Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health pay in Virginia

In Virginia, the median pay for environmental science and protection technicians, including health is $23.77 an hour ($49,430 a year). About 1,450 people work in this job there.

$23.77Median hourly pay
$43,600–$62,060Middle half of workers, yearly
1,450People in this job in Virginia

That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($55,090). Virginia ranks 37th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.19$37,840
25% of workers$20.96$43,600
Half of workers (median)$23.77$49,430
75% of workers$29.84$62,060
90% of workers$37.16$77,300

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Charlottesville$66,83070
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk$49,050340
Richmond$45,800260
Roanoke$42,85040

Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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.