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Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 19-4042. 44 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $61,058, middle half $47,595–$68,549.
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 7 | $43,993 |
| Level II (qualified) | 14 | $50,096 |
| Level III (experienced) | 7 | $64,500 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 6 | $84,000 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
Job titles
- Research Assistant Professor3
- Senior Research Associate2
- Research Assistant2
- Environmental Field Scientist2
- Laboratory Analyst2
- Engineering Technologist - Environmental Laboratory2
- Environmental Field Technician – Erosion Control Systems2
- Environmental Professional2
- Quality Assurance Manager2
- Environmental Health Specialist2
- Research Technician II1
- Environmental, Health and Safety Assistant1
- Project Scientist1
- Program Associate1
- Environmental Laboratory Technician1
- Lab Technician1
- Environmental Scientist1
- Assistant Research Scientist1
- Research Associate1
- Environmental Science Technician1
- Geologist II1
- Principal Advisor Geologist1
- Environmental Science Laboratory Manager1
- Environmental Field Chemist1
- Senior Laboratory Technician1
- Environmental Quality Assurance Technician1
- Environmental Health Science Technician1
- Chemist I1
- Post Doctoral Fellow1
- Environmental Analyst1
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 8 | $60,529 |
| FY2024 | 9 | $60,000 |
| FY2025 | 12 | $55,000 |
| FY2026 | 15 | $64,500 |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).