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Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Salary in Rhode Island
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Hazardous Materials Removal Workers make in Rhode Island?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$46,670
Median Annual Salary
▼
-7.4% vs 2024
$53,300
Mean Salary
$46,670
Median Salary
$22.44
Hourly Rate
330 people work as Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Rhode Island
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary by percentile in Rhode Island
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Rhode Island earn a median salary of $46,670 per year ($3,889/month).
This is 7.3% below the national average of $50,352.
Rhode Island ranks #37 out of 51 states for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers pay.
Approximately 330 people work in this occupation across Rhode Island.
Salaries decreased by 7.4% 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 Rhode Island
Salaries for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Rhode Island range from $40,400 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $79,710 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $42,870 and $72,800.
Median $46,670
P10: $40,400P25: $42,870P75: $72,800P90: $79,710
10th
$40,400
25th
$42,870
Median
$46,670
75th
$72,800
90th
$79,710
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$40,400
$19.42
$3,366
25th Percentile
$42,870
$20.61
$3,572
Median (50th)
$46,670
$22.44
$3,889
75th Percentile
$72,800
$35.00
$6,066
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$79,710
$38.32
$6,642
Note: The mean (average) salary of $53,300 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#37
Rhode Island ranks #37 of 51 states
$50,352
National avg. for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
How much do Hazardous Materials Removal Workers make in Rhode Island?
The median annual salary for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Rhode Island is $46,670 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $53,300.
What is the salary range for a Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Rhode Island?
Salaries for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Rhode Island range from $40,400 at the 10th percentile to $79,710 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $42,870 and $72,800.
What is the starting salary for a Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Rhode Island?
Entry-level Hazardous Materials Removal Workers positions in Rhode Island typically start around $40,400 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $42,870 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Rhode Island?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 330 people are employed as Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Rhode Island.
What is the hourly rate for a Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Rhode Island?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Rhode Island is approximately $22.44 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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