Highest-paying science jobs for people in Port St. Lucie

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#9. Chemical technicians

- Median annual wage: $44,010
- Median hourly wage: $21.16
- Total employment: 40 people (0.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Life, physical, and social science technicians, all other

- Median annual wage: $51,280
- Median hourly wage: $24.65
- Total employment: 50 people (0.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Biological scientists, all other

- Median annual wage: $52,000
- Median hourly wage: $25.00
- Total employment: 50 people (0.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Environmental scientists and specialists, including health

- Median annual wage: $55,990
- Median hourly wage: $26.92
- Total employment: 100 people (0.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Biological technicians

- Median annual wage: $57,430
- Median hourly wage: $27.61
- Total employment: 80 people (0.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Forensic science technicians

- Median annual wage: $64,440
- Median hourly wage: $30.98
- Total employment: 30 people (0.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Occupational health and safety specialists

- Median annual wage: $65,070
- Median hourly wage: $31.28
- Total employment: 140 people (0.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Urban and regional planners

- Median annual wage: $77,100
- Median hourly wage: $37.07
- Total employment: 60 people (0.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. School psychologists

- Median annual wage: $79,580
- Median hourly wage: $38.26
- Total employment: 30 people (0.2 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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