Environmental Science and Protection Technicians
Professional and Business Services
About this Career
Technicians 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.
Why this Career?
Technicians spend most of their time on their feet. They also may need to carry and set up testing equipment, which can involve some heavy lifting and frequent bending and crouching. Fieldwork may be seasonal, depending on the location.
Pay & Outlook
- Entry Pay
- $18–$21
- Experienced Pay
- $28–$39
- Annual Openings
- 163
Work Environment
- Work outside
- Physical strength
- Work at a desk
- Interact with people
Requirements
Some states have specific requirements, such as a license or registration for environmental science and protection technicians.