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SOC 19-4042·Life, Physical & Social ScienceOpportunity job
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Median wage
$60,992
10-yr outlook
+14.9%by 2032
Openings / year
312
Workers in NY
2,470
How pay grows with experience
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $42,549 |
| Median (typical) | $60,992 |
| Experienced | $77,712 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Capital Region | $66,604 |
| New York City | $64,724 |
| Long Island | $64,299 |
| Southern Tier | $59,797 |
| Hudson Valley | $58,206 |
| Mohawk Valley | $56,494 |
| Western New York | $53,114 |
| Central New York | $52,660 |
| Finger Lakes | $52,269 |
| North Country | $36,960 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
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