SOC 19-4042 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health — Lakeland
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Lakeland, FL is $49,430 a year, trailing the national median of $55,090 by 10.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Lakeland, FL is $49,430 a year, trailing the national median of $55,090 by 10.3%. Half of workers earn between $43,830 and $54,600. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $37,440 and the ninetieth at $75,580.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. Palm Bay leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $51,220. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 226th of 429 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,440 | −32.0% |
| 25th | $43,830 | −20.4% |
| Median (50th) | $49,430 | −10.3% |
| 75th | $54,600 | −0.9% |
| 90th | $75,580 | +37.2% |
| Mean | $51,640 | −6.3% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palm Bay | $51,220 | 60 | |
| 2 | Tampa | $50,850 | 300 | |
| 3 | Port St. Lucie | $50,700 | 30 | |
| 4 | Gainesville | $50,330 | 100 | |
| 5 | Miami | $49,930 | 650 | |
| 6 | North Port | $49,730 | 70 | |
| 7 | Cape Coral | $48,680 | 50 | |
| 8 | Jacksonville | $48,050 | 140 | |
| 9 | Panama City | $48,010 | 60 | |
| 10 | Pensacola | $45,990 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lakeland run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $49,430 buys what $47,805 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 13.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,430as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,805US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,430 a year, 10.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,440 to $75,580 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Palm Bay, at $51,220.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health in Lakeland, FL?
The median annual wage is $49,430, or $23.76 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $55,090, so pay in Lakeland, FL is 10.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Lakeland, FL earns more than $75,580 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,440 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Palm Bay, at $51,220 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Lakeland, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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