Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $55,090 · Median hourly: $26.49 · Employment: 34,670
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,170 | $18.35 |
| 25th | $45,820 | $22.03 |
| Median | $55,090 | $26.49 |
| 75th | $69,910 | $33.61 |
| 90th | $94,160 | $45.27 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 19-4042
- Total U.S. employment: 34,670
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
A closer look
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $38,170, median pay is $55,090, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $94,160.
Across the United States, 34,670 environmental science and protection technicians, including health are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this a mid-sized occupations in the national economy.
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $45,000 | $21.64 | -18.3% | 410 |
| Alaska | $55,220 | $26.55 | +0.2% | 440 |
| Arizona | $57,800 | $27.79 | +4.9% | 590 |
| Arkansas | $48,390 | $23.26 | -12.2% | 160 |
| California | $61,220 | $29.43 | +11.1% | 6,010 |
| Colorado | $60,930 | $29.30 | +10.6% | 740 |
| Connecticut | $66,120 | $31.79 | +20.0% | 0 |
| Delaware | $45,720 | $21.98 | -17.0% | 150 |
| Florida | $48,840 | $23.48 | -11.3% | 2,090 |
| Georgia | $48,050 | $23.10 | -12.8% | 1,110 |
| Hawaii | $57,010 | $27.41 | +3.5% | 260 |
| Idaho | $55,420 | $26.65 | +0.6% | 200 |
| Illinois | $59,930 | $28.81 | +8.8% | 980 |
| Indiana | $49,020 | $23.57 | -11.0% | 780 |
| Iowa | $52,020 | $25.01 | -5.6% | 470 |
| Kansas | $47,880 | $23.02 | -13.1% | 340 |
| Kentucky | $46,840 | $22.52 | -15.0% | 560 |
| Louisiana | — | — | — | 300 |
| Maine | $51,820 | $24.91 | -5.9% | 150 |
| Maryland | $55,090 | $26.49 | 0.0% | 580 |
| Massachusetts | $59,330 | $28.52 | +7.7% | 330 |
| Michigan | $51,290 | $24.66 | -6.9% | 600 |
| Minnesota | $65,320 | $31.41 | +18.6% | 450 |
| Mississippi | $35,010 | $16.83 | -36.4% | 250 |
| Missouri | $50,340 | $24.20 | -8.6% | 380 |
| Montana | $60,550 | $29.11 | +9.9% | 70 |
| Nebraska | $66,240 | $31.85 | +20.2% | 140 |
| Nevada | $60,370 | $29.03 | +9.6% | 390 |
| New Hampshire | $54,080 | $26.00 | -1.8% | 80 |
| New Jersey | $52,190 | $25.09 | -5.3% | 830 |
| New Mexico | $62,330 | $29.97 | +13.1% | 500 |
| New York | $62,400 | $30.00 | +13.3% | 1,960 |
| North Carolina | $51,630 | $24.82 | -6.3% | 1,100 |
| North Dakota | $61,430 | $29.53 | +11.5% | 140 |
| Ohio | $56,070 | $26.96 | +1.8% | 770 |
| Oklahoma | $48,090 | $23.12 | -12.7% | 360 |
| Oregon | $58,950 | $28.34 | +7.0% | 440 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,650 | $29.16 | +10.1% | 1,180 |
| Rhode Island | $64,830 | $31.17 | +17.7% | 90 |
| South Carolina | $48,700 | $23.41 | -11.6% | 500 |
| South Dakota | $44,180 | $21.24 | -19.8% | 60 |
| Tennessee | $56,960 | $27.39 | +3.4% | 320 |
| Texas | $50,710 | $24.38 | -8.0% | 3,350 |
| Utah | $58,240 | $28.00 | +5.7% | 270 |
| Vermont | $55,090 | $26.49 | 0.0% | 50 |
| Virginia | $49,430 | $23.77 | -10.3% | 1,450 |
| Washington | $67,160 | $32.29 | +21.9% | 850 |
| West Virginia | $52,590 | $25.28 | -4.5% | 750 |
| Wisconsin | $55,290 | $26.58 | +0.4% | 380 |
| Wyoming | $49,440 | $23.77 | -10.3% | 150 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for environmental science and protection technicians, including health?
The median annual wage for environmental science and protection technicians, including health is $55,090 ($26.49 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays environmental science and protection technicians, including health the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many environmental science and protection technicians, including health are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 34,670 environmental science and protection technicians, including health employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do environmental science and protection technicians, including health make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $26.49. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.