Highest-paying science jobs for people in Yuma

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#4. Urban and regional planners

- Median annual wage: $63,240
- Median hourly wage: $30.41
- Total employment: 30 people (0.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Occupational health and safety specialists

- Median annual wage: $67,770
- Median hourly wage: $32.58
- Total employment: 100 people (1.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Biological scientists, all other

- Median annual wage: $72,550
- Median hourly wage: $34.88
- Total employment: 40 people (0.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Environmental scientists and specialists, including health

- Median annual wage: $83,330
- Median hourly wage: $40.06
- Total employment: 40 people (0.53 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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