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Tetra Tech

Logger/Field Technician - New Orleans

Saint Rose, LA · On-site

$17.50 - $23.75/hr

LOGGER/FIELD TECHNICIAN Our New Orleans office has an entry level job opportunity with benefits for ... Prepare soil samples obtained by the drillers * Package and label samples and transport samples to ...

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How much do entry level soil sampling jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level soil sampling in the United States is $24.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $31.73 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Soil Sampling vs Entry Level Environmental Technician?

AspectEntry Level Soil SamplingEntry Level Environmental Technician
CertificationsNone required or basic soil sampling certificationsOften requires environmental or safety certifications
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, field-based, in soil sampling sitesOutdoor and indoor, including fieldwork and lab tasks
Industry UsagePrimarily in agriculture, environmental consulting, and researchBroader environmental sectors including pollution control and remediation

Entry Level Soil Sampling and Entry Level Environmental Technician roles share similar outdoor work environments and may require basic certifications. However, soil sampling focuses specifically on collecting soil samples for analysis, while environmental technicians handle a wider range of environmental tasks. Both roles serve the environmental industry but differ in scope and specific responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Soil Sampling job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,098 per year, or $24.6 per hour.
Staff Geologist / Scientist I

Staff Geologist / Scientist I

Roux Associates, Inc.

Islandia, NY • On-site

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Job Title
Staff Geologist / Scientist I
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Category
Scientific
Job Description
Position Overview
This position will assist the project team and Project Manager in providing field support, and technical assistance on environmental investigation and remediation projects.
Position Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant technical field.
  • Typically requires 0-2 years of experience.
  • Ability to safely perform various routine field activities including but not limited to applying proper sampling techniques for all environmental media and overseeing and directing subcontractors.
  • Exhibits strong work ethic, positive attitude, and general enthusiasm for the work.
  • Entry level data evaluation and analytical skills.

Essential Duties
  • Field Activities:
    • Assists other technical staff in calibration of sampling/monitoring equipment, soil sampling, well installation, development and purging, groundwater sampling, vapor/indoor air sampling, remediation monitoring, and oversight.
  • Project Assistance:
    • Assists project team in preparation and review of data tables, soil boring logs, and figures and other components of technical reports.

Physical Demands/Work Environment Conditions
This position works predominantly in the field working independently or as part of a larger team at exterior project sites (i.e., industrial/brownfield facilities, monitoring wells, treatment systems, construction projects) to perform sample collection, recording of operational/meter parameters, and oversight of subcontractors (e.g., drillers, heavy equipment operators, truckers). These field activities require the ability to drive to different project sites and physically move around outdoors in various terrains, in adverse weather conditions and occasionally for extended or irregular hours. Conducting work involves the use of hand-held monitoring instruments and tools, as well as water sampling equipment, which requires the ability to routinely lift and carry objects, stand, walk, reach, bend, squat, kneel and twist. Office work is primarily stationary/sedentary using a computer and keyboard/mouse requiring repetitive hand movements.
Roux is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status; and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Roux will take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact HR@rouxinc.com.
Base Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,000. This salary range is based on what Roux in good faith believes it might pay at the time of posting for this position and for this geographic location. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related factors such as relevant work experience, market conditions, education/training, certifications, skill sets, and internal equity. In addition, this position is eligible for performance bonuses based on individual job performance and the profitability of the firm.
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Location
Islandia, NY DPC - Islandia, NY 11749 US (Primary)

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