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Job Description


	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.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

	Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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Significant Points


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	Environmental Science and Protection Technicians

Environmental science and protection technicians monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution and contamination, including those affecting public health. In addition, they work to ensure that environmental violations are prevented. Environmental science and protection technicians work in offices, laboratories, and the field. Environmental science and protection technicians typically need an associate's degree or 2 years of postsecondary education, although some positions may require a bachelor's degree. The median annual wage for environmental science and protection technicians was $43,030 in May 2015. Employment of environmental science and protection technicians is projected to grow 9 percent from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations. Environmental science and protection technicians should have good job prospects overall. Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for environmental science and protection technicians. Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of environmental science and protection technicians with similar occupations. Learn more about environmental science and protection technicians by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services	7,910
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	6,970
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services	6,070
State Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	2,240
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	1,820
Remediation and Other Waste Management Services	1,060
Scientific Research and Development Services	970
Employment Services	710
Waste Treatment and Disposal	620
Social Advocacy Organizations	550

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Average Annual Salary	$50,350
Average Hourly Wage	$24.21
Total Employment	32,600