Statewide pay Government data
Hazmat removal workers in Ohio earn a statewide median of $46,620 a year, 3% below the typical U.S. metro, ranking #38 of 50 states and DC. About 830 people work in the trade statewide.
Statewide pay range
States ranked near Ohio
See all states on the hazmat removal worker overview.
Pay by city Government data
BLS publishes hazmat removal worker pay for 4 Ohio metros. The highest-paying is Toledo at $52,210, followed by Cincinnati and Columbus.
| Metro | Median pay | Real pay | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| ToledoOHIO · OH | $52,210 | $57,088 | 60 |
| CincinnatiOHIO · OH | $47,440 | $49,743 | 200 |
| ColumbusOHIO · OH | $46,730 | $48,948 | 140 |
| ClevelandOHIO · OH | $45,800 | $48,763 | 110 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
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 Ohio Official source
The main state licensing office in Ohio is the Ohio Department of Commerce. Home of the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board. It can point you to the right license for hazmat removal workers.
Official Ohio licensing site ↗
Requirements for hazmat removal workers vary by state and sometimes by city; always confirm with the official agency.
Union membership
In 2025, 11.6% of wage and salary workers in Ohio were union members, above the U.S. rate of about 10% (#18 of 51 states and D.C.), and 12.8% were covered by a union contract. These figures cover all jobs in the state, not only hazmat removal workers.
BLS Union Members, 2025 (Current Population Survey), table 5.
Cities in Ohio
All trades in Ohio.