Highest-paying science jobs for people in Odessa

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

- Median annual wage: $48,160
- Median hourly wage: $23.16
- Total employment: 40 people (0.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Chemical technicians

- Median annual wage: $49,240
- Median hourly wage: $23.68
- Total employment: 80 people (1.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Occupational health and safety specialists

- Median annual wage: $58,510
- Median hourly wage: $28.13
- Total employment: 270 people (3.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Occupational health and safety technicians

- Median annual wage: $61,850
- Median hourly wage: $29.73
- Total employment: 30 people (0.41 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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