Environmental Science & Protection Technicians
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.
Salary Information
Salaries (all Environmental Science & Protection Technicians)
Average: $50,660
10% earn $35,800 (or less)
10% earn $85,010 (or more)Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics - 2023 wage data
Job Title - Examples:
Environmental Technician (Environmental Tech)
Laboratory Technician
Public Health Sanitarian
Sanitarian
Water Quality Analyst
Water Quality SpecialistResources:
- Environmental Science
- Category: Environmental Science
- Environmental Science & Protection Technicians
- How to Become an Environmental Scientist
- Environmental Science and Protection Technician Overview
- Earth & Environmental Science | Careers, Concentrations, and Courses
- Earth & Environmental Science | Careers, Concentrations, and Courses (Part 2)
- 5 Honest Reasons Why You Should Study Environmental Science
- Environmental Science
- What Being an Environmental Science Major is Like // Curriculum, Opportunities, Careers // Clarkson
- Is an Environmental Studies Degree Worth The Debt?
- Environmental Scientist | Future Jobs | This Career Field is Becoming Increasingly Important
- Environmental Science & Protection Technician, Including Health Career Video
