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Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Salary in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, hazardous materials removal workers earn $49,130 at the median — $23.62 an hour. The range runs from $46K at the entry level to $70K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Massachusetts. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$49K
Median annual
$23.62/hr
Hourly rate
$46K
Entry level (10th %)
$70K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $49K get you in Massachusetts?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,255/mo
Median 2BR rent-$2,347/mo
Rent as % of take-home72.1% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$49,086/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$908/mo

About hazardous materials removal workers

U.S. employed: 2,550
Category: Construction & Trades

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Massachusetts

Bar chart showing Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary percentiles in Massachusetts: 10th percentile $45,770, 25th percentile $46,740, median $49,130, 75th percentile $58,010, 90th percentile $70,200. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$46K25th$47KMedian$49K75th$58K90th$70K
Bar chart showing Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary percentiles in Massachusetts: 10th percentile $45,770, 25th percentile $46,740, median $49,130, 75th percentile $58,010, 90th percentile $70,200. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level hazardous materials removal workers (10th percentile) start around $46K. Mid-career wages sit at $49K. Top earners bring in $70K or more, a $24K spread from bottom to top.

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Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary by metro in Massachusetts

2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Boston-Cambridge-Newton$49K+1%1,950
Worcester$47K-4%250

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Frequently asked questions

How much do hazardous materials removal workers make in Massachusetts?

The median is $49,130 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $45,770, and experienced hazardous materials removal workers can clear $70,200. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $49K enough to live in Massachusetts?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,255/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,347/month, which eats 72.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a hazardous materials removal workers salary go in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median hazardous materials removal workers salary is worth about $49,086 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do hazardous materials removal workers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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