Highest-paying science jobs for people in Cedar Rapids

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#9. Agricultural technicians

- Median annual wage: $37,060
- Median hourly wage: $17.82
- Total employment: 30 people (0.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $43,160
- Median hourly wage: $20.75
- Total employment: 90 people (0.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. School psychologists

- Median annual wage: $50,290
- Median hourly wage: $24.18
- Total employment: 80 people (0.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Chemical technicians

- Median annual wage: $55,220
- Median hourly wage: $26.55
- Total employment: 60 people (0.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Urban and regional planners

- Median annual wage: $64,510
- Median hourly wage: $31.02
- Total employment: 30 people (0.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Environmental scientists and specialists, including health

- Median annual wage: $78,020
- Median hourly wage: $37.51
- Total employment: 40 people (0.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Occupational health and safety specialists

- Median annual wage: $80,320
- Median hourly wage: $38.61
- Total employment: 100 people (0.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Clinical and counseling psychologists

- Median annual wage: $99,010
- Median hourly wage: $47.60
- Total employment: 80 people (0.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Chemists

- Median annual wage: $108,460
- Median hourly wage: $52.15
- Total employment: 90 people (0.62 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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