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

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#11. Biological technicians

- Median annual wage: $45,630
- Median hourly wage: $21.94
- Total employment: 50 people (0.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Forensic science technicians

- Median annual wage: $46,880
- Median hourly wage: $22.54
- Total employment: 40 people (0.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Environmental science and protection technicians, including health

- Median annual wage: $51,950
- Median hourly wage: $24.98
- Total employment: 40 people (0.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $59,680
- Median hourly wage: $28.69
- Total employment: 80 people (0.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. School psychologists

- Median annual wage: $62,630
- Median hourly wage: $30.11
- Total employment: 100 people (0.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Environmental scientists and specialists, including health

- Median annual wage: $65,140
- Median hourly wage: $31.32
- Total employment: 90 people (0.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Urban and regional planners

- Median annual wage: $66,550
- Median hourly wage: $31.99
- Total employment: 30 people (0.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Chemists

- Median annual wage: $74,090
- Median hourly wage: $35.62
- Total employment: 40 people (0.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Clinical and counseling psychologists

- Median annual wage: $80,250
- Median hourly wage: $38.58
- Total employment: 70 people (0.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Occupational health and safety specialists

- Median annual wage: $91,920
- Median hourly wage: $44.19
- Total employment: 130 people (0.99 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Social scientists and related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $102,840
- Median hourly wage: $49.44
- Total employment: 290 people (2.22 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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