| 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 | | $24.90 |
| -$6.17 |
| 2015 | $18.29 | +2.4% | $24.32 |
+2.4% | -$6.02 |
| 2014 | $17.90 | +2.2% | $23.80 |
+2.2% | -$5.89 |
| 2013 | $17.63 | +1.5% | $23.43 |
+1.5% | -$5.80 |
| 2012 | $17.48 | +.9% | $23.23 |
+.9% | -$5.75 |
| 2011 | $17.22 | +1.5% | $22.89 |
+1.5% | -$5.67 |
| 2010 | $17.02 | +1.2% | $22.63 |
+1.2% | -$5.60 |
| 2009 | $16.84 | +1.1% | $22.39 |
+1.1% | -$5.54 |
| 2008 | $16.28 | +3.4% | $21.65 |
+3.4% | -$5.36 |
| 2007 | $15.66 | +4.0% | $20.82 |
+4.0% | -$5.15 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $18.73 | | $19.32 |
| -$0.58 |
| 2015 | $18.29 | +2.4% | $18.78 |
+2.9% | -$0.48 |
| 2014 | $17.90 | +2.2% | $18.38 |
+2.2% | -$0.47 |
| 2013 | $17.63 | +1.5% | $18.01 |
+2.1% | -$0.37 |
| 2012 | $17.48 | +.9% | $17.70 |
+1.7% | -$0.22 |
| 2011 | $17.22 | +1.5% | $17.42 |
+1.6% | -$0.20 |
| 2010 | $17.02 | +1.2% | $17.13 |
+1.7% | -$0.10 |
| 2009 | $16.84 | +1.1% | $16.90 |
+1.4% | -$0.05 |
| 2008 | $16.28 | +3.4% | $16.46 |
+2.6% | -$0.17 |
| 2007 | $15.66 | +4.0% | $15.94 |
+3.3% | -$0.27 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
