Highest-paying science jobs for people in Columbia, Missouri

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#6. Biological technicians

- Median annual wage: $39,560
- Median hourly wage: $19.02
- Total employment: 80 people (0.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Chemical technicians

- Median annual wage: $63,310
- Median hourly wage: $30.44
- Total employment: 50 people (0.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Occupational health and safety specialists

- Median annual wage: $66,200
- Median hourly wage: $31.83
- Total employment: 70 people (0.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Biological scientists, all other

- Median annual wage: $72,550
- Median hourly wage: $34.88
- Total employment: 70 people (0.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Chemists

- Median annual wage: $82,300
- Median hourly wage: $39.57
- Total employment: 80 people (0.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Clinical and counseling psychologists

- Median annual wage: $87,190
- Median hourly wage: $41.92
- Total employment: 80 people (0.76 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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