Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $42,860 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.61
10th percentile $35,940
90th percentile $50,980
Employed locally 30
National median $48,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,940
    25th
    $39,240
    50th (median)
    $42,860
    75th
    $44,120
    90th
    $50,980

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary vs area income 67% Median Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary is 33% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $43,280
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $42,930

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$37,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$64,630
    Electricians$48,040
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58,670
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,080
    Carpenters$44,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Waco, TX is $20.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary in Waco, TX is 11.6% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Hazardous Materials Removal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,940 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,240.