How much does an environmental science and protection technician make in California?
$61,220a year
Median yearly pay for environmental science and protection technicians in California. That is $29.43 an hour or $5,102 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.43
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 6,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,670Median: $61,220Highest 10%: $106,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,670 | $18.11 | |
| 25th | $46,990 | $22.59 | |
| Median | $61,220 | $29.43 | |
| 75th | $83,580 | $40.18 | |
| 90th | $106,800 | $51.37 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $90,720 |
| San Francisco, CA | $80,840 |
| Fresno, CA | $77,840 |
| Redding, CA | $77,650 |
| Visalia, CA | $77,390 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $74,170 |
| Modesto, CA | $69,900 |
| San Jose, CA | $68,900 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $66,340 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $66,000 |
| Vallejo, CA | $65,090 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $62,850 |
| Oxnard, CA | $60,020 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $59,250 |
| San Diego, CA | $58,320 |
| Sacramento, CA | $57,170 |
| Riverside, CA | $51,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for environmental science and protection technicians.
| 6. New York | $62,400 |
| 7. New Mexico | $62,330 |
| 8. North Dakota | $61,430 |
| 9. California | $61,220 |
| 10. Colorado | $60,930 |
| 11. Pennsylvania | $60,650 |
| 12. Montana | $60,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an environmental science and protection technician make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $29.43 ($61,220 a year).
Do environmental science and protection technicians make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $61,220 against $55,090 nationally, 11% more.
Where does California rank for environmental science and protection technician pay?
California ranks 9 of 49 states.
Which city in California pays environmental science and protection technicians the most?
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA, with a median of $90,720 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.