Highest-paying science jobs for people in Rockford

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#6. Occupational health and safety technicians

- Median annual wage: $68,390
- Median hourly wage: $32.88
- Total employment: 50 people (0.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Clinical and counseling psychologists

- Median annual wage: $74,000
- Median hourly wage: $35.58
- Total employment: 40 people (0.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. School psychologists

- Median annual wage: $79,820
- Median hourly wage: $38.38
- Total employment: 80 people (0.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Urban and regional planners

- Median annual wage: $80,900
- Median hourly wage: $38.89
- Total employment: 50 people (0.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Occupational health and safety specialists

- Median annual wage: $81,540
- Median hourly wage: $39.20
- Total employment: 50 people (0.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Medical scientists, except epidemiologists

- Median annual wage: $82,180
- Median hourly wage: $39.51
- Total employment: 80 people (0.58 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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