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Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
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.
Common Tasks
- Investigate hazardous conditions or spills or outbreaks of disease or food poisoning, collecting samples for analysis.
- Direct activities of workers in laboratory.
- Develop testing procedures.
- Analyze potential environmental impacts of production process changes and recommend steps to mitigate negative impacts.
- Develop or implement site recycling or hazardous waste stream programs.
Required Education
Associate's degree
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $19.37 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $12.12 and $29.45 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $40,285.51 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $25,210.14 and $61,255.07 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 360 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 8.3% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 390.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $17.00 with the median annual salary reaching $35,609.
