- Statewide
- Western Prosperity Zone
- Southwest Prosperity Zone
- North Central Prosperity Zone
- Northeast Prosperity Zone
- Northwest Prosperity Zone
- Piedmont-Triad Prosperity Zone
- Sandhills Prosperity Zone
- Southeast Prosperity Zone
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Energy & Natural Resources
Public Service & Safety
- Annual Median Wage$ 45,750$39,831
$73,139Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Very Fast Growing
- Environmental science and protection technicians monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution and contamination, including those affecting public health.
What do they typically do
- Inspect public spaces, businesses, facilities, and other areas to ensure that there are no environmental, health, or safety hazards
- Set up and maintain equipment to monitor pollution levels, such as remote sensors that measure emissions from smokestacks
- Collect samples of air, soil, water, and other materials for laboratory analysis
- Label and track samples being transported to the laboratory to ensure the samples' integrity
- Use equipment, such as microscopes, to evaluate and analyze samples for the presence of contaminants
- Prepare tables, charts, and reports to summarize test results
- Discuss test results and analyses with clients
- Verify compliance with regulations that help prevent pollution
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +1.0%Job Opening 5Education & Training
- Education Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
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