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Mean wage$18.34
Entry wage$12.35
10th percentile wage$11.68
50th percentile wage$14.95
90th percentile wage$25.89
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers (47-4041)
Identify, remove, pack, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials incl. 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.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$14.95 $27.49  -$12.54
2019$14.26+4.9%$26.21 +4.9%-$11.95
2018$13.91+2.5%$25.59 +2.5%-$11.67
2017$13.54+2.8%$24.90 +2.8%-$11.35
2016$13.14+3.1%$24.15 +3.1%-$11.01
2015$12.92+1.7%$23.76 +1.7%-$10.83
2014$12.65+2.2%$23.25 +2.2%-$10.60
2013$12.45+1.5%$22.90 +1.5%-$10.44
2012$12.35+.9%$22.70 +.9%-$10.35
2011$12.16+1.5%$22.37 +1.5%-$10.20
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$14.95 $23.16  -$8.21
2019$14.26+4.9%$22.22 +4.2%-$7.96
2018$13.91+2.5%$21.54 +3.1%-$7.62
2017$13.54+2.8%$20.97 +2.8%-$7.42
2016$13.14+3.1%$20.49 +2.3%-$7.35
2015$12.92+1.7%$20.06 +2.1%-$7.13
2014$12.65+2.2%$19.63 +2.2%-$6.98
2013$12.45+1.5%$19.23 +2.1%-$6.78
2012$12.35+.9%$18.90 +1.7%-$6.55
2011$12.16+1.5%$18.61 +1.6%-$6.44
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Northwest $22.15 
South Central $19.52190
Southwest $17.71 
North Central $17.64 
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $19.52190
Eastern $14.95 
North Central $17.64 
Northwest $22.15 
Wages in other areas
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