| Identify, remove, pack, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead-based paint, waste oil, fuel, transmission fluid, radioactive materials, contaminated soil, etc. Specialized training and certification in hazardous materials handling or a confined entry permit are generally required. May operate earth-moving equipment or trucks. |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $18.73 | | $24.95 |
| -$6.22 |
| 2015 | $18.29 | +2.4% | $24.37 |
+2.4% | -$6.07 |
| 2014 | $17.90 | +2.2% | $23.84 |
+2.2% | -$5.94 |
| 2013 | $17.63 | +1.5% | $23.48 |
+1.5% | -$5.85 |
| 2012 | $17.48 | +.9% | $23.28 |
+.9% | -$5.80 |
| 2011 | $17.22 | +1.5% | $22.94 |
+1.5% | -$5.71 |
| 2010 | $17.02 | +1.2% | $22.68 |
+1.2% | -$5.65 |
| 2009 | $16.84 | +1.1% | $22.43 |
+1.1% | -$5.59 |
| 2008 | $16.28 | +3.4% | $21.69 |
+3.4% | -$5.40 |
| 2007 | $15.66 | +4.0% | $20.87 |
+4.0% | -$5.20 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $18.73 | | $19.47 |
| -$0.73 |
| 2015 | $18.29 | +2.4% | $18.93 |
+2.9% | -$0.63 |
| 2014 | $17.90 | +2.2% | $18.52 |
+2.2% | -$0.62 |
| 2013 | $17.63 | +1.5% | $18.15 |
+2.1% | -$0.51 |
| 2012 | $17.48 | +.9% | $17.84 |
+1.7% | -$0.35 |
| 2011 | $17.22 | +1.5% | $17.56 |
+1.6% | -$0.33 |
| 2010 | $17.02 | +1.2% | $17.26 |
+1.7% | -$0.23 |
| 2009 | $16.84 | +1.1% | $17.03 |
+1.4% | -$0.18 |
| 2008 | $16.28 | +3.4% | $16.59 |
+2.6% | -$0.30 |
| 2007 | $15.66 | +4.0% | $16.06 |
+3.3% | -$0.39 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
