Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $28,770 -40.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.83
10th percentile $25,080
90th percentile $39,210
National median $48,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,080
    25th
    $28,770
    50th (median)
    $28,770
    75th
    $28,770
    90th
    $39,210

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary vs area income 56% Median Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary is 44% 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
    Amarillo, TX $76,900
    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

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$32,680
    Electricians$44,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$56,020
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$39,560
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$46,260
    Carpenters$36,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Brownsville, TX is $13.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary in Brownsville, TX is 40.7% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Hazardous Materials Removal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $25,080 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,770.