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

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#3. School psychologists

- Median annual wage: $57,360
- Median hourly wage: $27.58
- Total employment: 40 people (0.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Environmental scientists and specialists, including health

- Median annual wage: $69,950
- Median hourly wage: $33.63
- Total employment: 50 people (1.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Occupational health and safety specialists

- Median annual wage: $89,460
- Median hourly wage: $43.01
- Total employment: 70 people (1.32 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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