Highest-paying science jobs for people in Jefferson City

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#5. Biological scientists, all other

- Median annual wage: $54,080
- Median hourly wage: $26.00
- Total employment: 160 people (2.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Conservation scientists

- Median annual wage: $55,410
- Median hourly wage: $26.64
- Total employment: 190 people (2.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Social scientists and related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $55,420
- Median hourly wage: $26.65
- Total employment: 60 people (0.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Occupational health and safety specialists

- Median annual wage: $64,990
- Median hourly wage: $31.25
- Total employment: 60 people (0.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Clinical and counseling psychologists

- Median annual wage: $90,510
- Median hourly wage: $43.52
- Total employment: 60 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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