Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $50,120 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.10
10th percentile $39,540
90th percentile $84,580
Employed locally 50
National median $48,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,540
    25th
    $46,620
    50th (median)
    $50,120
    75th
    $58,190
    90th
    $84,580

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary vs area income 71% Median Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary is 29% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,950
    Minnesota $63,560
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $58,350
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $53,010
    Farmington, NM $49,300
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $48,290

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$49,090
    Electricians$77,050
    Carpenters$63,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$78,440
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$61,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Lansing, MI is $24.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary in Lansing, MI is 3.4% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Hazardous Materials Removal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,540 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,620.