Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health Salary (2025)
Based on 34,670 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $38,170 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $45,820 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $55,090 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $69,910 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $94,160 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$38K
25th
$46K
Median
$55K
75th
$70K
90th
$94K
Highest Paying States for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Washington | $77,500 |
| Connecticut | $74,420 |
| Minnesota | $72,240 |
| New Mexico | $70,810 |
| Rhode Island | $70,490 |
| New York | $68,320 |
| California | $67,750 |
| Nebraska | $66,090 |
| Alaska | $65,520 |
| Illinois | $65,490 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Washington at an average of $77,500 per year, while Illinois has an average of $65,490 — a difference of $12,010. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 34,670 workers were employed as Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Healths in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations. The annual mean wage of $60,800 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 19-4042