Hazardous Materials Removal Workers (47-4041) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		480
Mean wage		$19.60
Entry wage		$14.46
10th percentile wage		$13.03
50th percentile wage		$18.03
90th percentile wage		$27.93

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Professional and Business Services	440	93.5%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Professional and Business Services	440	$17.79

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
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$18.03		$28.88		-$10.85
2019	$17.19	+4.9%	$27.54	+4.9%	-$10.34
2018	$16.78	+2.5%	$26.88	+2.5%	-$10.09
2017	$16.33	+2.8%	$26.16	+2.8%	-$9.82
2016	$15.84	+3.1%	$25.38	+3.1%	-$9.53
2015	$15.58	+1.7%	$24.96	+1.7%	-$9.37
2014	$15.25	+2.2%	$24.43	+2.2%	-$9.17
2013	$15.02	+1.5%	$24.06	+1.5%	-$9.03
2012	$14.89	+.9%	$23.85	+.9%	-$8.96
2011	$14.67	+1.5%	$23.50	+1.5%	-$8.82
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$18.03		$23.93		-$5.90
2019	$17.19	+4.9%	$22.96	+4.2%	-$5.76
2018	$16.78	+2.5%	$22.26	+3.1%	-$5.47
2017	$16.33	+2.8%	$21.66	+2.8%	-$5.33
2016	$15.84	+3.1%	$21.17	+2.3%	-$5.32
2015	$15.58	+1.7%	$20.73	+2.1%	-$5.14
2014	$15.25	+2.2%	$20.28	+2.2%	-$5.03
2013	$15.02	+1.5%	$19.87	+2.1%	-$4.85
2012	$14.89	+.9%	$19.53	+1.7%	-$4.64
2011	$14.67	+1.5%	$19.23	+1.6%	-$4.55

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020

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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