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Oregon

Tech jobs gained/lost in 2007: 800
Percent growth: +1%
Growing industries: Software publishing, engineering services
Average tech wage (rank out of 52): $79,885 (14th)
Percent private-sector workers in tech firms: 6%
Overall ranking: 20
Key Tech Employers: Intel (INTC), Hewlett-Packard (HPQ), Nvida (NVDA), Tektronix (DHR)

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