Hazardous Materials Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Hazardous Materials Technician make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Hazardous Materials Technician in the United States is $52,299 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, a Hazardous Materials Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $65,876
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,208 to $59,406
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,572
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Hazardous Materials Technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $59,406 $4,950 $1,142 $29
Average $52,299 $4,358 $1,006 $25
25th Percentile $47,208 $3,934 $908 $23
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Key Factors That Influence Hazardous Materials Technician Salaries

A Hazardous Materials Technician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Hazardous Materials Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Hazardous Materials Technician's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $50,819
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $59,283
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $72,151
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $89,128
  • Expert (over 8 years): $85,125
Levels Salary
Hazardous... Level Hazardous Materials Technician$50,819
Audio Vis... Level Hazardous Materials Technician$59,283
Audio Vis... Level Hazardous Materials Technician$72,151
Audio Vis... Level Hazardous Materials Technician$89,128
Audio Vis... Level Hazardous Materials Technician$85,125
$50,819 0 yr
$59,283 < 2 yrs
$72,151 2-4 yrs
$89,128 5-8 yrs
$85,125 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Hazardous Materials Technicians

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $65,965
  • San Francisco: $65,243
  • Oakland: $63,868

What Skills Can Increase a Hazardous Materials Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 10.05% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Plumbing (Mentioned in 2.15% Job Postings): Plumbing is any system that conveys fluids for a wide range of applications. Plumbing uses pipes, valves, plumbing fixtures, tanks, and other apparatuses to convey fluids. Heating and cooling (HVAC), waste removal, and potable water delivery are among the most common uses for plumbing, but it is not limited to these applications. The word derives from the Latin for lead, plumbum, as the first effective pipes used in the Roman era were lead pipes. In the developed world, plumbing infrastructure is critical to public health and sanitation. Boilermakers and pipefitters are not plumbers although they work with piping as part of their trade and their work can include some plumbing.
  • Audio Systems (Mentioned in 1.33% Job Postings): Audio systems a system of electronic equipment for recording or reproducing sound. sound system. electronic equipment - equipment that involves the controlled conduction of electrons (especially in a gas or vacuum or semiconductor)
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 10.05%
Plumbing 2.15%
Audio Systems 1.33%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Hazardous Materials Technician's salary.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 33%.
  • Written Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Digital Transformation: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Innovation
$69,558
33%
Written Communication
$63,282
21%
Digital Transformation
$60,667
16%
Oral Communication
$60,144
15%
Organizational Skills
$60,144
15%
Coordination
$59,621
14%
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Hazardous Materials Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Hazardous Materials Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Hazardous Materials Technician positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Hazardous Materials Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Hazardous Materials Technician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$67,989$33.030%

Hazardous Materials Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Hazardous Materials Technician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Hazardous Materials Technician

Salaries for a Hazardous Materials Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $47,737 in 2023 to around $47,330 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Hazardous Materials Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Hazardous Materials Technician Over Time

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2023
$47,737
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$47,474
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FAQ about Hazardous Materials Technician

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Hazardous Materials Technician?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Hazardous Materials Technician roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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