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Tech jobs gained/lost in 2007: 11,300
Percent growth: +7%
Growing industries: Software publishing, computer systems design, engineering services
Average tech wage (rank out of 52): $95,875 (3)
Percent private-sector workers in tech firms: 7.2%
Overall ranking: 12
Key Tech Employers: Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon (AMZN), RealNetworks (RNWK)
