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.
| SOC Code |
Title | Employment | Change | Annual Average Openings | Typical education needed for entry | ||||
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| 2014 | 2024 | Level | Percent | Total | Growth | Replace- ments |
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| 474041 | Hazardous Materials Removal Workers | 1,311 | 1,414 | 103 | 7.86 % | 39 | 10 | 29 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Industry | 2014 Employment |
Projected 2024 Employment | Change 2014-2024 |
2016 Mean Annual OES Wage |
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| Number | Percent Distribution | Number | Percent Distribution | Number | Percent | ||
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediat | 970 | 74 % | 1,050 | 74 % | 80 | 8 % | $43,720 |
| Construction | 240 | 18 % | 250 | 18 % | 10 | 5 % | $58,820 |
Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance Department Economic Research |
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