Hazardous Materials Removal Workers pay in South Carolina

In South Carolina, the median pay for hazardous materials removal workers is $23.64 an hour ($49,170 a year). About 870 people work in this job there.

$23.64Median hourly pay
$45,320–$65,360Middle half of workers, yearly
870People in this job in South Carolina

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($49,450). South Carolina ranks 24th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for hazardous materials removal workers in South Carolina

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.19$37,840
25% of workers$21.79$45,320
Half of workers (median)$23.64$49,170
75% of workers$31.42$65,360
90% of workers$49.41$102,770

Hazardous Materials Removal Workers pay in South Carolina metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Charleston-North Charleston$49,42080
Columbia$47,380130
Greenville-Anderson-Greer$46,60080
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach$40,11040

South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (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)

Related jobs in South Carolina

JobMedian yearly pay
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,530
Construction Laborers$42,940
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$34,230
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$52,090
Highway Maintenance Workers$48,130
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$34,880
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$47,020
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$46,660

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.