Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
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Automation risk
Low Risk (21-40%): Jobs in this level have a limited risk of automation, as they demand a mix of technical and human-centric skills.
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Growth
The number of 'Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health' job openings is expected to rise 5.9% by 2032
Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due 09-2023.
Wages
In 2022, the median annual wage for 'Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health' was $48,380, or $23 per hour
'Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health' were paid 4.5% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $46,310
Wages over time
Volume
As of 2022 there were 33,920 people employed as 'Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health' within the United States.
This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 4 thousand people are employed as 'Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health'.
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.
SOC Code: 19-4042.00
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