Highest-paying science jobs for people in Alexandria

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#4. Forest and conservation technicians

- Median annual wage: $58,650
- Median hourly wage: $28.20
- Total employment: 50 people (0.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Environmental scientists and specialists, including health

- Median annual wage: $72,730
- Median hourly wage: $34.97
- Total employment: 30 people (0.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Biological scientists, all other

- Median annual wage: $79,380
- Median hourly wage: $38.16
- Total employment: 30 people (0.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Social scientists and related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $90,440
- Median hourly wage: $43.48
- Total employment: 40 people (0.66 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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