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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Salary in California

In California, hazardous materials removal workers earn a median of $54,740 per year.

Median (California)
$54,740
Bottom 10%
$39,360
Top 10%
$88,430
Employed in California
7,950

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, hazardous materials removal workers earn a median of $54,740 — 13% above the national median of $48,490. Locally the range runs $39,360 to $88,430. About 7,950 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #12 of 51 states for hazardous materials removal workers pay — roughly the 78th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Tennessee, $65,080) by 19%. State employment of about 7,950 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$48,490
US bottom 10%
$37,330
US top 10%
$82,480

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Monitoring
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Writing
  • Active Learning
  • Learning Strategies

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