Highest-paying Science Jobs in Kingsport

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Highest-paying science jobs in Kingsport

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-paying science jobs in Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA metro area using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Jobs are ranked by 2021 annual mean wage. Jobs the BLS lists as "life, physical, and social science occupations" were included.

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#3. Environmental science and protection technicians, including health

Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA
- Annual mean salary: $48,370
- #88 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 40

National
- Annual mean salary: $50,550
- Employment: 34,110
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Kennewick-Richland, WA ($79,780)
--- Huntsville, AL ($78,320)
--- Birmingham-Hoover, AL ($76,970)

#2. Environmental scientists and specialists, including health

Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA
- Annual mean salary: $73,910
- #140 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 70

National
- Annual mean salary: $81,240
- Employment: 76,890
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Idaho Falls, ID ($116,630)
--- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($109,190)
--- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($107,710)

#1. Occupational health and safety specialists

Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA
- Annual mean salary: $79,830
- #127 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 130

National
- Annual mean salary: $78,740
- Employment: 106,340
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Kennewick-Richland, WA ($111,950)
--- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($108,240)
--- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($108,020)