Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $60,530 +24.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.10
10th percentile $44,880
90th percentile $120,080
Employed locally 110
National median $48,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,880
    25th
    $50,100
    50th (median)
    $60,530
    75th
    $74,760
    90th
    $120,080

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary vs area income 88% Median Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary is 12% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $62,280
    Syracuse, NY $60,360
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $55,120
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $51,130
    Binghamton, NY $48,380

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$45,600
    Highway Maintenance Workers$48,140
    Carpenters$59,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$71,720
    Electricians$61,650
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$60,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Utica, NY is $29.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary in Utica, NY is 24.8% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Hazardous Materials Removal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,880 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,100.