Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health pay in Washington

In Washington, the median pay for environmental science and protection technicians, including health is $32.29 an hour ($67,160 a year). About 850 people work in this job there.

$32.29Median hourly pay
$55,580–$106,490Middle half of workers, yearly
850People in this job in Washington

That is 22% higher than the U.S. median ($55,090). Washington ranks 1st of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$22.77$47,360
25% of workers$26.72$55,580
Half of workers (median)$32.29$67,160
75% of workers$51.20$106,490
90% of workers$51.20$106,490

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue$60,260270
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater$51,40030

Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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
Biological Technicians$60,800
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Chemical Technicians$62,100
Food Science Technicians$62,070

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.