Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $54,400 +12.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.16
10th percentile $38,500
90th percentile $76,090
Employed locally 220
National median $48,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,500
    25th
    $45,470
    50th (median)
    $54,400
    75th
    $67,920
    90th
    $76,090

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary vs area income 76% Median Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary is 24% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,990
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,850
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,730
    Utica-Rome, NY $60,530
    Salinas, CA $59,240
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $58,770

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $56,360
    Carpenters $60,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,240
    Electricians $68,410
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $82,020
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Fresno, CA is $26.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary in Fresno, CA is 12.2% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Hazardous Materials Removal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,500 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,470.