Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $52,410 +8.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.20
10th percentile $36,060
90th percentile $74,570
Employed locally 390
National median $48,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,060
    25th
    $37,140
    50th (median)
    $52,410
    75th
    $58,690
    90th
    $74,570

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary vs area income 77% Median Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary is 23% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $76,080
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $66,550
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,850
    Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $58,080
    East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $56,100
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $54,620

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$40,800
    Electricians$57,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$73,840
    Carpenters$53,470
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$61,720
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Albuquerque, NM is $25.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 8.1% above 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Hazardous Materials Removal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,060 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,140.