Hazardous Materials Removal Workers (47-4041) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		690
Mean wage		$22.20
Entry wage		$15.27
10th percentile wage		$13.62
50th percentile wage		$19.87
90th percentile wage		$34.77

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Waste Management and Remediation Services	660	96.3%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Waste Management and Remediation Services	660	$19.69

Hazardous Materials Removal Workers (47-4041)

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.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$19.87		$26.92		-$7.05
2017	$19.76	+.5%	$26.78	+.5%	-$7.01
2016	$19.23	+2.8%	$26.06	+2.8%	-$6.82
2015	$18.66	+3.1%	$25.28	+3.1%	-$6.61
2014	$18.35	+1.7%	$24.87	+1.7%	-$6.51
2013	$17.96	+2.2%	$24.33	+2.2%	-$6.37
2012	$17.69	+1.5%	$23.96	+1.5%	-$6.27
2011	$17.54	+.9%	$23.76	+.9%	-$6.22
2010	$17.28	+1.5%	$23.41	+1.5%	-$6.13
2009	$17.08	+1.2%	$23.14	+1.2%	-$6.06
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$19.87		$22.55		-$2.68
2017	$19.76	+.5%	$22.31	+1.1%	-$2.54
2016	$19.23	+2.8%	$21.71	+2.8%	-$2.47
2015	$18.66	+3.1%	$21.22	+2.3%	-$2.56
2014	$18.35	+1.7%	$20.77	+2.1%	-$2.41
2013	$17.96	+2.2%	$20.33	+2.2%	-$2.36
2012	$17.69	+1.5%	$19.92	+2.1%	-$2.23
2011	$17.54	+.9%	$19.58	+1.7%	-$2.04
2010	$17.28	+1.5%	$19.27	+1.6%	-$1.99
2009	$17.08	+1.2%	$18.95	+1.7%	-$1.86

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

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.


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