If you’re a lover of science, you’re in luck! Business Insider released a list of great well paying jobs for science lovers.

Science Related Jobs

Using data from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET), a US Department of Labor database that analyzes how important science is to each of the jobs listed, Business Insider looked at jobs with the average annual salary that had an importance rating of 81 or higher. Many science related gigs require a higher level of schooling so it’s safe to say that many of the jobs offer a great salary for people who go that extra mile.

From Biologist to Animal Scientist, check out some great science related jobs that pay well.

Astronomer
“Importance” rating: 81
Average annual salary: $107,140
Projected job openings (2012-2022): 900

 

Chemist
“Importance” rating: 81
Average annual salary: $79,140
Projected job openings (2012-2022): 27,800

 

Animal Scientist
“Importance” rating: 81
Average annual salary: $72,590
Projected job openings (2012-2022): 1,200

Chemical Engineer
“Importance” rating: 81
Average annual salary: $103,590
Projected job openings (2012-2022): 9,200

 

Veterinarian
“Importance” rating: 81
Average annual salary: $98,230
Projected job openings (2012-2022): 31,000

Internist
“Importance” rating: 85
Average annual salary: $190,530
Projected job openings (2012-2022): 20,100

 

Epidemiologist
“Importance” rating: 85
Average annual salary: $74,120
Projected job openings (2012-2022): 1,600

Microbiologist
“Importance” rating: 88
Average annual salary: $76,530
Projected job openings (2012-2022): 7,100

 

Biologist
“Importance” rating: 88
Average annual salary: $79,200
Projected job openings (2012-2022): 37,400

 

Physicist
“Importance” rating: 88
Average annual salary: $117,300
Projected job openings (2012-2022): 7,200

 

 Molecular and Cellular Biologist
“Importance” rating: 91
Average annual salary: $77,920
Projected job openings (2012-2022): 9,800

 

Biochemist and Biophysicist
“Importance” rating: 91
Average annual salary: $91,960
Projected job openings (2012-2022):13,700