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Environmental Health Technician - Federal Salaries of 2022
Pay Rates for "Environmental Health Technician"
How much does an Environmental Health Technician in the federal government get paid? $55,116.25* *Based on the 2022 average.Environmental Health Technician was the 510th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2022, with 8 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2022, the Office Secretary Health and Human Services hired the most employees titled Environmental Health Technician, with an average salary of $46,767.
Government Environmental Health Technician jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Environmental Health Technician job is GS-1, and the highest paygrade that can be attained within this job series is GS-9. Remember that the starting and maximum yearly pay listed above reflect base pay only - your actual salary will be higher based on the Locality Pay Adjustment for the area in which you work.
This occupation includes positions that involve investigating, evaluating, and providing information on sanitation practices, techniques, and methods for the purpose of identifying, preventing, and eliminating environmental health hazards. Positions in this occupation require a practical knowledge of basic environmental health concepts, principles, methods, and techniques, including survey and inspection techniques and control and eradication methods.
Agencies that have hired an Environmental Health Technician
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Office Secretary Health and Human Services | 4 | $46,766.75 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 2 | $68,428.50 |
| National Park Service | 1 | $63,848.00 |
| Citizenship and Immigration Services | 1 | $53,158.00 |
Environmental Health Technician Pay Distribution
The average pay for an Environmental Health Technician is $55,116.25. The highest paid Environmental Health Technician made $73,009 in 2022.
Common Environmental Health Technician Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Environmental Health Technician Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 8 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $20,999.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-1, Step 1 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $63,734.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-9, Step 10 |
| Category: | Technical and Medical Support |
| Occupation Family: | 0600 MEDICAL, HOSPITAL, DENTAL, AND PUBLIC HEALTH GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-1 Paygrade
GS-1 is the starting paygrade for Environmental Health Technician jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the GS-1 paygrade.
| Occupation | Occupation Category | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Support Assistance | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Cash Processing | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Irrigation System Operation | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Data Transcriber | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Consumer Safety Inspection | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
Average Environmental Health Technician Pay Trend from 2004 to 2022
In 2004, the average pay for an Environmental Health Technician was $38,280. Since then, the average pay has increased to $55,116 in 2022.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 0698.