Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $52,580 +8.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.28
10th percentile $37,480
90th percentile $55,330
Employed locally 90
National median $48,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,480
    25th
    $44,780
    50th (median)
    $52,580
    75th
    $55,330
    90th
    $55,330

    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

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,160
    Construction Laborers $43,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,540
    Highway Maintenance Workers $39,220
    Electricians $57,090
    Carpenters $48,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Kansas is $25.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary in Kansas is 8.4% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Hazardous Materials Removal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,480 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,780.