The salary statistics and trend of environmental science and protection technicians in the industry of nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare environmental science and protection technician salaries in different industries within the mining sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $33,770 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $38,330 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $45,910 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $55,000 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $65,330 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for environmental science and protection technicians in the industry of nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) environmental science and protection technicians is $65,330. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $45,910. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent environmental science and protection technicians is $33,770.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of environmental science and protection technicians in the industry of Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying from 2012 to 2017. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Growth | 1-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $45,910 | 2.13% | 2.13% |
| 2012 | $44,930 | - | - |
The average salaries of environmental science and protection technicians in seven industries within the mining sector are shown in Table 3. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2017. For salary information of environmental science and protection technicians in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Mining (except Oil and Gas) | |
| Metal Ore Mining | |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
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