Highest-paying science jobs in Ocala

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June 10, 2025
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Highest-paying science jobs in Ocala

compiled a list of the highest-paying science jobs in Ocala, FL metro area using data from the . Jobs are ranked by 2021 annual mean wage. Jobs the BLS lists as "life, physical, and social science occupations" were included.

#4. Forensic science technicians

Ocala, FL
- Annual mean salary: $48,800
- #79 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 50

National
- Annual mean salary: $66,850
- Employment: 17,020
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($106,600)
--- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($96,980)
--- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($96,410)

#3. Environmental scientists and specialists, including health

Ocala, FL
- Annual mean salary: $52,780
- #300 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 30

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)

#2. Occupational health and safety specialists

Ocala, FL
- Annual mean salary: $63,010
- #402 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 40

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)

#1. Urban and regional planners

Ocala, FL
- Annual mean salary: $65,030
- #171 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 30

National
- Annual mean salary: $81,310
- Employment: 38,940
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Boulder, CO ($119,680)
--- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($112,760)
--- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($112,740)

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