Highest-paying science jobs for people in Decatur

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#4. Chemical technicians

- Median annual wage: $61,420
- Median hourly wage: $29.53
- Total employment: 160 people (2.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Environmental scientists and specialists, including health

- Median annual wage: $76,580
- Median hourly wage: $36.82
- Total employment: 30 people (0.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Occupational health and safety specialists

- Median annual wage: $77,920
- Median hourly wage: $37.46
- Total employment: 90 people (1.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Chemists

- Median annual wage: $103,360
- Median hourly wage: $49.69
- Total employment: 70 people (1.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 291 metros.

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