Highest-paying science jobs for people in Blacksburg

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#9. Forest and conservation technicians

- Median annual wage: $44,190
- Median hourly wage: $21.25
- Total employment: 30 people (0.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Chemical technicians

- Median annual wage: $46,200
- Median hourly wage: $22.21
- Total employment: 70 people (0.98 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $47,530
- Median hourly wage: $22.85
- Total employment: 50 people (0.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Biological technicians

- Median annual wage: $48,910
- Median hourly wage: $23.52
- Total employment: 260 people (3.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Conservation scientists

- Median annual wage: $64,850
- Median hourly wage: $31.18
- Total employment: 40 people (0.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Environmental scientists and specialists, including health

- Median annual wage: $66,600
- Median hourly wage: $32.02
- Total employment: 40 people (0.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Occupational health and safety specialists

- Median annual wage: $72,290
- Median hourly wage: $34.76
- Total employment: 80 people (1.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Medical scientists, except epidemiologists

- Median annual wage: $77,510
- Median hourly wage: $37.26
- Total employment: 100 people (1.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Chemists

- Median annual wage: $80,960
- Median hourly wage: $38.92
- Total employment: 70 people (1.0 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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