Hazmat Technician in Santa Fe, NM
Salary data, training programs, and job outlook for Santa Fe-area Hazmat Technicians
💰 Santa Fe Area Salary
Salaries vary by employer, experience, and certifications. Santa Fe figures based on regional BLS data and cost-of-living adjustments.
📋 About Hazmat Technician Work in Santa Fe
Hazmat techs clean up chemical, biological, and radiological spills and contaminated sites. They suit up in Level A PPE and work in some of the most dangerous environments on Earth — earning premium pay for it.
What You Do Day-to-Day
- Identify and classify hazardous materials
- Suit up in full PPE for spill response
- Neutralize and contain chemical spills
- Decontaminate personnel and equipment
- Complete EPA/OSHA compliance documentation
🎓 Training Programs Near Santa Fe
Browse all New Mexico schools offering Hazmat Technician programs.
📈 Job Outlook
National Growth: 5% (Average)
National Jobs: 47K employed nationwide
Credential Required: OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour + Hazmat Technician cert
Typical Program: Hazmat Technology Certificate — 1–6 months