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Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

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.

Median salary

$49,490

Typical range

$36k – $86k

Job outlook

+4% (faster than average)

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Education

Typical entry: Bachelor's degree

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Typical progression

  1. Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health Intern

    Internship

    $36,000

    ~4 mos to advance

  2. Junior Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

    Entry / Junior

    $36,130

    ~2 yrs to advance

  3. Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

    Established

    $49,490

    ~3 yrs to advance

  4. Senior Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

    Senior

    $67,560

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Key skills

A typical day

  • Collect samples of gases, soils, water, industrial wastewater, or asbestos products to conduct tests on pollutant levels or identify sources of pollution.
  • Investigate hazardous conditions or spills or outbreaks of disease or food poisoning, collecting samples for analysis.
  • Record test data and prepare reports, summaries, or charts that interpret test results.
  • Prepare samples or photomicrographs for testing and analysis.
  • Discuss test results and analyses with customers.

Fields of study

Any field

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