Highest-paying science jobs for people in Johnson City

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#5. Biological technicians

- Median annual wage: $47,200
- Median hourly wage: $22.69
- Total employment: Not available

#4. Chemical technicians

- Median annual wage: $49,750
- Median hourly wage: $23.92
- Total employment: 60 people (0.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Forest and conservation technicians

- Median annual wage: $57,320
- Median hourly wage: $27.56
- Total employment: 40 people (0.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Occupational health and safety specialists

- Median annual wage: $60,620
- Median hourly wage: $29.15
- Total employment: 90 people (1.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Environmental scientists and specialists, including health

- Median annual wage: $76,900
- Median hourly wage: $36.97
- Total employment: 50 people (0.56 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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