Highest-paying science jobs for people in Beckley

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#3. Environmental science and protection technicians, including health

- Median annual wage: $55,800
- Median hourly wage: $26.83
- Total employment: 60 people (1.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Social scientists and related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $85,790
- Median hourly wage: $41.25
- Total employment: 30 people (0.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Occupational health and safety specialists

- Median annual wage: $89,860
- Median hourly wage: $43.20
- Total employment: 60 people (1.44 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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