Highest-paying science jobs for people in Burlington, North Carolina

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#3. School psychologists

- Median annual wage: $61,300
- Median hourly wage: $29.47
- Total employment: Not available

#2. Occupational health and safety specialists

- Median annual wage: $75,140
- Median hourly wage: $36.12
- Total employment: 60 people (0.85 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Medical scientists, except epidemiologists

- Median annual wage: $93,390
- Median hourly wage: $44.90
- Total employment: 90 people (1.37 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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