Hazardous Materials Removal Worker Salary in the Industry of Specialty Trade Contractors

The salary statistics and trend of hazardous materials removal workers in the industry of specialty trade contractors are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare hazardous materials removal worker salaries in different industries within the construction sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$28,610
25th Percentile Wage
$34,570
50th Percentile Wage
$43,340
75th Percentile Wage
$52,530
90th Percentile Wage
$68,790

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for hazardous materials removal workers in the industry of specialty trade contractors. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) hazardous materials removal workers is $68,790. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $43,340. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent hazardous materials removal workers is $28,610.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of hazardous materials removal workers in the industry of Specialty Trade Contractors from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$43,340
11.65% 9.48%
2016
$38,290
4.60% -
2015
$36,530
-2.79% -
2014
$37,550
0.11% -
2013
$37,510
-4.59% -
2012
$39,230
- -

Table 3. Compare Hazardous Materials Removal Worker Salary in Different Industries within the Construction Sector

The average salaries of hazardous materials removal workers in 16 industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of hazardous materials removal workers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
$68,700
Residential Building Construction
$50,900
Construction of Buildings
$49,990
Nonresidential Building Construction
$47,580
Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
$47,530
Other Building Equipment Contractors
$46,350
Drywall and Insulation Contractors
$45,830
Building Finishing Contractors
$45,510
Specialty Trade Contractors
$43,340
Other Specialty Trade Contractors
$43,020
Building Equipment Contractors
$40,950
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
$40,810
Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
$40,440
Utility System Construction
$39,640
Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
$39,320
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
$32,420

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