Highest-paying science jobs for people in Midland

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#8. Geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians

- Median annual wage: $35,700
- Median hourly wage: $17.16
- Total employment: 330 people (2.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Environmental science and protection technicians, including health

- Median annual wage: $50,080
- Median hourly wage: $24.08
- Total employment: 90 people (0.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Chemical technicians

- Median annual wage: $58,290
- Median hourly wage: $28.02
- Total employment: 170 people (1.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Occupational health and safety technicians

- Median annual wage: $66,670
- Median hourly wage: $32.06
- Total employment: 90 people (0.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Occupational health and safety specialists

- Median annual wage: $84,660
- Median hourly wage: $40.70
- Total employment: 560 people (4.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Environmental scientists and specialists, including health

- Median annual wage: $98,900
- Median hourly wage: $47.55
- Total employment: 50 people (0.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Chemists

- Median annual wage: $111,830
- Median hourly wage: $53.76
- Total employment: 60 people (0.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers

- Median annual wage: $165,830
- Median hourly wage: $79.72
- Total employment: 250 people (2.09 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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