Highest-paying science jobs for people in El Centro

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#5. Occupational health and safety specialists

- Median annual wage: $80,010
- Median hourly wage: $38.47
- Total employment: 40 people (0.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Biological scientists, all other

- Median annual wage: $84,810
- Median hourly wage: $40.78
- Total employment: 60 people (1.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Environmental scientists and specialists, including health

- Median annual wage: $92,690
- Median hourly wage: $44.56
- Total employment: 40 people (0.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Urban and regional planners

- Median annual wage: $104,680
- Median hourly wage: $50.33
- Total employment: 40 people (0.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. School psychologists

- Median annual wage: $140,350
- Median hourly wage: $67.48
- Total employment: 70 people (1.08 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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