Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $39,130 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.81
10th percentile $30,200
90th percentile $41,650
Employed locally 70
National median $48,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,200
    25th
    $38,270
    50th (median)
    $39,130
    75th
    $39,130
    90th
    $41,650

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary vs area income 67% Median Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary is 33% 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 El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $34,960
    Electricians $46,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $61,500
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $44,480
    Carpenters $39,790
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in El Paso, TX is $18.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary in El Paso, TX is 19.3% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Hazardous Materials Removal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,200 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,270.