Environmental Science Technicians
- Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Median Yearly Income
$50,468
Most Common Education Level
Bachelor's degree
Projected Job Growth
+6.92%
What do Environmental Science Technicians do?
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.
Career Interests Areas
- Investigative
- Realistic
- Conventional
You might also be interested in…
Health and Safety Engineers
$102,963 Median Yearly Income+6.59% Projected Job GrowthHydrologists
$89,246 Median Yearly Income+5.49% Projected Job GrowthForest and Conservation Technicians
$51,804 Median Yearly Income+2.65% Projected Job GrowthOccupational Health and Safety Specialists
$81,075 Median Yearly Income+10.45% Projected Job GrowthWater/Wastewater Engineers
$95,790 Median Yearly Income+6.37% Projected Job Growth
Data on career profiles are based on information supplied by the O*NET Program, sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment, and Training Administration.