Wages vary by the type of material handled. Treatment, storage, and disposal workers earn slightly more than asbestos and lead workers. People who work at nuclear power plants or with radiation tend to earn the highest wages.
Hazardous material workers usually receive benefits. Typical benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, and health insurance. Some employers also offer a retirement plan.
Hazardous materials removal workers (SOC 47-4041)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $18.26 | $19.26 | $31.72 |
| Yearly | $37,974 | $40,050 | $65,969 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $18.47 | $21.83 | $31.72 |
| Yearly | $38,429 | $45,411 | $65,975 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $16.89 | $23.09 | $37.89 |
| Yearly | $35,143 | $48,026 | $78,808 | |
| Springfield Area | Hourly | $17.30 | $22.18 | $31.10 |
| Yearly | $35,981 | $46,148 | $64,687 | |
| United States | Hourly | $18.10 | $22.45 | $29.30 |
| Yearly | $37,640 | $46,690 | $60,940 | |