Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health pay in Ohio

In Ohio, the median pay for environmental science and protection technicians, including health is $26.96 an hour ($56,070 a year). About 770 people work in this job there.

$26.96Median hourly pay
$49,050–$65,870Middle half of workers, yearly
770People in this job in Ohio

That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($55,090). Ohio ranks 21st of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$20.99$43,660
25% of workers$23.58$49,050
Half of workers (median)$26.96$56,070
75% of workers$31.67$65,870
90% of workers$37.72$78,460

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Cleveland$60,110110
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek$59,29060
Cincinnati$58,650210
Columbus$52,310160

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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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JobMedian yearly pay
Chemical Technicians$59,750
Biological Technicians$51,080
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$49,210

Other job titles for this job

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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.