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How much does an environmental science and protection technician make in Charleston?

$59,090a year

Median yearly pay for environmental science and protection technicians in the Charleston, WV metro area. That is $28.41 an hour or $4,924 a month.

Hourly
$28.41
Vs. national median
+7%
Rank among cities
55 of 150
Jobs in the area
170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,220Median: $59,090Highest 10%: $68,830
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,220$17.89
25th$49,800$23.94
Median$59,090$28.41
75th$63,660$30.61
90th$68,830$33.09

Other cities in West Virginia

Median yearly pay for environmental science and protection technicians.

Beckley, WV$58,510
Washington, DC$57,150
Huntington, WV$50,420
Environmental Science and Protection Technician salary in West Virginia Environmental Science and Protection Technician salary in all states

Related jobs in Charleston

Same field, median yearly pay.

Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$96,990
Conservation Scientist$81,760
Medical Scientist$78,840
Environmental Scientist and Specialist$74,090
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$66,620
Forensic Science Technician$63,920
Urban and Regional Planner$61,380
Salaries for every job in Charleston, WV

Frequently asked questions

How much does an environmental science and protection technician make an hour in Charleston?

The median hourly pay in the Charleston, WV metro area is $28.41 ($59,090 a year).

Do environmental science and protection technicians make more in Charleston than the national average?

Yes: $59,090 against $55,090 nationally, 7% more.

How does Charleston compare with the rest of West Virginia?

The median in West Virginia is $52,590, so Charleston pays 12% more.

Where does Charleston rank for environmental science and protection technician pay?

55 of 150 metro areas with data.

How much does an environmental science and protection technician make starting out in Charleston?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,830 or more.

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.