Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
SOC Code: 19-4042 Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo, CO | $45,053 | $63,939 | $82,846 | $101,733 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $51,542 | $66,186 | $80,829 | $95,472 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $42,744 | $59,987 | $77,230 | $94,474 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $35,090 | $54,725 | $74,381 | $94,016 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $45,822 | $61,630 | $77,418 | $93,226 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $45,822 | $61,630 | $77,418 | $93,226 |
| Yakima, WA | $44,242 | $59,821 | $75,421 | $91,000 |
| Boise City, ID | $45,198 | $60,382 | $75,546 | $90,730 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $54,267 | $66,248 | $78,208 | $90,189 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $50,274 | $63,544 | $76,794 | $90,064 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Chemtex Environmental Laboratory, Inc. | 3 | $39,777 |
| PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | 2 | $45,159 |
| Veolia North America LLC | 2 | $70,098 |
| Ecological Improvements LLc | 1 | $41,600 |
| DISTINCT ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, INC. | 1 | $78,000 |
| Giering Metal Finishing, Inc. | 1 | $50,960 |
| Harvard University | 1 | $56,000 |
| HSE Consulting Services, LLC | 1 | $41,600 |
| HazChem Environmental LLC | 1 | $65,000 |
| Clemson University | 1 | $60,000 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | $86,413 |
| 2023 | 3 | $62,787 |
| 2024 | 9 | $66,621 |
| 2025 | 11 | $55,750 |
| 2026 | 2 | $42,797 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Writing | 3.9 | |
| Speaking | 3.9 | |
| Active Listening | 3.9 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.8 | |
| Science | 3.4 | |
| Monitoring | 3.4 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.2 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.2 | |
| Mathematics | 3.1 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.6 |
| Chemistry | 3.5 |
| English Language | 3.5 |
| Biology | 3.4 |
| Law and Government | 3.4 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.4 |
| Mathematics | 3.4 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3.0 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 68.2% |
| Associate's degree | 22.7% |
| High school diploma | 4.5% |
| Some college | 4.5% |
Typical Tasks
- Record test data and prepare reports, summaries, or charts that interpret test results.
- Collect samples of gases, soils, water, industrial wastewater, or asbestos products to conduct tests on pollutant levels or identify sources of pollution.
- Provide information or technical or program assistance to government representatives, employers, or the general public on the issues of public health, environmental protection, or workplace safety.
- Calibrate microscopes or test instruments.
- Make recommendations to control or eliminate unsafe conditions at workplaces or public facilities.
- Prepare samples or photomicrographs for testing and analysis.
- Calculate amount of pollutant in samples or compute air pollution or gas flow in industrial processes, using chemical and mathematical formulas.
- Discuss test results and analyses with customers.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Adobe Acrobat Autodesk AutoCAD ESRI ArcGIS software Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Project Microsoft Word SAP software Autodesk Softdesk Computer aided design CAD software Database software ESRI ArcInfo
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