Environmental Science and Protection Technician salary
From 21 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 19-4042: Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Environmental Science and Protection Technician H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 21 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Environmental Science and Protection Technician jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 19-4042, Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health). The median base salary is $62,000, 49% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $48,318 and $66,500.
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | – | 0 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
What a Environmental Science and Protection Technician does
Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing.
Typical tasks
- Collect samples of gases, soils, water, industrial wastewater, or asbestos products to conduct tests on pollutant levels or identify sources of pollution.
- Investigate hazardous conditions or spills or outbreaks of disease or food poisoning, collecting samples for analysis.
- Record test data and prepare reports, summaries, or charts that interpret test results.
- Prepare samples or photomicrographs for testing and analysis.
- Discuss test results and analyses with customers.
- Inspect workplaces to ensure the absence of health and safety hazards, such as high noise levels, radiation, or potential lighting hazards.
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
O*NET occupation: Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health (19-4042.00). This section includes information from the 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.
H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health), the median annual wage was $55,090 in May 2025, with 34,670 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $62,000, 13% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $43,680 | $38,170 |
| 25th percentile | $48,318 | $45,820 |
| Median | $62,000 | $55,090 |
| 75th percentile | $66,500 | $69,910 |
| 90th percentile | $73,590 | $94,160 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $43,680 |
| 25th | $48,318 |
| 50th (median) | $62,000 |
| 75th | $66,500 |
| 90th | $73,590 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Environmental Science and Protection Technician make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Environmental Science and Protection Technician jobs is $62,000 (21 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $48,318 and $66,500.
Do H-1B Environmental Science and Protection Technicians earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($62,000) is 13% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($55,090, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.