Hazardous Materials Removal Workers pay range in Chicago
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,330 a year or less, while the top 10% make $97,160 or more. The middle half of hazardous materials removal workers in Chicago earn between $48,910 and $75,890.
- $45K10th
- $49K25th
- $61KMedian
- $76K75th
- $97K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $65,400 | $5,450 | $31.44 |
| Median | $61,330 | $5,111 | $29.49 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,910 | $4,076 | $23.51 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $75,890 | $6,324 | $36.49 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers pay in Chicago vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Hazardous materials removal workers in Chicago earn about the same as the Illinois average ($65,490) and 16% more than the U.S. average ($56,430). At the median the gap is +24% against the U.S. median of $49,450.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $65,400 | $61,330 | $45,330 | $97,160 | 1,580 |
| Illinois | $65,490 | $61,330 | $43,990 | $98,970 | 1,980 |
| United States | $56,430 | $49,450 | $38,460 | $82,410 | 51,710 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary after taxes in Chicago
On the average salary of $65,400, a single filer in Chicago takes home about $51,633 a year, or $4,303 a month and $1,986 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $52,797 | $4,400 |
| Working in IL | $51,633 | $4,303 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Chicago a good place for hazardous materials removal workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Chicago area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.6), so the average $65,400 buys what about $63,130 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Chicago ($54,720). A typical home costs $353,998, or 5.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary in nearby metro areas
- Milwaukee, WI$55,160
- Kalamazoo, MI$47,620
- Grand Rapids, MI$49,880
- Davenport, IA$55,660
- Fort Wayne, IN$46,640
- Indianapolis, IN$48,760
Highest-paying cities for hazardous materials removal workers
Kennewick, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($88,030).
- Kennewick, WA$88,030
- Amarillo, TX$78,080
- Knoxville, TN$76,130
- New York, NY$73,680
- San Jose, CA$73,470
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Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary in Chicago: questions
How much do hazardous materials removal workers make an hour in Chicago?
$31.44 an hour on average, and $29.49 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level hazardous materials removal workers salary in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,330 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,910, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the hazardous materials removal workers take-home pay in Chicago?
About $51,633 a year ($4,303 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $65,400.
Do hazardous materials removal workers earn more in Chicago than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% more than the U.S. average for this job ($56,430).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-4041; area Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (16980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.05, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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