Hazardous Materials Removal Workers pay range in Fort Wayne
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,930 a year or less, while the top 10% make $57,960 or more. The middle half of hazardous materials removal workers in Fort Wayne earn between $44,260 and $47,480.
- $37K10th
- $44K25th
- $45KMedian
- $47K75th
- $58K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $46,640 | $3,887 | $22.42 |
| Median | $45,260 | $3,772 | $21.76 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,260 | $3,688 | $21.28 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,480 | $3,957 | $22.83 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers pay in Fort Wayne vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Hazardous materials removal workers in Fort Wayne earn 7% less than the Indiana average ($50,130) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($56,430). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $49,450.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne | $46,640 | $45,260 | $36,930 | $57,960 | 70 |
| Indiana | $50,130 | $46,680 | $38,280 | $62,860 | 990 |
| 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 Fort Wayne
On the average salary of $46,640, a single filer in Fort Wayne takes home about $37,560 a year, or $3,130 a month and $1,445 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
Is Fort Wayne a good place for hazardous materials removal workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fort Wayne area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6), so the average $46,640 buys what about $50,382 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Fort Wayne ($47,700). A typical home costs $259,816, or 5.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary in other Indiana cities
Fort Wayne ranks 2nd of 2 Indiana metro areas for this job; Indianapolis pays the most ($48,760).
- Indianapolis$48,760
- Fort Wayne$46,640
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 Fort Wayne: questions
How much do hazardous materials removal workers make an hour in Fort Wayne?
$22.42 an hour on average, and $21.76 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level hazardous materials removal workers salary in Fort Wayne?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,930 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,260, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the hazardous materials removal workers take-home pay in Fort Wayne?
About $37,560 a year ($3,130 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $46,640. Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
Do hazardous materials removal workers earn more in Fort Wayne than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% less 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 Fort Wayne, IN (23060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.0%.
- 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). Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.98, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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