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Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Life, Physical & Social Science · SOC 19-4042
14.4% AI Exposure — High
$55,090
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
—
Proj. Annual Openings
34,670
Employment (OEWS 2025)
86/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure14.4%
AI Resiliency86/100
Exposure BandHigh
Sector Avg. Exposure7.9%
Top Skills
1.Reading Comprehension
2.Active Listening
3.Writing
4.Speaking
5.Critical Thinking
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
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.
Common titles: Environmental Health Officer (EHO), Environmental Technician (Environmental Tech), Industrial Pretreatment Program Specialist (IPP Specialist), Lab Technician (Laboratory Technician), Public Health Sanitarian, Sanitarian
Representative 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.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Collect environmental data or samples.
- •Collect samples for analysis or testing.
- •Investigate system, equipment, or product failures.
- •Record research or operational data.
- •Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
Tools & Technologies
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Employment Projections & AI Exposure
0
Occupations Shown
0.0%
Avg AI Exposure
0
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 14.4% | 7.9% |
| Outlook | Average | 0% Bright |
| Median Salary | $55,090 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 86/100 | N/A |