Hazardous Materials Removal Workers pay in New Jersey

In New Jersey, the median pay for hazardous materials removal workers is $26.87 an hour ($55,900 a year). About 2,250 people work in this job there.

$26.87Median hourly pay
$46,790–$76,020Middle half of workers, yearly
2,250People in this job in New Jersey

That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($49,450). New Jersey ranks 13th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for hazardous materials removal workers in New Jersey

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$21.03$43,750
25% of workers$22.50$46,790
Half of workers (median)$26.87$55,900
75% of workers$36.55$76,020
90% of workers$51.72$107,570

Hazardous Materials Removal Workers pay in New Jersey metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Trenton-Princeton$45,430100

New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for hazardous materials removal workers

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +1.5% over ten years, little or no change · about 4,300 openings a year (BLS)

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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$54,630
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$78,760
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$52,750
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Other job titles for this job

Hazardous Waste TechnicianHazardous Waste TechAbatement WorkerAsbestos Abatement WorkerAsbestos CovererAsbestos HandlerAsbestos RemoverAsbestos TechnicianAsbestos TechAsbestos WorkerClandestine Laboratory ResponderClan Lab Responder

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.