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AI Work Index

Headline risk

5%

Low Risk

Environmental science and protection technicians, including health

United States AI Work IndexISCO 2133title_match

United States AI Work Index tracks this occupation on the shared structural baseline and then layers on local demand resilience, wages, and confidence.

40.4 current · 42.1 projectedConfidence high

Why This Score

Tasks 100%

Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities

Wage $49K

Median annual wage

Demand 4%

Projected employment change over 10 years

Preparation Zone 4

Typical preparation needed for this occupation

Occupation profile

Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing.

Task evidence

100% weighted task match · 8% effective coverage

Scores combine AI task overlap, human advantages, and local demand. How it works

United States Now

Median Wage

USD 49,490

Employment 2024

40.4K

Projected Change (2024–34)

4.0%

Openings (2024–34)

5.6K

Wage distribution

Bottom 10%: USD 36,13025th pctl: USD 38,050Median: USD 49,49075th pctl: USD 64,170Top 10%: USD 85,630

Demand outlook

Employment of environmental science and protection technicians is projected to grow 4 percent from 2024 to 2034, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

Education: Associate's degree Experience: None

Role Profile

Writing and readingAdaptabilityComputers and information technology

Tasks

  • 1. Record test data and prepare reports, summaries, or charts that interpret test results. AI use: 97%
  • 2. Collect samples of gases, soils, water, industrial wastewater, or asbestos products to conduct tests on pollutant levels or identify sources of pollution. AI use: 0%
  • 3. Develop or implement programs for monitoring of environmental pollution or radiation. AI use: 0%
  • 4. Discuss test results and analyses with customers. AI use: 0%
  • 5. Prepare samples or photomicrographs for testing and analysis. AI use: 0%
  • 6. Provide information or technical or program assistance to government representatives, employers, or the general public on the issues of public health, environmental protection, or workplace safety. AI use: 0%

Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookAdobe AcrobatAutodesk AutoCADESRI ArcGIS software

Requirements

Telework: 10.0%Telework: 90.0%License required: 15.7%License required: 84.3%Apprenticeship: <5%Apprenticeship: >95%

Work context

E-Mail 4.8/5
Telephone Conversations 4.6/5
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams 4.4/5
Time Pressure 4.3/5
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate 4.1/5
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled 4.1/5

Worker profile

Median age 40.3 · 63K employed

Under 25: 10% · 25–54: 73% · 55+: 17%

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