Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $38,340 -20.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.43
10th percentile $36,510
90th percentile $45,750
Employed locally 150
National median $48,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,510
    25th
    $37,170
    50th (median)
    $38,340
    75th
    $39,370
    90th
    $45,750

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary vs area income 56% Median Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary is 44% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $52,830
    Jacksonville, FL $47,070
    Kansas City, MO-KS $45,120
    Jackson, MS $36,760

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$40,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,900
    Electricians$62,160
    Carpenters$49,630
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$48,980
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$47,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Wichita, KS is $18.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary in Wichita, KS is 20.9% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Hazardous Materials Removal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,510 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,170.