Hazardous Materials Removal Workers pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,300 a year or less, while the top 10% make $39,430 or more. The middle half of hazardous materials removal workers in San Juan earn between $26,520 and $28,220.
- $24K10th
- $27K25th
- $27KMedian
- $28K75th
- $39K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $29,630 | $2,469 | $14.25 |
| Median | $26,520 | $2,210 | $12.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $26,520 | $2,210 | $12.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $28,220 | $2,352 | $13.57 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Hazardous materials removal workers in San Juan earn 7% less than the Puerto Rico average ($31,960) and 47% less than the U.S. average ($56,430). At the median the gap is -46% against the U.S. median of $49,450.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $29,630 | $26,520 | $24,300 | $39,430 | 70 |
| Puerto Rico | $31,960 | $28,220 | $23,670 | $42,920 | 180 |
| 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.
Is San Juan a good place for hazardous materials removal workers? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary in nearby metro areas
- Miami, FL$48,300
- Palm Bay, FL$48,040
- Orlando, FL$46,180
- Lakeland, FL$49,010
- Sarasota, FL$46,560
- Deltona, FL$43,480
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 San Juan: questions
How much do hazardous materials removal workers make an hour in San Juan?
$14.25 an hour on average, and $12.75 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level hazardous materials removal workers salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,300 a year and the 25th percentile is $26,520, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do hazardous materials removal workers earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 47% 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 San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.30, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.30).
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