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Arizona

Tech jobs gained/lost in 2007: -900
Percent growth: -1%
Growing industries: Engineering services, computer systems design
Average tech wage (rank out of 52): $75,884 (19)
Percent private-sector workers in tech firms: 5.2%
Overall ranking: 18
Key Tech Employers: Intel (INTC), Motorola (MOT), Microchip (MCHP)

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