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Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Salary in New York
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Hazardous Materials Removal Workers make in New York?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$73,090
Median Annual Salary
▲
+16.7% vs 2024
$71,910
Mean Salary
$73,090
Median Salary
$35.14
Hourly Rate
4,090 people work as Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in New York
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary by percentile in New York
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in New York earn a median salary of $73,090 per year ($6,090/month).
This is 45.2% above the national average of $50,352.
New York ranks #1 out of 51 states for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers pay.
Approximately 4,090 people work in this occupation across New York.
Salaries increased by 16.7% 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 New York
Salaries for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in New York range from $47,600 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $99,320 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $55,570 and $85,450.
Median $73,090
P10: $47,600P25: $55,570P75: $85,450P90: $99,320
10th
$47,600
25th
$55,570
Median
$73,090
75th
$85,450
90th
$99,320
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$47,600
$22.88
$3,966
25th Percentile
$55,570
$26.72
$4,630
Median (50th)
$73,090
$35.14
$6,090
75th Percentile
$85,450
$41.08
$7,120
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$99,320
$47.75
$8,276
Note: The mean (average) salary of $71,910 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#1
New York ranks #1 of 51 states
$50,352
National avg. for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
How much do Hazardous Materials Removal Workers make in New York?
The median annual salary for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in New York is $73,090 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $71,910.
What is the salary range for a Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in New York?
Salaries for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in New York range from $47,600 at the 10th percentile to $99,320 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $55,570 and $85,450.
What is the starting salary for a Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in New York?
Entry-level Hazardous Materials Removal Workers positions in New York typically start around $47,600 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $55,570 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in New York?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 4,090 people are employed as Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in New York.
What is the hourly rate for a Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in New York?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in New York is approximately $35.14 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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