Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $64,990 +34% vs national
Median hourly $31.25
10th percentile $48,010
90th percentile $103,700
Employed locally 360
National median $48,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,010
    25th
    $52,100
    50th (median)
    $64,990
    75th
    $80,290
    90th
    $103,700

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary vs area income 41% Median Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary is 59% 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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,850
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,730
    Utica-Rome, NY $60,530
    Salinas, CA $59,240
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $58,770
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $58,350

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $95,020
    Carpenters $78,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $126,570
    Construction Laborers $71,820
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $59,240
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $90,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in San Jose, CA is $31.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary in San Jose, CA is 34% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Hazardous Materials Removal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $48,010 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,100.