Careers · Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · District of Columbia
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in District of Columbia
Hazardous materials removal workers identify, remove, pack, transport, and dispose of dangerous substances like asbestos, lead-based paint, radioactive materials, and contaminated soil. They work on construction sites, industrial facilities, and cleanup operations, following strict safety protocols In District of Columbia the median pay is $60,240 a year, 22% above the national median of $49,450.
$60,240median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$55,140–$68,390middle half earn
50employed in District of Columbia
$49,450U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training).
Skills that matter most
MonitoringCritical ThinkingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionSpeakingCoordinationOperations MonitoringOperation and Control
Knowledge areas
Public Safety and SecurityCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementEducation and TrainingEnglish LanguageTransportation
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Hazardous Materials Removal Workers.
Licenses and training in District of Columbia
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers pay in other states
New York · $73,090Illinois · $61,330Alaska · $60,320North Dakota · $60,160Washington · $60,160Tennessee · $60,090Colorado · $59,920Missouri · $59,120Minnesota · $59,100Hawaii · $58,440
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against hazardous materials removal workers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against hazardous materials removal workers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 47-4041.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.