Career Outlook for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians
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The overall job outlook for Environmental Science or Protection Technician careers has been relatively unchanged since 2004. Vacancies for this career have slightly decreased by 3.29 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of 0.55 percent per year. Demand for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians is expected to go up, with an expected 16,710 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 7.33 percent over the next few years.

TOP STATES
There are currently more Environmental Science and Protection Technicians in the following states
California | 3,330 |
Texas | 2,300 |
New York | 1,730 |
Florida | 1,600 |
Illinois | 1,570 |
North Carolina | 1,360 |
Ohio | 1,310 |

BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians
Guam | 40 |
Mississippi | 40 |
North Dakota | 40 |
Vermont | 70 |
South Dakota | 70 |
Alaska | 90 |
Rhode Island | 100 |