Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Salary in Montana

$22,229 $72,139
10th pct Median: $41,941 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$22,229
25th Percentile$30,198
50th (Median)$41,941
75th Percentile$57,879
90th (Top Earners)$72,139
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Montana median salary of $41,941 for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers has the purchasing power of approximately $38,655 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Montana's higher cost of living (COL index: 108.5) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Hazardous Materials Removal Workers make in Montana?
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Montana earn a median annual salary of $41,941 per year ($20.16/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $47,660.
Is Montana a good state for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers?
Montana pays slightly below the national average for hazardous materials removal workers. Cost of living in Montana is higher average (COL index: 108.5).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Montana?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 108.5 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $41,941 salary in Montana has the purchasing power of approximately $38,655 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Montana reduce real purchasing power.
How does Montana compare to neighboring states for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Montana

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $292,336
2 Radiologists $272,730
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $269,474
4 Neurologists $260,128
5 Surgeons, All Other $259,178
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $239,254
7 Psychiatrists $219,822
8 Physicians, Pathologists $214,650
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Hazardous Materials Removal Workers in Montana

Hazardous Materials Removal Workers work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the construction trades sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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