Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health Salary
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations · 35K employed in the U.S.
Median annual
$55,090
Median hourly
$26
Average annual
$60,800
Typical range
$38,170–$94,160
Pay distribution
10th to 90th percentile, with the median marked.
What this role pays
The median annual salary for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health is $55,090 as of May 2025, based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey. That works out to about $26 an hour at a full-time schedule.
Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing..
Most earn between $38,170 and $94,160 a year. There are roughly 35K people employed as environmental science and protection technicians, including health in the United States. Use the state and metro pages below to see how pay changes by location, and the calculator to convert any hourly or annual figure.
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Convert your pay and see where it lands for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health.
- Hourly
- $26.49
- Daily
- $212
- Weekly
- $1,059
- Bi-weekly
- $2,119
- Monthly
- $4,591
- Annual
- $55,090
$55,090 a year is around the 50th percentile for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Healths. The median is $55,090.
Highest-paying states
Median annual wage by state.
- 1Washington$67,160
- 2Nebraska$66,240
- 3Connecticut$66,120
- 4Minnesota$65,320
- 5Rhode Island$64,830
- 6New York$62,400
- 7New Mexico$62,330
- 8North Dakota$61,430
- 9California$61,220
- 10Colorado$60,930
- 11Pennsylvania$60,650
- 12Montana$60,550
Top-paying metro areas
Median annual wage by metro area.
- 1San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA$90,720
- 2Duluth, MN-WI$89,040
- 3San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$80,840
- 4Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC$77,860
- 5Fresno, CA$77,840
- 6Redding, CA$77,650
- 7Visalia, CA$77,390
- 8Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY$74,410
- 9Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA$74,170
- 10Albuquerque, NM$70,600
- 11Modesto, CA$69,900
- 12San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$68,900
Related job titles
Employers advertise Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health roles under these titles.
- Air Pollution Auditor
- Air Quality Technician (Air Quality Tech)
- Analytical Lab Tech (Analytical Laboratory Technician)
- Asbestos Abatement Technician (Asbestos Abatement Tech)
- Asbestos Microscopist
- Biological Lab Tech (Biological Laboratory Technician)
- Chemical Lab Tech (Chemical Laboratory Technician)
- Compliance Technician (Compliance Tech)
- Decontamination Technician (Decontamination Tech)
- Environmental Field Technician (Environmental Field Tech)
- Environmental Health Officer (EHO)
- Environmental Lab Tech (Environmental Laboratory Technician)
- Environmental Property Assessor
- Field Environmental Technician (Field Environmental Tech)
- Field Sampling Technician (Field Sampling Tech)
- Ground Water Technician (Ground Water Tech)
Related occupations
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$82,220
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59,920
- Environmental Engineers$107,110
- Compliance Officers$80,730
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$60,020
- Managers, All Other$141,900
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$53,350
- Civil Engineers$100,840
What a Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health does
- 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.
- Inspect workplaces to ensure the absence of health and safety hazards, such as high noise levels, radiation, or potential lighting hazards.
- Weigh, analyze, or measure collected sample particles, such as lead, coal dust, or rock, to determine concentration of pollutants.
- Calibrate microscopes or test instruments.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health make?
- The median annual wage for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health is $55,090 ($26 per hour). Pay ranges from about $38,170 at the 10th percentile to $94,160 at the 90th percentile.
- What is the average salary for a Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health?
- The average (mean) annual salary is $60,800, which is higher than the median because a small number of high earners pull the average up.
- Which state pays Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Healths the most?
- Washington has the highest median annual wage for this occupation at $67,160.
- Is Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health a growing occupation?
- BLS employment data for May 2025 counts about 35K people in this occupation. Projected growth is published separately in the BLS Employment Projections program.
- What does a Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health do?
- 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..