Highest-paying science jobs for people in Hickory

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#8. Forest and conservation technicians

- Median annual wage: $47,160
- Median hourly wage: $22.67
- Total employment: 30 people (0.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Chemical technicians

- Median annual wage: $47,630
- Median hourly wage: $22.90
- Total employment: 40 people (0.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. School psychologists

- Median annual wage: $54,330
- Median hourly wage: $26.12
- Total employment: Not available

#5. Environmental scientists and specialists, including health

- Median annual wage: $67,370
- Median hourly wage: $32.39
- Total employment: 50 people (0.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Chemists

- Median annual wage: $76,490
- Median hourly wage: $36.77
- Total employment: 130 people (0.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Occupational health and safety specialists

- Median annual wage: $82,080
- Median hourly wage: $39.46
- Total employment: 90 people (0.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Clinical and counseling psychologists

- Median annual wage: $83,480
- Median hourly wage: $40.14
- Total employment: 60 people (0.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Medical scientists, except epidemiologists

- Median annual wage: $92,780
- Median hourly wage: $44.60
- Total employment: 40 people (0.23 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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