Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $46,380 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.30
10th percentile $40,890
90th percentile $62,150
Employed locally 110
National median $48,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,890
    25th
    $41,480
    50th (median)
    $46,380
    75th
    $59,280
    90th
    $62,150

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary vs area income 52% Median Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary is 48% 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
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $76,080
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $72,950
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $66,550
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,850
    Utica-Rome, NY $60,530
    Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $58,080

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $60,370
    Electricians $65,640
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,680
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $61,540
    Construction Laborers $46,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Portland, ME is $22.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary in Portland, ME is 4.4% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Hazardous Materials Removal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,890 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,480.