Highest-paying science jobs for people in Wheeling

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#4. Chemical technicians

- Median annual wage: Not available
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 30 people (0.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Environmental science and protection technicians, including health

- Median annual wage: $40,180
- Median hourly wage: $19.32
- Total employment: 50 people (0.83 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Clinical and counseling psychologists

- Median annual wage: $68,070
- Median hourly wage: $32.73
- Total employment: 60 people (0.98 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Occupational health and safety specialists

- Median annual wage: $89,900
- Median hourly wage: $43.22
- Total employment: 80 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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