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The average salary for an Environmental Science Technician in U.S. is $57,470.

Annual Average Salary Information

Annual Average Salary: $57,470

$35,800$85,010

Hourly Pay Information

Hourly Average Salary: $27.63

$17.21$40.87

What does an Environmental Science Technician earn?

On average, environmental science technicians earn around $57,470 per year in the U.S.. They work directly with environmental scientists to monitor, maintain, and analyse environmental data. Duties may include collecting samples, identifying and interpreting environmental problems, enforcing regulations, and performing lab work. Environmental science technicians may choose to specialize in topics such as climate change, air quality, water resources, or wildlife management.

How to earn more as an Environmental Science Technician

To become an Environmental Science Technician, you will need either a degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry or other related subjects. Alternatively, you can join an apprenticeship scheme and gain experience in the field. To earn more as an Environmental Science Technician, you can gain qualifications in areas such as hazardous waste management, environmental monitoring or environmental law, or you could gain an advanced qualification in environmental management, to become a manager of a related business. Additionally, you could become self-employed or set up an environmental consultancy firm.

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