Highest-paying science jobs for people in Lancaster

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

- Median annual wage: $51,570
- Median hourly wage: $24.79
- Total employment: 80 people (0.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Food science technicians

- Median annual wage: $52,540
- Median hourly wage: $25.26
- Total employment: 50 people (0.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Conservation scientists

- Median annual wage: $53,350
- Median hourly wage: $25.65
- Total employment: 50 people (0.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Environmental scientists and specialists, including health

- Median annual wage: $61,370
- Median hourly wage: $29.51
- Total employment: 110 people (0.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Urban and regional planners

- Median annual wage: $75,870
- Median hourly wage: $36.48
- Total employment: 40 people (0.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Occupational health and safety specialists

- Median annual wage: $78,180
- Median hourly wage: $37.59
- Total employment: 160 people (0.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Clinical and counseling psychologists

- Median annual wage: $78,790
- Median hourly wage: $37.88
- Total employment: 120 people (0.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Biological scientists, all other

- Median annual wage: $80,990
- Median hourly wage: $38.94
- Total employment: 30 people (0.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. School psychologists

- Median annual wage: $94,290
- Median hourly wage: $45.33
- Total employment: 140 people (0.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Food scientists and technologists

- Median annual wage: $95,110
- Median hourly wage: $45.73
- Total employment: 30 people (0.12 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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