Employment

Total Labor Force-2003	105,288
Total Number Employed-2003	100,105
Total Number Unemployed-2003	5,183
Unemployment Rate-2003	4.92%
Adults 25 and older High School Diploma or more-2000	78.8%
Adults 25 and older Associate Degree-2000	6,199
Bachelor Degree-2000	17,020
Graduate or Professional Degree-2000	13,729
Average Annual Wage Average annual wage per job by Industry for 2003
Construction	$27,327
Manufacturing	$37,136
Retail Trade	$17,921
Information	$31,224
Health Care	$30,887
Professional/Technical Services	$41,124

Source: US Census, US Bureau of Labor Statistics


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