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Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Hazardous Materials Removal Workers make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$49,620
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.0% vs 2024
$52,820
Mean Salary
$49,620
Median Salary
$23.86
Hourly Rate
2,770 people work as Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Massachusetts
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $49,620 per year ($4,135/month).
This is 1.5% below the national average of $50,352.
Massachusetts ranks #22 out of 51 states for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers pay.
Approximately 2,770 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries increased by 1.0% 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 Massachusetts
Salaries for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Massachusetts range from $46,220 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $65,870 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $47,890 and $55,990.
Median $49,620
P10: $46,220P25: $47,890P75: $55,990P90: $65,870
10th
$46,220
25th
$47,890
Median
$49,620
75th
$55,990
90th
$65,870
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$46,220
$22.22
$3,851
25th Percentile
$47,890
$23.02
$3,990
Median (50th)
$49,620
$23.86
$4,135
75th Percentile
$55,990
$26.92
$4,665
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$65,870
$31.67
$5,489
Note: The mean (average) salary of $52,820 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#22
Massachusetts ranks #22 of 51 states
$50,352
National avg. for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
How much do Hazardous Materials Removal Workers make in Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Massachusetts is $49,620 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $52,820.
What is the salary range for a Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Massachusetts range from $46,220 at the 10th percentile to $65,870 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $47,890 and $55,990.
What is the starting salary for a Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Hazardous Materials Removal Workers positions in Massachusetts typically start around $46,220 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $47,890 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,770 people are employed as Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Massachusetts is approximately $23.86 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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