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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$22.29
Entry wage$17.75
10th percentile wage$16.94
50th percentile wage$22.15
90th percentile wage$29.61
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$22.15 $27.60  -$5.45
2019$21.12+4.9%$26.32 +4.9%-$5.19
2018$20.62+2.5%$25.69 +2.5%-$5.07
2017$20.06+2.8%$25.00 +2.8%-$4.93
2016$19.46+3.1%$24.25 +3.1%-$4.78
2015$19.15+1.7%$23.86 +1.7%-$4.71
2014$18.74+2.2%$23.34 +2.2%-$4.60
2013$18.45+1.5%$22.99 +1.5%-$4.53
2012$18.29+.9%$22.79 +.9%-$4.50
2011$18.02+1.5%$22.46 +1.5%-$4.43
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$22.15 $21.91  $0.24
2019$21.12+4.9%$21.02 +4.2%$0.10
2018$20.62+2.5%$20.38 +3.1%$0.24
2017$20.06+2.8%$19.83 +2.8%$0.23
2016$19.46+3.1%$19.38 +2.3%$0.08
2015$19.15+1.7%$18.98 +2.1%$0.17
2014$18.74+2.2%$18.57 +2.2%$0.16
2013$18.45+1.5%$18.20 +2.1%$0.25
2012$18.29+.9%$17.88 +1.7%$0.41
2011$18.02+1.5%$17.60 +1.6%$0.42
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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