The median annual wage for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health in California is $38,220 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $53,610.
Pay spans roughly $36,170 at the 10th percentile to $86,900 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.38 per hour.
| Median (annual) | $38,220 |
| Mean (annual) | $53,610 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.38 |
| 10th percentile | $36,170 |
| 90th percentile | $86,900 |
| Employment | — |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.