Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

Low Risk
32%
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AUTOMATION RISK
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32%
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LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
7.0%
by year 2033
WAGES
$50,660
or $24.35 per hour
Volume
32,390
as of 2023
SUMMARY
JOB SCORE
5.2/10

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Calculated automation risk

32% (Low 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

Fast growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health' job openings is expected to rise 7.0% by 2033

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031
Updated projections are due 09-2024.

Wages

Low paid relative to other professions

In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health' was $50,660, or $24 per hour

'Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health' were paid 5.4% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060

Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Lower range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2023 there were 32,390 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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