SOC: 47-4041
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers identify and remove hazardous materials. This includes packaging, transporting, and disposing of various hazardous materials. They may remediate, or clean up, asbestos, radioactive and nuclear materials, mold, lead, etc.
Los Angeles County Hazardous Materials Removal Workers:
Annual Average Employment 2010 |
Projected Employment 2020 |
Average Hourly Wage, 1q12 |
Average Annual Wage, 1q12 |
Entry Level Education |
Work Experience |
On the Job Training |
790 |
950 |
$18.69 |
$39,867 |
High school |
None |
Moderate-term |
To more fully explore the green occupation listed above, see the Employment Development’s California’s Occupational Guide or Understanding the Green Economy.
Please note that this is occupational data across all industries and not necessarily specific to any one area of clean technology.