How much does an environmental science and protection technician make in Pennsylvania?
$60,650a year
Median yearly pay for environmental science and protection technicians in Pennsylvania. That is $29.16 an hour or $5,054 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.16
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,530Median: $60,650Highest 10%: $97,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,530 | $21.89 | |
| 25th | $50,060 | $24.07 | |
| Median | $60,650 | $29.16 | |
| 75th | $76,100 | $36.59 | |
| 90th | $97,390 | $46.82 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Scranton, PA | $65,870 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $62,280 |
| Allentown, PA | $56,410 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $55,220 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $51,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for environmental science and protection technicians.
| 8. North Dakota | $61,430 |
| 9. California | $61,220 |
| 10. Colorado | $60,930 |
| 11. Pennsylvania | $60,650 |
| 12. Montana | $60,550 |
| 13. Nevada | $60,370 |
| 14. Illinois | $59,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an environmental science and protection technician make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $29.16 ($60,650 a year).
Do environmental science and protection technicians make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $60,650 against $55,090 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for environmental science and protection technician pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 11 of 49 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays environmental science and protection technicians the most?
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA, with a median of $65,870 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.