Hazardous Materials Removal Workers pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,510 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,110 or more. The middle half of hazardous materials removal workers in Omaha earn between $39,550 and $56,690.
- $39K10th
- $40K25th
- $50KMedian
- $57K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,700 | $4,142 | $23.89 |
| Median | $50,360 | $4,197 | $24.21 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,550 | $3,296 | $19.01 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $56,690 | $4,724 | $27.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Hazardous materials removal workers in Omaha earn about the same as the Nebraska average ($49,290) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($56,430). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $49,450.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $49,700 | $50,360 | $38,510 | $59,110 | 80 |
| Nebraska | $49,290 | $48,540 | $37,770 | $59,110 | 210 |
| 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 Omaha
On the average salary of $49,700, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $40,732 a year, or $3,394 a month and $1,567 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Omaha, NE-IA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IA | $40,837 | $3,403 |
| Working in NE | $40,732 | $3,394 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for hazardous materials removal workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Omaha area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $49,700 buys what about $54,074 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 6.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary in other Nebraska cities
Omaha ranks 2nd of 2 Nebraska metro areas for this job; Lincoln pays the most ($50,180).
- Lincoln$50,180
- Omaha$49,700
All Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salaries in Nebraska
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 Omaha: questions
How much do hazardous materials removal workers make an hour in Omaha?
$23.90 an hour on average, and $24.21 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level hazardous materials removal workers salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,510 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,550, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the hazardous materials removal workers take-home pay in Omaha?
About $40,732 a year ($3,394 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,700.
Do hazardous materials removal workers earn more in Omaha than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Omaha, NE-IA (36540). 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.49, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.49).
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