Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,020 -3% vs national
Median hourly $22.60
10th percentile $38,470
90th percentile $89,610
Employed locally 150
National median $48,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,470
    25th
    $38,470
    50th (median)
    $47,020
    75th
    $54,770
    90th
    $89,610

    Top-paying metros for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $95,600
    Pueblo, CO $79,260
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,950
    Amarillo, TX $76,900
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $76,080
    Knoxville, TN $74,130

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$77,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$100,670
    Construction Laborers$57,010
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$100,000
    Carpenters$65,150
    Electricians$84,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hazardous Materials Removal Workers make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Alaska is $22.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.41 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salaries?

    The median Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary in Alaska is 3% below the national median of $48,490. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Alaska?

    Entry-level Hazardous Materials Removal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,470 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,470.