Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
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Occupation Description
Environmental science and protection technicians including those in the health field implement laboratory and field trials to monitor the environment and examine sources of pollution, together with those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. They often gather samples of gases, soil, water, and other resources for analysis.
Estimated Income
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$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
All financial data provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)
Total Employees In 2010
30890
Job Openings By 2025
19500
Growth Rate
23.6%
Required Work Experience
None
National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth