Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $45,520 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.88
10th percentile $35,640
90th percentile $59,060
Employed locally 360
National median $48,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,640
    25th
    $36,570
    50th (median)
    $45,520
    75th
    $49,640
    90th
    $59,060

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary vs area income 53% Median Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary is 47% 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
    Warner Robins, GA $61,170
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $59,140
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $51,130
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $48,290
    Michigan $47,470
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $47,040

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,020
    Electricians $60,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,240
    Carpenters $51,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Atlanta, GA is $21.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary in Atlanta, GA is 6.1% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Hazardous Materials Removal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,640 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,570.