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Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health in Iowa

Environmental science and protection technicians conduct laboratory and field tests to monitor environmental conditions and identify pollution sources that may affect public health. Working under the direction of environmental scientists or engineers, they collect and analyze samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials In Iowa the median pay is $52,020 a year, 6% below the national median of $55,090.

$52,020median pay in Iowa, per year
$39,140–$64,310middle half earn
470employed in Iowa
$55,090U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Iowa

1open role like this on employer career sites, 0 in Iowa or remote
1employer hiring
1posted in the last 7 days
NYwhere most openings are

What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingScienceMonitoringComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge areas

Customer and Personal ServiceChemistryEnglish LanguageBiologyLaw and GovernmentComputers and Electronics

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O*NET-SOC 19-4042.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Iowa, annual.