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Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health is a notable career in the 19 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 19-4042 |
| title | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health |
| onet code | 19-4042.00 |
| description | Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing. |
| job zone | 4 |
| major group | 19 |
| tot emp | 39,390 |
| a mean | 56,770 |
| a median | 49,490 |
| a pct10 | 36,130 |
| a pct25 | 38,050 |
| a pct75 | 64,170 |
| a pct90 | 85,630 |
| h mean | 27 |
| h median | 23 |
The day-to-day work of a environmental science and protection technicians, including health typically centers on collect samples of gases, soils, water, industrial wastewater, or asbestos products to conduct tests on pollutant levels or identify sources of pollution. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, and Writing. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.58 out of 5 — highly rated for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working environmental science and protection technicians, including health, the most common entry qualification is a Bachelor's Degree (68.2%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 68% of incumbents. This is a degree-heavy profession — most incumbents hold a four-year degree or beyond.
Median annual pay is highest in Washington at $78,270 and lowest in Illinois at $30,690 — a 2.6× spread. The top five states (Washington, District of Columbia, Nebraska, Connecticut, Nevada) average $70,016. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $78,270 | $77,590 | $43,120 | $104,870 | 850 |
| District of Columbia | $76,420 | $76,700 | $76,410 | $76,430 | — |
| Nebraska | $67,720 | $66,860 | $40,780 | $85,220 | 180 |
| Connecticut | $64,370 | $74,290 | $49,320 | $108,530 | 120 |
| Nevada | $63,300 | $71,970 | $36,950 | $134,520 | 250 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,060 | $63,010 | $44,720 | $95,020 | 1,160 |
| New York | $59,380 | $64,240 | $38,050 | $101,730 | 2,470 |
| Iowa | $58,730 | $58,570 | $38,850 | $80,850 | 290 |
| Minnesota | $58,200 | $63,430 | $34,670 | $95,370 | 730 |
| New Mexico | $57,930 | $62,330 | $38,670 | $95,680 | 460 |
| Hawaii | $56,490 | $55,820 | $39,730 | $72,750 | 280 |
| Tennessee | $55,940 | $57,600 | $30,130 | $81,610 | 300 |
| Mississippi | $55,690 | $56,500 | $33,110 | $83,800 | — |
| North Dakota | $55,310 | $56,440 | $39,130 | $71,990 | 120 |
| Georgia | $54,180 | $59,210 | $35,050 | $86,920 | 620 |
| Utah | $54,060 | $57,310 | $44,290 | $76,350 | 320 |
| Massachusetts | $54,000 | $58,640 | $38,690 | $86,030 | 630 |
| Maryland | $53,730 | $59,710 | $39,030 | $88,470 | 610 |
| Oregon | $53,350 | $58,060 | $35,870 | $97,330 | 440 |
| West Virginia | $52,690 | $53,760 | $34,720 | $74,690 | 530 |
| New Hampshire | $52,610 | $53,680 | $37,570 | $72,810 | 130 |
| Missouri | $52,140 | $54,010 | $25,580 | $96,380 | 250 |
| Michigan | $51,580 | $58,720 | $41,870 | $84,310 | 710 |
| Arizona | $51,210 | $58,630 | $41,340 | $76,720 | 510 |
| Wyoming | $51,140 | $56,170 | $40,650 | $77,300 | 160 |
| Ohio | $50,400 | $54,700 | $40,050 | $73,780 | 910 |
| Idaho | $50,340 | $63,350 | $29,370 | $132,280 | 210 |
| Montana | $50,220 | $52,140 | $38,420 | $65,290 | 100 |
| South Dakota | $50,180 | $50,390 | $35,530 | $62,120 | 60 |
| New Jersey | $49,620 | $55,150 | $37,440 | $79,020 | 1,200 |
| Texas | $49,620 | $55,880 | $37,790 | $82,850 | 3,490 |
| Vermont | $49,350 | $51,900 | $39,830 | $65,810 | 40 |
| Virginia | $49,130 | $53,210 | $35,890 | $72,960 | 1,150 |
| Wisconsin | $49,050 | $53,380 | $33,460 | $74,240 | 350 |
| Alaska | $48,830 | $61,280 | $35,520 | $107,290 | 350 |
| Florida | $48,000 | $53,650 | $37,000 | $81,740 | 1,660 |
| Louisiana | $48,000 | $58,180 | $33,610 | $98,490 | 330 |
| North Carolina | $47,860 | $50,900 | $36,380 | $72,430 | 880 |
| Indiana | $47,680 | $50,560 | $32,700 | $66,020 | 660 |
| Kansas | $47,150 | $51,210 | $37,020 | $78,400 | 330 |
| South Carolina | $46,230 | $54,460 | $37,130 | $92,300 | 400 |
| Alabama | $45,890 | $47,580 | $34,930 | $68,810 | 340 |
| Oklahoma | $45,390 | $50,960 | $32,520 | $80,860 | 280 |
| Arkansas | $44,500 | $47,040 | $38,680 | $61,710 | 190 |
| Maine | $43,120 | $45,150 | $34,030 | $62,130 | 150 |
| Delaware | $42,680 | $43,870 | $31,290 | $62,920 | 140 |
| Kentucky | $38,940 | $47,400 | $31,170 | $73,160 | 400 |
| California | $38,220 | $53,610 | $36,170 | $86,900 | — |
| Illinois | $30,690 | $46,970 | $30,690 | $86,490 | 1,740 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for environmental science and protection technicians, including health. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Air Analyst or Air Pollution Auditor frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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