WSO - Certified Hazardous Materials Technician I

Median Annual Income

$103,690

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Management & Entrepreneurship

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Research causes of fires, determine fire protection methods, and design or recommend materials or equipment such as structural components or fire-detection equipment to assist organizations in safeguarding life and property against fire, explosion, and related hazards.

Median Annual Income

$81,140

Projected Job Growth

+15 %

Career Cluster(s)

Management & Entrepreneurship

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector.

Median Annual Income

$38,930

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Healthcare & Human Services

Most Common Education Level

Postsecondary certificate

Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.

Median Annual Income

$53,180

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Healthcare & Human Services

Most Common Education Level

Postsecondary certificate

Administer basic or advanced emergency medical care and assess injuries and illnesses. May administer medication intravenously, use equipment such as EKGs, or administer advanced life support to sick or injured individuals.

Median Annual Income

$86,220

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

Postsecondary certificate

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in firefighting and fire prevention and control.

Median Annual Income

$74,160

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

Postsecondary certificate

Inspect buildings to detect fire hazards and enforce local ordinances and state laws, or investigate and gather facts to determine cause of fires and explosions.

Median Annual Income

$54,080

Projected Job Growth

+16 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Enforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards, and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures. May report forest fires and weather conditions.

Median Annual Income

$30,380

Projected Job Growth

+7 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Monitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes, to provide assistance and protection to participants.

Median Annual Income

$47,280

Projected Job Growth

+1 %

Career Cluster(s)

Energy & Natural Resources

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

Median Annual Income

$32,580

Projected Job Growth

0 %

Career Cluster(s)

Supply Chain & Transportation

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Drive ambulance or assist ambulance driver in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons. Assist in lifting patients.