Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $45,030 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.65
10th percentile $37,440
90th percentile $49,850
Employed locally 330
National median $48,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,440
    25th
    $40,650
    50th (median)
    $45,030
    75th
    $48,160
    90th
    $49,850

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary vs area income 53% Median Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary is 47% 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
    Vallejo, CA $57,210
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $54,040
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $48,880
    Pennsylvania $48,820
    Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $48,730

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,720
    Electricians $60,200
    Carpenters $49,620
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $59,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Richmond, VA is $21.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary in Richmond, VA is 7.1% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Hazardous Materials Removal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,440 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,650.