Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $49,910 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.00
10th percentile $30,110
90th percentile $59,160
Employed locally 430
National median $48,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,110
    25th
    $36,430
    50th (median)
    $49,910
    75th
    $59,050
    90th
    $59,160

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary vs area income 59% Median Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary is 41% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $43,790

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,990
    Electricians $59,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,000
    Carpenters $59,030
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,680
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $62,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Phoenix, AZ is $24.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 2.9% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Hazardous Materials Removal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,110 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,430.