Highest-paying science jobs for people in Chattanooga

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#8. Chemical technicians

- Median annual wage: $48,420
- Median hourly wage: $23.28
- Total employment: 100 people (0.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers

- Median annual wage: $58,310
- Median hourly wage: $28.04
- Total employment: 40 people (0.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Urban and regional planners

- Median annual wage: $60,090
- Median hourly wage: $28.89
- Total employment: 30 people (0.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. School psychologists

- Median annual wage: $63,090
- Median hourly wage: $30.33
- Total employment: 120 people (0.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Chemists

- Median annual wage: $71,990
- Median hourly wage: $34.61
- Total employment: 50 people (0.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Occupational health and safety specialists

- Median annual wage: $72,640
- Median hourly wage: $34.93
- Total employment: 200 people (0.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Environmental scientists and specialists, including health

- Median annual wage: $77,460
- Median hourly wage: $37.24
- Total employment: 80 people (0.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Clinical and counseling psychologists

- Median annual wage: $108,300
- Median hourly wage: $52.07
- Total employment: 50 people (0.19 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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