Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$49,490
↑ 6.3% since 2019
Median Salary Over Time
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 6.3% since 2019 ($46,540 → $49,490)
🏆Peak year: 2023 at $50,660
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+0.7%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -8%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,490 | -2.3% |
| 2023 | $50,660 | +4.7% |
| 2022 | $48,380 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | $47,370 | +1.1% |
| 2020 | $46,850 | +0.7% |
| 2019 | $46,540 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.