| 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. |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $26.19 | | $33.79 |
| -$7.60 |
| 2015 | $25.52 | +2.6% | $32.93 |
+2.6% | -$7.40 |
| 2014 | $25.05 | +1.9% | $32.32 |
+1.9% | -$7.26 |
| 2013 | $24.57 | +1.9% | $31.70 |
+1.9% | -$7.12 |
| 2012 | $24.09 | +2.0% | $31.08 |
+2.0% | -$6.99 |
| 2011 | $23.72 | +1.6% | $30.60 |
+1.6% | -$6.88 |
| 2010 | $23.30 | +1.8% | $30.06 |
+1.8% | -$6.76 |
| 2009 | $23.05 | +1.1% | $29.74 |
+1.1% | -$6.68 |
| 2008 | $22.37 | +3.1% | $28.86 |
+3.1% | -$6.49 |
| 2007 | $21.62 | +3.5% | $27.89 |
+3.5% | -$6.27 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $26.19 | | $19.47 |
| $6.72 |
| 2015 | $25.52 | +2.6% | $18.93 |
+2.9% | $6.60 |
| 2014 | $25.05 | +1.9% | $18.52 |
+2.2% | $6.53 |
| 2013 | $24.57 | +1.9% | $18.15 |
+2.1% | $6.42 |
| 2012 | $24.09 | +2.0% | $17.84 |
+1.7% | $6.25 |
| 2011 | $23.72 | +1.6% | $17.56 |
+1.6% | $6.16 |
| 2010 | $23.30 | +1.8% | $17.26 |
+1.7% | $6.04 |
| 2009 | $23.05 | +1.1% | $17.03 |
+1.4% | $6.02 |
| 2008 | $22.37 | +3.1% | $16.59 |
+2.6% | $5.77 |
| 2007 | $21.62 | +3.5% | $16.06 |
+3.3% | $5.56 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
