Highest-paying science jobs for people in Gainesville, Georgia

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#5. Food scientists and technologists

- Median annual wage: $36,620
- Median hourly wage: $17.61
- Total employment: 70 people (0.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Food science technicians

- Median annual wage: $41,220
- Median hourly wage: $19.82
- Total employment: 80 people (0.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $47,910
- Median hourly wage: $23.03
- Total employment: 60 people (0.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Occupational health and safety specialists

- Median annual wage: $74,990
- Median hourly wage: $36.05
- Total employment: 70 people (0.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Chemists

- Median annual wage: $99,270
- Median hourly wage: $47.73
- Total employment: 30 people (0.33 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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