Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $59,690 +20.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.70
10th percentile $31,980
90th percentile $169,290
Employed locally 160
National median $49,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,980
    25th
    $37,600
    50th (median)
    $59,690
    75th
    $99,920
    90th
    $169,290

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health salary vs area income 81% Median Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health salary is 19% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Duluth, MN-WI $89,040
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $78,380
    Washington $78,270
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $76,830
    District of Columbia $76,420
    West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $74,100

    Nearby metros — Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $66,000
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $59,320
    Reno, NV $51,650
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $49,250
    Jacksonville, FL $48,260

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,700
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $103,010
    Forensic Science Technicians $76,540
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $60,380
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,870
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $85,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health in Las Vegas, NV is $28.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.49 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health salaries?

    The median Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health salary in Las Vegas, NV is 20.6% above the national median of $49,490. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health in Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health (10th percentile) earn around $31,980 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,600.