Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health pay in Georgia

In Georgia, the median pay for environmental science and protection technicians, including health is $23.10 an hour ($48,050 a year). About 1,110 people work in this job there.

$23.10Median hourly pay
$43,780–$57,200Middle half of workers, yearly
1,110People in this job in Georgia

That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($55,090). Georgia ranks 43rd of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for environmental science and protection technicians, including health in Georgia

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.80$37,020
25% of workers$21.05$43,780
Half of workers (median)$23.10$48,050
75% of workers$27.50$57,200
90% of workers$35.53$73,900

Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health pay in Georgia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Augusta-Richmond County$77,86090
Savannah$48,08050
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell$48,050630
Albany$39,43030

Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for environmental science and protection technicians, including health

  • Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +6.9% over ten years, faster than average · about 5,300 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

Water Quality SpecialistEnvironmental Field TechPollution Control TechnicianPollution Control TechRemediation TechAir Pollution AuditorAir Quality TechnicianAir Quality TechAnalytical Lab TechAsbestos Abatement TechnicianAsbestos Abatement TechAsbestos Microscopist

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.