Highest-paying science jobs for people in Kalamazoo

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#10. Chemical technicians

- Median annual wage: Not available
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 320 people (2.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Biological technicians

- Median annual wage: $47,810
- Median hourly wage: $22.98
- Total employment: 40 people (0.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Environmental scientists and specialists, including health

- Median annual wage: $69,930
- Median hourly wage: $33.62
- Total employment: 80 people (0.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Occupational health and safety specialists

- Median annual wage: $73,840
- Median hourly wage: $35.50
- Total employment: 80 people (0.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Clinical and counseling psychologists

- Median annual wage: $74,560
- Median hourly wage: $35.85
- Total employment: 70 people (0.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. School psychologists

- Median annual wage: $78,220
- Median hourly wage: $37.61
- Total employment: 30 people (0.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Food scientists and technologists

- Median annual wage: $81,130
- Median hourly wage: $39.01
- Total employment: 30 people (0.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Microbiologists

- Median annual wage: $85,410
- Median hourly wage: $41.06
- Total employment: 60 people (0.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Medical scientists, except epidemiologists

- Median annual wage: $89,600
- Median hourly wage: $43.08
- Total employment: 80 people (0.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Chemists

- Median annual wage: $100,700
- Median hourly wage: $48.42
- Total employment: 270 people (2.25 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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