Highest-paying science jobs for people in Merced

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#5. Food science technicians

- Median annual wage: $58,880
- Median hourly wage: $28.31
- Total employment: 220 people (2.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Food scientists and technologists

- Median annual wage: $77,360
- Median hourly wage: $37.19
- Total employment: 30 people (0.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Occupational health and safety specialists

- Median annual wage: $82,260
- Median hourly wage: $39.55
- Total employment: 60 people (0.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Social scientists and related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $108,410
- Median hourly wage: $52.12
- Total employment: 40 people (0.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. School psychologists

- Median annual wage: $125,660
- Median hourly wage: $60.42
- Total employment: 80 people (1.07 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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