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Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Hazardous Materials Removal Workers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$56,120
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.5% vs 2024
$60,750
Mean Salary
$56,120
Median Salary
$26.98
Hourly Rate
7,340 people work as Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in California
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in California earn a median salary of $56,120 per year ($4,676/month).
This is 11.5% above the national average of $50,352.
California ranks #12 out of 51 states for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers pay.
Approximately 7,340 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 2.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
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.
Top Skills
Monitoring
3.62
Critical Thinking
3.5
Operation and Control
3.38
Active Listening
3.25
Operations Monitoring
3.25
Key Knowledge Areas
Public Safety and Security
3.6
Administration and Management
3.46
Transportation
3.41
Customer and Personal Service
3.4
Building and Construction
3.24
Typical Education: Less than a High School Diploma
(26.0% of workers)
Salary Range: Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in California
Salaries for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in California range from $41,660 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $85,470 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $47,180 and $67,540.
Median $56,120
P10: $41,660P25: $47,180P75: $67,540P90: $85,470
10th
$41,660
25th
$47,180
Median
$56,120
75th
$67,540
90th
$85,470
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$41,660
$20.03
$3,471
25th Percentile
$47,180
$22.68
$3,931
Median (50th)
$56,120
$26.98
$4,676
75th Percentile
$67,540
$32.47
$5,628
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$85,470
$41.09
$7,122
Note: The mean (average) salary of $60,750 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#12
California ranks #12 of 51 states
$50,352
National avg. for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
How much do Hazardous Materials Removal Workers make in California?
The median annual salary for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in California is $56,120 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $60,750.
What is the salary range for a Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in California?
Salaries for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in California range from $41,660 at the 10th percentile to $85,470 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $47,180 and $67,540.
What is the starting salary for a Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in California?
Entry-level Hazardous Materials Removal Workers positions in California typically start around $41,660 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $47,180 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 7,340 people are employed as Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in California is approximately $26.98 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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