Hazardous Materials Removal Workers pay range in Farmington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,320 a year or less, while the top 10% make $52,780 or more. The middle half of hazardous materials removal workers in Farmington earn between $52,760 and $52,760.
- $42K10th
- $53K25th
- $53KMedian
- $53K75th
- $53K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,840 | $4,320 | $24.92 |
| Median | $52,760 | $4,397 | $25.37 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $52,760 | $4,397 | $25.37 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $52,760 | $4,397 | $25.37 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers pay in Farmington vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Hazardous materials removal workers in Farmington earn 7% less than the New Mexico average ($55,550) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($56,430). At the median the gap is +7% against the U.S. median of $49,450.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | $51,840 | $52,760 | $42,320 | $52,780 | 80 |
| New Mexico | $55,550 | $53,440 | $37,010 | $78,000 | 680 |
| 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 Farmington
On the average salary of $51,840, a single filer in Farmington takes home about $42,563 a year, or $3,547 a month and $1,637 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Farmington a good place for hazardous materials removal workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Farmington area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.7), so the average $51,840 buys what about $59,106 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Farmington ($45,820). A typical home costs $274,565, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salary in other New Mexico cities
Farmington ranks 2nd of 2 New Mexico metro areas for this job; Albuquerque pays the most ($56,560).
- Albuquerque$56,560
- Farmington$51,840
All Hazardous Materials Removal Workers salaries in New Mexico
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 Farmington: questions
How much do hazardous materials removal workers make an hour in Farmington?
$24.92 an hour on average, and $25.37 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level hazardous materials removal workers salary in Farmington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,320 a year and the 25th percentile is $52,760, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the hazardous materials removal workers take-home pay in Farmington?
About $42,563 a year ($3,547 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,840.
Do hazardous materials removal workers earn more in Farmington than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Farmington, NM (22140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- 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 5.22, this job is 5.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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