Highest-paying science jobs for people in Lafayette, Indiana

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#10. Biological technicians

- Median annual wage: $46,380
- Median hourly wage: $22.30
- Total employment: 70 people (0.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Agricultural technicians

- Median annual wage: $46,540
- Median hourly wage: $22.38
- Total employment: 40 people (0.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Occupational health and safety technicians

- Median annual wage: $47,710
- Median hourly wage: $22.94
- Total employment: 30 people (0.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Chemists

- Median annual wage: $49,320
- Median hourly wage: $23.71
- Total employment: 110 people (1.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Chemical technicians

- Median annual wage: $52,940
- Median hourly wage: $25.45
- Total employment: 60 people (0.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Biological scientists, all other

- Median annual wage: $58,450
- Median hourly wage: $28.10
- Total employment: 90 people (0.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Medical scientists, except epidemiologists

- Median annual wage: $75,000
- Median hourly wage: $36.06
- Total employment: 100 people (0.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Occupational health and safety specialists

- Median annual wage: $75,850
- Median hourly wage: $36.47
- Total employment: 90 people (0.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Clinical and counseling psychologists

- Median annual wage: $80,360
- Median hourly wage: $38.64
- Total employment: 50 people (0.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Soil and plant scientists

- Median annual wage: $95,480
- Median hourly wage: $45.90
- Total employment: 40 people (0.41 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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