Environmental Science and Protection Technicians Salary
Bureau of Labor Statistics title: Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
The median environmental science and protection technicians salary in the United States is $55,090 per year ($26.49/hour). Salaries range from $38,170 at the entry level to $94,160+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 34,670 environmental science and protection technicians jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 4% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$55,090
per year
Hourly Rate
$26.49
per hour
Employment
34,670
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$38,170
25th percentile
$45,820
Median
$55,090
75th percentile
$69,910
90th percentile
$94,160
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+4%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
5,600
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Associate's degree
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians Salary by State
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$35K$67K■ No data
Top Paying States
Washington
$67K
+22%
Nebraska
$66K
+20%
Connecticut
$66K
+20%
Minnesota
$65K
+19%
Rhode Island
$65K
+18%
New York
$62K
+13%
New Mexico
$62K
+13%
North Dakota
$61K
+12%
California
$61K
+11%
Colorado
$61K
+11%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $67,160 | +21.9% |
| Nebraska | $66,240 | +20.2% |
| Connecticut | $66,120 | +20.0% |
| Minnesota | $65,320 | +18.6% |
| Rhode Island | $64,830 | +17.7% |
| New York | $62,400 | +13.3% |
| New Mexico | $62,330 | +13.1% |
| North Dakota | $61,430 | +11.5% |
| California | $61,220 | +11.1% |
| Colorado | $60,930 | +10.6% |
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Environmental Science and Protection Technicians Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $90,720 | +64.7% |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $89,040 | +61.6% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $80,840 | +46.7% |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $77,860 | +41.3% |
| Fresno, CA | $77,840 | +41.3% |
| Redding, CA | $77,650 | +41.0% |
| Visalia, CA | $77,390 | +40.5% |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $74,410 | +35.1% |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $74,170 | +34.6% |
| Albuquerque, NM | $70,600 | +28.2% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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