Highest-paying science jobs for people in Dalton

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#4. Chemical technicians

- Median annual wage: $48,390
- Median hourly wage: $23.26
- Total employment: 40 people (0.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $62,650
- Median hourly wage: $30.12
- Total employment: 70 people (1.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Chemists (tie)

- Median annual wage: $72,690
- Median hourly wage: $34.95
- Total employment: 40 people (0.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Occupational health and safety specialists (tie)

- Median annual wage: $72,690
- Median hourly wage: $34.95
- Total employment: 60 people (0.9 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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