Summary
Quick Facts: Environmental Science and Protection Technicians | |
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$41,240 per year
$19.83 per hour |
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Associate’s degree | |
None | |
None | |
32,800 | |
19% (Faster than average) | |
6,200 |
What Environmental Science and Protection Technicians Do
Environmental science and protection technicians do laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those affecting public health. Many work under the supervision of environmental scientists and specialists, who direct the technicians’ work and evaluate their results.
Work Environment
Environmental science and protection technicians work in offices, laboratories, and the field.
How to Become an Environmental Science or Protection Technician
Environmental science and protection technicians typically need an associate’s degree or 2 years of postsecondary education, though some positions may require a bachelor’s degree.
Pay
The median annual wage for environmental science and protection technicians was $41,240 in May 2012.
Job Outlook
Employment of environmental science and protection technicians is projected to grow 19 percent from 2012 to 2022, faster than the average for all occupations. Environmental science and protection technicians should have good job prospects overall.
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