How much does an environmental science and protection technician make in Texas?
$50,710a year
Median yearly pay for environmental science and protection technicians in Texas. That is $24.38 an hour or $4,226 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.38
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,490Median: $50,710Highest 10%: $78,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,490 | $18.99 | |
| 25th | $46,680 | $22.44 | |
| Median | $50,710 | $24.38 | |
| 75th | $62,840 | $30.21 | |
| 90th | $78,770 | $37.87 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $53,780 |
| Austin, TX | $53,030 |
| San Antonio, TX | $51,000 |
| Midland, TX | $49,710 |
| Beaumont, TX | $49,630 |
| Houston, TX | $49,170 |
| College Station, TX | $47,990 |
| Lubbock, TX | $47,720 |
| El Paso, TX | $46,490 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $45,810 |
| McAllen, TX | $44,490 |
| Longview, TX | $44,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for environmental science and protection technicians.
| 31. Maine | $51,820 |
| 32. North Carolina | $51,630 |
| 33. Michigan | $51,290 |
| 34. Texas | $50,710 |
| 35. Missouri | $50,340 |
| 36. Wyoming | $49,440 |
| 37. Virginia | $49,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an environmental science and protection technician make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $24.38 ($50,710 a year).
Do environmental science and protection technicians make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $50,710 against $55,090 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Texas rank for environmental science and protection technician pay?
Texas ranks 34 of 49 states.
Which city in Texas pays environmental science and protection technicians the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $53,780 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.