Environmental science and protection technicians
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$49,490
~$24/hr · ~$4,124/mo
US Jobs
40K
As fast as average
AI & Automation Risk
4/10
Low Risk
AI & Automation Risk
Low Risk 4/10
The core of this role involves physical fieldwork, such as collecting soil and water samples and inspecting facilities, which AI cannot perform. However, AI will significantly impact the digital aspects of the job, including data analysis, the preparation of reports and charts, and the modeling of environmental impacts.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SCBEST VALUE | $76,830 | Below avg (91.2) | $84,203 |
| Bismarck, ND | $65,030 | Below avg (89.4) | $72,778 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $78,380 | Above avg (109.7) | $71,421 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $62,520 | Below avg (92.5) | $67,607 |
| Knoxville, TN | $62,140 | Below avg (92.2) | $67,372 |
| Fresno, CA | $68,940 | Above avg (104.0) | $66,286 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $64,840 | Average (98.2) | $66,044 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $61,010 | Below avg (92.8) | $65,778 |
| Iowa City, IA | $60,330 | Below avg (91.9) | $65,654 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $58,160 | Below avg (89.7) | $64,804 |
| Lubbock, TX | $58,170 | Below avg (91.0) | $63,930 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $64,770 | Average (102.5) | $63,199 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $59,250 | Below avg (94.1) | $62,989 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $73,990 | Above avg (117.6) | $62,943 |
| Boise City, ID | $59,260 | Below avg (94.2) | $62,879 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Associate's degree
10-Year Growth
+4% (As fast as average)
Hourly Rate
~$24/hr
Monthly Income
~$4,124/mo
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