Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • California
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in California earn a median salary of $55,044 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, +13.5% vs the national median of $48,490. An estimated 7,520 hazardous materials removal workers are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $48,360 to $64,990 depending on location.
$55,044
Avg median salary in California
$64,990
Highest paying metro
$48,360
Lowest paying metro
7,520
Employed in California
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Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $64,990 | $52,100 | $80,290 | 360 |
| North Coast Region of California | $60,850 | $49,670 | $60,850 | — |
| San Francisco, CA | $60,730 | $48,870 | $81,920 | 1,470 |
| Salinas, CA | $59,240 | $49,010 | $80,740 | 70 |
| Sacramento, CA | $57,840 | $46,740 | $76,420 | 490 |
| Vallejo, CA | $57,210 | $42,630 | $64,190 | 200 |
| Fresno, CA | $54,400 | $45,470 | $67,920 | 220 |
| Oxnard, CA | $52,830 | $44,570 | $61,670 | 180 |
| San Diego, CA | $52,640 | $46,180 | $61,870 | 680 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $51,820 | $41,570 | $77,340 | 150 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $50,300 | $40,140 | $76,770 | 3,020 |
| Riverside, CA | $49,810 | $40,070 | $74,770 | 460 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $49,590 | $47,350 | $76,220 | 110 |
| Stockton, CA | $48,360 | $45,790 | $57,060 | 110 |