Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $51,410 +6% vs national
Median hourly $24.72
10th percentile $29,650
90th percentile $59,730
Employed locally 120
National median $48,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,650
    25th
    $48,620
    50th (median)
    $51,410
    75th
    $57,910
    90th
    $59,730

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary vs area income 61% Median Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary is 39% 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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,850
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $58,790
    District of Columbia $58,490
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $58,350
    Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $58,080
    California $54,740

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $49,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,390
    Electricians $64,650
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,430
    Carpenters $59,940
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $63,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Des Moines, IA is $24.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary in Des Moines, IA is 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Hazardous Materials Removal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,650 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,620.