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Industrial Plants, Energy & Environmental Technology Country/Region: United States Job Location: Columbus, Excelsior, Grand Rapids Working Model: Remote Employment Type: Part time / regular Company:

Laboratory Technician

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$18.50 - $24.75/hr

Industrial Plants, Energy & Environmental Technology Country/Region: United States Job Location: Alpharetta Working Model: Onsite Employment Type: Full time / regular Company: TÜV SÜD America Inc.

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How much do environmental tech jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for environmental tech in the United States is $22.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $25.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an environmental tech?

Environmental Techs, or Environmental Technicians, are professionals who collect samples, perform tests, and monitor environmental conditions to help ensure compliance with environmental regulations. They often work in labs or in the field, analyzing air, water, and soil for pollutants or hazardous materials. Their work supports environmental scientists and engineers in efforts to protect the environment and public health. Environmental Techs may also assist in environmental cleanup projects and help maintain environmental monitoring equipment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an environmental tech, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Environmental Tech, you need knowledge of environmental science, sampling procedures, and regulatory standards, typically supported by an associate’s degree or higher in environmental technology or a related field. Familiarity with lab analysis equipment, GIS software, and environmental monitoring tools is often required, along with relevant certifications such as HAZWOPER. Attention to detail, problem-solving, and strong communication skills help Environmental Techs excel in fieldwork and reporting. These competencies are essential to ensure accurate data collection, regulatory compliance, and the protection of public health and the environment.

What are some common challenges faced by environmental techs in fieldwork, and how can they be managed?

Environmental Techs often encounter challenges such as working in varying weather conditions, handling complex sampling equipment, and ensuring accurate data collection in the field. Adapting to these challenges requires strong attention to detail, thorough preparation before site visits, and adherence to safety protocols. Effective communication with team members and supervisors is also vital to address unexpected issues and ensure that field data meets regulatory standards.

What is the difference between Environmental Tech vs Environmental Technician?

AspectEnvironmental TechEnvironmental Technician
CertificationsOften requires OSHA safety training, EPA certifications, or specialized environmental coursesTypically requires similar certifications, including OSHA and EPA training
Work EnvironmentFieldwork, laboratory settings, environmental sitesFieldwork, site assessments, data collection
Employer & Industry UsageEnvironmental consulting firms, government agencies, industrial companiesEnvironmental agencies, consulting firms, research organizations

Environmental Tech and Environmental Technician roles share many certifications and work environments, often overlapping in fieldwork and industry usage. The main difference lies in job titles used by employers, with Environmental Tech sometimes emphasizing technical tasks and hands-on work, while Environmental Technician may focus more on data collection and reporting. Both roles are vital in environmental protection and compliance efforts.

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What states have the most Environmental Tech jobs?

States with the most job openings for Environmental Tech jobs include:

Infographic showing various Environmental Tech job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,760 per year, or $22 per hour.

Indoor Environmental Apprenticeship

Mount Airy, MD • On-site

$38K - $50K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Assist with mold remediation, cleaning, containment, and treatment projects

  • Set up and break down containment, equipment, and jobsite protection

  • Follow safety procedures, wear PPE, and document completed work


Job description

Benefits:
  • Employee discounts
  • Free uniforms
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Training & development
  • 401(k) matching

Entry-Level Indoor Environmental TechnicianMost entry-level jobs give you a paycheck. This role is designed to give the right person a career path.
Green Home Solutions is hiring an Entry-Level Indoor Environmental Technician for someone who is dependable, coachable, hands-on, and motivated to improve. You do not need previous mold remediation or indoor air quality experience. We will train the right person.
But this role is not for everyone.
We are looking for someone who wants to be held to a high standard, learn from coaching, work safely, serve customers professionally, and improve every week. The right person has healthy internal competitiveness — the drive to get better, help teammates improve, and raise the standard for the whole team.
If you want to coast, this is not the place. If you want to learn a specialized trade, be measured by performance, and grow into more responsibility, this could be a strong fit.
Green Home Solutions provides indoor air quality services, mold remediation, moisture control, odor treatment, and related environmental solutions for homeowners and property owners. Our values are mutual respect, integrity, transparency, teamwork, continuous improvement, and healthy competitiveness.
What you will do:
  • Assist with mold remediation, cleaning, containment, and treatment projects
  • Set up and break down containment, equipment, and jobsite protection
  • Wear PPE and follow safety procedures
  • Help keep customers’ homes clean, protected, and organized
  • Load, unload, clean, and maintain tools, equipment, and materials
  • Follow written procedures, checklists, and company standards
  • Take photos and document completed work
  • Communicate respectfully with teammates, supervisors, and customers
  • Ask questions, receive coaching, and improve your skills
  • Participate in training, development, and certification opportunities
You may be a strong fit if you:
  • Want a career path, not just a paycheck
  • Enjoy hands-on work
  • Are reliable and show up on time
  • Are coachable and willing to learn
  • Take pride in doing work the right way
  • Have healthy internal competitiveness and want to keep improving
  • Want to help your teammates get better, not just yourself
  • Can follow a process
  • Communicate professionally
  • Work well with a team
  • Want to grow into more responsibility
Relevant backgrounds may include HVAC, construction, environmental technology, building science, facilities maintenance, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical systems, pest control, restoration, waterproofing, crawlspace work, landscaping, warehouse work, military service, public service, athletics, or other team-based work.
This role is probably not a good fit if you do not like physical work, do not want to wear PPE, are uncomfortable working in basements, attics, crawlspaces, or tight spaces, struggle to show up on time, resist coaching, cut corners, avoid accountability, or think competition means tearing others down instead of raising the team’s standard.
Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Reliable transportation
  • Ability to work in basements, attics, crawlspaces, and other jobsite conditions
  • Ability to lift, carry, bend, kneel, climb, and perform physically active work
  • Willingness to wear PPE and follow safety procedures
  • Ability to communicate professionally with teammates and customers
  • Willingness to complete training and follow company standards
  • Ability to pass company hiring requirements, including background and driving record checks
Potential career path:
Entry-Level Indoor Environmental Technician → Indoor Air Quality Technician → Senior Indoor Air Quality Technician → Quality Control & Training → Indoor Air Quality Assessor → Indoor Air Quality Professional → Field Operations or Production Leadership
Advancement is based on reliability, skill development, training progress, certifications, scorecard performance, teamwork, professionalism, healthy competitiveness, and leadership potential.
If you are dependable, coachable, hands-on, competitive in the right way, and ready to build a career in indoor environmental services, apply today to start your path with Green Home Solutions.