Highest-paying science jobs for people in Waco

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#10. Geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians

- Median annual wage: $39,080
- Median hourly wage: $18.79
- Total employment: 40 people (0.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $49,640
- Median hourly wage: $23.86
- Total employment: 90 people (0.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Chemical technicians

- Median annual wage: $50,760
- Median hourly wage: $24.40
- Total employment: 90 people (0.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Occupational health and safety technicians

- Median annual wage: $55,260
- Median hourly wage: $26.57
- Total employment: 30 people (0.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Chemists

- Median annual wage: $58,870
- Median hourly wage: $28.30
- Total employment: 40 people (0.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Conservation scientists

- Median annual wage: $65,170
- Median hourly wage: $31.33
- Total employment: 40 people (0.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Occupational health and safety specialists

- Median annual wage: $71,350
- Median hourly wage: $34.30
- Total employment: 130 people (0.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Clinical and counseling psychologists

- Median annual wage: $78,040
- Median hourly wage: $37.52
- Total employment: 40 people (0.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Physical scientists, all other

- Median annual wage: $78,290
- Median hourly wage: $37.64
- Total employment: 30 people (0.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Medical scientists, except epidemiologists

- Median annual wage: $94,590
- Median hourly wage: $45.48
- Total employment: 90 people (0.68 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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