Air analysis technician vs environmentalist

The differences between air analysis technicians and environmentalists can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both an air analysis technician and an environmentalist. Additionally, an air analysis technician has an average salary of $52,984, which is higher than the $47,366 average annual salary of an environmentalist.

The top three skills for an air analysis technician include safety procedures, HVAC and air ducts. The most important skills for an environmentalist are patient rooms, cleanliness, and food safety.

Air analysis technician vs environmentalist overview

	Air Analysis Technician	Environmentalist
Yearly salary	$52,984	$47,366
Hourly rate	$25.47	$22.77
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	29,440	754
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 33%	Bachelor's Degree, 51%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	4	4

Air analysis technician vs environmentalist salary

Air analysis technicians and environmentalists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Air Analysis Technician	Environmentalist
Average salary	$52,984	$47,366
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $85,000	Between $28,000 And $77,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between air analysis technician and environmentalist education

There are a few differences between an air analysis technician and an environmentalist in terms of educational background:

	Air Analysis Technician	Environmentalist
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 33%	Bachelor's Degree, 51%
Most common major	Business	Biology
Most common college	Duke University	University of Pennsylvania

Air analysis technician vs environmentalist demographics

Here are the differences between air analysis technicians' and environmentalists' demographics:

	Air Analysis Technician	Environmentalist
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 81.8% Female, 18.2%	Male, 60.0% Female, 40.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.6% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 16.9% Asian, 7.4% White, 60.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 10.5% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 14.6% Asian, 7.6% White, 61.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between air analysis technician and environmentalist duties and responsibilities

Air analysis technician example responsibilities.

Participate and lead in combat operations in Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Iraq.
Analyze equipment for O2, CO2, NO2, NOx and visible discharge.
Experience with using precision measuring tools, calipers, micrometers.
Fabricate and perform acceptance tests of rigs and equipment including plumbing and instrumentation.
Import and export GPS data using spreadsheets to manipulate, sort and filter meta-data.
Request checks, process and mail invoices to the EPA and/ or state environmental agencies.

Environmentalist example responsibilities.

Manage organization's injury/illness recordkeeping and handle worker's compensation claims.
Permit writing include creation of permits within GIS.
Perform microscopic evaluation of airborne asbestos.
Identify bulk asbestos samples by optical microscopic analysis.
Excel within a service-orient company, demonstrating a talent for communicating effectively with patients and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Evaluate RCRA waste storage practices.

Air analysis technician vs environmentalist skills

Common air analysis technician skills

Safety Procedures, 13%
HVAC, 13%
Air Ducts, 11%
Safety Equipment, 11%
Blowers, 9%
Air Equipment, 4%

Common environmentalist skills

Patient Rooms, 64%
Cleanliness, 13%
Food Safety, 6%
Public Health, 3%
Food Service Facilities, 2%
Water Samples, 1%

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