SOC 47-4041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers — Missouri
Missouri · 2 metro areas compared
In Missouri the median wage for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers is $59,120 a year, which is 19.6% higher than the national figure of $49,450.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Missouri the median wage for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers is $59,120 a year, which is 19.6% higher than the national figure of $49,450. Half of workers earn between $41,590 and $67,840. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $37,280 and the ninetieth at $68,330.
The area has 370 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Missouri ranks 9th by median wage. St. Louis leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $67,010. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 351st of 733 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,280 | −24.6% |
| 25th | $41,590 | −15.9% |
| Median (50th) | $59,120 | +19.6% |
| 75th | $67,840 | +37.2% |
| 90th | $68,330 | +38.2% |
| Mean | $54,990 | +11.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Missouri
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Louis | $67,010 | 300 | |
| 2 | Kansas City | $47,780 | 190 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Missouri run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $59,120 goes as far as $65,110 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 31.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,120as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$65,110US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,120 a year, 19.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,280 to $68,330 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 370 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 9th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is St. Louis, at $67,010.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Missouri?
The median annual wage is $59,120, or $28.42 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $49,450, so pay in Missouri is 19.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Missouri earns more than $68,330 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,280 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in St. Louis, at $67,010 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 370 jobs in this occupation in Missouri. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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