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[Occupation] Environmental Engineering Technicians [ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION] Associate’s degree [2012 MEDIAN PAY] $45,350 [Job Duties] 
Environmental engineering technicians carry out the plans that environmental engineers develop. They test, operate, and, if necessary, modify equipment used to prevent or clean up environmental pollution. They may collect samples for testing, or they may work to mitigate sources of environmental pollution.
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians : Occupational Outlook Handbook : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics