Highest-paying science jobs for people in Shreveport

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

- Median annual wage: $48,770
- Median hourly wage: $23.45
- Total employment: 50 people (0.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers

- Median annual wage: $57,580
- Median hourly wage: $27.69
- Total employment: 60 people (0.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Clinical and counseling psychologists

- Median annual wage: $67,470
- Median hourly wage: $32.44
- Total employment: 170 people (1.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Chemical technicians

- Median annual wage: $68,460
- Median hourly wage: $32.91
- Total employment: 70 people (0.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Social scientists and related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $74,960
- Median hourly wage: $36.04
- Total employment: 70 people (0.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Occupational health and safety specialists

- Median annual wage: $75,390
- Median hourly wage: $36.24
- Total employment: 100 people (0.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Environmental scientists and specialists, including health

- Median annual wage: $79,400
- Median hourly wage: $38.17
- Total employment: 40 people (0.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Chemists

- Median annual wage: $80,820
- Median hourly wage: $38.86
- Total employment: 40 people (0.22 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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