Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $58,790 +21.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.27
10th percentile $43,140
90th percentile $69,520
Employed locally 1,060
National median $48,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,140
    25th
    $46,800
    50th (median)
    $58,790
    75th
    $68,950
    90th
    $69,520

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary vs area income 57% Median Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary is 43% 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
    Pueblo, CO $79,260
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $66,550
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,850
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,730
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $59,180
    Colorado $58,790

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81,160
    Electricians$63,010
    Construction Laborers$48,110
    Carpenters$61,470
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$63,290
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$64,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Denver, CO is $28.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary in Denver, CO is 21.2% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Hazardous Materials Removal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $43,140 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,800.