SOC 19-4042 · May 2025 · United States
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health across the United States is $55,090 per year, measured over 34,670 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $67,160.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Pay for this occupation varies by 91.8% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $67,160 and Mississippi pays $35,010.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $67,160 | 850 | |
| 2 | Nebraska | $66,240 | 140 | |
| 3 | Connecticut | $66,120 | — | |
| 4 | Minnesota | $65,320 | 450 | |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $64,830 | 90 | |
| 6 | New York | $62,400 | 1,960 | |
| 7 | New Mexico | $62,330 | 500 | |
| 8 | North Dakota | $61,430 | 140 | |
| 9 | California | $61,220 | 6,010 | |
| 10 | Colorado | $60,930 | 740 |
States with the most Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 6,010 | $61,220 | |
| 2 | Texas | 3,350 | $50,710 | |
| 3 | Florida | 2,090 | $48,840 | |
| 4 | New York | 1,960 | $62,400 | |
| 5 | Virginia | 1,450 | $49,430 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 1,180 | $60,650 | |
| 7 | Georgia | 1,110 | $48,050 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 1,100 | $51,630 | |
| 9 | Illinois | 980 | $59,930 | |
| 10 | Washington | 850 | $67,160 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Luis Obispo | $90,720 | 40 |
| 2 | Duluth | $89,040 | 50 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $80,840 | 690 |
| 4 | Augusta | $77,860 | 90 |
| 5 | Fresno | $77,840 | 400 |
| 6 | Redding | $77,650 | 40 |
| 7 | Visalia | $77,390 | 30 |
| 8 | Kiryas Joel | $74,410 | 100 |
| 9 | Santa Rosa | $74,170 | 80 |
| 10 | Albuquerque | $70,600 | 230 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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