Become a Environmental Technician

OCCUPATION DESCRIPTION
Performs laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health. Under direction of an environmental scientist or specialist, may collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing and take corrective actions as assigned.

WAGES
Environmental Technician is considered a medium-wage occupation, with good possibility for wage advancement with experience.
Hourly $14.75 - $28.14
Yearly $30,700 - $58,500

Source: O*NET online. http://online.onetcenter.org

COLLEGES OFFERING PROGRAMS
For more information contact a Maricopa Community College Career Center.