Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health salary by state
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health is a professional role within the function in the Life, Physical, and Social Science job family.
What Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Healths do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
Collect samples of gases, soils, water, industrial wastewater, or asbestos products to conduct tests on pollutant levels or identify sources of pollution.
Investigate hazardous conditions or spills or outbreaks of disease or food poisoning, collecting samples for analysis.
Record test data and prepare reports, summaries, or charts that interpret test results.
Prepare samples or photomicrographs for testing and analysis.
Discuss test results and analyses with customers.
Top skills:Reading ComprehensionWritingSpeakingActive ListeningCritical ThinkingScience
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Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health pay by experience level
Entry level$39,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$47,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$57,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$72,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$97,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+4%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
5,600
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health salary by industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
16,390 workers
$58,500
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
10,000 workers
$69,500
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
7,680 workers
$57,500
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
7,580 workers
$72,000
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
7,450 workers
$59,500
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
2,320 workers
$61,000
Waste Management and Remediation Services
1,710 workers
$69,000
Administrative and Support Services
1,520 workers
$48,500
Educational Services
1,410 workers
$60,500
Employment Services
1,290 workers
$47,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health pays 37% below the average across 66 roles in the Life, Physical, and Social Science job family (family average $100,500).
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health make?
The average base salary for a Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health in the United States is $63,000 per year, or about $30.29 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $47,500 and $72,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Life, Physical, and Social Science roles?
The Life, Physical, and Social Science job family averages $100,500 across 66 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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