Highest-paying science jobs for people in Jackson, Tennessee

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#5. Chemical technicians

- Median annual wage: $50,070
- Median hourly wage: $24.07
- Total employment: 30 people (0.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Environmental scientists and specialists, including health

- Median annual wage: $68,390
- Median hourly wage: $32.88
- Total employment: 60 people (0.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Forensic science technicians

- Median annual wage: $74,730
- Median hourly wage: $35.93
- Total employment: 40 people (0.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Occupational health and safety specialists

- Median annual wage: $78,460
- Median hourly wage: $37.72
- Total employment: 60 people (0.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Clinical and counseling psychologists

- Median annual wage: $94,830
- Median hourly wage: $45.59
- Total employment: 40 people (0.44 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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