Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $43,280 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.81
10th percentile $33,750
90th percentile $47,380
Employed locally 200
National median $48,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,750
    25th
    $37,110
    50th (median)
    $43,280
    75th
    $45,810
    90th
    $47,380

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary vs area income 58% Median Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary is 42% 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
    Amarillo, TX $76,900
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,360
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $46,870
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $45,220
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $42,930
    Waco, TX $42,860

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$37,770
    Electricians$52,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$72,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,040
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58,530
    Carpenters$47,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in San Antonio, TX is $20.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary in San Antonio, TX is 10.7% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Hazardous Materials Removal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,750 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,110.