Hazardous Materials Removal Workers pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,380 a year or less, while the top 10% make $63,670 or more. The middle half of hazardous materials removal workers in Louisville earn between $45,360 and $61,030.
- $44K10th
- $45K25th
- $48KMedian
- $61K75th
- $64K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $53,140 | $4,428 | $25.55 |
| Median | $48,050 | $4,004 | $23.10 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,360 | $3,780 | $21.81 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,030 | $5,086 | $29.34 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Hazardous materials removal workers in Louisville earn about the same as the Kentucky average ($51,980) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($56,430). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $49,450.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $53,140 | $48,050 | $44,380 | $63,670 | 150 |
| Kentucky | $51,980 | $47,640 | $40,160 | $63,140 | 460 |
| 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 Louisville
On the average salary of $53,140, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $41,967 a year, or $3,497 a month and $1,614 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-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 | $43,314 | $3,609 |
| Working in KY | $41,967 | $3,497 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for hazardous materials removal workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $53,140 buys what about $57,094 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$52,730
- Indianapolis, IN$48,760
- Nashville, TN$55,520
- Huntington, WV$43,690
- Knoxville, TN$76,130
- Fort Wayne, IN$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 Louisville: questions
How much do hazardous materials removal workers make an hour in Louisville?
$25.55 an hour on average, and $23.10 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level hazardous materials removal workers salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,380 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,360, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the hazardous materials removal workers take-home pay in Louisville?
About $41,967 a year ($3,497 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $53,140. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do hazardous materials removal workers earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.3%.
- 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). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.65, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.65).
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