The median annual wage for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health in Illinois is $30,690 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,970.
Pay spans roughly $30,690 at the 10th percentile to $86,490 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.75 per hour. An estimated 1,740 people work as environmental science and protection technicians, including health in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $30,690 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,970 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.75 |
| 10th percentile | $30,690 |
| 90th percentile | $86,490 |
| Employment | 1,740 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.