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. 

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Employment Outlook	Growth Rate 1.7% Openings Per Year 239
Wages	Median Hourly $26 per hour Average Annual $64,850 per year
Education Needed	Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Education Available in Washington	Environmental Science Environmental/Environmental Engineering Technology/Technician Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician Sustainability Studies Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician
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