Statewide pay Government data
Hazmat removal workers in North Carolina earn a statewide median of $43,180 a year, 10% below the typical U.S. metro, ranking #46 of 50 states and DC. About 1,250 people work in the trade statewide.
Statewide pay range
States ranked near North Carolina
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Pay by city Government data
BLS publishes hazmat removal worker pay for 4 North Carolina metros: Charlotte, Durham, Greensboro and Raleigh.
| Metro | Median pay | Real pay | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| DurhamNORTH CAROLINA · NC | $49,850 | $51,090 | 50 |
| RaleighNORTH CAROLINA · NC | $45,410 | $46,263 | 200 |
| CharlotteNORTH CAROLINA · NC | $45,140 | $46,370 | 470 |
| GreensboroNORTH CAROLINA · NC | $43,120 | $46,433 | 200 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
Pay outside the cities Government data
BLS also reports pay for North Carolina's rural (nonmetropolitan) regions.
BLS OEWS nonmetropolitan areas, May 2025.
The job (national)
Identify, remove, pack, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead-based paint, waste oil, fuel, transmission fluid, radioactive materials, or contaminated soil. Specialized training and certification in hazardous materials handling or a confined entry permit are generally required. May operate earth-moving equipment or trucks.
Nationally, jobs are projected to grow 1.5% from 2025 to 2035, with about 4,300 openings a year. Typical training: moderate-term on-the-job training.
Nationally, hazmat removal workers have 71 injuries or illnesses serious enough to miss work per 10,000 full-time workers, 18% below the rate for all jobs (87). The most common cause is falls, slips and trips.
What the work is like Government data
How often hazmat removal workers deal with each condition, from surveys of workers in the job.
Getting started usually takes some preparation (high school plus months of training).
O*NET 31.0 Work Context and Job Zones (U.S. Department of Labor), national.
Licensing in North Carolina Official source
The main state licensing office in North Carolina is the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors. Electrical and plumbing/HVAC have their own state boards. It can point you to the right license for hazmat removal workers.
Official North Carolina licensing site ↗
Requirements for hazmat removal workers vary by state and sometimes by city; always confirm with the official agency.
Cities in North Carolina
All trades in North Carolina.