is $47,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,160 and the top 10% earn over $63,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for hazardous materials removal workers?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $49,450). Living costs are not included.