Highest-paying science jobs for people in Altoona

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#3. Environmental scientists and specialists, including health

- Median annual wage: $62,150
- Median hourly wage: $29.88
- Total employment: 60 people (1.02 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Clinical and counseling psychologists

- Median annual wage: $72,880
- Median hourly wage: $35.04
- Total employment: 30 people (0.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Occupational health and safety specialists

- Median annual wage: $80,030
- Median hourly wage: $38.48
- Total employment: 40 people (0.69 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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