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Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Salary in Florida
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Hazardous Materials Removal Workers make in Florida?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$42,350
Median Annual Salary
▲
+10.5% vs 2024
$45,130
Mean Salary
$42,350
Median Salary
$20.36
Hourly Rate
1,780 people work as Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Florida
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary by percentile in Florida
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Florida earn a median salary of $42,350 per year ($3,529/month).
This is 15.9% below the national average of $50,352.
Florida ranks #47 out of 51 states for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers pay.
Approximately 1,780 people work in this occupation across Florida.
Salaries increased by 10.5% 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 Florida
Salaries for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Florida range from $34,960 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $59,290 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $38,320 and $50,310.
Median $42,350
P10: $34,960P25: $38,320P75: $50,310P90: $59,290
10th
$34,960
25th
$38,320
Median
$42,350
75th
$50,310
90th
$59,290
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$34,960
$16.81
$2,913
25th Percentile
$38,320
$18.42
$3,193
Median (50th)
$42,350
$20.36
$3,529
75th Percentile
$50,310
$24.19
$4,192
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$59,290
$28.50
$4,940
Note: The mean (average) salary of $45,130 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#47
Florida ranks #47 of 51 states
$50,352
National avg. for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
How much do Hazardous Materials Removal Workers make in Florida?
The median annual salary for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Florida is $42,350 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $45,130.
What is the salary range for a Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Florida?
Salaries for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Florida range from $34,960 at the 10th percentile to $59,290 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $38,320 and $50,310.
What is the starting salary for a Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Florida?
Entry-level Hazardous Materials Removal Workers positions in Florida typically start around $34,960 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $38,320 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Florida?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,780 people are employed as Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Florida.
What is the hourly rate for a Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Florida?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Florida is approximately $20.36 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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