Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for environmental science and protection technicians, including health is $24.82 an hour ($51,630 a year). About 1,100 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($55,090). North Carolina ranks 32nd of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for environmental science and protection technicians, including health in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.69 | $38,870 |
| 25% of workers | $21.38 | $44,460 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.82 | $51,630 |
| 75% of workers | $30.23 | $62,880 |
| 90% of workers | $37.25 | $77,480 |
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $62,650 | 130 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $57,890 | 290 |
| Winston-Salem | $55,810 | 70 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $55,530 | 200 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $52,380 | 50 |
| Wilmington | $46,830 | 70 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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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|---|---|
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| Biological Technicians | $61,720 |
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| Agricultural Technicians | $51,470 |
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