Occupation ยท SOC 19-4042
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of environmental science and protection technicians, including health has no teleworkability classification in the source data. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 39,390 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $49,490 ($23.79 an hour).
US employment
39,390
Median annual wage
$49,490
Mean annual wage
$56,770
Median hourly wage
$23.79
Education and training
Typical education
Associate's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Job zone
4
Considerable preparation
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| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $80,060 | $30,570 (+61.8%) | 5 | Bachelor's degree |
| Compliance Officers | $78,420 | $28,930 (+58.5%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Environmental Engineers | $104,170 | $54,680 (+110.5%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Managers, All Other | $136,550 | $87,060 (+175.9%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Civil Engineers | $99,590 | $50,100 (+101.2%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $161,180 | $111,690 (+225.7%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. Texas3,490
- 2. New York2,470
- 3. Illinois1,740
- 4. Florida1,660
- 5. New Jersey1,200
- 6. Pennsylvania1,160
- 7. Virginia1,150
- 8. Ohio910
- 9. North Carolina880
- 10. Colorado850
States that pay the most
- 1. Washington$78,270
- 2. District of Columbia$76,420
- 3. Nebraska$67,720
- 4. Connecticut$64,370
- 5. Nevada$63,300
- 6. Pennsylvania$60,060
- 7. New York$59,380
- 8. Iowa$58,730
- 9. Minnesota$58,200
- 10. New Mexico$57,930
Median annual wage. Based on 51 states and territories with published figures.
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