Highest-paying science jobs for people in Bellingham

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#8. Biological technicians

- Median annual wage: $47,700
- Median hourly wage: $22.93
- Total employment: 30 people (0.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Chemical technicians

- Median annual wage: $62,030
- Median hourly wage: $29.82
- Total employment: 60 people (0.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Chemists

- Median annual wage: $66,640
- Median hourly wage: $32.04
- Total employment: 70 people (0.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Environmental scientists and specialists, including health

- Median annual wage: $82,070
- Median hourly wage: $39.46
- Total employment: 120 people (1.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Zoologists and wildlife biologists

- Median annual wage: $90,950
- Median hourly wage: $43.73
- Total employment: 30 people (0.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Urban and regional planners

- Median annual wage: $97,240
- Median hourly wage: $46.75
- Total employment: 90 people (0.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. School psychologists

- Median annual wage: $102,860
- Median hourly wage: $49.45
- Total employment: 30 people (0.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Occupational health and safety specialists

- Median annual wage: $103,120
- Median hourly wage: $49.58
- Total employment: Not available

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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