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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$19.49
Entry wage$15.75
10th percentile wage$14.38
50th percentile wage$17.71
90th percentile wage$20.06
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$17.71 $30.66  -$12.95
2019$16.89+4.9%$29.24 +4.9%-$12.34
2018$16.48+2.5%$28.54 +2.5%-$12.05
2017$16.04+2.8%$27.77 +2.8%-$11.72
2016$15.56+3.1%$26.94 +3.1%-$11.37
2015$15.31+1.7%$26.50 +1.7%-$11.19
2014$14.98+2.2%$25.93 +2.2%-$10.95
2013$14.75+1.5%$25.54 +1.5%-$10.78
2012$14.63+.9%$25.32 +.9%-$10.69
2011$14.41+1.5%$24.95 +1.5%-$10.53
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$17.71 $26.48  -$8.77
2019$16.89+4.9%$25.40 +4.2%-$8.51
2018$16.48+2.5%$24.63 +3.1%-$8.14
2017$16.04+2.8%$23.97 +2.8%-$7.93
2016$15.56+3.1%$23.42 +2.3%-$7.86
2015$15.31+1.7%$22.93 +2.1%-$7.62
2014$14.98+2.2%$22.44 +2.2%-$7.46
2013$14.75+1.5%$21.99 +2.1%-$7.23
2012$14.63+.9%$21.61 +1.7%-$6.98
2011$14.41+1.5%$21.27 +1.6%-$6.86
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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