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Will AI replace Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health?AI replacement risk 51% and how the work is changing

United States Engineering & Science Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$55,090
25th–75th pct. $45,820–$69,910
Top pay (est.)
$122,400
Top 10% $94,160
Pay in 5 years
$64,200est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$74,900est.
$64,400–$86,900
Outlook score
65/100
★★★☆☆ Good
AI replacement risk
51%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+6.9%
5,300 openings / yr

Will AI replace Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health? AI replacement risk

51%
Moderate
Ranked #536 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
4.1
Active Listening
4.0
Writing
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Monitoring
3.8
Critical Thinking
3.8
Complex Problem Solving
3.5
Science
3.4

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
4.6
Biology
4.5
Chemistry
4.3
Computers and Electronics
4.0
Mathematics
4.0
English Language
3.8
Engineering and Technology
3.6
Public Safety and Security
3.6

What the work involves

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeProcessing InformationCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesScheduling Work and ActivitiesMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsCommunicating with People Outside the Organization

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionNear VisionWritten ExpressionDeductive Reasoning

Education of workers

Bachelor's degree
68%
Associate's degree
23%
Post-secondary certificate
5%
High school diploma
5%

Training before entry

None / short demo
32%
Up to 1 month
27%
1–3 months
14%
1–2 years
9%
6–12 months
9%
3–6 months
9%

Related work experience

None
32%
1–2 years
18%
6–12 months
18%
1–3 months
9%
3–6 months
9%
2–4 years
5%
6–8 years
5%
8–10 years
5%

Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.