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Occupation ยท SOC 47-4041

Hazardous Materials Removal Workers: can it be done remotely?

Usually notTeleworkable share: 0%

According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of hazardous materials removal workers typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.

Nationally, about 50,570 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $48,490 ($23.31 an hour).

US employment

50,570

Median annual wage

$48,490

Mean annual wage

$55,740

Median hourly wage

$23.31

Education and training

Typical education

High school diploma or equivalent

Related work experience

None

On-the-job training

Moderate-term on-the-job training

Job zone

2

Some preparation

No degreeEntry level

Step up: related remote jobs that pay more

OccupationMedian wageWage gainJob zoneTypical education
Environmental Engineers$104,170$55,680 (+114.8%)4Bachelor's degree

States with the most jobs

  1. 1. California7,950
  2. 2. New York3,660
  3. 3. Texas3,260
  4. 4. Washington2,850
  5. 5. Massachusetts2,550
  6. 6. Florida2,300
  7. 7. New Jersey2,090
  8. 8. Colorado1,950
  9. 9. Illinois1,810
  10. 10. Pennsylvania1,600

States that pay the most

  1. 1. Tennessee$65,080
  2. 2. Minnesota$63,560
  3. 3. New York$62,610
  4. 4. Idaho$61,230
  5. 5. New Hampshire$60,540
  6. 6. Washington$59,840
  7. 7. Colorado$58,790
  8. 8. District of Columbia$58,490
  9. 9. Hawaii$56,100
  10. 10. New Jersey$56,040

Median annual wage. Based on 51 states and territories with published figures.

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