Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $50,730 +4.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.39
10th percentile $44,760
90th percentile $57,950
Employed locally 40
National median $48,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,760
    25th
    $48,510
    50th (median)
    $50,730
    75th
    $55,870
    90th
    $57,950

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 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

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $63,330
    Electricians $61,340
    Construction Laborers $47,300
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,570
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $57,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Burlington, VT is $24.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary in Burlington, VT is 4.6% 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Hazardous Materials Removal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,760 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,510.