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Virginia

Tech jobs gained/lost in 2007: 5,300
Percent growth: +11%
Growing industries: Computer systems design, software publishing
Average tech wage (rank out of 52): $89,715 (6)
Percent private-sector workers in tech firms: 9.2%
Overall ranking: 5
Key Tech Employers: America Online (TWX), SAIC (SAIC), Verizon (VZ)

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