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Hourly wages ($25.62) are above the national average ($18.07). |
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These earnings are close to the average for occupations in the natural and applied sciences and related occupations and close to the average for all professional occupations. |
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These wages grew at a below-average rate from 2002 to 2004. |
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Close to the average |
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The unemployment rate (3%) is close to the 2004 average (7%). |
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This rate is close to the average for professionnal occupations. |
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% of part-time work is about the same as average |
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There were 27,700 workers employed in these occupations in 2004, a decrease of 4% since 1997. |
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The percentage of part-time workers is 7% compared to the 2004 average (19%) and has dropped significantly since 1997. |
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Above average |
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The percentage of self-employed workers (37%) is above the 2004 average of 15% and has stayed about the same since 1997. |
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| The relatively low percentage of younger workers suggests few entry-level job openings, and could point to a greater need for workers with experience or a number of years of training. |
| The older-than-average age (44) of worker will likely result in an above-average retirement rate to 2009. |
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The percentage of women is 24% compared to the 2004 average of 48% and has risen significantly since 1997. |
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