Summary
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Quick Facts: Environmental Science and Protection Technicians | |
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$46,540 per year
$22.38 per hour |
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Associate's degree | |
None | |
None | |
34,700 | |
8% (Much faster than average) | |
2,900 |
What Environmental Science and Protection Technicians Do
Environmental science and protection technicians monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution and contamination.
Work Environment
Environmental science and protection technicians work in offices, laboratories, and the field.
How to Become an Environmental Science and Protection Technician
Environmental science and protection technicians typically need an associate’s degree or 2 years of postsecondary education, although some positions require a bachelor’s degree.
Pay
The median annual wage for environmental science and protection technicians was $46,540 in May 2019.
Job Outlook
Employment of environmental science and protection technicians is projected to grow 8 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. However, because it is a small occupation, the fast growth will result in only about 2,900 new jobs over the 10-year period.
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