Environmental Science and Protection Technicians Salary in Mississippi
Also called: Environmental Science Technicians
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians in Mississippi earn a median of $35,010 a year, −36% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $35,010
- vs. U.S. median
- −36% ($55,090)
- Rank among states
- 49 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,880; the top 10% earn over $68,300. Nationally the range is $38,170 to $94,160.
States ranked near Mississippi
Similar jobs in Mississippi
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$67,450 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$36,680 median in Mississippi
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$57,780 median in Mississippi
- Forensic Science Technicians$52,850 median in Mississippi
- Conservation Scientists$59,510 median in Mississippi
- Soil and Plant Scientists$72,690 median in Mississippi
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians pay in Mississippi
How much do environmental science and protection technicians make in Mississippi?
The median is $35,010 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,880 and the top 10% earn over $68,300. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for environmental science and protection technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 49 of 49 (−36% vs. the national median of $55,090). Living costs are not included.