Environmental Science and Protection Technicians Salary by State
Also called: Environmental Science Technicians
The national median pay for environmental science and protection technicians is $55,090 a year. By state, it ranges from $35,010 in Mississippi to $67,160 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $38,170
- 25th percentile
- $45,820
- Median
- $55,090
- 75th percentile
- $69,910
- Top 10%
- $94,160
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 34,670 jobs.
Median pay in 49 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $67,160 | +22% | $47,360 | $106,490 | 850 |
| 2 | Nebraska | $66,240 | +20% | $40,350 | $89,040 | 140 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $66,120 | +20% | $48,400 | $115,890 | Not published |
| 4 | Minnesota | $65,320 | +19% | $36,730 | $113,530 | 450 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $64,830 | +18% | $51,100 | $97,720 | 90 |
| 6 | New York | $62,400 | +13% | $40,020 | $107,600 | 1,960 |
| 7 | New Mexico | $62,330 | +13% | $42,890 | $125,840 | 500 |
| 8 | North Dakota | $61,430 | +12% | $41,460 | $83,820 | 140 |
| 9 | California | $61,220 | +11% | $37,670 | $106,840 | 6,010 |
| 10 | Colorado | $60,930 | +11% | $47,650 | $86,480 | 740 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $60,650 | +10% | $45,530 | $97,390 | 1,180 |
| 12 | Montana | $60,550 | +10% | $45,700 | $80,730 | 70 |
| 13 | Nevada | $60,370 | +10% | $44,670 | $93,820 | 390 |
| 14 | Illinois | $59,930 | +9% | $40,970 | $99,680 | 980 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $59,330 | +8% | $43,990 | $81,340 | 330 |
| 16 | Oregon | $58,950 | +7% | $37,860 | $83,750 | 440 |
| 17 | Utah | $58,240 | +6% | $48,670 | $78,040 | 270 |
| 18 | Arizona | $57,800 | +5% | $45,760 | $80,120 | 590 |
| 19 | Hawaii | $57,010 | +3% | $42,290 | $67,810 | 260 |
| 20 | Tennessee | $56,960 | +3% | $44,920 | $74,790 | 320 |
| 21 | Ohio | $56,070 | +2% | $43,660 | $78,460 | 770 |
| 22 | Idaho | $55,420 | +1% | $30,800 | $140,150 | 200 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $55,290 | 0% | $39,000 | $79,040 | 380 |
| 24 | Alaska | $55,220 | 0% | $37,500 | $95,740 | 440 |
| 25 | Maryland | $55,090 | 0% | $37,370 | $99,480 | 580 |
| 26 | Vermont | $55,090 | 0% | $42,110 | $73,760 | 50 |
| 27 | New Hampshire | $54,080 | −2% | $39,720 | $68,080 | 80 |
| 28 | West Virginia | $52,590 | −5% | $36,970 | $67,390 | 750 |
| 29 | New Jersey | $52,190 | −5% | $39,000 | $86,270 | 830 |
| 30 | Iowa | $52,020 | −6% | $37,900 | $80,390 | 470 |
| 31 | Maine | $51,820 | −6% | $35,550 | $78,540 | 150 |
| 32 | North Carolina | $51,630 | −6% | $38,870 | $77,480 | 1,100 |
| 33 | Michigan | $51,290 | −7% | $41,600 | $74,570 | 600 |
| 34 | Texas | $50,710 | −8% | $39,490 | $78,770 | 3,350 |
| 35 | Missouri | $50,340 | −9% | $42,050 | $69,060 | 380 |
| 36 | Wyoming | $49,440 | −10% | $42,970 | $79,510 | 150 |
| 37 | Virginia | $49,430 | −10% | $37,840 | $77,300 | 1,450 |
| 38 | Indiana | $49,020 | −11% | $36,180 | $73,190 | 780 |
| 39 | Florida | $48,840 | −11% | $39,280 | $74,170 | 2,090 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $48,700 | −12% | $37,440 | $102,550 | 500 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $48,390 | −12% | $42,900 | $64,480 | 160 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $48,090 | −13% | $35,230 | $84,120 | 360 |
| 43 | Georgia | $48,050 | −13% | $37,020 | $73,900 | 1,110 |
| 44 | Kansas | $47,880 | −13% | $39,520 | $66,680 | 340 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $46,840 | −15% | $36,910 | $83,100 | 560 |
| 46 | Delaware | $45,720 | −17% | $33,080 | $64,790 | 150 |
| 47 | Alabama | $45,000 | −18% | $37,340 | $69,990 | 410 |
| 48 | South Dakota | $44,180 | −20% | $30,830 | $57,010 | 60 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $35,010 | −36% | $28,880 | $68,300 | 250 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians salary questions
Which state pays environmental science and protection technicians the most?
Washington, with a median of $67,160 a year (+22% vs. the national median of $55,090). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays environmental science and protection technicians the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $35,010 a year (−36% vs. national).
Where do most environmental science and protection technicians work?
California has the most jobs, about 6,010, with a median of $61,220.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.