Highest-paying science jobs for people in Springfield, Illinois

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#7. Medical scientists, except epidemiologists

- Median annual wage: $73,130
- Median hourly wage: $35.16
- Total employment: 50 people (0.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Occupational health and safety specialists

- Median annual wage: $79,190
- Median hourly wage: $38.07
- Total employment: 40 people (0.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Clinical and counseling psychologists

- Median annual wage: $82,100
- Median hourly wage: $39.47
- Total employment: 30 people (0.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. School psychologists

- Median annual wage: $82,640
- Median hourly wage: $39.73
- Total employment: 40 people (0.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Chemists

- Median annual wage: $91,350
- Median hourly wage: $43.92
- Total employment: 40 people (0.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Environmental scientists and specialists, including health

- Median annual wage: $96,640
- Median hourly wage: $46.46
- Total employment: 230 people (2.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers

- Median annual wage: $98,390
- Median hourly wage: $47.30
- Total employment: 40 people (0.37 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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