How much does an environmental science and protection technician make in Washington?
$57,150a year
Median yearly pay for environmental science and protection technicians in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $27.48 an hour or $4,763 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.48
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 66 of 150
- Jobs in the area
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,140Median: $57,150Highest 10%: $81,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,140 | $19.30 | |
| 25th | $46,700 | $22.45 | |
| Median | $57,150 | $27.48 | |
| 75th | $65,610 | $31.54 | |
| 90th | $81,520 | $39.19 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for environmental science and protection technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $171,600 |
| Physical Scientist | $171,000 |
| Astronomer | $156,800 |
| Economist | $156,800 |
| Political Scientist | $156,700 |
| Hydrologist | $152,700 |
| Chemist | $144,700 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $138,300 |
| Geoscientist | $132,600 |
| Psychologist | $129,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an environmental science and protection technician make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $27.48 ($57,150 a year).
Do environmental science and protection technicians make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $57,150 against $55,090 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Washington rank for environmental science and protection technician pay?
66 of 150 metro areas with data.
How much does an environmental science and protection technician make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,520 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.