47-4041.00

Hazardous Materials Removal Workers

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.

6.0OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Moderate Risk

AI will significantly reshape this role

Safer than 59% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 53% probability of automation for this role
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59%
of jobs safer
421
jobs riskier than this
+1.0%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Physical Robots

Physical robotics, autonomous machines, and automated equipment are the main threat to the physical tasks in this occupation.

Hazardous Materials Removal Workers handle asbestos, lead, chemicals, and other dangerous substances — specialized physical work requiring personal protective equipment and site-specific judgment. AI has no practical automation pathway for this inherently physical and safety-critical work through 2027. Demand is driven by environmental remediation and building renovation.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$48,490
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+1.0%
Little or no change
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Job Zone 3 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (2)
Mixed
Active Listening75%
Speaking72%
Service Orientation70%
Coordination68%
Time Management65%

Career Pivot Paths

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60% automation risk

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →