Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Salary in Amarillo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amarillo, TX

Median annual salary $76,900 +58.6% vs national
Median hourly $36.97
10th percentile $38,600
90th percentile $118,680
Employed locally 130
National median $48,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,600
    25th
    $66,960
    50th (median)
    $76,900
    75th
    $95,180
    90th
    $118,680

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary vs area income 116% Median Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary is 16% above 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
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $76,080
    Knoxville, TN $74,130
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $72,950

    Nearby metros — Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,360
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $46,870
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $45,220
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $43,280
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $42,930
    Waco, TX $42,860

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,150
    Electricians $50,110
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,310
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $49,680
    Carpenters $46,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Amarillo, TX is $36.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary in Amarillo, TX is 58.6% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Hazardous Materials Removal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,600 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,960.